S.E. Portland Neighborhoods Invited To Fire Station Grand Reopening
PORTLAND,Ore.– Saturday September 2nd is a big day for S.E. Portland Neighbors served by Portland Fire Station #23. IAFF Local 43 the union representing Portland Fire Fighters has put together a community celebration. A $2.1 million FEMA grant makes the fire station on S.E. 13th place fully operational once again. The union worked hard to […]
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New Equipment Tested In Tillamook As Part Of Earthquake Preparedness
TILLAMOOK, Ore. — Earlier this week Oregon’s first set of evacuation assembly point (EAP) equipment was set up and tested by the leaders from the Oregon Department of Human Services’ Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM) Tillamook County, and volunteers. Evacuation assembly points (EAPs) are short-term locations for people to gather while emergency responders work […]
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A Vancouver Police Officer Passes Away Suddenly
From Vancouver Police Department: VANCOUVER, Wa.–It is with great sadness the Vancouver Police Department announces the loss of one of our own, Corporal Zachary Merrill. Corporal Merrill died unexpectedly over the weekend. The city and police department understand and respect the privacy of the Merrill family. Thank you to all the community members for their […]
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Sudden Illness Takes The Life Of A Clackamas Sheriff’s Detective
HAPPY VALLEY, Ore.– From the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office__ We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of our own. Detective Jeff Burlew passed away early today after battling a sudden illness. Memorial service information will be shared when it is available. Detective Burlew joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1995 as a patrol […]
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Portland Police Start Wearing Bodycams Today
PORTLAND, Ore.– Until today, Portland had the largest police department in the country without body cameras. 150 officers with central precinct and the Focused Intervention Team will use Axon technology for a two-month pilot program. “Our officers have been wanting these for years,” said Lt. Nathan Sheppard with Portland Police. “It’s huge and long overdue […]
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The Third Week Of August Really Heats Up
PORTLAND, Ore.–The National Weather Service prepares us for Excessive heat three or maybe even four days this week beginning tomorrow August 13th.
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A Washington County Sheriff Deputy Remains Hospitalized
BEAVERTON, Ore.–The following is an update from WCSO : The family of Deputy Dozé and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) want to provide the community with an update on Deputy Dozé’s injuries and current condition. During the shooting incident on July 26th, Deputy Dozé was shot a total of seven times. Deputy Dozé was […]
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