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FOX 12 Investigates
by FOX 12 Oregon
FOX 12 Investigates goes beyond the broadcast and takes a deeper look at some of the reporting done by the journalists at KPTV in Portland, Oregon.
Episodes
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Behind the Bend coverage
FOX 12's Pete Ferryman and Robert Mak go behind the scenes of the Bend coverage at Silver Rail Elementary — from the 3.5-hour drive and live field anchoring with no teleprompter, to the parent who stepped in and the teacher who fought back.
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Unanswered questions about Jesse Calhoun
Investigative reporter Spencer Schacht and reporter Makenna Marks examine the latest developments in the case Oregon vs Jesse Calhoun. Makenna shares what she saw in court, what is known about the newest charges involving Elizabeth “Libby” Gibson, and why that case may connected previous victims.
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Beyond the Broadcast: Salem Grand Theatre debt scandal
An alleged $2,500 missing payment pulled back the curtain on more than $100,000 in debt at the Salem Grand Theatre — now dark, with its website down. Reporter Makenna Marks traces how she followed financial records and leads across the country, and how performers are fighting back through police...
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Oregon court therapy dogs
LisaLu is an eight-year-old Labrador retriever, and her job is to comfort vulnerable victims and children when they take the stand on the hardest days of their lives. In this episode of Beyond the Broadcast, FOX 12 Anchor Nora Hart and FOX 12 Content Manager Adriane Foley take you behind the…
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How Oregon is cracking down on illicit massage businesses
Spencer and Ward break down the aggressive new tactics being deployed, including Portland’s updated Chronic Nuisance Property Code and state laws that allow regulators to post warning placards directly onto storefront doors
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Choir teacher catfish
Do you know who your child is texting? In this chilling episode of "Beyond the Broadcast," Investigative reporters Ezra Kaplan and Ward Jolles expose the disturbing criminal allegations surrounding an Oregon high school choir teacher accused of orchestrating an elaborate digital catfishing scheme...
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John School tries to break the cycle of sexual exploitation
Can restorative justice can truly break the cycle of sexual exploitation in our community Reporter Ezra Kaplan enrolls in Portland's controversial Sex Buyers Accountability and Diversion Program, commonly known as John School – to find out in this eye-opening episode of Beyond the Broadcast. In...
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Centennial Mills water tank demolition
When a massive fire engulfed a 116-year-old concrete warehouse on the Portland waterfront, the danger was only just beginning. On this episode of "Beyond the Broadcast," investigative reporters Spencer Schacht and Julia Lopez take you behind the scenes of the dramatic and highly dangerous...
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The mind-boggling 50,000 tire scam that swallowed a Portland yard
Over 50,000 tires stand between first-time homebuyer Khanh Tran and his recently purchased 1.2-acre property. Over two months, a massive illegal dumping scheme completely swallowed his entire yard. Now, a maze of black rubber cover his land, leaving him with a staggering two-million-dollar...
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Millions stolen from Nike in racketeering scandal
How did an employee inside Nike’s music licensing department siphon MILLIONS of dollars from the corporate giant without anyone noticing for over two years? In this episode of the FOX12 Oregon Podcast "Beyond the Broadcast," investigative reporters Spencer Schacht and Ward Jolles take you behind...
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How an Oregon cop fired for domestic violence got his job back
When a police officer is fired, most citizens assume that’s the end of the story. But in Oregon, the reality of law enforcement disciplinary action is far more complicated—and controversial. In this episode of Beyond the Broadcast, host and investigative reporter Ezra Kaplan sits down with guest...
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Goodwill treasure
What is the greatest thrift store find of all time? We might have a new winner. In this episode of Beyond the Broadcast, investigative reporter Spencer Schacht and reporter Leslie Dominique dive deep into the mind-boggling story of Quinn Brown, a 19-year-old Portland reseller who walked into a...
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Storage Unit Murder
Investigative reporters Spencer Schacht and Ward Jolles break down the disturbing case of Richard Michael Robinson, who is accused of killing his fiancée, Meihong He, in Klickitat County, Washington. Robinson allegedly left a trail of deception after her May 2024 disappearance, moving across…
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Poison Pretzels
More than 50 sixth graders at Fowler Middle School in Tigard were served pretzels mistakenly seasoned with crushed oven-cleaner instead of salt, leaving students with burning mouths and headaches. Parents say the district’s initial messaging was misleading, and FOX 12 found key witnesses weren’t...
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Pearl District Shelter lawsuit
Portland’s controversial Northwest Northrop low-barrier overnight shelter in the Pearl District. Neighbors and businesses say the 200-bed shelter reduced overnight camping, but has brought spillover issues—drug use, trash, public urination, and safety concerns—prompting the adjacent Oro apartment...
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Pelvic Floor Therapy
Adrianne and Nora breadkdown Nora’s “Wellbeing Revolution” feature on pelvic floor therapy—why it’s so rarely discussed, what a first appointment actually looks like, and why “just do kegels” is often the wrong advice. They share how pelvic floor issues can affect everything from pain and bladder...
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‘Hidden in Plain Sight’: Illicit massage businesses in Oregon
Spencer Schact and Ward Jolles break down the rise of “illicit massage businesses” in Oregon—storefronts that can appear legitimate but are often tied to commercial sex, trafficking, and organized crime. They explain how these networks recruit and control vulnerable women through debt bondage…
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Butane torches
Butane torches—sold widely in everyday stores—are being linked to a growing number of explosions, structure fires, and severe burn injuries in Oregon, including burns so deep they can lead to amputations. Investigative reporter Spencer Schacht explains doctors at the Legacy Oregon Burn Center are...
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Rubicon Fire Restoration
FOX12 reporter Ezra Kaplan and photographer/editor Frank Frenzel discuss their recent story in Rowena following a wildfire, where Team Rubicon volunteers helped residents by cutting down dangerous “hazard trees” that need to be cleared before the rebuilding process can begin. Frank and Ezra…
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Longview chemical spill
FOX 12 Investigative Reporter Ezra Kaplan and FOX 12 Reporter Julia Lopez talk about covering a deadly chemical spill in Longview, Washington.
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Health benefits of float therapy
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...
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Challenges to Citizenship
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…
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Needle bill fails
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...
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E-Scooter/E-Bike Crashes
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...
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Portland builds more overnight shelter beds, but are they effective?
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...
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Flipcause fallout
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...
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Cutting through TSA security
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...
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Oregon AG Dan Rayfield talks fight to keep National Guard out of Portland
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.
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Birthing on the Brink: The Crisis in Rural Maternity Care
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…
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Collision of Fate
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...
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Needles in a school zone
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.
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Professional Fighters, Magic Mushrooms, and Healing the Brain
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...
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Shaping the slopes: Behind the scenes with snowcat groomers on Mt. Hood
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...
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Connecting cold cases to a serial killer behind bars
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…
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FOX 12 Investigates goes beyond the broadcast and takes a deeper look at some of the reporting done by the journalists at KPTV in Portland, Oregon.
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