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Monday in Portland: City, laborers reach tentative agreement to end strike
Emily ScarviePortland, OR'Dying's Not a Crime': Oregon's a Death Tourism Hub as Euthanasia Deaths Spike Due to Doctor Linked to Hemlock Society
Eden ReportsOregon StateFriday in Portland: Officer fired over leaking false Hardesty report in 2021 has been reinstated, police union says
Emily ScarviePortland, ORIndoor Art Market
Gabriella KorosiVancouver, WAThursday in Portland: Portland parks, wastewater, transportation workers go on strike after no agreement reached
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Have You Seen Him? Police ask for help finding missing, endangered Gresham man
GRESHAM, Ore. — A 22-year-old who is in need of medication was reported missing in Gresham on Sunday night, and police are asking for help in bringing him home safe. Wesley Ash was last seen at about 3:30 p.m. Sunday when he walked to the Rockwood Library, but did not return home.
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Police: Sandy mother and son missing since October 2022, possible custodial interference
SANDY, Ore. — Sandy Police are reporting that a 5-year-old boy and his mother have been missing since October 2022. The report was first received on January 3, 2023, when police were notified that Christopher Park and his mother, Alyssa Dentler O’Donnell, had been missing since the end of October 2022.
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Thieves crash van through door of NW Portland bike shop to steal bicycle
PORTLAND, Ore. — Police are looking for suspects who crashed a van through the door of a Northwest Portland bike shop early Monday morning to burglarize the business. The break-in at Fat Tire Farm bicycles on Northwest Thuman Street happened just before 2 a.m. Officers say two men drove...
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Person in custody after hours-long standoff in Clackamas County
PORTLAND, Ore. — Law enforcement officers took someone into custody on harassment and firearm charges Sunday night after an hours-long standoff in Clackamas County. The incident had Southeast Bristol Park Drive closed near Altamont Summit. Our reporter at the scene said the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office called for someone...
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Landslide closes one lane of Timber Road near 'S' curves
FOREST GROVE, Ore. — A landslide closed one lane of NW Timber Road near the 26000 block Monday morning, said the Washington County Sheriff's Department. The closure was first reported shortly before 7:30 a.m. The Sheriff's Office said the landslide happened just north of the ‘s’ curves on Timber...
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Man accused of stabbing someone during two attempted carjackings in Salem parking lots
SALEM, Ore. — Salem Police arrested a man accused of stabbing someone during an attempted carjacking early Monday morning before trying to steal another car in the area. The first incident took place at about 12:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Mega Foods Store on Devonshire Avenue NE.
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Man shot, killed in SE Portland parking lot early Saturday morning
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning in a parking lot off Southeast Division Street in Portland, police say. Reports came in shortly after 2 a.m. for a shooting near Southeast 112th Avenue and Division. Arriving officers found a man dead in a parking...
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New Clackamas County Courthouse breaks ground, expected to be open in 2025
OREGON CITY, Ore. — Work has now started on the new courthouse for Clackamas County. The courthouse is scheduled to open in mid-2025. Officials working with Clackamas County say that the new courthouse will create hundreds of local jobs, and provide opportunities for local businesses as well. Tootie Smith,...
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Police investigate Saturday morning shooting in Southeast Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Police are investigating a shooting that stemmed from a fight Saturday morning. Police say one man was shot near Southeast 2nd and Morrison. The man was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. Police say no immediate arrests were made and they continue...
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2 people dead in crash that closed Highway 26 for several hours Friday afternoon
PORTLAND, Ore. — Just after 12:00 p.m., Friday, February 3, emergency responders were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 at milepost 41. PAST COVERAGE | One dead, two flown to hospital in crash on Highway 26 west of Banks. Oregon State Police say the preliminary investigation revealed...
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Portland sees fewer shootings through January 2023, when compared with first month of 2022
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Police has provided the unofficial number of shootings for the month of January as the city’s gun violence crisis continues. According to Portland Police, officers responded to 95 shootings through the first month of 2023. CRIME MAP | Check in on crime in your...
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Clackamas County transitional housing plans see pushback from businesses
CLACKAMAS, Ore. — Clackamas County is moving forward with plans to convert rooms at the Quality Inn off of Interstate 205 into transitional housing units. Now, nearby business owners are voicing their concerns. That includes Mario Musil. He moved his law firm from downtown Portland to Clackamas, partially because...
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Grand Ronde Tribe opens new opioid treatment clinic in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Grand Ronde Tribe opened an opioid treatment clinic in Portland near Southeast 82nd Avenue and Powell Boulevard on Monday. It's open to any tribal member, other natives, and the community at large. It's their second Great Circle Recovery location. The first one opened in Salem...
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Portland group helping Black families restore their homes, build generational wealth
PORTLAND, Ore. — A local man is fighting to change the course of history for local Black families by helping them save their homes and lay a stronger foundation for generations to follow. The group Taking Ownership PDX helps Black homeowners with everything from yard maintenance to roof repairs.
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$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Beaverton, another $100K winner in Cottage Grove
BEAVERTON, Ore. — A $1 million winning Powerball ticket was sold in Beaverton as the jackpot prize grows to $747 million, the fifth largest in the game’s history. The Oregon Lottery said a $100,000 winner was also purchased in Cottage Grove last Friday. The jackpot has been growing...
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Purr-fect day at the Portland Cat Extravaganza
PORTLAND, Ore. — Some people had a pur-fect day at the cat extravaganza this weekend! This family furr-iendly had cat adoptions from local rescues, and cat competitions and visitors were able to learn more about their favorite furry friends. “My favorite part is getting to see all the cats,...
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Aesthetic Medicine: Tracey's MiniFaceLift
If you're unhappy with your double chin or saggy neck, there's an easy way to treat those things -- with very little down time. Aesthetic Medicine’s Jerry Darm, MD, joined us along with his patient Tracey to tell us about the MiniFaceLift. Aesthetic Medicine is located at 4800 Meadows...
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Old Town businesses reflect on progress as city continues 90-day reset plan on east side
PORTLAND, Ore. — Last March the city of Portland launched a 90-day reset plan for the Old Town neighborhood. Now a similar effort is underway on the Central Eastside. Jessie Burke is the chair for the Old Town Community Association. She tells KATU after setting goals to improve safety, cleanliness, and accessibility, things are looking better.
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Cirque du Soleil - Corteo Ticket Giveaway
KATU / CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - CORTEO - TICKET GIVEAWAY. Contest: KATU / Cirque du Soleil - Corteo - Ticket Giveaway. Station: Sinclair Television of Portland, LLC dba KATU. Station Address: KATU, 2153 NE Sandy Boulevard, Portland, OR 97232. Contest Area: Oregon Counties: Baker, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Crook, Gilliam, Grant,...
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Local "Jeopardy!" Reigning Champ Matthew Marcus
Last week Portland’s own Matthew Marcus showed his trivia powers and won in a landslide victory on "Jeopardy!". The reigning “Jeopardy!” champ joined us all the way from England to share more about his experience on the hit show. Will Matthew retain his title? Find out tonight at 7:00 on "Jeopardy!”, right here on KATU!
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