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Man drowned while fishing with relatives at Chinook Landing Marine Park
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- Man drowned while fishing with relatives at Chinook Landing Marine Park
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- 2:21
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- 4 hours ago
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- A man drowned while fishing in the Columbia River near Fairview on Monday afternoon.
According to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), the man, who officials referred to as "the uncle" was out fishing with two teenage relatives in the river at Chinook Landing Marine Park.
At 3:11 p.m., deputies got a 911 call saying the man had gone underwater and had not resurfaced. Gresham firefighters arrived on scene within 10 minutes, according to MCSO, followed by Vancouver Fire and American Medical Response.
Roughly three hours later, around 6:10 p.m., the MCSO dive team recovered the man's body from the beach near the western edge of the park.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/crews-responding-to-water-rescue-on-columbia-river-near-fairview-chinook-landing-portland-oregon-local-rescuers-multnomah-county
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- Smokehouse feeds thousands of crews in Oregon as wildfire threat forces ranch evacuation
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- 6:52
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- 4 hours ago
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- Oregon's wildfire season is intensifying at a historic pace, with 25 large wildfires burning across the state and more than 370,000 acres already scorched; roughly three times the size of Portland.
For decades, the Butcher Block Smokehouse in Prineville has helped fuel the firefighters battling those blazes. Now, the family behind the restaurant is facing the same threat as the crews they serve.
As firefighters work to protect communities from advancing flames, Ronda Sneva's family is preparing thousands of meals while also preparing to evacuate her family's ranch.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/butcher-block-smokehouse-prineville-oregon-firefighters-coyote-henry-row-creek-complex-hay-creek-complex-porcupine-ridge-rager-creek-crosswhite-wildfires-ranch-evacuation-rangeland-fire-protection-associations-bureau-of-land-management-forest-service
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- West Coast Game Park Safari owner sentencing delayed -- court documents paint grim picture
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- The former owner of the now-shuttered West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon, Oregon, will be sentenced in September.
His sentencing follows years of documented animal neglect at the roadside zoo, which garnered national attention and an online petition to shut the park down.
KATU has been tracking the fallout after a raid on the park in May 2025.
During that raid, investigators seized more than 300 animals, as well as meth, around $1.6 million in cash and bonds, and dozens of guns. https://bit.ly/4yPtEgf
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- Today on ARC PDX | July 20, 2026 | Wildfires continue to challenge firefighters in Oregon
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- 1:03:58
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- 7 hours ago
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- Today on ARC PDX | July 20, 2026 | Wildfires continue to challenge firefighters in Oregon
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- Portland summertime gun-violence crackdown leads to 11 arrests
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- The Portland Police Bureau had a busy weekend as officers responded to what officials described as an increase in gun violence.
READ MORE | Three arrested after northeast Portland shooting; 21-year-old victim expected to survive
The bureau's Focused Intervention Team, or FIT, responded to multiple incidents Friday and Saturday that resulted in 11 arrests, multiple citations and 10 vehicles being towed.
According to a police spokesperson, the incidents began Friday when multiple teenagers were arrested at a 76 Gas station on Northeast Broadway in the Eliot neighborhood.
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- West Coast Game Park Safari owner sentencing delayed -- court documents paint grim picture
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- Brian Tenney, former owner of the now-shuttered West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon, Oregon, will be sentenced on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
His sentencing follows years of documented animal neglect at the roadside zoo, which garnered national attention and an online petition to shut the park down.
KATU has been tracking the fallout after a raid on the park in May 2025.
MORE DETAILS: https://katu.com/news/local/west-coast-game-park-safari-owner-to-be-sentenced-for-animal-neglect-bandon-oregon-portland-crime-sentencing-exotic-tigers-apes-chimps-deer-local-community-brian-tenney
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- Blazers fans see Portland's draft arena deal as a serious step toward keeping team
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- 4:19
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- Many Trail Blazers fans said the recent draft term sheet from the city of Portland to the team represented a “serious offer” and progress in a years-long effort to secure a long-term commitment from the Blazers to stay in Portland.
“I was very impressed. I didn't think they were going to put forth something so team friendly, at least in my opinion. I think it's a good deal for the team,” said fan and season ticketholder Josh Sargeant.
The city administration shared its draft term sheet last week before full approval from city councilors. A number of councilors have said they’d propose amendments to the document when the council reviewed it in August.
The team’s position is also unknown, though Jason Quick with The Athletic reported team sources told him the deal is a “non-starter.” A Trail Blazers spokesperson only told KATU the team received the draft term sheet and is reviewing it.
The high-level document outlines th...
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- Will the Blazers Stay? 'Rip City, Not Rip Off' campaign explains Portland's Moda Center arena deal
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- 5:40
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- Is Portland's proposed Moda Center deal enough to keep the Trail Blazers in Rip City?
In this extended interview, Edan Krolewicz, founder of the "Rip City, Not Rip Off campaign," discusses Portland's newly released draft term sheet for a long-term lease and Moda Center renovation, why he believes the proposal is a strong starting point, and what still needs to happen before taxpayers should support the project.
Krolewicz also responds to criticism from city leaders, explains why his group has advocated for stronger taxpayer protections, and shares his thoughts on what a fair deal between the City of Portland and the Trail Blazers should look like.
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/44K6Iky
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- Portland teen's $3.07 Lakers jacket find at Goodwill bins sells for over $89K at Sotheby's auction
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- 6:03
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- Wilt Chamberlain's warmup jacket, found at an Oregon thrift store, has officially sold at auction on the Sotheby’s website.
Chamberlain wore the jersey in the 1972 NBA Finals game for the Los Angeles Lakers, in which he was named Finals MVP.
The Sotheby's auction closed just before 4 p.m. Monday, and with 48 bids the final price was for $89,600.
Quinn Brown, a Portland teen who has been thrifting and reselling his vintage finds, found the warm-up jacket in the Goodwill bins. He originally bought it for $3.07.
In this video, we have a short update on the sale, as well as a full interview with Brown on KATU's AM Northwest show.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/portland-teens-307-find-at-goodwill-bins-sells-for-over-89k-at-sothebys-auction-wilt-chamberlain-lakers-warmup-jacket-thrifting-oregon
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- Seattle teens accused in Portland crime spree to remain in custody for now
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- 3:55
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- A juvenile judge on Monday declined to release four Seattle-area teenagers who were arrested Saturday, accused of going on a crime spree in Portland that ended with the shooting of a gas station employee five times.
Police said that before the shooting, the teenagers carjacked a rideshare driver, attempted to break into a parked car and threatened the owner with drawn guns when he came out of his home, robbed a gas station on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, attempted to rob a gas station on 54th before moving on to the robbery at the 76 gas station on Northeast Broadway, where the shooting happened.
The employee who was shot, four times in the stomach and once in the leg, is expected to survive. The extent of his injuries is unknown.
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- There are 85+ wildfires in Central Oregon. Here is what you need to know
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- A wave of lightning-sparked wildfires continued to strain firefighting resources across Central Oregon after storm cells moved through the region July 15, 2026, triggering more than 2,000 lightning strikes in areas covered by Central Oregon Fire Management Service and the Oregon Department of Forestry.
In the days that followed, more than 85 fires started across the landscape. Many remained under 0.1 acre, but winds, low humidity and high temperatures helped some incidents grow into large fires.
FULL DETAILS: https://katu.com/news/wildfire-season/more-than-2000-lightning-strikes-ignite-85-plus-wildfires-in-central-oregon-officials-say-portland-central-southern-central-fire-marshal-climate-change-global-warming-heat-humidity-dry-windy-conditons-weather
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- KATU@3:30: West Coast Game Park Safari sentencing, Seattle teens charged in Portland shooting & more
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- 29:41
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
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- In this edition of KATU News at 3:30 p.m., we have an update on the sentencing of the former owner of the West Coast Game Park Safari, some Seattle teenagers have been charged in a gas station shooting from Friday, wildfires continue to grow across the state, the Moda Center renovation plan continues to develop, and much more.
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- Portland Police discuss summer gun violence, teen crime & major arrests
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- 18:03
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
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- Portland Police officials provide an update on the bureau's response to recent gun violence, discuss the results of a targeted "Summer Cool Down" enforcement mission, and answer questions about the investigation into multiple teenagers arrested following a violent robbery and shooting spree.
Police leaders will discuss recent shooting trends, proactive crime reduction efforts, community partnerships, and the ongoing investigation into several violent crimes connected to juvenile suspects.
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- Fall of West Coast Game Park Safari: Oregon coast man pleads guilty in animal neglect case TIMELINE
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- 13:55
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- After months of investigations, inspections, and mounting allegations of animal neglect, former West Coast Game Park Safari owner Brian Tenney is set to be sentenced.
Here's a look back at KATU's extensive coverage of the now-shuttered roadside zoo in Bandon, Oregon, tracing the case from early federal inspection reports to the massive 2025 raid that led to the rescue of hundreds of animals and dozens of criminal charges.
https://katu.com/news/local/west-coast-game-park-safari-owner-to-be-sentenced-for-animal-neglect-bandon-oregon-portland-crime-sentencing-exotic-tigers-apes-chimps-deer-local-community-brian-tenney
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- Oregon deploys last available incident management team as wildfires surpass 207,000 acres
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- 4:23
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- As hundreds of firefighters work to battle dozens of actively-burning wildfires across the state, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has deployed its last available Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT).
ODF announced it was deploying CIMT 3 to the Brewer and Box Springs wildfires in central Oregon on Saturday. The team officially took control at 6 p.m. Sunday.
The Brewer fire has burned more than 17,800 acres since it broke out Wednesday, and the Box Springs fire is burning nearly 1,000 acres in challenging terrain. They are two of dozens of fires that were started by lightning this week, and two of several that exploded in size due to high temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds.
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- KATU Morning Minute | Four-day heat wave begins today as temps soar into the upper 90s by Tuesday
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
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- A four-day heat wave will begin today as high temperatures will soar into the 90s on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday could see high temperatures reach into the upper 90s. A Heat Advisory will go into effect on Tuesday morning. Details: katu.com
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- Storm Tracker 2 Heat Wave Forecast with Meteorologist Matt Gontarek
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
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- A four-day heat wave begins Monday, with high temperatures reaching the lower 90s across northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.
High clouds are streaming in from the south as Tropical Storm Elida is torn apart while spinning off the coast of Baja California. Elida is expected to weaken into a tropical depression Monday as its remnants continue moving north.
A Heat Advisory goes into effect Tuesday at 10 a.m. High temperatures in the Portland metro area and the mid-Willamette Valley are expected to reach the mid- to upper 90s.
"Temperatures between 95 and 98 degrees are expected Tuesday and Wednesday," said Storm Tracker 2 Meteorologist Matt Gontarek.
Similar conditions are expected Wednesday. The Heat Advisory is set to expire at 11 p.m. Wednesday.
An Extreme Heat Watch also goes into effect Tuesday for the eastern Columbia River Gorge. High temperatures in the region are expected to reach triple digits Tuesday and We...
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- Seattle teens possibly tied to violent crime spree in Portland
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- 3:14
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Police arrested four teenagers from Seattle following a gas station shooting in Northeast Portland on Friday morning, saying members of the group were linked to a string of other violent crimes.
According to police, several suspects with guns robbed the convenience store at the 76 station on Northeast Broadway at about 4:45 a.m. Friday. During the robbery, another employee went into the convenience store, and a struggle ensued.
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- DEEP DIVE: Could America stop changing the clocks? Congress takes major step
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- 4:19
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- For generations, Americans have followed the same routine twice a year: setting clocks forward each spring and back each fall. Now, Congress has taken one of its biggest steps yet toward ending that tradition.
The House has approved the Sunshine Protection Act, legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent across most of the United States. If the measure ultimately becomes law, Americans would no longer turn their clocks back every November, ending the twice-yearly time change that has long been the subject of debate.
Supporters argue the current system disrupts daily life for little benefit. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., who introduced the legislation, said changing the clocks twice a year interrupts Americans' schedules "for no good reason."
Backers of permanent daylight saving time say keeping later sunsets year-round would encourage people to spend more time outdoors, benefit businesses that rely on evening customers and eliminate ...
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- LIVE: Portland Police Give Update on Gas Station Robbery Shooting & Multiple Juvenile Arrests
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- 22:42
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- LIVE: Portland Police Sergeant Kevin Allen provides an update on the investigation into a violent armed robbery that left a convenience store employee critically injured and discusses the arrests of multiple juvenile suspects connected to a string of violent crimes across Northeast Portland.
According to investigators, detectives linked the suspects to multiple crimes that occurred over several days, including an armed carjacking, a menacing incident, two gas station robberies, and the shooting of a convenience store employee.
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- Oregon Wildfire Emergency Grows: Multiple fire complexes force evacuations across state
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- 4:30
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Oregon is facing one of its busiest wildfire periods of the year as multiple fires continue to grow across the state, prompting new evacuation orders, emergency declarations, and the mobilization of firefighting resources.
From the Columbia River Gorge to Central and Southern Oregon, thousands of acres have burned as firefighters battle hot, dry, and windy conditions. EVACUATION INFO & MORE: https://bit.ly/3R5Hg5X
In this news report, we cover:
Hay Creek Complex – Gilliam & Sherman Counties
- Eight wildfires combined into the newly named Hay Creek Complex
- More than 55,000 acres burned
- Latest on the Hoag, Porcupine Ridge, Wilcox, and Hopkin fires
Rowe Creek Complex – Wheeler County
- More than 10 fires burning across the region
- Governor Tina Kotek invokes the Emergency Conflagration Act
- Washington Family Ranch sends campers home early for safety
- More than 15,0...
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- 4 Seattle teens arrested after Portland gas station clerk shot 5 times, police say
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Portland police say four teenagers from Seattle have been arrested following a violent gas station robbery that left a convenience store employee shot five times and seriously injured.
Investigators say the shooting at a Northeast Portland 76 station quickly led detectives to uncover a series of violent crimes allegedly involving the same group, including an armed carjacking, another gas station robbery, and multiple armed confrontations.
Portland Police credited the rapid response of patrol officers, detectives, and specialized units for identifying the suspects and making arrests less than 19 hours after the shooting.
As with all criminal cases, the charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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- 4 Seattle teens arrested in NE Portland gas station shooting, tied to violent crime spree
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Police arrested four teenagers from Seattle following a gas station shooting in Northeast Portland on Friday morning, saying members of the group were linked to a string of other violent crimes.
According to police, several suspects with guns robbed the convenience store at the 76 station on Northeast Broadway at about 4:45 a.m. Friday. During the robbery, another employee went into the convenience store, and a struggle ensued.
"As a citizen of this community and as a police officer and a dad, it is hard for me to imagine how this can happen, and I certainly understand the community's alarm when they hear about this," Portland Police Sgt. Kevin Allen said. "All I can say is that, you know, we certainly hope these kids get the help that they need, because the activities that they were engaged in were causing incredible harm to the community."
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/4-seattle-teens-arrested-for-ne-portland-gas-station-shooting-linked...
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- Here are the big takeaways from Trump's speech on election integrity, vulnerabilities
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- 12:25
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- President Donald Trump outlined alleged vulnerabilities with the U.S. election system in a primetime address Thursday, focusing heavily on what he said were Chinese efforts to undermine his presidency and American elections, and calling once again for passage of a bill that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship to register and photo identification to cast a ballot.
Trump started his speech with a list of accomplishments from his second term but quickly turned his focus to election integrity.
Trump said he was declassifying and releasing “critical intelligence revealing shocking vulnerabilities in our election infrastructure” – an election system he said falls “catastrophically short” of the security that Americans deserve.
Trump said the documents, now available on the White House website, were gathered by a task force and cover multiple areas of concern with U.S. elections.
"Put together, these disclosures re...
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- Raccoon stranded in Texas floodwaters rescued by 2 paddleboarders
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Two paddleboarders rescued a stranded raccoon from floodwaters in Austin, Texas, after initially believing the struggling animal was a dog. #viral #animals #wildlife #texas #flooding #floodwaters #weather
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- Oregon Heat Wave Begins Monday as Wildfire Danger Remains High in Central Oregon
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- 5:44
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- An area of high pressure will begin to anchor itself over the western United States on Saturday. High temperatures will climb into the 80s. Sunday's forecast looks very similar.
Mostly sunny skies will be a sign of things to come through the weekend and into the workweek.
A heat wave will take shape beginning Monday, with four consecutive days of high temperatures above 90 degrees.
The heat could last into next weekend as well, but it is still too early to know for sure.
For now, all eyes remain on the wildfires that have exploded east of the Cascades. Large pyrocumulus clouds were visible on satellite imagery and on the University of Oregon's AlertWest cameras.
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 10 p.m. Friday. Hot temperatures, gusty winds and low relative humidity will create prime conditions for new fires to start and existing fires to continue growing.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed most ...
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- KATU @ 3:30: Wildfires in PNW, election security, missing child, Providence Park concert & more
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- 43:00
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- In this edition of KATU News at 3:30, we take a look at the draft proposal for the Moda Center renovation that the city sent out yesterday, several wildfires are burning across the state, a child went missing from Klamath Falls, Chris Stapleton will be performing at Providence Park, and much more.
Get caught up on the day’s headlines here: https://katu.com/
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- Multiple food trucks burglarized at Woodburn food cart pod, police search for suspect
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Several small business owners in Woodburn are cleaning up after a series of overnight burglaries at a local food cart pod left behind thousands of dollars in damage and stolen property.
Woodburn police say multiple food trucks at The Lot Highway 99 Food Carts were broken into during the early morning hours of July 13. Investigators have identified a suspect, but the investigation remains active.
https://katu.com/news/local/caught-on-camera-food-cart-burglaries-hit-woodburn
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- Oregon wildfires explode across state: Hoag Fire tops 10,000 acres, evacuations expand
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- 7:54
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Oregon firefighters are battling multiple fast-moving wildfires as dangerous fire conditions continue across the state.
The Hoag Fire in Gilliam County has grown to more than 10,000 acres, destroying homes, prompting Level 3 "GO NOW" evacuations near Rock Creek, and stretching firefighting resources as new lightning-caused fires continue to ignite.
Meanwhile, Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the fourth time this wildfire season, allowing additional state and out-of-state resources to help protect communities.
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- Today on ARC PDX | July 17, 2026 | Oregon wildfire roars to life
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- 1:06:26
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- We here at ARC PDX strive to bring you authentic, relevant, community-centered content from the Portland metro area and beyond.
Among the many things covered in today's edition, we are talking about the recent ramp up of wildfires across the state.
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- Shady Pines Music Festival returns to Oregon | Federale's Colin Hegna on Portland's music scene
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- 4:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Shady Pines Music Festival is back for its fifth year, bringing dozens of local bands, camping, food vendors, artists, and live music to Sandy, Oregon.
In this ARC PDX interview, Colin Hegna, songwriter and founding member of Portland band Federale, discusses why the festival has become a standout event for Oregon's independent music scene.
While talking with ARC PDX’s Wesleigh Ogle, Hegna also covers what fans can expect at the uniquely Oregon festival and why local music continues to thrive despite industry challenges.
If you’re looking to discover your next favorite local band, the Shady Pines Music Festival offers a weekend celebrating the best of the Pacific Northwest's independent music scene.
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- Portland shares copy of draft terms sent to Blazers detailing $573M public investment in Moda Center
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The city of Portland publicly shared the draft term sheet it sent to the Trail Blazers, including a $573 million funding contribution from the city, county, and state.
The 14-page legal document is titled “Moda Center – Arena Renovation and Post-Renovation Operations Term Sheet”. It also outlines the government’s request that the Blazers commit to a payment in lieu of taxes amounting to $3 million per year, escalating 5% annually over the life of the deal.
That clause – if agreed to – means the team would pay $106 million over the life of the lease; it would be split between the city, county, and Portland Public Schools.
You can find the full draft term sheet and more info here: https://katu.com/news/investigations/city-shares-copy-of-draft-terms-sent-to-blazers-detailing-573m-public-investment-in-moda-nba-portland-local-business-politics-local-community-economy
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- UW professor talks facts about 'explosive diarrhea' linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
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- 18:24
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Federal health officials have linked the cyclosporiasis outbreak to Taco Bell restaurants in at least five states.
The Washington Post reports that the CDC and FDA say investigators detected a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico used at restaurants in Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia.
Over 1,644 sickened people reported eating at Taco Bell in those states.
Health officials are urging consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce from those Taco Bell locations.
On Friday, KATU spoke with a researcher from the University of Washington, Dr. Ferric Fabg, about what you should know.
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- Are midterms secure? DHS Markwayne Mullin says they are working with states to ensure security
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the agency found thousands of noncitizens in multiple states prior to President Donald Trump’s address to the country.
According to a draft press release obtained by the Politico news outlet, thousands of noncitizens were found on voter rolls in Pennsylvania, California, Nevada and New Jersey.
Politico reports that the press release didn’t say if there was evidence of voting by the noncitizens on the rolls or how the department got the information.
This comes prior to President Donald Trump’s speech about foreign interference in elections.
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office responded to the report and said only citizens can vote in the state’s elections.
MORE: https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/dhs-says-it-found-noncitizens-on-voter-rolls-in-several-states-before-trump-speech-report-pennsylvania-california-new-jer...
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- INTERVIEW | Police investigating robbery and shooting at NE Portland gas station
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- 13:02
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Police officials are giving an update on the shooting at a 76 gas station in NE Portland from early Friday morning.
In this interview, Portland Police spokesman Kevin Allen confirmed a person was shot and injured during the robbery and taken by ambulance to the hospital.
The victim has only been identified as a store employee. That person was listed in serious condition, but their injuries are not suspected to be life-threatening, PPB said in a press conference Friday afternoon.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/portland-police-investigating-possible-robbery-and-shooting-at-ne-gas-station-76-northeast-broadway-multnomah-county-oregon-crime-guns
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- DHS Markwayne Mullin speaks on making election security enhancements in wake of Trump's speech
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the agency found thousands of noncitizens in multiple states prior to President Donald Trump’s address to the country.
According to a draft press release obtained by the Politico news outlet, thousands of noncitizens were found on voter rolls in Pennsylvania, California, Nevada and New Jersey.
Politico reports that the press release didn’t say if there was evidence of voting by the noncitizens on the rolls or how the department got the information.
This comes prior to President Donald Trump’s speech about foreign interference in elections.
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office responded to the report and said only citizens can vote in the state’s elections.
MORE: https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/dhs-says-it-found-noncitizens-on-voter-rolls-in-several-states-before-trump-speech-report-pennsylvania-california-new-jer...
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- PRESSER: DHS says it found noncitizens on voter rolls in several states before Trump speech: report
- Runtime
- 27:12
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the agency found thousands of noncitizens in multiple states prior to President Donald Trump’s address to the country.
According to a draft press release obtained by the Politico news outlet, thousands of noncitizens were found on voter rolls in Pennsylvania, California, Nevada and New Jersey.
Politico reports that the press release didn’t say if there was evidence of voting by the noncitizens on the rolls or how the department got the information.
This comes prior to President Donald Trump’s speech about foreign interference in elections.
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office responded to the report and said only citizens can vote in the state’s elections.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/nation-world/dhs-says-it-found-noncitizens-on-voter-rolls-in-several-states-before-trump-speech-report-pennsylvania-california-new-jersey-gavin-newsom...
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- KATU Morning Minute | Thousands of residents are under evacuation orders from wildfires in Oregon
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Wildfire threat continues to grow across the state of Oregon. More than 50 new fires have started since lightning moved through the state on Wednesday and Thursday. Thousands of Oregonians are under evacuation orders this morning. Details: katu.com
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- KATU News @ 3:30: Wildfires around the state, Oregon Gov. Kotek declares conflagration act, & more
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- 39:37
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- KATU News @ 3:30: Oregon Governor Kate Brown has declared the Conflagration Act again as wildfires grow across the state, including a fire in southern Oregon and two new ones east of the Cascade Range.
The fires follow widespread lightning storms across the Pacific Northwest.
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- Oregon wildfire explodes to 6,700+ acres as homes burn, governor declares emergency
- Runtime
- 6:35
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The Lower Dry Creek Fire continues to grow rapidly in Eastern Oregon, forcing evacuations, destroying homes, and prompting Governor Tina Kotek to invoke the Emergency Conflagration Act for the third time this year.
More than 1,650 residents near Milton-Freewater are under Level 2 "BE SET" and Level 3 "GO NOW" evacuation orders as firefighters battle extreme fire conditions fueled by hot temperatures, gusty winds, and dry vegetation.
In this video news report, we talk with state fire officials working to battle the flames, and homeowners impacted by the Lower Dry Creek Fire.
Fire officials continue urging residents to monitor evacuation notices, sign up for emergency alerts, and avoid wildfire areas as crews work to contain the blaze.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/lower-dry-creek-fire-tops-6000-acres-5-contained-as-1650-face-evacuations
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- Estacada, Oregon community rallies around injured firefighter after 4th of July fireworks accident
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The Estacada community is coming together to support one of its hometown heroes.
Friends, neighbors, and fellow firefighters gathered at the Old Mill Saloon for a fundraiser benefiting Estacada firefighter Micah Koch, who suffered serious injuries while working the city's Fourth of July fireworks display.
Koch, a certified pyrotechnician and five-year member of the Estacada Fire District, remains hospitalized as he continues what fire officials describe as a long road to recovery.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/support-grows-for-injured-firefighter-micah-koch-estacada-oregon-fireworks-fourth-july-injury-burn-unit-portland-donate-help-medical-treatment
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- Title
- Augustana Church Holds Press Conference Outside ICE Facility
- Runtime
- 25:21
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Paston Knutson and Francisco Aguirre, the church's Exec. Director of the VIVA Inclusive Migrant Network, will hold a press conference before Aguirre goes into the ICE facility after being summoned.
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- Today on ARC PDX | July 16, 2026 | Portland City Council says the Blazers are withholding info
- Runtime
- 1:01:26
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Today on ARC PDX | July 16, 2026 | Portland City Council says the Blazers are withholding info
- Title
- INTERVIEW: John Canzano sounds alarm on Trail Blazers' Portland future, talks Dundon & Moda Center
- Runtime
- 15:07
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Could the Portland Trail Blazers actually leave Portland?
Longtime Oregon sports columnist and Bald-Faced Truth podcast host John Canzano joins KATU Sports to discuss growing concerns over the future of the Trail Blazers as negotiations over the Moda Center renovation continue.
Canzano reacts to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's recent comments, weighs in on new owner Tom Dundon's role in stalled negotiations, and explains why he believes this is the first time Blazers fans should genuinely pay attention to the possibility of relocation.
In this discussion with KATU Sports Director Guillermo Motta, they discuss whether the Blazers could leave Portland, the Moda Center renovation negotiations, Tom Dundon’s news ownership of the team, and the timeline for what comes next.
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- President Trump announces declassification of election documents to 'earn confidence' in voting
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump outlined alleged vulnerabilities with the U.S. election system in a primetime address Thursday, focusing heavily on what he said were Chinese efforts to undermine his presidency and American elections, and calling once again for passage of a bill that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship to register and photo identification to cast a ballot.
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- Pres. Trump's 'very big' announcement concerning election integrity; Oregon Sec. of State responds
- Runtime
- 40:09
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to raise doubts about the results of past elections.
Trump’s speech presented allegations of interference and influence in ways that lacked key context, and did not produce evidence that votes had been manipulated or that the election outcome had been altered.
Trump began Thursday night with a stark warning about what he described as flaws in the voting system and said he was releasing previously classified documents related to the 2020 and 2018 elections, when he lost the presidential election and his party suffered losses.
He did not raise doubts about his election wins in 2016 or 2024.
“America is back and doing really well, but we still have a major challenge that must be urgently addressed, because no country can be great without fair and honest elections,” he said.
He said all Americans should be assured their elections are free of cheating...
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- Oregon Secretary of State responds to President Trump's election speech, talks vote-by-mail security
- Runtime
- 3:52
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Following President Donald Trump's nationally televised address focused on election integrity and voting, Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read joined KATU to discuss what the speech means for Oregon voters and explain how the state's vote-by-mail system works.
During the interview, Secretary Read responds to the president's claims about election security and outlines the safeguards Oregon uses to administer elections, including paper ballots, signature verification, bipartisan review, and post-election audits.
The Sec. of State also spoke about what Oregon voters should know before the next election, and how to verify voter registration and prepare to vote.
This interview focuses on Oregon's election administration and the safeguards currently in place for the state's vote-by-mail system.
You can read more here: https://katu.com/news/nation-world/trump-address-the-nation-teases-very-big-announcement-concerning-election-integrity-secu...
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- FULL SPEECH: President Trump declassifies documents claiming US election meddling in 2020
- Runtime
- 25:45
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Thursday night, where he discussed election integrity and the security of elections in the United States ahead of the 2026 midterms.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is immediately declassifying what he described as election integrity documents that he said reveal "shocking vulnerabilities" in the U.S. election system.
He said the records are intended to expose alleged systemic issues, including claims of Chinese interference and concerns tied to a Michigan voter registration investigation, rather than undermine confidence in elections.
Before the announcement, Trump highlighted his economic agenda, including the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and TrumpRx initiative, and renewed his call for Congress to pass the SAVE Act, arguing it is a key part of his broader election security agenda.
MORE DETAILS HERE: https://thenationaldesk.com/news/americas-news-now/trump-address-the-nati...
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- Portland sends first term sheet to Trail Blazers days after NBA says talks 'off track'
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- In what’s perhaps a surprising development, city leaders have sent an initial term sheet to the Trail Blazers this week outlining the city’s first proposal in negotiating a long-term agreement to keep the team in Portland.
It comes weeks ahead of a scheduled council vote on August 12 to approve a tentative term sheet and just one day after Mayor Keith Wilson accused the team of withholding essential details on the project.
“When you get into these type of negotiations, they're tough. Yes, the city has asked and requested certain information from the Blazers and we have not received that. We've had communication with the Blazers and had verbal conversations with the Blazers. That's what has taken place thus far,” city administrator Raymond Lee said after an executive session on the term sheet.
“I believe the Blazers are waiting on a term sheet before they really start opening up into negotiations with us and start getting some of that cri...
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- Texas governor Greg Abbott announces the first two reported deaths due to flooding
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- With severe storms and flash flooding affecting parts of Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott held a severe weather briefing and press conference in Austin on Thursday, July 16, focusing on the state’s ongoing response alongside emergency management and public safety officials.
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