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Murder mystery: Rose City crow roost returns, researchers study why they flock to Portland
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- Murder mystery: Rose City crow roost returns, researchers study why they flock to Portland
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- 1:07
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- 1 month ago
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- Sunshine turns to clouds, clear skies to rain, and our once-green trees start to turn orange: that can only mean one thing —autumn is underway.
But those living in Downtown Portland know that fall unofficially starts when crows crowd the skies.
Every Fall from October to November, crows start flocking to Downtown Portland.
The roost is just starting to settle in downtown, and Certified Oregon Naturalist Gary Granger with Portland Crow Roost is already following the clues they leave behind.
“I've been doing this for many years now, and I've walked well over a thousand miles under the crows,” said Granger. “And I have really truly have more questions than I had when I began.”
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/murder-mystery-crow-roost-returns-researchers-study-why-they-flock-to-downtown-oregon-portland-downtown-crows-birds-science-nature-aviation
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- Stinky Situation: Portlanders in Sellwood say skunks are taking over yards, spraying pets
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- 2:32
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- 1 month ago
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- Residents in Southeast Portland’s Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood say skunks are increasingly taking over their yards, spraying pets and keeping some people from using their outdoor spaces.
One resident said he has captured dozens of skunks on video in recent nights.
“Basically, I don't have a backyard anymore,” that neighbor, who didn’t want to be named, told KATU.
He said the skunks regularly wander through his yard overnight and have even sprayed one of his dogs.
“They wander around from about 7:30 at night to 7:30 in the morning,” he said.
Multiple neighbors told KATU on Sunday that they have noticed more skunks in the neighborhood and in their backyards.
Mike Ray, who has lived in Sellwood for 40 years, said he has never seen so many skunks in the area.
“We've had these skunks that we've seen in our backyard, and they've sometimes been against the garage and against the basement...
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- Three shootings in the Portland metro this weekend
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- 3:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Portland police responded to a parking lot in the Hazelwood neighborhood Saturday evening to find that two people were shot.
Officers taped off Northeast 122nd Avenue between Glisan St. and Oregon St. around 6:30 p.m. Inside the crime scene is a white Dodge Durango with what appears to be five bullet holes in the driver's window.
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- Dante Moore on Boise State players dancing to "Shout" #oregon #ducks
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- 0:14
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- 2 months ago
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- Oregon Ducks football added a new on-field sponsor for the 2026-27 season #cfb #college #oregon
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- 0:07
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- 2 months ago
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- Breaking down Thursday's Columbia County Tornado Warning with Digital Meteorologist Bobby Corser
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- 8:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- This past Thursday was an active day weather-wise. We woke up to thunderstorms off the coast and an unstable atmosphere over most of the region.
Just after 12:20 p.m., the National Weather Service in Portland issued a tornado warning for Columbia County, Oregon. In its warning message, NWS Portland said a weather spotter had seen a funnel cloud and radar had indicated rotation.
WSR-88D, the technical name for each of the Doppler radars in the NWS network, is very good at detecting rotation within storms.
The radar detects the motion of objects in the atmosphere, mostly hydrometeors, in relation to the radar.
Rotation is detected when objects are seen moving toward and away from the radar in close proximity. I mentioned this when I was on the air with the warning. We were seeing gate-to-gate velocities around 50 mph, which, in the grand scheme of things, is not a lot, but it is enough to show spin in the clouds.
Later in t...
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- KATU @ 3:30: Lindsay Clancy mistrial, I-5 shutdown in Portland next week, College Football, and more
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- 26:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In this edition of KATU News at 3:30 p.m., we have an update on the I-5 southbound closure in Portland starting in a week, the mistrial declared in the Lindsay Clancy trial, an officer-involved shooting in Canby, college football is back, and much more.
All the day’s top headlines here: https://katu.com/
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- More beds are open. So why is the Washington County jail still struggling?
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A year after Washington County officials warned that jail capacity problems were forcing the release of thousands of inmates, Sheriff Caprice Massey says the county has made progress but staffing and bed shortages continue to put pressure on the jail.
Last year, Washington County District Attorney Kevin Barton said more than 2,100 inmates had been released over an eight-month period because the jail did not have enough capacity to hold them.
At the time, the jail was dealing with a combination of staffing shortages, unavailable beds and construction.
A year later, Massey says critical infrastructure repairs are nearly finished and all but one of the jail's housing units have reopened.
But she says there is no single issue responsible for the continuing pressure on the jail.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/more-beds-are-open-so-why-is-the-washington-county-jail-still-struggling
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- Shelter leader fears people will be left on Portland streets as Northrup Shelter closes
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- 5:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- As Portland’s Northwest Northrup Shelter is set to close later this month, a nearby shelter says it is concerned about the impact on people seeking a place to stay overnight.
Bethanie’s Room Executive Director Steve Cook said his shelter is already seeing increased demand before the Northrup Shelter has closed.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/bethanies-room-concerned-northrup-shelter-closure-could-lengthen-lines-portland-oregon-multnomah-county-homelessness-safes
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- Vaux's swifts spotted in Portland, Oregon swirling into a church chimney
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Thousands of Vaux's swifts are on the move through Portland, and some neighbors are getting a front-row view.
Video by Jim Smith submitted through Chime In shows the birds swirling into a church chimney near Northeast Fremont Street and 72nd Avenue.
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- INTERVIEW: September is Swift Season in Portland, Oregon
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- 4:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- For years Vaux's swifts used to roost in the chimney at Chapman Elementary School. But last year Portland's aerialists suddenly moved.
Now that September is here, we're checking in with the experts about all things swifts, including how to be a respectful bird watcher now that swifts are settling at different sites.
Candace Larson with the Bird Alliance of Oregon joined us for this interview.
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- ARE YOU READY? Drivers need to plan for I-5 southbound Rose Quarter closure in Portland, ODOT says
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- 5:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Now a week away, officials are urging Portland-area drivers to plan ahead for the Interstate 5 southbound closure through the Rose Quarter, warning that commute times could triple.
Southbound I-5 is scheduled to close at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11.
While drivers may not see the closure’s full effect over the weekend, officials expect the biggest traffic impacts when commuters return to work Monday, Sept. 14.
Peak travel times are expected between 6:30 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 8:30 p.m. during the closure.
Transportation officials are asking drivers to leave earlier, use alternate routes and expect congestion on surrounding streets.
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- Portland MAX Turns 40: Watch KATU News Reports From the First Day of Light Rail in 1986
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- 7:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Travel back to Sept. 5, 1986, with a collection of vintage KATU News reports from the day Portland’s MAX light rail system began carrying passengers.
The original MAX Blue Line made its first passenger trip on Sept. 5, 1986, beginning what would grow into a five-line light rail system spanning 60 miles across the Portland metro area.
During MAX’s first year, TriMet says passengers made 9.5 million trips on the Blue Line. Four decades later, MAX trains provide more than 40 million trips annually, and TriMet says the system has recorded more than 950 million rides since 1986.
This archival video takes viewers back to Portland in 1986 with a series of KATU News reports surrounding MAX’s inaugural trip and the arrival of the first train at Pioneer Courthouse Square.
The anniversary also comes months after TriMet said goodbye to the remaining original Type 1 MAX vehicles. In April, TriMet held a farewell event at Holladay Park featur...
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- Rare Tornado Warning for Columbia County, Oregon - Here's what prompted the weather alert from NWS
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Storm Tracker 2 Digital Meteorologist Bobby Corser breaks down the reason why the National Weather Service in Portland issued the first ever Tornado Warning for Columbia County on Thursday, September 4.
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- Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder trial after emergency stay denied
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial ended in a mistrial Friday after jurors said for a third time they could not reach a unanimous verdict.
Judge William Sullivan formally declared the mistrial after pausing the proceedings to allow Clancy’s defense team to file an emergency appeal. The emergency stay was denied.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/nation-world/lindsay-clancy-defense-seeks-emergency-stay-as-massachusetts-judge-moves-to-declare-mistrial-deliberations-verdict-postpartum-psychosis-higher-court
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- LIVE: Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder trial after jury deadlock
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- 11:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A live look inside the courthouse where we are anticipating a ruling from the judge in the Lindsay Clancy trial. The mother is accused of killing her three kids. Details: https://bit.ly/4xza4U9
*** Editor’s Note: This article includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. ***
Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial ended in a mistrial Friday after jurors said for a third time they could not reach a unanimous verdict.
Judge William Sullivan formally declared the mistrial after pausing the proceedings to allow Clancy’s defense team to file an emergency appeal. The defense had argued the jury should be polled on any charges it may have resolved and sought further inquiry into a juror it accused of disregarding the reasonable-doubt standard.
On its seventh day of deliberations, the jury said it remained unable to reach a verdict, writing, “It is with a heavy heart to ...
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- KATU Morning Minute | One week until I-5 southbound closes for five weeks through downtown Portland
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Officials are continuing to warn drivers that the I-5 southbound closure through downtown is now one week away. There are several high-profile events taking place around Moda Center next weekend and that could add to traffic issues. Details: katu.com
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- Three arrested in Portland copper theft probe at closed Vibra Specialty Hospital
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- 4:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Portland Police investigators made three arrests while cracking down on a large-scale copper theft operation, the bureau said Thursday.
The investigation, which began in March 2026, focused on a vacant commercial building that had been repeatedly targeted.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/three-arrested-in-portland-copper-theft-probe-at-closed-vibra-specialty-hospital-hancock-street-portland-police-bureau-vibra-specialty-hospital-multnomah-county-oregon-crime
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- Trump touts record summer travel, promises major air traffic control upgrade ahead of 2028 Olympics
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- 51:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- President Donald Trump met with travel industry leaders at the White House on Wednesday to celebrate what he called a "record-setting summer" for U.S. travel and international tourism.
Trump highlighted the rise in travel tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th anniversary, while outlining plans to modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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- I-5 SB Closure meets busy Portland weekend: What to know about traffic, events and detours
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Thousands of people are expected in downtown Portland for a busy weekend of events just as the southbound I-5 closure begins, prompting transportation officials to urge travelers to plan ahead for delays.
The closure begins Sept. 11, the same night Weezer plays at the Moda Center. Rose City Comic Con is also taking place that weekend at the Oregon Convention Center, while Sunday Parkways will take over part of downtown on Sept. 13.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson said the busy weekend is an opportunity for people to consider different ways of getting around.
“We do expect traffic delays, so let's be very cautious, let's be intentional,” Wilson said, encouraging people to consider carpooling, biking, transit or staying downtown.
Portland Bureau of Transportation Director Millicent Williams also encouraged visitors to give themselves extra time and consider using MAX or biking downtown.
The Oregon Department of Transportati...
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- 'Is a college degree worth it?': Rubio launches the Foundry School to boost manufacturing workforce
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Secretary of State Marco Rubio commemorated the opening of The Foundry School with remarks about the generational work that future administrations will continue to do to prioritize American manufacturing.
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- Vance: 'I’m not going to make a promise about when gas prices might return to $3'
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Vice President JD Vance declined Thursday to say when Americans could expect to see $3-per-gallon gas again, arguing that Iran’s continued attacks on commercial shipping are keeping energy prices elevated.
Vance was asked about Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s July suggestion that gas could fall to $3 a gallon by Labor Day. He said Bessent had only said that “maybe” could happen because energy prices are inherently unpredictable.
“I’m not going to make a promise about when it’s going to return to $3,” Vance told reporters during a White House briefing.
He said Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have contributed to higher prices, while arguing U.S. military efforts to protect ships have prevented a global energy crisis. Vance added that about 15 million barrels of oil moved through the strait the previous day despite the attacks.
“Gas, frankly, could have been much, much higher were it no...
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- Oregon’s Nepali community reacts to devastating Nepal floods as thousands remain missing
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The devastating floods in Nepal have killed more than 1,252 people, while more than 4,000 remain missing, including about 90 Americans.
The disaster has destroyed homes, towns and villages and displaced tens of thousands of people.
For Oregon’s Nepali community, the devastation is deeply personal.
Bindu KC, vice president of the Nepali Association of Oregon, told KATU that it has been difficult to watch the destruction from afar, with many members of the community spending sleepless nights worrying about family and friends in Nepal.
KC said someone close to her family was among those killed.
“One of my family friends, my brother’s friend, have been directly affected. They found their body in the mud. It’s hard to express that,” KC said.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/thousands-dead-or-missing-after-nepal-disaster-oregonians-seek-ways-to-help-flash-floodglacier-natural-disaster-oregon-portlan...
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- KATU @ 3:30: Tornado warning in Oregon, Portland copper wire theft, Nepal flood update & more
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- 41:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- KATU @ 3:30: Tornado warning in Oregon, Portland copper wire theft, Nepal flood update & more
In this edition of KATU News at 3:30 p.m., the National Weather Service of Portland issued a brief tornado warning for Columbia County, Oregon on Thursday, Portland Police caught suspects accused of stealing copper wire from an abandoned hospital, an emergency round-up of wild horses in SE Oregon, an update on the deadly flooding in Nepal, and much more. The day’s top headlines: https://katu.com/
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- Emergency wild horse gather begins in Southeast Oregon amid severe drought and wildfire
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- 4:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- An emergency operation is underway in southeast Oregon to help wild horses facing severe shortages of water and forage amid a record-dry year and recent wildfire.
Tye Morgan, acting field manager with the Bureau of Land Management's Malheur Field Office, explains why the agency is gathering horses from the Sheepshead/Heath Creek Herd Management Area.
Morgan says the area had 63 water sources, but all except two had dried up. BLM specialists monitoring the herd began planning an emergency gather after seeing how limited the available water had become.
Then the Bald Mountain Fire burned portions of the herd management area, adding another challenge to an already severe drought situation. Morgan says BLM had been unable to begin the operation while the region was at preparedness level five because of the number of active fires.
There are currently about 1,200 wild horses across the adjacent herd management areas, according to BLM. The ag...
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- FULL: VP JD Vance addresses gas prices, midterms elections, Tucker Carlson, weight-loss journey
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- 56:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Vice President JD Vance declined Thursday to say when Americans could expect to see $3-per-gallon gas again, arguing that Iran’s continued attacks on commercial shipping are keeping energy prices elevated.
Vance was asked about Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s July suggestion that gas could fall to $3 a gallon by Labor Day. He said Bessent had only said that “maybe” could happen because energy prices are inherently unpredictable.
“I’m not going to make a promise about when it’s going to return to $3,” Vance told reporters during a White House briefing.
He said Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have contributed to higher prices, while arguing U.S. military efforts to protect ships have prevented a global energy crisis. Vance added that about 15 million barrels of oil moved through the strait the previous day despite the attacks.
“Gas, frankly, could have been much, much higher were it no...
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- FULL: Hakeem Jeffries blasts Trump, GOP over rising costs on affordability, tariffs and Iran war
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- 18:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress, arguing that rising costs, Trump’s tariffs and the war in Iran are hurting everyday Americans. Jeffries said Democrats will focus on lowering grocery, gas, housing and health care costs ahead of the midterm elections.
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- ARCHIVES | Gloria Steinem discusses future of women in network TV news in 1983 interview
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In honor of Gloria Steinem, who died at age 92, we're looking back at an archival interview from her 1983 visit to Portland.
At the time, Steinem was already one of the country's most prominent voices in the feminist movement, as well as an established writer and journalist.
During the interview at KATU, she discusses inequality in television news, comparing how male and female journalists of the same age were perceived and challenging the idea that audiences wouldn't accept women delivering hard news.
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- Tornado Warning for Columbia County, Oregon with hail, thunderstorms in the forecast
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- 18:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A Tornado Warning went into effect for Columbia County, near Deer Island Ore. on Thursday shortly after noon, according to the National Weather Service. Digital Meteorologist Bobby Corser and KATU Anchor Wright Gazaway have the latest.
The National Weather Service alert, in effect through 12:45 p.m. Thursday, indicated a potential for a tornado and pea-sized hail in the area near Deer Island and St. Helens.
The wind and hail could cause damage to property and vehicles. People are asked to take shelter.
https://katu.com/news/local/tornado-warning-issued-for-parts-of-columbia-county-near-st-helens-deer-island-oregon-weather-alert-forecast-thunderstorms-hail
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- Remembering Gloria Steinem: Archival 1983 Portland interview on Feminism, Politics & Women in Media
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- 8:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In honor of Gloria Steinem, who died at age 92, we're looking back at an archival interview from her 1983 visit to Portland.
At the time, Steinem was already one of the country's most prominent voices in the feminist movement, as well as an established writer and journalist. She joined the program while promoting her book, “Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions,” a collection of her writing spanning two decades.
During the wide-ranging conversation, Steinem pushes back on claims that the women's movement was “dead,” arguing that declaring a movement finished was a familiar response to social change.
“The idea that the movement is dead is a sort of standard way that change gets dealt with,” Steinem said.
The interview also revisits Steinem's famous 1963 assignment working undercover as a Playboy Bunny. She discusses why she agreed to have that experience adapted for television and argues that the reality of the job was fa...
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- Police catch 3 copper wire theft suspects targeting vacant Portland specialty hospital
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- 11:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- WATCH | Portland Police investigators are cracking down on a large-scale copper theft operation that was targeting a vacant commercial building, causing “millions of dollars in estimated repairs.”
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- REST IN PEACE | Gloria Steinem, feminist icon and Ms. Magazine co-founder, dies at 92
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Gloria Steinem, a trailblazing feminist activist, author and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, has died at 92.
Steinem died Wednesday at her New York City home, according to posts shared by her social media accounts and foundation.
“Gloria’s greatest gift was her ability to listen to others, to make others feel seen and heard,” a post on Instagram read. “Her words, actions, and example gave people permission to be their truest selves. Gloria lived true to her independent spirit, always with curiosity and a great sense of humor."
https://katu.com/news/nation-world/gloria-steinem-feminist-icon-journalist-and-ms-magazine-co-founder-dies-at-92-us-womens-movement-equality-abortion-rights-global-peace
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- KATU Morning Minute | Law enforcement is investigating child abuse crimes at a store in Cornelius
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is looking for more victims related to an investigation into a man accused of sexual abuse, attempted murder, and other charges. Officials say the abuse occurred in a hidden room inside a store. Details: katu.com
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- Portland councilors explain why city isn't starting with data center moratorium
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- 3:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Portland city leaders are explaining why they are starting with transparency around potential data center development rather than immediately pursuing a moratorium.
The discussion comes after a Portland City Council committee voted Tuesday to advance a resolution addressing nondisclosure agreements connected to data center projects.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/portland-councilors-explain-why-city-isnt-starting-with-data-center-moratorium
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- Cornelius man abused children in hidden room inside a business, sheriff says
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is looking for more victims related to an investigation into a man accused of sexual abuse, attempted murder, and other charges.
Cornelius Police said that on Thursday, Aug. 27, a victim under 18 years of age ran to the Cornelius Police Department and alerted deputies to an assault that happened near the 1600 block of North Adair Street in the town.
Investigation into the crime scene led detectives to a hidden room inside the business complex where the man allegedly committed crimes, and detectives believe the suspect had access to children through his affiliation with a memorabilia business.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/sheriff-says-man-had-hidden-room-inside-memorabilia-business-where-he-abused-children-washington-oregon-cornelius-n-adair-street
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- 5 Portlanders offer differing views on renaming Cesar Chavez Blvd. to Campesinos Blvd.
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- 22:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Portland City Council held a lengthy public hearing Wednesday on the renaming proposal, brought forth by Councilors Loretta Smith and Tiffany Koyama Lane. The proposal now advances to second- and third- reading before a final vote, with councilors all voicing support for the measure Wednesday. It will likely pass unanimously.
Meanwhile, KATU interviewed five Portlanders to get their views – for and against – on renaming the street from Cesar Chavez Boulevard to Campesinos Boulevard.
Jon Coney says the city should stay out of the street renaming business because it just causes confusion.
Marta Guembes supports renaming the street to Campesinos Boulevard because it’s the right thing to do.
Beth Warner wants the street name restored to its original name – 39th Avenue.
Jerry Hanson says the process has lacked transparency and wants more community input.
Kathleen Saadat supports the change to Campesinos Bo...
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- Portland Public Schools board has 'sobering' conversation about school closure priorities
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- 3:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong opened up Tuesday night's conversation about Rightsizing, the district's plan to close or consolidate schools to adjust for drops in enrollment that are projected to continue for several more years, by saying there is no plan yet.
"Tonight is about establishing the runway for the work. Not determining its outcome," Armstrong told board members at their Tuesday night meeting at Grant High School.
Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong opened up Tuesday night's conversation about Rightsizing, the district's plan to close or consolidate schools to adjust for drops in enrollment that are projected to continue for several more years, by saying there is no plan yet.
"Tonight is about establishing the runway for the work. Not determining its outcome," Armstrong told board members at their Tuesday night meeting at Grant High School.
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- City council comes to rare agreement on street renaming as Portlanders remains divided
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- 4:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Once again, the issue of renaming a Portland street in honor of Latino farm workers' heritage is a hotly contested topic.
This time, however, while Portlanders remain divided on the decision to change Cesar Chavez Boulevard to Campesinos Boulevard, as the city's notoriously split council is in agreement on the change, though some council members had reservations about the way the process has been handled.
The renaming issue follows a New York Times Investigation which exposed numerous allegations of sexual abuse against Chavez, a farmworker who pushed for labor rights in the 60's. The proposal to rename it would uphold the initial intent of the name change by honoring the heritage of Latino farm workers with Campesinos, the Spanish word for farmworkers
Council held a lengthy public hearing Wednesday on the renaming proposal, brought forth by Councilors Loretta Smith and Tiffany Koyama Lane. The proposal now advances to second- and third- reading b...
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- More cars, more cyclists: Bike safety concerns ahead of I-5 shutdown in Portland
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- With a five-week shutdown of I-5 southbound approaching, city transportation officials are encouraging commuters to leave their cars behind and consider biking instead.
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is asking people who can change when or how they travel to join its "Shift Your Trip" campaign. The city is promoting options like public transit, working from home, carpooling, and biking.
But the closure is also expected to push more drivers onto Portland streets, raising questions about how the traffic influx could affect biker safety.
LEARN MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/more-cars-more-cyclists-bike-safety-concerns-ahead-of-i-5-shutdown-interstate-roae-quarter-portland-pbot-traffoc-transportation-oregon-vancouver-washington-commute
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- Portland parents push school district to rethink classroom screen time
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- For Portland Public Schools (PPS) students, Chromebooks became a lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, a group of PPS parents is asking the district to take a closer look at how much technology students are using in the classroom — and whether some of it may be replacing more traditional ways of learning.
The group, Schools Beyond Screens Portland, has drafted a set of proposed policies addressing everything from Chromebook use to artificial intelligence.
Miranda Rake is a PPS parent and part of Schools Beyond Screens Portland. She says the group grew out of conversations among parents who were concerned about how their children were interacting with Chromebooks, educational apps, and AI.
“Now we see that a lot of the things that we adopted as a necessary strategy in the pandemic may not be serving our kids as well as old-fashioned things like a pencil and paper or learning directly from a teacher,” Rake said.
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- Crime Stoppers of Oregon dissolving 'cash rewards for tips' program end of September
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Crime Stoppers of Oregon, the organization that helps law enforcement solve crime cases while offering rewards for info, has announced that they will be ending their 43-year run at the end of September.
Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in any unsolved felony case, and they allowed people who submit tips to remain anonymous.
Chairman Henry Groepper, who has been involved with the program since it began in 1983, made the announcement on Wednesday morning, citing several reasons for the decision.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/crime-stoppers-of-oregon-dissolving-cash-rewards-for-tips-program-end-of-september-anonymous-reward-info-felony-investigation
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- OFF-TRAIL CONFRONTATION: Hikers at Glacier National Park caught on camera fighting over leaving path
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Confrontation in Glacier National Park: A photographer witnessed a confrontation in Glacier last week after a group of hikers confronted another group for being off trail and approaching several mountain goats.
Glacier National Park Conservancy's website says, "Approaching, viewing, or engaging in any activity within 100 yards of bears or wolves, or within 25 yards of any other wildlife is prohibited. Stay on designated trails and don’t go beyond protective fencing or guardrails."
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- Colossal Hailstone: The state of Illinois has a new record hailstone that weighs over a pound
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The state of Illinois has a new record hailstone. It fell on March 10, 2026 in Kankakee and weighs over a pound. Officials say it reached historic size, weight, and volume. katu.com/weather
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- Video: Oregon City-area suspect shoots at police drone before SWAT takes him into custody
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Newly-released aerial drone video from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office shows part of the Aug. 29 standoff that led to the arrest of Erik Gordon Shunn, including Shunn firing at a sheriff’s drone before SWAT personnel take him into custody.
The short video first shows Shunn sitting on the ground and firing at a CCSO drone. It later cuts to Shunn driving a tractor near the front of his home as a sheriff’s SWAT vehicle moves in and pins the tractor.
According to the sheriff’s office, SWAT personnel made the decision to rush in after Shunn got on the tractor and left his rifle behind. Authorities said officers used that window of opportunity because they thought it was likely their best chance to safely take him into custody.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/drone-video-shows-oregon-city-standoff-suspect-shooting-at-drone-before-swat-arrest-clackamas-county-shot-tractor-trees
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- Drone video shows Oregon City standoff suspect shooting at drone before SWAT arrest
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- New aerial drone video from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office shows part of the Aug. 29 standoff involving Erik Gordon Shunn, including Shunn firing at a sheriff’s drone before SWAT personnel take him into custody.
The short video first shows Shunn sitting on the ground and firing at a CCSO drone. It later cuts to Shunn operating a tractor near the front of his residence as a sheriff’s SWAT vehicle moves in and pins the tractor.
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- PDX internet outage disrupts airlines, rental car firms and some airport services
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Internet connectivity issues at Portland International Airport are affecting multiple airlines and some airport services, airport officials told KATU News.
The issues have resulted in longer check-in lines and possible flight delays, officials said. The outage is also affecting select rental car companies at PDX.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/pdx-internet-outage-disrupts-airlines-rental-car-firms-and-some-airport-services-airport-flights-oregon-travel-delays-local-community
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- Ducks look to get over the hump with loaded roster
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- 8:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Oregon Ducks return to Autzen Stadium this weekend, with sky-high expectations.
The program is ranked #2 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll, with a loaded roster featuring a lot of returning faces, headlined by senior QB Dante Moore.
The Ducks lost just once in the last two regular seasons but fell short in the College Football Playoff, losing to the eventual National Champions in both seasons (Indiana, Ohio State).
Ahead of the opener against Boise State on Saturday, ARC PDX talked with Max Torres, recruiting reporter for ScoopDuck.com (On3 Sports Network).
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- Deschutes County Sheriff's Office unit captures video of a black bear near Sunriver
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- An Animal Control Unit with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office captured video of a black bear near Sunriver.
“Bears are foraging for food to prepare for winter, and this bear had been feeding on an elk carcass,” the sheriff’s office said.
Officials said they received several calls in August about bears and reminded residents that increased bear activity is normal in late summer.
“Black bears are generally shy and non-aggressive, so it’s best to just leave them alone,” the agency said.
READ MORE | https://katu.com/news/local/deschutes-county-sheriffs-unit-captures-video-of-black-bear-near-sunriver-south-centrury-drive-vandevertroad-central-oregon
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- KATU Morning Minute | Portland Public Schools discuss rightsizing the district but make no plans
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Portland Public Schools are looking at the future of the district as the discussion of rightsizing takes center stage. The school board did not discuss which schools could close at last nights meeting. Police arrest a man who they say has dumped thousands of tires across the city. Details: katu.com
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- KATU @ 3:30: Portland weighs school closures, safe rain driving, Nepal death toll & more
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- 49:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In this edition of KATU News at 3:30 p.m., we look at how the Portland Public Schools board is weighing to potentially close 15 schools, PBOT offers road safety tips as rain returns to the forecast, an update to the Nepal flooding death toll, a firsthand look at Tropical Storm Edouard, the Gas Station arson in Vancouver, and much more.
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