jeff kirsch

News junkie. Specializes in crime and courts.

[Evan Bell @evanbellKATU]

Crews with @PDXFire rescued a dog at the scene of a severe house fire this morning along SE 141st. A battalion chief transported the dog to Dove Lewis for treatment. Unfortunately, three other dogs died as a result of the fire. Nobody was home when the fire broke out.

[jeff kirsch @JeffKirschAE]

@Oregonian I didn't know Zane well but I did meet him once at a court forum hosted by Federal Judge Michael Simon. I sat next to him and found him to be very thoughtful and pleasant in his questions. Condolences to his family and to the Oregonian.

[Patrick De Haan @GasBuddyGuy]

national average price of gasoline $3.96/gal and should head toward $3.70/gal now that a deal with Iran has been signed- and seeing movements resume in the Strait. good news for motorists. diesel will soon fall below $5/gal as well.

[TVF&R @TVFR]

Firefighters have extinguished a fire in an apartment complex in the 4800 block of SW Oleson Rd. A search of the unit confirmed occupants had evacuated, and the fire was contained to one room. Three people were treated on scene. Thanks to @PDXFire and @AMR_Social for assisting.

[Mike Warner @MikeKATU]

T-WRECKED… a driver crashed his car in front of a Dino Mart station in #VanWa, narrowly missing a dinosaur statue, but taking out a power pole. Hwy 99 is CLOSED betweenNE 78th & NE 82 as crews make repairs. @ClarkPUD reports 2300 without power currently. No injuries or word on cause. Avoid the area, stay with @KATUNews for info #LiveOnK2 #pdxtraffic

[Shelby Slaughter @Shelmarslaugh]

The trial for ONE of the teens in the Mark Morris sexual misconduct case has moved his trial to January 2027. The other teen’s trial is still set for July 13th (but that could change.) @KATUNews

[Mike Warner @MikeKATU]

TRAFFIC ALERT: the eastbound onramp to the St. Johns Bridge from Hwy 30 is CLOSED from Springville Rd to the bridge. Crews are working to remove a hazardous tree. You also cannot go west to Hwy 30 from the westbound St Johns Bridge. Plan accordingly #LiveOnK2 #pdxtraffic

[Portland Fire & Rescue @PDXFire]

Portland Fire crews are on scene of a residential fire at SE 88th& Liebe St.
Heavy fire on arrival but crews were able to rescue a victim off the back side of the house.

[Mike Warner @MikeKATU]

YOU CAN’T PARK THERE… someone managed to roll their car into a slough just off NE 33rd in #Portland near the airport. @PDXFire says the person got out and doesn’t appear to be any injuries. No word on how this occurred, no traffic lanes are blocked #LiveOnK2 #pdxtraffic

[Portland Fire & Rescue @PDXFire]

Portland Fire is on screen of multiple floating homes on fire in the Columbia river

Second shark assignment requested.

PIO enroute

[jeff kirsch @JeffKirschAE]

More breaking news on a wild news week. Several houseboats reported to be on fire off North Marine Drive. @KATUNews has a photographer headed to the scene shortly. @PDXFire onscene. Several houseboats also said to be evacuated

[jeff kirsch @JeffKirschAE]

@SgtPeteSimpson @trailblazers That was a magical year for sure. Miss the Duck.

[Mike Warner @MikeKATU]

GOOD NEWS! The lights in the tunnel back ON this morning! @OregonDOT says they were able to repair the fuse box without reordering a new one. Drive safe out there #LiveOnK2 #pdxtraffic

[jeff kirsch @JeffKirschAE]

Breaking news. @KATUNews has a crew on the way and will have updates all morning.

[Portland Fire & Rescue @PDXFire]

Portland Fire is on scene of a residential fire in the Belmont Neighborhood.

This is a defensive fire with too much fire to make entry.

Second alarm requested.

PIO en route shortly.

[Patrick De Haan @GasBuddyGuy]

Every. Single. State. Has higher gas prices today compared to a week ago. Biggest jumps:
IN +84c/gal (yes, 84 cents in a WEEK)
MI +72c/gal
OH +60c/gal
IL +39c/gal
NM +37c/gal

[Steve McCarron KOMO @SteveTVNews]

NEW THIS MORNING: It's official!

The average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded gas has now reached a new record in Washington State, per AAA Washington.

The new statewide average? $5.57. That beats the old record of $5.56, which was set back in June 2022.

#LiveDesk

[WSDOT Southwest @wsdot_southwest]

Collision on I-5 NB at MP 18 near East Fork Bridge is fully blocked, use alternative routes when possible and expect delays beginning at 7:39 am on April 28, 2026 until further notice.

[Portland/Multnomah 911 @911BOEC]

Did you catch us on @KATUNews, sharing our news about gaining medical dispatch accreditation and forging our path to progress? https://t.co/6GOryOZjOQ

[KATU News @KATUNews]

The latest In-N-Out in the area opens this morning. The Vancouver location at Mill Plain and 136th is expected to create a traffic challenge in the area. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver tells Blazers fans to chill with their criticism of Tom Dundon . Details: https://t.co/JUbTl3v7Dy