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Attorneys, Portland police square off over rules for accessing personnel files in court
Police are often called to be witnesses in court, where defense attorneys frequently place their credibility under a microscope.
Bureau of Indian Affairs keeps mum after fatal police shootings on Duck Valley, Fort McDermitt reservations
Cousins Cody Whiterock, who died in 2024, and Kirby Paradise, who died four years prior, were shot by BIA police on remote Idaho-Nevada reservations. Years later, their families are still seeking answers.
Portland
Portland to pay $375,000 to woman hit with flashbang grenade in 2020 protest
She claims a flashbang grenade launched by police during a protest sent shrapnel into her body, gave her a concussion and caused long-term mental and physical stress.
Law and Justice
New deadly force investigators in Washington release findings of Vancouver police shooting
The first report generated by Washington's Office of Independent Investigation looks into the shooting death of Adam Grant Gunderson by Vancouver police.
Crime
Clark County deputy stabs, kills person during altercation after traffic crash
A Clark County deputy is on leave after stabbing and killing a person during an altercation at a Washington State Patrol facility breath-testing room in Ridgefield, Washington.
Law and Justice
Tigard police officer faces charges after alleged lie unravels case against convicted drug dealer
A Tigard Police Officer is set to appear in court Friday on criminal charges after prosecutors say he lied in a search warrant affidavit, and may have cost Washington County prosecutors the chance to convict a known drug dealer.

Think Out Loud
The impact George Floyd’s murder has had on Oregon 5 years later
Next month marks the five-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder. We'll hear from city leadership, law enforcement and activists to learn what has and hasn't changed since then.

Law and Justice
‘Salsa-gate’ lawsuit at Washington County ends with $950,000 settlement for ex-deputy
After reporting a coworker for dishonesty, Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Melissa Canning claims she was retaliated against in multiple ways, including allegations she stole from a restaurant.
Police hiring bill advances in Washington, requiring mix of state and local funds
HB 2015 requires local jurisdictions to enact a .1% sales tax to fund criminal justice programs in order to access state grants for police hiring and training, allowing most to do so without voter approval.
Eugene police expand drone program with new FAA exemption
The new waiver allows drone operators to fly beyond a visual line of sight at altitudes up to 200 feet, working from the police station.