FOX 12 Investigates

Health benefits of float therapy

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:42:19 +0000

A Northeast Portland woman says that her go-to method for managing chronic pain, stress, and anxiety has been participating in Float Therapy. The process? Sitting alone with your thoughts in a sensory deprivation environment, floating in water so dense that you couldn’t sink even if you tried. In this episode of Beyond the Broadcast, reporter Nora Hart takes the plunge, and talks about what she didn’t expect to experience during her time at Float North. Watch the full Beyond the Broadcast episode exclusively on the FOX 12 Streaming App. Download today on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV or Apple TV.

Challenges to Citizenship

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 18:22:19 +0000

A married couple trying to navigate the U.S. immigration system through legal channels received a deportation notice earlier this year.
In early 2024, the couple filed for an I-130 petition for Andres, a common first step toward permanent residency for immigrants married to U.S. citizens.
Two years later, Andres received a notice to appear at a court hearing for deportation. Now the couple is struggling with legal red tape as Andres and Steve’s I-130 petition appointment is scheduled for this spring, ahead of Andres’ deportation hearing set for this summer – leaving the family waiting for answers.

https://www.kptv.com/2026/02/23/three-steps-forward-two-steps-back-washington-couple-shares-years-long-immigration-fight/

Needle bill fails

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 18:17:35 +0000

Neighbors and residents are shocked and frustrated by the failure of Senate bill 1573 – which aimed to ban the distribution of needles, pipes, and drug paraphernalia in school zones. The widely supported bipartisan bill was killed by Senator Lisa Reynolds, but when pressed for comment by investigative reporter Pete Ferryman and her constituents, Reynolds dodged questions and interview – leaving neighbors frustrated.

E-Scooter/E-Bike Crashes

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:56:22 +0000

In 2025, the city of Portland reported more than 2.1 million micro-mobility trips from rented e-bikes and e-scooters, but as ridership climbs, so has the amount of crashes and fatal accidents from impacts with motorists. In this episode of Beyond the Broadcast reporters Adrian Thomas and Ezra Kaplan look deeper into the data, reveal a tragic story of a mother’s grief, and discuss the question so many are asking: Are e-bikes and e-scooters inherently dangerous?

Portland builds more overnight shelter beds, but are they effective?

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:32:51 +0000

In the first year of Mayor Keith Wilson’s administration, Portland has opened more than 1,500 new overnight shelter beds to address the homelessness problem in Portland. But according to a recent Multnomah County report, only 16% of people who used shelters in the Portland area ended up in permanent housing solutions, many people are left wondering how effective the City of Portland’s overnight shelters are, and what this means for the Mayor’s overall goal.
Note: This story and podcast were produced last month, predating a new lawsuit filed in March related to a city overnight shelter.

Flipcause fallout

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:11:04 +0000

Flipcause may not be a name that you instantly recognize, but for over 3 thousands non-profits all across the nation the tech company was their money-handling middleman, helping to get funds from donors into the hands of organizations that desperately needed it - that was until Flipcause suddenly declared bankruptcy in late 2025. In a flash, 30 million dollars of donor funds disappeared, leaving non-profits without critical funding to continue operations. In this episode of Beyond the Broadcast reporter Ezra Kaplan brings us inside the story of what happened, and how local donor funded organizations are left wondering "where did all the money go?".

Cutting through TSA security

Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:15:05 +0000

In Nov. 2025, a meat cleaver knife made it all the way through PDX airport security and onto an airplane before being caught by the flight crew. How a simple error in judgement could have been potentially disastrous. FOX 12 reporter Adrian Thomas speaks with reporter Ward Jolles, who brought this story to light in early 2026.

Oregon AG Dan Rayfield talks fight to keep National Guard out of Portland

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:49:34 +0000

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield sat down with FOX 12 Investigates Reporter Ezra Kaplan to discuss how he successfully blocked the Trump administration's push to deploy National Guard troops to Portland.

Birthing on the Brink: The Crisis in Rural Maternity Care

Mon, 2 Jun 2025 22:58:00 +0000

Two Oregon birth centers may soon close, sparking fear in communities where access to maternal care is already limited. FOX 12 investigative producer Payton Romans explores what’s driving the potential shutdowns and what’s at stake for families like Aubree Tocher’s—who nearly died during childbirth and relied on the very facility now facing closure.

Collision of Fate

Wed, 14 May 2025 00:09:41 +0000

An Oregon City man rushed into action after a head-on crash happened right in front of him, and it was all caught on camera. Mike Phung, a part-time Uber driver, was heading south toward Lake Oswego on Highway 43 when the crash happened in front of him and was caught on his dashcam. As fate would have it, Phung is a veteran combat medic who served multiple tours in Iraq, and despite recovering from a broken arm himself, his instincts and training kicked in immediately. But that’s just the beginning of the story. Fox 12 anchor and reporter Pete Ferryman sits down to discuss the heartwarming story.

Needles in a school zone

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:35:46 +0000

A weekly needle and drug paraphernalia pop-up in one neighborhood became a magnet for people in active addiction and a scourge for local residents. A series of reports from Fox 12’s Pete Ferryman led to the operation moving away after local leaders took notice.

Professional Fighters, Magic Mushrooms, and Healing the Brain

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:35:37 +0000

A group of former-professional fighters gathered in Portland to participate in an experiment to try to answer that question. After a bunch of brain scans, blood samples, and other tests, they took a supervised psychedelic trip. Now a group of scientists are working to figure out what all the data says about healing broken brains with psilocybin.

Shaping the slopes: Behind the scenes with snowcat groomers on Mt. Hood

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:43:48 +0000

Oregon’s highest peak is a skier and snowboarder’s paradise but it wouldn’t be without snowcat groomers. They are the unsung heroes of Mt. Hood; quietly shaping the slopes in the dark, night after night. Reporter Bonnie Silkman spent a very early morning with one of those mountain-side heroes to learn what it takes to get the job done and how the industry is trying to attract more women to the workforce.

Connecting cold cases to a serial killer behind bars

Tue, 8 Apr 2025 22:35:39 +0000

A Vancouver, Washington family hopes someone will finally be held responsible for their loved one’s murder more than five decades after the crime. Investigators say their suspect is a convicted serial killer known throughout Clark County. Warren Forrest is already serving two life sentences for two murders from the 1970s, but he’s suspected of eight total. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office reopened their cold case investigations motivated by advances in DNA technology, and are focusing efforts on the murder of 20-year-old Carol Valenzuela.