Oregon State

Colton, OR

Portland, OR

Lake Oswego, OR

PORTLAND, Ore. — Swimmers are warned to avoid a stretch of the Willamette River because of sewage contamination. The sewage was discharged from the treatment plant near Lake Oswego’s Foothills Park. Portland Bureau of Environmental Services says treated sewage that was not disinfected was discharged into the river...

Avoid swimming in stretch of Willamette because of sewage contamination

PORTLAND, Ore. — A driver died and another is in serious condition after a crash in North Portland’s Eliot Neighborhood on Tuesday evening. The crash was reported at about 7:40 p.m. at the intersection of North Fremont Street and Williams Avenue. Arriving officers say they found the driver...

Driver dies, another seriously hurt in North Portland crash

You can garden anywhere, no matter how small your space. Even if all you have is a postage stamp's worth of space on a balcony, patio, or front stoop! Maggie Stuckey, author of "The Container Victory Garden" joined us to share the history behind growing your own produce as well as some tips to help tomato plants thrive after transplanting. Maggie's book shares everything you need to know to succeed with container gardening: planning, gearing up, planting, nurturing, and harvesting.

"The Container Victory Garden" & Tip for Planting Tomatoes

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Police have identified the two people killed Sunday morning after the vehicle they were in went off the Morrison Bridge. 22-year-old Larry Angel Ayala-Valdez was behind the wheel of the 2003 Mercedes 500 when it struck a barrier, left the bridge, landing on the street below.

Portland Police: Driver, passenger identified in Morrison Bridge fatal crash

Vancouver, WA

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Two separate brush fires broke out in Northeast Vancouver on Monday evening, forcing people living nearby to briefly evacuate their homes. The first brush fire was reported at about 3 p.m. near Burnt Bridge Creek, and emergency officials said it was moving south toward some homes.

Two brush fires force brief evacuations in NE Vancouver

Salmon Creek, WA

SALMON CREEK, Wash. — A "violent" two-alarm fire ripped through an industrial building in Salmon Creek early late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, destroying at least seven Clark County businesses, says Clark County Fire District 6. Employees at the building, located at 14615 NE 13th Court, saw smoke...

2-alarm fire burns $1.8M industrial building in Salmon Creek, destroys seven businesses

PORTLAND, Ore. — A pedestrian was killed by a hit-and-run driver Tuesday night in Northeast Portland. Police officers were called out at about 10:10 p.m. on reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Northeast 33rd Avenue at Lombard Street. The person was...

Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver in NE Portland

Newberg, OR

NEWBERG, Ore. — Fire crews from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, along with Dundee Fire, were able to extinguish a food cart fire Monday morning. Officials say the food cart, located at East 1st Street and South Center Street, was fully engulfed, and a fence nearby also caught fire.

Fire crews extinguish food cart fire in Newberg, investigator looking for cause

Multnomah County, OR

PORTLAND, Ore. — Charity Lynn Perry was found deceased on April 24 near Ainsworth State Park in Multnomah County. Members of her family spoke with KATU News, saying they want Perry to be remembered for her kindness and to raise awareness for the mental health challenges she faced before she died.

Family of Longview woman found deceased near Ainsworth State Park speaks out

Wilsonville, OR

PORTLAND, Ore. — The woman who pled guilty to throwing her children off the Sellwood Bridge in 2009 has died in a Wilsonville prison. The Oregon Department of Corrections says that Amanda Stott-Smith died this morning at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. Stott-Smith pled guilty to one count of aggravated...

Woman who threw her two children off the Sellwood Bridge in 2009, dies at Coffee Creek

Gresham, OR

GRESHAM, Ore. — UPDATE 6/7. Gresham Police have located a missing 14-year-old who they say ran away from home early Monday morning. The boy was originally reported missing Tuesday evening. On Wednesday morning police said that the boy was located. This updated story has removed the minor subject's details...

Gresham Police locate missing 14-year-old

Washington State

Clackamas, OR

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue is implementing a high fire danger burn ban beginning Tuesday at 8 a.m. The ban covers its entire jurisdiction, including parts of Washington, Clackamas, Yamhill, and Multnomah counties. The ban prohibits backyard or open burning, agricultural burning and any other land clearing burning. It says...

Burn ban goes into effect Tuesday in TVF&R jurisdiction

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Rose Festival's fleet week is officially underway. Earlier on Tuesday, the first two ships arrived along the Portland Waterfront including a ship from the Royal Canadian Navy. Another ship will come in Wednesday and seven more will arrive on Thursday. People should expect bridge...

Portland Rose Festival Fleet Week begins, more ships arrive Wednesday and Thursday

Salem, OR

SALEM, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced that they will not be opening Yellowbottom Campground for the 2023 season due to safety concerns. BLM says that several damaged large trees pose a risk to people camping. “We understand Yellowbottom is a special place and provides...

Yellowbottom Campground closed for 2023 due to safety concerns

PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland restaurant was just named "Best New Restaurant" in the nation at the James Beard Awards. Kann is the brainchild of Chef Gregory Gourdet and serves a mix of Haitian cuisine meets Pacific Northwest. It started with a pop-up while Gourdet was on "Top Chef...

Portland's Kann wins 'Best New Restaurant' in the U.S. at James Beard Awards

Washington County, OR

Hillsboro, OR

HILLSBORO, Ore. — In Washington County, property crime is on the rise. Data from the FBI shows the rate went up about 18 percent over the last year in Hillsboro. Mike Andersen said he put up cameras outside his Hillsboro home after someone broke into his shed this March. Then this weekend, the homeowner tells KATU another person broke through the window to get inside the house.

Spiking property crime rate puts Washington County homeowners on edge

They're a state-of-art dental surgical facility with an on-site lab, where you can get everything needed for a brand-new smile all in one place. Tammy Hernandez paid a visit to Northwest Implant Center to find out more from Implant Specialists Tin Le, DMD, FAGD and Andy Burton, DMD, DABOI/ID, FAAID, FADII.

Northwest Implant Center

PORTLAND, Ore. — A man accused of setting fire to a Southwest Portland apartment building back on May 16 as indicted on more than 50 charges, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office said on Monday. The four-alarm fire burned through The May Apartments on Southwest Taylor Street, leaving...

Suspect in SW Portland apartment fire indicted on 55 charges, Multnomah County DA says

If you're not happy with the sagging skin on your neck, you can fix it! Jerry Darm, MD, with Aesthetic Medicine, joined us along with his patient Ritchie, to share how good you can look after the LipoLift or a MiniFaceLift. Aesthetic Medicine is located at 4800 Meadows Road in...

Aesthetic Medicine: Lift Sagging Skin on Your Neck

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Police say online rumors related to the death investigations of six women around the region are not supported by facts available at this point. In a press release to media outlets Sunday afternoon, PPB says they have “been hearing widespread questions and concerns about the death investigations of 6 women throughout the region, especially after widely distributed social media posts and news media articles appeared to suggest a connection between them. These discussions have led to some anxiety and fear in our community, and we want to provide reassurance that the speculation is not supported by the facts available at this point.”

Portland Police: 'No reason to believe' 6 deaths are connected, calls rumors 'speculation'

VANCOUVER, Wash. — An 18-year-old was killed Sunday night in a single-car crash, says the Vancouver Police Department. Police received the report of the crash around 9 p.m. on June 4. Officers arrived at the 3000 block of Columbia Way and found a crashed car that had hit a...

18-year-old passenger killed after speeding car hits tree in Vancouver, alcohol a 'factor'

PORTLAND, Ore. — 'The Joyce' is opening new affordable housing for people struggling with homelessness. The new development will provide up to 66 units including 24/7 support. The ground floor of the three-story building will include a clinic, community room, a mail area, and a laundry room. The Joyce...

66 units of affordable housing for homeless coming to Southwest Portland

Woodburn, OR

WOODBURN, Ore. — Woodburn Police responded to a shooting Sunday afternoon, at approximately 4:00 p.m., at Mega Foods located in the 1500 block of Mt. Hood Avenue in Woodburn. Officials say the shooting involved one suspect and one victim, and police have taken the suspect into custody. Police tell...

Woodburn Police respond to shooting Sunday afternoon, suspect in custody

Mcminnville, OR

Investigators say that a woman smoking sparked the fire that caused significant damage to a McMinnville pizza shop-movie theater. Meagan J. Ray, 38, was arrested last week in connection to the fire. According to court documents, surveillance video from a neighboring business shows Ray and a man enter a room...

Court docs: Woman smoking cigarettes, possibly meth sparked fire at McMinnville pizza shop

Clark County, WA

VANCOUVER, Wash. — At 10:22 p.m. Saturday, June 3, Clark County Sheriff's Deputies responded to an alarm at a car dealership located in the 9400 block of Northeast Highway 99 in Vancouver. Officials say one of the department’s drone operators was nearby and deployed a small drone over the...

Clark County Sheriff's Deputies arrest Hazel Dell auto dealership burglar

Marion County, OR

WOODBURN, Ore. — The Marion County District Attorney's Office confirmed that a suspect has been charged in the fatal Woodburn grocery shooting that happened over the weekend. Jose Gustavo Garcia-Rivera, 37, has been charged with Second Degree Murder, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and 2 counts of recklessly endangering...

Suspect identified, charged in fatal Woodburn grocery store shooting

Molalla, OR

Mulino, OR

Estacada, OR

Beavercreek, OR

Eagle Creek, OR

Canby, OR

Scotts Mills, OR

Oregon City, OR

Aurora, OR

West Linn, OR

Gladstone, OR

Damascus, OR

Hubbard, OR

Sandy, OR

Boring, OR

Marylhurst, OR

Oak Grove, OR

Happy Valley, OR

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Video: Possible wolverine sighting in Colton Saturday morning

PORTLAND, Ore. — KATU Viewer Nina Baurer sent us a video of what appears to be a Wolverine walking around her property in Colton. CHIME IN...

Video: Possible wolverine sighting in Colton Saturday morning

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