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Officials say a suspect in a quintuple homicide outside of Forest Grove was found dead.
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- Officials say a suspect in a quintuple homicide outside of Forest Grove was found dead.
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Our top story today comes out of Washington County as officials say a suspect in a quintuple homicide that took place outside of Forest Grove this weekend was found dead in Washington.
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- Five people and several animals killed in Oregon; suspect found dead in another state
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- 4:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Officials in Washington County confirmed today that five people were found dead Saturday in a secluded home outside of Forest Grove, Oregon.
Investigators from multiple agencies were working to determine what happened at the home after firefighters responding to a vehicle fire on Northwest Otis Lane, a dead-end street off Hillside Road, reported suspicious circumstances.
Detective Shannon Wilde with the sheriff's office told reporters that five people were found dead, as well as "multiple" dead domesticated animals.
As of Sunday evening, a suspect in the case, 26-year-old Benjamin Parker, has been found dead in Washington State. The sheriff's office said they believe he died by suicide.
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- Sheriff’s office gives update on 5 people killed outside Forest Grove, Oregon
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- 4:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Washington County Sheriff's Office in Oregon is providing its second update Sunday, just one day after five people were found dead at a property just outside of Forest Grove. Learn more here: Five people, several animals found dead at home outside Forest Grove
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- Five people and multiple animals found dead outside Forest Grove, sheriff's office said.
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- 14:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Washington County Sheriff's Office held a press briefing after a death investigation took place in Forest Grove yesterday after reports of a vehicle fire on NW Otis Lane.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/five-people-animals-found-dead-at-forest-grove-home-sheriff-calls-scene-complex-oregon-washington-county-homicide-murder-investigation-detective-what-happened-fire-vehicle-otis-lane-suspicious-circumstance
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- Portland begins negotiations to secure Trail Blazers’ future and fund Moda Center upgrades
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- 10:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- With the Portland Trail Blazers’ season nearing tipoff, attention in Portland has shifted from the court to City Hall, where negotiations are beginning on a long-term deal aimed at securing the team’s future in the Rose City.
Portland City Council passed a term sheet Aug. 12 outlining the city’s financial commitment to Moda Center arena renovations and what the city expects from the team in return.
Under the agreement, the team and the city will meet at least twice a week to work out the details of the deal. Their first meeting after the term sheet vote was this past Monday.
The negotiations come as City Council remains divided over how much of the renovation costs Portland should pay, what the city should receive in return, and what keeping the team in Portland is worth.
Portland City Councilor Steve Novick, who represents the city’s Third District, is involved in the discussions.
On this week's segment of Your v...
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- Sen. Wyden weighs in on Democrats as Senate control fight shapes up with key toss-up states
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- 12:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A wave of turnover is headed to Capitol Hill after the November midterm elections, with at least 83 incumbents in the House and Senate not returning to their seats.
The departures are happening for a range of reasons. Some lawmakers are retiring, others are running for different offices, and some lost their primaries.
Republicans currently control both chambers of Congress, holding a 53-47 majority in the Senate and a 219-212 majority in the House. With Vice President JD Vance holding a tie-breaking vote, Democrats would need to flip four seats to take control of the Senate.
Several battleground Senate races are already set, but Alaska, Maine, Michigan and Ohio are considered toss-ups, setting the stage for what is expected to be a tight and competitive fight for control of the U.S. Senate.
Ahead of that battle, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) discussed the state of the Democratic Party and other topics on this week's segment of Your Voi...
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- Death investigation near Forest Grove after reports of a car on fire
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- 3:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Multiple agencies confirmed they are investigating a death at a secluded residence in Forest Grove after initial reports of a vehicle fire.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office, one of the agencies on the scene, told KATU News there is an “ongoing investigation in the area,” and that the agency cannot provide additional information at this time, but will provide more details soon.
A drone was deployed at the scene, and a Hillsboro Police mobile command unit was also seen in the area.
KATU News arrived to the scene at 47350 Northwest Otis Lane in Forest Grove after reports of a vehicle fire.
Forest Grove Fire & Rescue spokesperson Dave Nemeyer told KATU News that firefighters responded to a car fire around 5 a.m. this morning and observed "suspicious circumstances," then referred the scene to the sheriff's office.
LEARN MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/multiple-agencies-probe-death-in-forest-grove-after-vehicle-fi...
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- Red Flag Warnings posted east of the Cascades as critical fire weather looms Saturday
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The weekend will bring additional challenges for firefighters and fire managers as weather concerns rise across central and eastern Oregon.
Red Flag Warnings are posted for most of the state east of the Cascades. The Storm Prediction Center has elevated and critical fire weather conditions likely Saturday.
A mix of gusty winds, low relative humidity and the chance of dry thunderstorms could push existing fires beyond containment lines or cause new fires to grow quickly.
Fire weather conditions will lessen Sunday.
Cooler conditions are expected west of the Cascades on Saturday and Sunday. A few computer models show the possibility of very light showers or sprinkles early Sunday morning. Any rain that falls would be very light. Highs over the weekend will top out in the upper 70s.
The heat returns Monday, with high temperatures approaching 90 degrees. On Tuesday, temperatures will back off a few degrees but remain in the up...
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- Vancouver's paid parking pushes north, but businesses fear lost sales
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- As Vancouver grows, the city is preparing to expand seven-day paid parking farther north, but some businesses and drivers already living with the system question whether charging more often will make parking easier to find.
The city plans to eventually expand seven-day paid parking north of Evergreen Boulevard, including into Uptown Vancouver. The Columbian reports that the change is not expected to take effect until at least July 2027.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/vancouver-paid-downtown-parking-downtown-access-mobility-and-parking-plan-vancouver-parking-advisory-committee
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- Crews brace for weekend of extreme fire conditions as Oregon's record season drags on
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- 5:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Oregon’s record-breaking wildfire season is far from over as crews brace for yet another weekend of extreme fire conditions.
The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center (NWCC) said Friday nearly 2.5 million acres have burned across Oregon so far in 2026, surpassing the previous record of just over 2 million acres set in 2024.
Fire weather watches and Red Flag Warnings are in effect across parts of the Pacific Northwest Friday and Saturday, with forecasters warning of gusty winds, low humidity and thunderstorms.
Fire officials said those conditions could fuel existing fires, threaten critical containment lines and spark new wildfires, adding to an already historic season.
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- 'Dog Wash Extravaganza' raises money to give dogs and incarcerated youth a second chance
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Dozens of dogs were washed, dried and brushed at this year’s Dog Wash Extravaganza at Stickmen Brewing in Tualatin.
It's all to benefit Project POOCH, a non-profit that pairs incarcerated youth with shelter dogs. Project POOCH runs a small kennel at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Marion County, where young men build job and life skills by working directly with the dogs.
MORE: https://katu.com/features/everyday-heroes/dog-wash-extravaganza-raises-money-to-give-dogs-and-incarcerated-youth-a-second-chance-tualatin-oregon-puppies-doggo-pupper-precious-animals-local-community
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- Video shows woman saying she can't breathe before death in Clackamas County Jail
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The father of a woman who died after Clackamas County deputies restrained her while she was being booked into jail has filed notice of his intention to sue.
According to a release from the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office, 47-year-old Gerlinde Spring Lynch died at the jail less than two hours after her arrest in Oregon City on Feb. 18, 2026.
Surveillance footage from the jail shows four deputies holding Lynch down in a restraint chair. More than once, she can be heard saying she cannot breathe.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/video-shows-woman-saying-she-cant-breathe-before-death-in-clackamas-county-jail-da-procedure-investigation-in-custody-lawsuit
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- Portland police expect I-5 shutdown to impact emergency response times
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- 9:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- With a five-week shutdown of southbound I-5 through Portland’s Rose Quarter now just three weeks away, first responders are preparing for traffic to spill onto city streets.
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) plans to close I-5 southbound between I-405 and I-84 beginning at about 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11.
The closure will remain in place around the clock for up to five weeks while crews make structural repairs, replace bridge joints, and repave the freeway.
ODOT has warned that travel times near the project could take two to three times longer than usual.
For Portland police, that means officers responding to calls will be navigating many of the same backups as everyone else.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/portland-police-expect-i-5-shutdown-to-impact-emergency-response-times-odot-pbot-emsa-ppb-local-public-safety-traffic-snarl-commute-life-death-local-community
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- TriMet bus stop cuts begin this weekend
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- TriMet riders only have a couple more days before reductions are made to bus stops this weekend.
The transit agency is changing 34 lines and eliminating two routes as it responds to lower ridership and rising costs.
TriMet riders only have a couple more days before reductions are made to bus stops this weekend.
The transit agency is changing 34 lines and eliminating two routes as it responds to lower ridership and rising costs.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/trimet-bus-stop-cuts-begin-this-weekend-with-more-service-reductions-planned-later
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- After Centennial Mills, KATU examines Prosper Portland’s property portfolio
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- 4:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- After KATU revealed the city of Portland lost millions of dollars connected to the long-troubled Centennial Mills property — now reduced to rubble — we are continuing to track where public money goes at other Prosper Portland properties.
The question is not just what the agency owns or controls, but how those properties are being used, what they cost to maintain and what Portlanders receive in return.
At 910 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., a Prosper Portland-owned building sits near the Oregon Convention Center with boarded-up windows, graffiti and trash outside. Peeling wallpaper is visible inside.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/after-centennial-mills-katu-examines-prosper-portlands-property-portfolio-oregon-business-taxes-vacant-derelect-zombie
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- Get to know KATU's newest sports anchor/MMJ Hallie DeVore
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- 3:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- You’ll soon be seeing a new face on KATU.
Portland-native Hallie DeVore is our newest Sports Anchor/Reporter.
You can catch her anchoring weekend sportscasts and covering local sporting events throughout the week.
Hallie's favorite sports to cover are football and basketball, and she has a passion for getting to know the players behind the statistics.
Learn more about Hallie: https://katu.com/station/people/hallie-devore
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- Video shows woman saying she can't breathe before death in Clackamas County Jail
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- 36:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Surveillance footage from the jail shows four deputies holding 47-year-old Gerlinde Spring Lynch down in a restraint chair. More than once, she can be heard saying she cannot breathe.
At one point, deputies can be seen placing a belt around her stomach before leaning her forward to remove her handcuffs. The key breaks off in the lock, causing the handcuff removal to take approximately one minute. During that time, a deputy can be heard telling others that Lynch had urinated.
Another deputy who was observing the restraint can then be heard telling the deputies restraining Lynch to lift her back up and check whether she is breathing. Once they determine that she is not breathing, they call over a nurse, who checks Lynch and tells deputies to remove her from the chair and begin CPR.
First responders are called, and a defibrillator is used in an attempt to revive Lynch, who is ultimately pronounced dead at the jail.
Her father has filed notice o...
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- Rollover crash closes I-5 northbound exit at Columbia Boulevard in North Portland
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- 5:15:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A rollover crash has an exit from Interstate 5 northbound closed in North Portland during the Friday morning commute. https://katu.com/news/local/rollover-crash-closes-i-5-northbound-exit-at-columbia-boulevard-portland-oregon-collision-semi-truck-rolls-interstate-traffic-alert
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- Wildfire ash could damage your car. Here’s how to protect it
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Wildfire season can take a toll on more than air quality and the landscape. Ash from wildfires can also cause problems for your car, especially if it sits on the vehicle or is cleaned off the wrong way.
KATU spoke with vehicle damage and protection expert Ken Huening about how wildfire ash can affect a car’s paint, glass, air filters and interior — and what drivers can do to minimize potential damage.
Ash may look harmless, but the fine particles can be abrasive and scratch a vehicle’s finish if someone wipes them away while they are dry. Moisture can create additional problems by mixing with ash and potentially damaging a car’s clear coat. Experts recommend gently rinsing ash from a vehicle rather than brushing or wiping it off dry.
Drivers should also pay attention to what’s happening under the hood and inside the vehicle. Heavy smoke and ash can contaminate cabin and engine air filters, potentially requiring drivers to inspect or repl...
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- Rollover crash closes I-5 northbound exit at Columbia Boulevard in North Portland
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A rolled semi truck and trailer has the Interstate 5 northbound exit to Columbia Boulevard blocked in North Portland during the Friday morning commute. https://bit.ly/4xi0F3i
(Live Drive coverage brought to you by Mackin's Auto Body)
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- Morning Minute: Tank implosion video, putting hunting & fishing in Oregon constitution, & more
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Newly obtained surveillance video shows the deadly tank implosion in Longview, a new push to give hunting & fishing constitutional protection in Oregon, and an update on the misconduct cases tied to the 2020 protests. Day's top headlines - https://katu.com/
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- Washington County adds screening for shelters near schools, day cares
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Washington County is preparing to implement a new pre-screening process for people seeking shelter, adding eligibility checks at county-funded shelters and transitional housing programs located within 1,000 feet of schools or day care facilities.
The change comes as safety has been part of the conversation surrounding new homeless shelters in Washington County. Earlier this year, some neighbors near a new Safe Rest Village in Aloha raised concerns about its proximity to two elementary schools and questioned what screening would be done for people staying there.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/washington-county-adds-eligibility-checks-screening-shelters-near-schools-day-cares-aloha-safe-rest-village-homeless-shelter-homelessness-reeds-crossing-department-of-housing-services-oregon-law
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- Portland leaders overrule police oversight findings in key 2020 protest cases
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has signed off on findings that clear former Portland Police Bureau (PPB) leaders of five allegations involving the use of force, crowd-control training, and force-reporting failures during the 2020 protests, rejecting two recommendations from the city’s independent police oversight office that the allegations be sustained.
The cases stem from the more than five months of protests following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, as well as a provision of the federal settlement agreement that specifically required the Independent Police Review (IPR) to investigate potential misconduct by PPB. The U.S. Department of Justice criticized the Bureau’s handling of 2020 demonstrations.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/portland-leaders-mayor-keith-wilson-deputy-city-administrator-tracy-warren-overrule-independent-police-review-oversight-findings-in-key-2020-george-floyd-protest-cases-assistant-chiefs-jami-resch-charles-lovell
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- KATU @ 3:30: Portland fire follow-up, hunting initiative in Oregon, Nippon tank explosion & more
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- 4:25:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In this edition of KATU News at 3:30 p.m., we dig more into the taxpayer costs of Portland’s Centennial Mills building, a new initiative to ensure people can hunt and fish in Oregon, a new look at the Nippon Dynawave chemical plant implosion, two paragliders were cited for getting too close to Haystack Rock, and much more.
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- Hunting, fishing and farming rights could go before Oregon voters
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- An initiative seeking to add constitutional protections for hunting, fishing, farming and other activities in Oregon has cleared an initial procedural hurdle in its effort to reach the November 2028 ballot.
The proposed constitutional amendment would protect the rights of Oregonians to hunt, fish, farm, trap, ranch, grow food, practice what supporters call "diligent animal husbandry" and participate in wildlife management.
The Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division has referred Initiative Petition 25, known by its backers as the "Oregon Freedom Amendment," to the state attorney general to begin the process of drafting the measure's official ballot title and summary, according to the initiative's chief petitioner.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/politics/hunting-fishing-and-farming-rights-could-go-before-oregon-voters-politics-local-salem-voters-freedom-amendment
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- Portland launches $800K grant program to fill vacant storefronts; Is San Francisco a model?
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- 9:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The City of Portland is launching an $800,000 grant program aimed at helping businesses move into vacant storefronts as city leaders work to address retail vacancies and rebuild Portland's economic core.
The program, administered through Prosper Portland, is designed to lower the cost of preparing vacant commercial spaces for new businesses. Interim Grants Program Manager Sarah Harpole says the initiative complements other city efforts focused on improving safety, cleanliness and street-level conditions around Portland storefronts.
Businesses must commit to a lease of at least three years to qualify. The grants generally operate through reimbursement, meaning businesses typically cover eligible improvement costs before receiving the money.
The funding will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, rather than prioritizing applicants based on financial need or directing funding first to neighborhoods with the highest vacancy rates. Harpol...
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- Six failed deals, 24 years and $19 million: Inside Portland’s Centennial Mills saga
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- 4:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- For 24 years, Portland taxpayers owned Centennial Mills while city officials repeatedly tried — and failed — to find a path forward for the historic waterfront property.
Prosper Portland says the city spent approximately $19 million on Centennial Mills during the 24 years it owned the property. According to the agency, that figure includes the cost of purchasing the property, demolition work and maintenance.
KATU News filed a public records request seeking a detailed accounting of that spending to independently verify how those taxpayer dollars were used.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/why-taxpayers-paid-for-centennial-mills-for-more-than-two-decades-portland-oregon-derelect-vacant-abandoned-business-money-budget-local-community
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- Full Interview: Prosper Portland explains new $800K vacant storefront grant program
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- 4:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Prosper Portland Interim Grant Manager Sarah Harpole discusses a new $800,000 citywide initiative aimed at helping businesses move into vacant storefronts across Portland.
In this full-length interview, Harpole explains how the grant initiative complements the city's broader efforts to improve the safety, cleanliness and vibrancy of Portland's street-level business districts.
The program is designed to lower some of the financial barriers businesses face when moving into vacant commercial spaces. Harpole says speed was one reason officials chose to make funding available on a first-come, first-served basis, allowing the program to respond quickly when businesses are ready to negotiate leases and occupy storefronts.
The interview also addresses questions about accessibility. While the program generally operates through reimbursement, requiring businesses to initially cover eligible expenses, Harpole says Prosper Portland can pay contractors directl...
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- Portland puts $800,000 in taxpayer dollars toward filling vacant storefronts with grant program
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Empty storefronts have been a stubborn part of Portland’s economic landscape for years.
After months of planning, city leaders are putting taxpayer dollars behind a new effort to get more of those darkened storefronts back in business.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson announced the launch of Portland’s Vacant Storefront Grant on Thursday.
The $800,000 program, administered by Prosper Portland, will help businesses pay for improvements needed to move into vacant commercial spaces.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/portland-puts-800k-in-taxpayer-dollars-toward-filling-vacant-storefronts-grant-money-mayor-wilson-oregon-business-local-stores
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- Lawsuit demands recount of signatures on failed 'Safer Portland' ballot initiative
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A lawsuit filed on behalf of Portland voters who signed a failed ballot initiative to hire more Portland police officers using climate tax dollars is asking a federal judge to compel a recount of the signatures gathered.
The lawsuit claims the Portland City Elections Division and Multnomah County Elections Division used an "arbitrary" process to disqualify signatures from the ballot initiative.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/lawsuit-demands-recount-of-signatures-on-failed-safer-portland-ballot-initiative-public-safety-police-oregon-voters-accusations-local-community-officers-cops
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- Full Interview: Attorney explains lawsuit over rejected Oregon ballot initiative signatures
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- 6:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Attorney Abhi Kambli, a partner at Holtzman Vogel, discusses a federal lawsuit challenging how signatures connected to an Oregon ballot initiative were reviewed and rejected.
In this full-length interview, Kambli says the lawsuit involves nearly 500 petition sheets and thousands of signatures that were disqualified, including over alleged circulator signature mismatches, date issues and voter-registration questions.
According to Kambli, the plaintiffs contend some signatures were treated inconsistently and argue voters and petition signers should have a fair process before their signatures are rejected. The lawsuit seeks a recount by the Oregon Secretary of State or an independent party appointed by the court to determine the accurate totals.
Kambli also discusses why the plaintiffs are seeking expedited consideration ahead of the Nov. 3 election, including a Sept. 19 deadline for ballots to be mailed to military voters.
Kambli also o...
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- Video Captures Aftermath of Deadly Longview, Washington Paper Mill Tank Rupture
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Surveillance video from the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview shows the immediate aftermath of the deadly May 2026 implosion of a white liquor tank at the facility.
The video, obtained via a records request, was recorded from a surveillance camera located in the Station 6 Central Maintenance parking lot.
The tank is barely visible at the top of the frame. Seconds into the recording, the tank rupture occurs.
The tank can be seen collapsing on one side, followed by a large gaseous cloud. Minutes later, that cloud and a flow of white liquor slowly fill the parking lot.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/surveillance-video-shows-seconds-after-nippon-dynawave-tank-rupture-and-cloud-longview-washington-deadly-osha-workplace-accident
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- Full Video Shows Deadly Tank Rupture at Nippon Dynawave Paper Mill in Longview
- Runtime
- 10:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- WARNING: This video shows footage from a deadly industrial accident. Viewer discretion is advised.
Surveillance video from the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview, Washington, shows the immediate aftermath of the deadly May 26, 2026 rupture of a white liquor tank that killed 11 people.
The video, released by the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office and obtained through a records request, was recorded by a surveillance camera in the facility's Station 6 Central Maintenance parking lot.
The tank is barely visible near the top of the frame. Seconds into the recording, one side of the tank can be seen collapsing, followed by a large gaseous cloud. Over the following minutes, the cloud and a flow of white liquor gradually spread across the parking lot.
The May 26 catastrophe killed 11 people, making it the deadliest industrial accident in Washington state history.
The ruptured tank spilled up to 570,000 gallons of white liquor, ...
- Title
- KATU Morning Minute | Settlements paid out in Oaks Park lawsuit over Atmosfear accident
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Two people have been awarded $275,000 after filing a lawsuit against Oaks Park and their Atmosfear ride. The ride became stuck upside down, leaving people hanging for about 25 minutes. Containment on the Grasshopper Fire continues to increase. Details: katu.com
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- KATU @ 3:30: Portland Centennial Mills building, Melanoma vaccine, Harry & Meghan are so back
- Runtime
- 53:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In this edition of KATU News at 3:30 p.m., we take a look at the history of the city’s ownership of the now burned and demolished Centennial Mills building, we talk with Oregon State University’s College of Pharmacy about a Melanoma vaccine, a growing memorial for late actress Hayden Panettiere, President Trump said he intends to meet with Kim Jong Un later this year, and much more.
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- Tickets and Tension: Beaverton’s parking crackdown faces pushback
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Just weeks after regular parking enforcement began in downtown Beaverton, Mayor Lacey Beaty says residents are already contacting her with concerns about what she called the "overreach" of the city's parking program.
The complaints mark the latest chapter in a months-long debate over how Beaverton should manage increasingly crowded downtown streets. Earlier this year, a divided City Council voted 4-3 to approve a new parking enforcement contract as residents and businesses debated whether stricter enforcement would make it easier or harder to visit downtown.
The city held a warning period from July 20 through Aug. 1 before regular compliance operations began Aug. 3.
During a City Council meeting Tuesday, Beaty, who opposed the parking enforcement contract, said she is already hearing complaints.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/beaverton-city-council-parking-enforcement-crackdown-faces-pushback-mayor-lacey-beaty-councilor-nadia-hasan...
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- TriMet line cuts and adjustments begin Sunday
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- TriMet will cut bus and MAX service beginning Sunday, Aug. 23, as the agency works to close what it calls a significant long-term budget deficit and avoid a “fiscal cliff” it says would be devastating to transit service, riders, employees and the regional economy.
Service will be adjusted on 34 lines, including eliminating two bus lines “completely due to low ridership.” Many of the changes are centered on network efficiency, including combining lines or reducing where lines run near others, and shifting service to maintain service in areas and at times when more people ride.
TriMet also said it is shortening the MAX Green Line as part of the August changes. The MAX Green Line will no longer cross the river into downtown Portland and will only run between Clackamas Town Center and Gateway Transit Center.
The changes will mean longer commute times for many riders.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/trimet-cuts-begin-sunday-inclu...
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- Demolition work continues at Centennial Mills
- Runtime
- 38:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Demolition work continues at Centennial Mills. Crews were able to tear down most of the building on Tuesday. Details: https://bit.ly/4wF062v
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- Blazers' Toumani Camara takes in a Timbers' game at Providence Park
- Runtime
- 0:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- Title
- Drop-in center in St. Johns to close after county pulls funding
- Runtime
- 4:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- North Portland's drop-in center in the St. Johns neighborhood is closing at the end of the month.
The shelter opened last July, and offered a variety of services to those experiencing houselessness and addiction. According to the Homeless Services Department, this closure is a result of Multnomah County withdrawing funding for the program and will be reallocating funding elsewhere.
According to the program, since its opening the center has helped more than 330 people with over 75 people visiting each day. It's something some business owners feel like is a step in the right direction when it comes to helping people who need it most.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/drop-in-center-in-st-johns-to-close-aug-31-after-county-pulls-funding-oregon-multnomah-county-portland-budget-homelessness-services-crisis
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- Jury awards $275,000 each to two teens in Oaks Park lawsuit
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Two teenagers who were among 28 riders trapped upside down on the AtmosFEAR ride at Oaks Amusement Park in 2024 were each awarded $275,000 by a Multnomah County jury Wednesday.
Xitlali Gomez-Salais and Evie Yannotta, who were 13 and 14 at the time of the incident, each sued Oaks Park after the June 2024 malfunction.
Their cases were later combined with other lawsuits stemming from the same incident.
The case went to the jury Wednesday following a trial in Multnomah County Circuit Court.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/verdict-pending-in-lawsuit-over-oaks-park-ride-that-trapped-riders-upside-down-oregon-portland-amusement-park-atmosfear-accident-lawsuit-negligence
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- Title
- Portland spent more than $12 million on Centennial Mills in six years as plans halted
- Runtime
- 3:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The fire at Centennial Mills wasn't just the loss of a piece of Portland history. It also raised concerns about potential exposure to hazardous materials, including asbestos and lead.
But the fire is also renewing questions about what happened during the decades the property sat largely undeveloped — and how much public money went into the site along the way.
KATU found the public investment stretches back decades. A September 2006 city report said that, by that point, "more than $12 million of tax increment and other funding" had been spent on the acquisition of Centennial Mills and improvements to the site and its buildings.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/portland-spent-decades-trying-to-redevelop-centennial-mills-what-went-wrong-oregon-warehouse-abandoned-city-of-portland-construction-demolition-detonation
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- Full interview: Portland wasted $650K on contractors
- Runtime
- 11:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Portland city auditor investigated a hotline tip and found the city wasted $650,000 hiring temporary contractors for a human resources project they could not complete.
The mishap delayed the urgent project by a year and prompted the city to hire another contractor for $600,000 to complete the same work.
The auditor's office received the tip a year ago and requested that City Operations, which oversees Technology Services and Human Resources, investigate and provide its findings.
In this full length interview with KC Jones, Director of Audit Services with the city auditor's office, we learn more about the tip that led to the discovery of the wasted money.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/audit-finds-portland-wasted-650k-in-tax-dollars-on-contractors-who-couldnt-do-the-job-oregon-contractor-city-operationsw-hotline-tip-human-resources-technology
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- Portland Auditor finds City wasted $650K on contractors who couldn't complete HR project
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Portland city auditor says the city wasted $650,000 hiring temporary contractors who ultimately could not complete an urgent human resources project — delaying the work by about a year and leading the city to hire another contractor for $600,000.
The investigation began after the auditor's office received a hotline tip. It found that Technology Services and Human Resources launched a project in May 2024 to update Portland's time and payroll system to account for changes to labor agreements. The work was considered urgent because it affected city operations, including union contracts and state paid leave programs.
Because the city did not have enough staff to meet its initial deadline, Human Resources received funding to bring in outside contractors. But after those workers had already been contracted, Technology Services said they could not work directly in the city's time and payroll system because of security concerns.
Human Resources atte...
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- Portland Property Owner Tackles Up to 100,000 Dumped Tires on One-Acre Lot
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- How does one clean up 100,000 waste tires from a one-acre lot? One Portland property owner is working to find out.
After he bought the lot near Southeast 174th Avenue and Powell Boulevard, Khanh Tran arrived at the rundown property in June, ready to rehab it into his family's future home.
He found a problem much larger than the dilapidated home and squatters: 50,000 to 100,000 used tires covering every inch of the property.
https://katu.com/news/local/southeast-portland-property-thousands-tires-baling-recycling-oregon-department-of-environmental-quality-deq
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- Up to 100,000 tires dumped on Portland property — Owner takes cleanup into his own hands
- Runtime
- 7:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A Portland property owner is taking on a massive cleanup after discovering an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 used tires covering nearly every inch of his one-acre lot near Southeast 174th Avenue and Powell Boulevard.
Khanh Tran bought the rundown property with plans to rehab it into his family's future home. But when he arrived in June, he found a problem far bigger than the dilapidated house and squatters: tens of thousands of waste tires.
Tran suspects someone collected and dumped the tires on the property under the guise of a recycling business. He estimates hiring a private company to remove them all could cost $250,000.
Now, Tran is trying another approach. After working with a Salem recycling business to learn how to operate a tire baler, he brought the equipment to the property and began compressing the tires into bales. After several days of working around the clock, Tran said he had produced more than 50 bales, each containing roughly 80 to ...
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- New questions threaten controversial massive hangar project at Hillsboro Airport
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Hillsboro City Council is taking a fresh look at a proposed private aircraft hangar development at Hillsboro Airport after opponents appealed the project's approval and raised new questions about whether it meets city development rules.
The Hillsboro Planning Commission previously approved plans for the Sky Harbour development. The City Council is now considering two appeals challenging that decision.
At the center of the dispute is whether Sky Harbour provided enough evidence to demonstrate that the project meets Hillsboro's development criteria.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/hillsboro-city-council-considers-controversial-sky-harbour-hangar-development-hillsboro-airport-oregon-aviation-watch-city-councilor-kipperlyn-sinclair
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- KATU Morning Minute | Centennial Mills building demolition nears completion ahead of schedule
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Centennial Mills building demolition is nearly complete, way ahead of schedule. On Tuesday, crews removed most of the building. A nearby business says Monday's blast damaged some property. Details: katu.com
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- INTERVIEW: Washington County DA Kevin Barton's concerns with Oregon’s mental health system
- Runtime
- 16:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Daniel Lee Rose is accused of trying to break into a Washington County home with the intention of killing the family inside.
Court records show Rose has a lengthy criminal history, but on multiple occasions he was found unfit for trial and sent to the state hospital only to be released after the allotted restoration timeline of one year had lapsed.
In this video Washington County District Attorney Kevin Barton says the state has a failed mental health system and needs leadership to fix it.
FULL STORY: https://katu.com/news/local/whats-next-for-man-who-allegedly-tried-to-kill-aloha-family-in-their-home-oregon-portland-metro-area-attempted-break-in-mental-health-issues-teenager-anger-stabbing-crime-murder
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- What's next for man who allegedly tried to kill Aloha family in their home
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- After 29-year-old Daniel Lee Rose was arrested for trying to break into a family's home on August 11, he allegedly told police his intention had been to kill the family inside the home, strangers to him, with a kitchen knife.
Court documents in the case note a woman who lives in the home called police to report an attempted break in. Rose was located in the area, and court documents say he told police he was having delusions and hearing voices, specifically a voice telling him, “If you had to save the world, go murder somebody.”
On Tuesday, Rose was arraigned on new charges related to an alleged assault on a corrections officer at the county jail. He was also denied bail in attempted murder charges relating to the Aloha family incident.
Court records show Rose has a lengthy history of apparent mental health issues. He has not been charged with any offenses related to drug use and told police during his latest arrest that he had not taken any d...
