UPDATED! Read (and see exclusive photos) showing how some alert East Precinct cops nabbed one wild-driving bank bandit – as well as a gun-toting restaurant robber; and why the FBI is intently looking for yet another holdup man. It’s all right here …

Neighbors say they still don’t know if the gunman was taking out anger on the man’s parked car – or was actually taking aim at the man killed inside the house …

Catch the action that’s happening around outer East Portland’s Franciscan Montessori Earth School – actions that send a message to gang members: ‘Stay away!’ …

It is unclear exactly what happened, but two men were taken to the hospital – as was the alleged stabber. Find out what we have learned in this case, so far …

Residents in this outer NE Portland neighborhood are very glad the cops found this guy and put him behind bars. But, find out how information you can provide might help the DA make an event better case against this thug …

See why this tragic accident shut down SE Division Street in the Centennial Community Association for hours …

Firefighters were called to fight a grass fire – but found it was actually a business burning, once they arrived at SE Powell just west of SE 122nd Avenue …

Find out what police say they’ve been doing to reduce gang violence, well before the latest violence occurred – a gang shootout at this outer NE Portland park …

Find out why these two teenagers, facing charges of committing a Measure 11 crime, are being treated as adults, as they try to explain their behavior – allegedly shooting up a well-patronized outer East Portland superstore …

If you’re fixing up your house this summer – read this, and learn simple steps that may keep your home from being devastated …

Find out why it looks like this was yet another gang-related shooting in outer East Portland …

See this wacky, world-traveling variety artist in action, as he helps engage kids in the County’s Summer Reading Program …

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