Evan Watson is an investigative reporter for 13News Now (WVEC), KGW-TV, and KXTV-TV, with a focus on local news in Oregon, specifically in Portland. With a dedication to uncovering important stories and holding those in power accountable, Evan's work covers a range of topics including crime, politics, public safety, and social issues.
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Evan focuses on local Oregon news, covering government announcements and evolving stories related to politics, crime, and legal policy regulations. He has reported extensively on topics such as ambulance response, addiction treatment, education issues, labor unions, and stolen property.
Given his focus on local government announcement and evolving stories with a political or legal aspect in Portland and Oregon at large he would likely be responsive to sources who can provide expert commentary or inside knowledge about ongoing disputes between public services providers like AMR and rural fire departments.
Sources with insights into the effects of state policies regarding school health programs might also find an audience in Evan's reporting. Additionally experts familiar with labor union dynamics within the state could also catch his attention for coverage related to workplace issues.
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By: Evan Watson
The city council is nearing a decision on a new ordinance that would affect tobacco retailers.
By: Evan Watson, Ava Neumaier
The request for proposals is the city’s next step in redeveloping the empty lot on 21 S. Linn St.
The Washington County District Attorney's office is investigating the death of a man. Witnesses told police the loss prevention officer held the man by his neck.
By: Evan Watson
The law has eliminated the separation between excused and unexcused absences in public schools.
By: Evan Watson
The city is working on securing funding for an array of transit projects over the next several years.
By: Evan Watson
Class sizes and efficient use of resources are the highlights as discussions remain in their infancy.
First responders received the report at 9:53 a.m., and the victim was transported to the hospital.
The survey, administered as the National Community Survey, will gather residential input on key city council issues.
By: Evan Watson
State lawmakers say they're aware of problems with the intersection of disabilities and mental health care. For Alex Tenison, he just wants the noises to stop.
By: Evan Watson
Portland firefighters took a man who'd cut himself with a chainsaw to the hospital in an engine Monday when there was no AMR ambulance available.
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