A driver in Washington County was arrested after causing two crashes, fleeing the scene, and leading police on a high-speed chase before being captured.

A man was shot dead by SWAT in Happy Valley after he took his family hostage and threatened them, prompting officers to intervene. The family was unharmed. An investigation is ongoing.

A person was rescued from a fire at Emmons Place Apartments in Portland's Pearl District, suffering potentially life-threatening injuries. The fire, which occurred on the fourth floor, is believed to have been accidental.

Gresham Police investigate a minor-injury shooting at Rockwood Village Apartments. No suspects identified yet.

A man was found dead from neck injuries in Multnomah County, leading to another's arrest; the East County Major Crimes Team is investigating with no further threat to the public.

A blog post from the Pierce County Sheriff's Department provides a detailed account of Sgt. Moss's challenging day handling emergencies like a standoff and a car crash.

The South Portland Police Department hosted its annual Drug Take Back Event to safely collect unused or expired medications, preventing misuse and overdose, with support from the DEA.

Friends and colleagues hold a vigil for missing nursing director Cristina Ase on her birthday, expressing hope amidst an investigation that hints at foul play.

A 58-year-old woman peacefully surrendered to authorities following a gunshot report and a standoff in a Marion County home, with no injuries reported.

A woman, Janeice Renee Downs, is indicted in Multnomah County for over $56,000 in alleged retail theft, with potential ties to $400,000 of theft in Washington.

Two attempted kidnapping incidents occurred in Salem and Moreno Valley, with Agustin Caldaza Sierra arrested for kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and her children, and Rene Ramirez arrested for trying to abduct two girls.

Portland police conducted a cleanup operation in city neighborhoods, resulting in seven arrests, several citations, warrant executions, and vehicle impounds.

A man was arrested after stealing a DHS vehicle and leading law enforcement on a 100 mph chase on Interstate 5. The pursuit ended with the vehicle overturned near Castle Rock, WA.