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Good Samaritan shot, killed after trying to stop man stealing flowers from woman in Nevada, police say https://www.kptv.com/2026/07/31/good-samaritan-shot-killed-after-trying-stop-man-stealing-flowers-woman-police-say/
Good Samaritan shot, killed after trying to stop man stealing flowers from woman, police sayA Good Samaritan has died in a shooting after trying to stop a man who stole flowers from a woman.www.kptv.comPolice are investigating after a deadly motorcycle crash in northeast Portland on Friday night.
Police investigating deadly motorcycle crash in NE PortlandPolice are investigating after a deadly motorcycle crash in northeast Portland on Friday night.www.kptv.comVeterinary hospital employee in Tennessee accused of taking fentanyl from work, replacing it with salt water https://www.kptv.com/2026/07/31/veterinary-hospital-employee-accused-taking-fentanyl-work-replacing-it-with-salt-water/
Veterinary hospital employee accused of taking fentanyl from work, replacing it with salt waterA veterinary hospital employee is facing theft charges after she was caught stealing multiple vials of fentanyl from her work, according to court records.www.kptv.comIconic Washington horse statues get gold makeover after Trump announced they would be ‘regilded’ >> https://www.kptv.com/2026/08/01/iconic-washington-horse-statues-get-gold-makeover-after-trump-announced-they-would-be-regilded/
Woman visits 3 medical facilities before receiving antivenom for copperhead bite https://www.kptv.com/2026/07/31/woman-visits-3-medical-facilities-before-receiving-antivenom-copperhead-bite/
Woman visits 3 medical facilities before receiving antivenom for copperhead biteAfter a copperhead bite, a woman visited three medical facilities before receiving antivenom. Doctors urge staying calm, getting to the ER and using basic safety precautions.
www.kptv.com‘It’s mean-spirited’: Woman caught on camera repeatedly stealing donation bags from charity >> https://www.kptv.com/2026/07/31/its-mean-spirited-woman-caught-camera-repeatedly-stealing-donation-bags-charity/
Woman accused of stabbing her father to death and cutting out his heart, reports say https://www.kptv.com/2026/07/31/woman-accused-stabbing-her-father-death-cutting-out-his-heart-reports-say/
Woman accused of stabbing her father to death and cutting out his heart, reports sayA woman in Indiana is accused of stabbing her father to death and then cutting out his heart.www.kptv.comBottleDrop closes in north Portland to mixed reactions from community >> https://www.kptv.com/2026/08/01/bottledrop-closes-north-portland-mixed-reactions-community/
A 61-year-old man is facing arson charges in connection to a series of fires set in Malheur County.
Man charged with 15 counts of arson after series of fires in Malheur CountyA 61-year-old man is facing arson charges in connection to a series of fires set in Malheur County.www.kptv.comThe Portland Fire have returned home from Las Vegas to host the Indiana Fever on Friday night.
Portland Fire host Indiana Fever for third meeting of the seasonThe Portland Fire have returned home from Las Vegas to host the Indiana Fever on Friday night.www.kptv.comMan dies after being detained by Phoenix police; body temperature reached 107 degrees
Man dies after being detained by Phoenix police; body temperature reached 107 degreesParamedics said the man's body temperature was 107 degrees and that he was in severe distress.www.kptv.comBrush fire burns trees, shed near I-5 in Vancouver >> https://www.kptv.com/2026/08/01/brush-fire-burns-trees-shed-near-i-5-vancouver/
Details of ransom note for Nancy Guthrie released as investigation reaches 6-month mark https://www.kptv.com/2026/07/31/details-ransom-notes-nancy-guthrie-released-investigation-reaches-6-month-mark/
Details of ransom note for Nancy Guthrie released as investigation reaches 6-month markThe Nancy Guthrie investigation has reached the six-month mark. Details of two notes that 13 News received early in the search have now been released. www.kptv.comPolice: Man with bat smashes windows in cars parked at Salem WinCo grocery store >> https://www.kptv.com/2026/07/31/police-man-with-bat-smashes-windows-cars-parked-salem-winco-grocery-store/
UPDATE: The body of a man who was unaccounted for after a house fire in West Linn on Thursday has been found, according to Tualatin Valley Fir & Rescue.
Man found dead after destructive 2-alarm West Linn house fireThe body of a man who was unaccounted for after a house fire in West Linn on Thursday has been found, according to Tualatin Valley Fir & Rescue.www.kptv.comDOJ drops criminal case against former Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
DOJ drops criminal case against former Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting PoolThe Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.www.kptv.comOregon has issued an emergency order requiring property and casualty insurers to protect policyholders affected by active wildfires. https://www.kptv.com/2026/07/31/oregon-wildfire-updates-some-evacuation-levels-increase-hagen-fire/
Oregon wildfire updates: Oregon orders insurance relief for wildfire victimsWildfires continue to burn across the state of Oregon, leading to evacuations and causing unhealthy air quality for multiple counties.www.kptv.comWas Bigfoot spotted near the Pachaug State Forest?
Was Bigfoot spotted near the Pachaug State Forest? A Bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest was deemed credible by a research organization dedicated to documenting sightings.www.kptv.comSalem-Keizer School District to close 8 elementary schools starting in 2027 >> https://www.kptv.com/2026/07/31/salem-keizer-school-district-close-8-elementary-schools-starting-2027/
Officials warn about Iranian hackers as they investigate cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems
Officials warn about Iranian hackers as they investigate cyberattacks on Minnesota water systemsAuthorities were working Thursday to find the source of cyberattacks that targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota and came amid warnings that Iranian hackers have been focused on such systems.www.kptv.com