Oregon State

Roseburg, OR

Eugene, OR

Members of SEIU 503, Oregon's Public Services and Care Provider Union, took to the streets on Saturday, Mar. 25, to protest for livable wages and better benefits. Homecare and Personal Support Workers across the state are participating in a "Hometown Actions" protest as members bargain for a new and improved two-year contract.

Homecare and personal support workers rally for better pay, hours, and respect

Douglas County, OR

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — Douglas County Commissioners have awarded Douglas County Veterans Facility Grants totaling $78,800 to four locally owned veterans facilities in Douglas County. According to a release from the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, the veterans facilities include the Earle B. Stewart American Legion Post #16 in...

Douglas Co. Commissioners issue $78,800 in 2023 veterans facility grants

Coos Bay, OR

NORTH BEND, Ore. — Coos County Airport District (CCAD) commissioners have appointed Caddy McKeown of Coos Bay to fill a vacant board position. Commissioners made the appointment at their regular board meeting on March 23, 2023. Commissioner Helen Mineau held the position for 20 years before passing away in February.

Coos Bay woman appointed to Airport District board

Portland, OR

PORTLAND, Ore. — After several drizzly and cold days, Portland finally saw wet, drizzly snowfall across the metro area Friday morning. Mixed precipitation started falling around 8:00 a.m., and was preceded by snowfall in higher-elevation areas. None of the snow was sticking locally, but roads could be affected and...

Portland metro sees sleet, snow, NW Oregon and SW Washington schools delayed

PORTLAND, Ore. — Two people who were fishing along the Columbia River spotted a wolverine on Monday, March 20th. Wolverines are rare and listed as threatened in Oregon, they are the largest member of the weasel family and resemble a small bear. This is the first confirmed sighting of...

Wolverine sighted along Columbia River near Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. — Staff at Blanchet House tell KATU they used Narcan three times in the last week to revive people overdosing outside of the non-profit. Executive Director Scott Kerman said this speaks to a growing problem across the community. We’ve been seeing this tick up, the number of...

Staff at Portland non-profit use Narcan on three people in one week

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Child Welfare Division is seeking the public's assistance to help find missing foster child Jerrica Landin (16). ODHS believes Jerrica to be in danger. ODHS says Jerrica went missing from Portland, Oregon on March 7. The department asks the public to contact 911...

MISSING CHILD believed to be in danger

Colton, OR

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 | Share your pictures and video with KATU News. KATU News has reached out to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to...

Video: Possible wolverine sighting in Colton Saturday morning

EUGENE, Ore. — The Valley River Center and Junior League of Eugene have teamed up for a Women's Toiletry Drive. The event was aimed at helping the 15th Night, a local organization committed to helping homeless youth in Eugene. The drive included music, themed gift baskets and free samples...

Junior League of Eugene holds Women's Toiletry Drive

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland police found a gun on a playground in a Southeast Portland elementary school on Thursday. Authorities say a custodian found the weapon inside a backpack at Cherry Park Elementary. There were not any students at school today, according to police. Officers question two people at...

Gun found on Portland elementary school playground

EUGENE, Ore. — Spencer Butte Middle School has become the first school in the state to be deemed a HEARTSafe Campus. To gain this title, the school had to train on responding to sudden cardiac arrest and meet certain criteria, some of which includes having an AED on site, a Cardiac Arrest Response Plan with drills, and completed at least hands-only CPR training.

Local middle school becomes first in the state deemed HEARTsafe

ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be holding an in-service training for Sheriff’s Office deputies and staff from all divisions during Roseburg School District's Spring Break. The training will take place Tuesday, March 28th -Thursday, March 30th and will be held at Green and Sunnyslope...

Douglas County Sheriff's to conduct training at Green and Sunnyslope elementary schools

Seattle, WA

EUGENE, Ore. — It was raining 3's in Matthew Knight Arena Friday night, as the Oregon Women's Basketball Team breezed by San Diego by 20 points to seal their spot in the Great 8 of the WNIT Tournament. But unlike their other matchups during the tournament, the Ducks did...

Ducks Set to Face Washington for Fourth Time

Sutherlin, OR

SUTHERLIN, Ore. — UPDATE: ODOT reports that the northbound lanes of I-5 have reopened. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports that the northbound lanes of I-5 are closed at milepost 135, just south of Sutherlin. According to TripCheck, a major accident occurred, ODOT crews are currently working to...

UPDATE | Northbound lanes on I-5 south of Sutherlin reopen

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Vancouver, WA

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The family representative of a Vancouver woman and her daughter who were found dead Wednesday is speaking out against the court system she says failed to protect them from a violent criminal. “In this particular case, of all the hundreds of cases I’ve worked on, this...

Family rep. blames court for deaths of Vancouver woman, daughter

PORTLAND, Ore. — People all across the country are remembering legendary drag queen Walter Cole, better known as Darcelle. Darcelle passed away Thursday at the age of 92. Her club downtown had two shows tonight in honor of her, packed with friends and fans. "We don't mourn. We celebrate our dear friend!" said drag queens at Darcelle's club.

Portland remembers legendary drag queen Darcelle

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland’s famous drag queen Walter Cole, better known as Darcelle, has died, according to a post from his nightclub on Facebook. "The family of Darcelle XV along with her cast and crew are heartbroken to announce that our beloved Darcelle (Walter W. Cole, Sr.) has died at age 92 from natural causes," the Facebook post said. "We ask for privacy and patience as everyone processes and grieves in their own way and at their own pace."

Portland's famous drag queen Darcelle dies at 92

Newport, OR

NEWPORT, Ore. — The City of Newport is soliciting applications from youth interested in participating on a youth delegation exchange trip with its Sister City of Mombetsu, Japan. Under the Sister City program, representatives from the Sister Cities of Newport, Oregon and Mombetsu, Japan, travel back and forth sharing...

Newport accepting applications from youth interested in exchange trip with Sister City

NEWPORT, Ore. — OSU's Marine Mammal Institute tells us, that in 2015 the carcass of a blue whale washed ashore near Gold Beach, Oregon. The event was so rare that the last known beached blue whale was more than 200 years ago. Researchers from the Marine Mammal Institute saw...

Rare blue whale skeleton off to Canada for final cleaning and then to Newport for display

EUGENE, Ore. — The Native American Student Association at Lane Community College is hosting the annual Lane Powwow on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness and participate, immersing themselves in the rich traditions and culture of Native American peoples. Showcasing Native American drum groups and dancers from across Oregon as they perform various dance styles.

Native American Student Association to host annual Powwow on April 1st

SUTHERLIN, Ore. — The inaugural Sutherlin Throwdown will be held on Saturday, July 15 through Sunday the 16th in Sutherlin Central Park, organizers said in a news release. This event will feature a BBQ competition sanctioned by the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association with up to 40 teams competing for $10,000 in prize money.

First annual Sutherlin Throwdown set for July 15-16

EUGENE, Ore. — Early Saturday morning, Eugene Police officers responded to a medical emergency, aiding a man who had stopped breathing. EPD says at 1:49 a.m., a person called 911 to report that a family member was unresponsive and had stopped breathing, that call aired of the radio and was heard by nearby Eugene Police units.

Eugene Police come to aid of person with life-threatening medical issue

Winchester Bay, OR

WINCHESTER BAY, Ore. — Douglas County commissioners along with Douglas County’s Salmon Harbor Marina have introduced automated fee machines at Salmon Harbor Marina in Winchester Bay. The new automated fee machines "will enhance the payment processes for launches, transient moorage, and dry camping," the County said in a...

Salmon Harbor Marina unveils new automated fee machines

PORTLAND, Ore. — A suspect connected to the 2019 killing of a teenager in the Parkrose Neighborhood has been indicted for murder, says the Portland Police Bureau. Abdikadir M. Osman, 24, has been identified as the shooter by law enforcement. On October 26, 2019, Jackson Panyanouvong, 18, was shot...

Suspect indicted in 2019 killing of Portland teen

EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon women's basketball fifth-year guard Ahlise Hurst has a unique tattoo on her left arm. It's the cheat code for ‘infinite ammo’ for the classic video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas on PlayStation. Thursday night, Hurst's performance was better than a cheat code.

Sharp shooting from Hurst leads Ducks to another WNIT victory

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Tenmile, OR

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Roseburg city officials visit the Oregon State Capitol

ROSEBURG, Ore. — According to a press release from the City of Roseburg, City Manager Nikki Messenger and two City Councilors traveled to the Oregon State...

Roseburg city officials visit the Oregon State Capitol

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