Coverage of local emergencies, accidents, law enforcement incidents, and first responder activity
Two separate DUI crashes Friday on Spirit Lake Highway, one fatal, highlight ongoing safety and infrastructure issues along the rural mountain route.
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A person was killed early Monday in a Southeast Portland shooting, as the city continues to grapple with persistent violence and the urgent need for systemic reform.
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Hundreds gathered outside Portland’s ICE facility after the police killing of Daunte Wright in Minnesota, linking local activism to national demands for accountability.
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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter told KOIN 6 that the Crespo‑Gonzalez family 'did everything right,' reinforcing that they entered the U.S. legally through CBP One and complied with immigration rules before being detained near a Portland hospital.
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A Cold Weather Advisory is again in effect across parts of southwest Washington, including the Lower Columbia and Cowlitz River valleys. Here’s what residents in Longview and Kelso should know about wind chills, safety, and community impacts this weekend.
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Washington State Patrol identified Bradley J. Jespersen, 60, of Mossyrock as the rider killed in a Jan. 18 crash on northbound I-5 near Woodland’s Exit 22.
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Portland police say they are still searching for the suspect accused of shooting two PPB officers on Jan. 19, 2026. Here’s what’s confirmed so far and what regional residents should keep in mind.
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Battle Ground police arrested 41-year-old Christopher Lee Morrissey on Jan. 21, 2026, on suspicion of third-degree rape of a child. Detectives say the investigation began in 2022 and believe there may be additional victims.
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A protest demanding Portland revoke the ICE facility’s land-use approval disrupted a Wednesday night council meeting, leading to removals from City Hall and reported pepper spray use outside. The incident raises regional questions about protest rights and government force.
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Portland is extending morning hours at several emergency overnight shelters through Jan. 25 as temperatures drop below freezing. The move highlights a regional reality: when nights turn deadly cold, access to warmth is a public survival issue—one Cowlitz County still addresses through a patchwork system.
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