FOX 12 Beyond the Broadcast

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.

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?

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 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?".

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.