Bridget Chavez
FOX 12 Oregon KPTV
Portland, OR, United States
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Tips for staying safe on the water this July 4th weekend
With many people hitting local rivers, lakes and waterway, officials are warning people to be safe and smart this weekend. → Read More
Mother of Kevin McDowell pleads for help to find her son’s body
Those who knew and loved Kevin McDowell said he was a light and lived his life in a way that always uplifted others. → Read More
Climbing community rallies around OSU grad student recovering after fall at Mt. Rainier
Samantha Kang, who is a graduate student at Oregon State University and a staple in the climbing community in Corvallis, is now recovering after they took a 20 foot fall at Mt. Rainier on June 25 → Read More
Woman injured after semi hits her car on I-5
Joyl Sartin is recovering after a semi-truck hit her car while she was driving on I-5 near Woodland, WA. → Read More
Vancouver man arrested after shooting man in driveway
A violent dispute in Vancouver has left one man in jail and another in the hospital in critical condition. → Read More
Warm weather returns to Portland metro area
After a mostly wet June, the sunshine has returned to the Portland-Vancouver area and will be around at least through the weekend. → Read More
Local families still struggling to find baby formula despite government efforts
The baby formula shortage has been going on for months, and there still is no end in sight. → Read More
March for Our Lives rally held in Salem
Demonstrators came out and marched at the Capitol Building in Salem demanding action on gun control. → Read More
Heavy vegetation from recent rain causing concern for firefighters
This year the Portland/Vancouver metro area has seen a lot more rainfall than it did last year in 2021. However, firefighters warn, looks can be deceiving, especially when it comes to fighting wildfires. → Read More
Firefighter has gear stolen after helping fight blazes in NM and AZ
Starkey just returned home to Portland after fighting fires in both New Mexico and Arizona. However, he wasn’t expecting to have his van and all of his fire gear stolen from right outside of his home. → Read More
Deputy recovering from crash released from hospital
As he left Legacy Emanual Hospital in north Portland, Trotter was greeted by a line of his fellow deputies cheering him on. He will now continue his recovery at a local rehabilitation center → Read More
Former SRO shares perspective as school safety debate goes on
It’s been almost two weeks since the deadly mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas took the lives of 19 children and two teachers. → Read More
Gubernatorial candidates share stance on gun control
FOX 12 spoke with two of the three gubernatorial candidates about where they stand. → Read More
Gresham sees increase in gun violence compared to same time last year
Across the country and in the Portland metro area crime is on the rise. → Read More
PBOT to take over 7-mile stretch of 82nd Avenue in Portland
Beginning June 1, the Portland Bureau of Transportation will take ownership and responsibility for seven miles of 82nd Avenue in Portland. → Read More
Family of Kevin Peterson Jr. files federal lawsuit
The family of Kevin Peterson Jr. has filed a federal lawsuit against the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. → Read More
Local pediatric expert shares why you shouldn’t share breastmilk amid formula shortage
The national baby formula shortage still has many families struggling to find food to feed their babies. Some have turned to social media and loved ones to help them get what they need. → Read More
Ballot counting continues despite delays in Clackamas County
It’s been two days since primary election day and still thousands of ballots in Clackamas County need to be counted. → Read More
Local charity trying to keep up with demand for baby formula
As the nationwide shortage of baby formula continues, some local charities are struggling to keep up with the high demand. → Read More
Families struggle to find baby formula
Across the country, families are having a hard time finding baby formula. This is due to a nationwide shortage sparked by product recalls and supply chain issues. → Read More