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The number of fatal crashes in Portland for 2023 is approaching a record high. Police tell us they've responded to 66 incidents this year so far. That compares to 68 in 2022, which was a 35-year high.

I spoke to the family of Brandon Scheid today. The professional kite boarder from Hood River is recovering after a paragliding accident in the gorge over the weekend. Brandon’s mother tells me after an induced coma, her son is speaking and standing again.

Agencies across our region tell us they're preparing for the potential of floods in the days ahead. Staff with PBOT say they cleared hundreds of storm drains this weekend, and they plan to look for hazards around the West Hills tomorrow.

It was a full house as lawmakers listened to concerns around Measure 110 today. Some are advocating to re-criminalize the use and possession of illicit drugs. Others say there needs to be better investments in tools like detox centers and outreach workers.

We’re waiting to learn more after Portland Police confirmed an officer involved shooting on NE 92nd Drive.

It’s been a tough start to the season for Mt Hood ski resorts. After opening and closing several times in the last week, only one lift is open at Timberline today.

Today we spoke with the PPS superintendent about his decision to resign this February. While touring new construction today, Guadalupe Guerrero said he wanted to leave after settling the teacher contract, while still giving the board fair notice to find a replacement.

Staff at Blanchet House tell us demand is on the rise. They just surpassed 300,000 free meals served so far in 2023. That compares to 247,000 meals last year.

Starting this week, AMR and Metro West are partnering to meet the demand in Washington County. Metro West added two ambulances to the system to start, and the agencies plan to evaluate as needed.

A Yamhill County Sheriff's Office deputy resigned and appeared in court today. He faces several charges, including public indecency and disorderly conduct. Attorneys say he posted pornography online, and in uniform, for profit.

The U.S. Coast Guard tells us they’re searching for a tug boat that sunk in this area near the I-205 bridge. Officers say the current of the Willamette River is making it hard to find.

Small memorials are popping up to honor Rhiannon Meyer, the mother killed in a stabbing in Scappoose on Tuesday. Loved ones tell us Meyer will be remembered for her kind heart and giving spirit.

Interest rates continue to drop, and some agents are hopeful that means more movement in the real estate market next year. Do you plan to buy or sell a home in 2024?

A Longview Police officer shot a person outside a home early this morning. Now an investigation is underway. This happened at the intersection of Columbia Heights Road and Parkview Drive around 5:00 AM.

One Portland firefighter tells us when an ambulance was unable to respond to a cardiac call early Sunday morning, he worked with a TriMet bus driver to get the patient to the hospital. The patient was the last passenger on board at the end of the bus line.

Four Alaska flights scheduled to arrive in Portland this evening are canceled. That includes Dallas, Los Angeles, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta.

Staff with the Oregon Department of Human Services tell me they've started to distribute generators across the state, with the goal of making warming shelters more accessible ahead of upcoming winter weather.

Downed trees are impacting power lines across the metro. Today I spoke with several customers in Southeast Portland who tell me they've been home without power since early Saturday.

We're seeing this kind of damage across Southwest Portland. Some PGE customers here tell me they lost power around 10 AM Saturday morning, and they're worried that time in the dark will continue with more ice in the forecast.

Here’s a look at some of the work happening near Highway 26 in Beaverton. Some neighbors here tell me they’ve been without power since Saturday.