Evan Bell
@evanbellnews.bsky.social
Photojournalist for KATU News in Portland, OR. History major turned newsie.
PPB is on scene of a fatal shooting near SW 3rd and Ankeny.
December 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
PPB is on scene of a fatal shooting near SW 3rd and Ankeny.
Fatal Crash - Portland Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed by a car along Norty Marine Drive in Portland. Marine Dr. is closed between Force Ave. and Portland Rd.
October 23, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Fatal Crash - Portland Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed by a car along Norty Marine Drive in Portland. Marine Dr. is closed between Force Ave. and Portland Rd.
Caught a flight of 142nd Wing F-15EXs and Cs returning to PDX on a beautiful October morning earlier this week.
October 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Caught a flight of 142nd Wing F-15EXs and Cs returning to PDX on a beautiful October morning earlier this week.
See what Portland Parks & Recreation is doing to help protect the nearly 100,000 ash trees in the city from the invasive Emerald Ash Borer.
August 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
See what Portland Parks & Recreation is doing to help protect the nearly 100,000 ash trees in the city from the invasive Emerald Ash Borer.
Recently, the Tillamook Air Museum received its latest exhibit, an AV-8B Harrier II. Hundreds of people came out to witness the arrival of this legendary aircraft. Hear from the pilot, James Coppersmith, about what it meant to make this very special delivery.
August 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Recently, the Tillamook Air Museum received its latest exhibit, an AV-8B Harrier II. Hundreds of people came out to witness the arrival of this legendary aircraft. Hear from the pilot, James Coppersmith, about what it meant to make this very special delivery.
Search & Rescue underway near Trillium Lake. katu.com/news/local/m...
Mountain biker missing near Mount Hood, search efforts intensify
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is intensifying its search for Ralph Sawyer, a 52-year-old mountain biker from Gresham.
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July 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Search & Rescue underway near Trillium Lake. katu.com/news/local/m...
Those that live near Portland might notice increased military aircraft activity for the next week. The 144th Fighter Wing is in town to train with the 142nd Wing till the 18th.
July 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Those that live near Portland might notice increased military aircraft activity for the next week. The 144th Fighter Wing is in town to train with the 142nd Wing till the 18th.
After 10 years in the making, the world’s largest bronze eagle statue is ready to take flight. Watch our story about ‘Freedom’ in Goldendale. youtu.be/XheLZXDn9io?...
'Freedom,' the largest bronze eagle takes flight in the Columbia River Gorge
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July 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
After 10 years in the making, the world’s largest bronze eagle statue is ready to take flight. Watch our story about ‘Freedom’ in Goldendale. youtu.be/XheLZXDn9io?...
The Oregon Military Museum has thousands of artifacts on display and it’ll all be free to view when the museum opens on July 12. Check out our story below.
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Oregon Military Museum set to reopen with new exhibits and immersive experiences
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July 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The Oregon Military Museum has thousands of artifacts on display and it’ll all be free to view when the museum opens on July 12. Check out our story below.
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The family of fallen Portland Fire & Rescue firefighter Jerry Richardson help christen Rescue Boat 17 in his honor. The Jerry Richardson will be based at Station 17 on Hayden Island.
June 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The family of fallen Portland Fire & Rescue firefighter Jerry Richardson help christen Rescue Boat 17 in his honor. The Jerry Richardson will be based at Station 17 on Hayden Island.
The Rowena Fire continues to burn this morning. I-84 is back open between Hood River and The Dalles.
June 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The Rowena Fire continues to burn this morning. I-84 is back open between Hood River and The Dalles.
Up close shot of the USS Mustin (DDG 89) as she transits through the Steel Bridge and departs Rose Festival Fleet Week.
June 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Up close shot of the USS Mustin (DDG 89) as she transits through the Steel Bridge and departs Rose Festival Fleet Week.
Excited to share that Angelica Thornton and I won an SPJ NW Excellence in Journalism Award for our piece “Airman Lifts to New Heights”. Thank you to SSgt. Michaela Thompson with the 142nd Wing for letting us tell her story. youtu.be/urtXz5gVBRE?...
Between admin and firefighting, an Oregon 142nd Wing Staff Sergeant lifts to new heights
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June 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Excited to share that Angelica Thornton and I won an SPJ NW Excellence in Journalism Award for our piece “Airman Lifts to New Heights”. Thank you to SSgt. Michaela Thompson with the 142nd Wing for letting us tell her story. youtu.be/urtXz5gVBRE?...
Michael Schappert appeared in Multnomah County Court in connection to a 1983 Iowa murder cold case. He waived his right to challenge extraction to Iowa. More info here katu.com/news/local/o...
Oregon man arrested as murder suspect in decades-old cold case out of Iowa
An Oregon man was arrested as a suspect in an Iowa cold case killing that happened just before Christmas in 1983.Cedar Rapids native Ronald Novak was found dead
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May 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Michael Schappert appeared in Multnomah County Court in connection to a 1983 Iowa murder cold case. He waived his right to challenge extraction to Iowa. More info here katu.com/news/local/o...
Watch our full coverage of the 142nd Wing’s F-15 Eagles lifting off from PDX this morning for Memorial Day flyovers. www.youtube.com/live/RZgXB_x...
F-15 Eagle Fighter Jets Depart Portland International Airport for Memorial Day Flyovers
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May 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Watch our full coverage of the 142nd Wing’s F-15 Eagles lifting off from PDX this morning for Memorial Day flyovers. www.youtube.com/live/RZgXB_x...
Captured a pair of 142nd Wing F-15Cs returning to base after a morning training flight, Eagle squeaks included.
May 10, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Captured a pair of 142nd Wing F-15Cs returning to base after a morning training flight, Eagle squeaks included.
We’re on scene of a fatal officer involved stabbing near Ridgefield. Police say a DUI suspect began fighting with an officer and attempted to grab their gun, the officer than stabbed the suspect who died of their injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
May 8, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We’re on scene of a fatal officer involved stabbing near Ridgefield. Police say a DUI suspect began fighting with an officer and attempted to grab their gun, the officer than stabbed the suspect who died of their injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
One person is confirmed dead after a fire at the Evergreen Pointe Apartments in Vancouver. The investigation is ongoing.
May 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM
One person is confirmed dead after a fire at the Evergreen Pointe Apartments in Vancouver. The investigation is ongoing.
Beautiful view this morning from the Jonsrud Viewpoint in Sandy.
April 23, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Beautiful view this morning from the Jonsrud Viewpoint in Sandy.
Very excited to be nominated for a pair of NATAS NW Emmy Awards along with the rest of our amazing team!
April 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Very excited to be nominated for a pair of NATAS NW Emmy Awards along with the rest of our amazing team!
Reported shooting near SE Grand and Clay in Portland.
April 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Reported shooting near SE Grand and Clay in Portland.
Happy 80th to USCGC Bluebell! The Portland based Cutter Bluebell is the oldest Coast Guard ship west of the Mississippi. She maintains navigational aides on the Willamette, Columbia and Snake Rivers.
April 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Happy 80th to USCGC Bluebell! The Portland based Cutter Bluebell is the oldest Coast Guard ship west of the Mississippi. She maintains navigational aides on the Willamette, Columbia and Snake Rivers.
Gresham Firefighter Spencer Tejedas makes a triumphant return to work after recovering from severe burns suffered while battling a 2024 structure fire. Video by Anthony Balcorta - KATU News
March 31, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Gresham Firefighter Spencer Tejedas makes a triumphant return to work after recovering from severe burns suffered while battling a 2024 structure fire. Video by Anthony Balcorta - KATU News
Officers are currently investigating a fatal stabbing in Gresham along NE Glisan where it intersects the Gresham Fairview Trail.
March 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Officers are currently investigating a fatal stabbing in Gresham along NE Glisan where it intersects the Gresham Fairview Trail.