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WHO PAYS? Portland City Council debates future of Moda Center renovation plan, arena upgrades
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- WHO PAYS? Portland City Council debates future of Moda Center renovation plan, arena upgrades
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- A high-stakes debate is underway at Portland City Hall over the future of the Moda Center, where the City Council is considering a plan to invest up to roughly $120 million in arena upgrades.
Supporters say renovating the Moda Center would help secure the Portland Trail Blazers' long-term future in the city and deliver economic benefits. Others say they are waiting to learn more as the city begins its discussions.
City councilors outlined several priorities, with significant overlap among them.
At least two councilors said they want the Blazers to pay rent. They argue taxpayers should not be the primary source of funding for a project that would also directly benefit the team.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/who-pays-portland-city-council-debates-future-of-moda-center-trail-blazers-nba-money-business-economy-local-basketball-millions-pcef-taxpayers
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- Trump calls out NATO allies as Rutte says his pressure paid off with national defense spending
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- 46:37
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- President Donald and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte hold meeting and Q&A at Oval office on Wednesday. Rutte praised Trump for pushing Canada and Europe to pay more for defense.
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- Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon talks Portland & Oregon paying for Moda Center arena renovations
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- The new owner of the Portland Trail Blazers, Tom Dundon, spoke Wednesday with the Portland Metro Chamber on Wednesday to discuss the future of the Moda Center and a plan for funding a renovation of the arena.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/trail-blazers-owner-tom-dundon-address-moda-center-renovation-funding-at-portland-metro-chamber-meeting-mayor-wilson-arena-renovations-council-plan-pay-funds-oregon
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- Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek backs Moda Center Renovation, Portland growth & Oregon jobs | FULL SPEECH
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- 6:41
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek delivered remarks at a Portland Metro Chamber event held inside the Moda Center, outlining her vision for Portland’s future, economic growth, and the proposed modernization of the arena.
In this full speech, Governor Kotek discusses why she believes investing in the Moda Center is about more than sports. She argues the project could play a major role in the transformation of Lower Albina, support jobs, attract major events, and strengthen Portland’s economic future.
The governor also highlights the proposed Moda Center renovation project, the role of Albina Vision Trust and Lower Albina redevelopment, economic development opportunities in Portland and across Oregon.
Kotek says Oregon must continue investing in projects that create jobs, strengthen communities, and position the state for future economic success.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/trail-blazers-owner-tom-dundon-address-moda-center-reno...
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- Portland school board to vote on pausing AI expansion plan
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- The Portland Public Schools Board will consider a proposal Tuesday night that would temporarily halt the expansion of generative artificial intelligence technologies across the district until officials develop a formal oversight framework.
The resolution, scheduled for discussion at the board's 6 p.m. meeting, would pause new contracts, software licenses, pilot programs and procurement actions primarily related to generative AI. It would also stop the expansion of existing AI programs while district leaders conduct a comprehensive review of current technology use.
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- Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon talks Moda Center renovation costs, future of team
- Runtime
- 15:07
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- The new owner of the Trail Blazers Tom Dundon spoke Wednesday at the Portland Metro Chamber meeting, which was held at the Moda Center.
They discussed Dundon's life, his relationship with the city, keeping the team in Portland and briefly touched on his commitment to keeping the team in Rip City.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/trail-blazers-owner-tom-dundon-address-moda-center-renovation-funding-at-portland-metro-chamber-meeting-mayor-wilson-arena-renovations-council-plan-pay-funds-oregon
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- Trump says oil price is $70 per barrel, expects 'many' factories to open in U.S. soon
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- President Trump was seen exiting a lunch with Senate Republican leadership on Wednesday, touting America as the hottest country in the world.
Trump told reporters he thinks they had a great meeting and that he doesn’t like a few people, “but that’s okay.” He also addressed oil prices, factory openings around U.S., and says Iran is doing "everything" that Trump wants in relation to Strait of Hormuz deal.
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- Marco Rubio addresses Strait of Hormuz tolls, freeing American prisoners, Israel attacks in Lebanon
- Runtime
- 10:57
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Secretary of State Marco Rubio underscores U.S. opposition to any attempt to charge fees for passage through critical waterways like the Strait of Hormuz, saying the move would face worldwide resistance and stressing support from Gulf allies.
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- Protesters denounce 'backroom deal' on Moda Center funding outside Metro Chamber gathering
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Members of the Portland chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America are protesting outside a Portland Metro Chamber meeting the Moda Center, arguing that negotiations over a deal involving hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer funding for arena renovations have lacked transparency.
Yesterday the owner of the blazers Tom Dundon did not show up to a county meeting regarding the deal, however, he is expected to speak at the Portland Metro Chamber event where the protest is being held.
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4aE2A9h
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- INTERVIEW: 911 call wait times improve, but trainee turnover remains costly, audit finds
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- 11:03
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- A City of Portland audit found significant improvements in emergency dispatch call wait times after employee attrition during the pandemic caused delays to soar.
The audit credits a hiring push with helping improve call times. However, it notes that nearly half of the people hired by the Bureau of Emergency Communications, or BOEC, either are terminated or quit before completing training.
KATU News talked with Director of the city's Audit Services Department, KC Jones, about the recent audit, the trends it represents, and much more.
You can read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4gC74AK
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- Rip City Wrap-Up Special Edition – Draft night
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- 26:02
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- A busy night of Portland Trail Blazers developments includes a major coaching hire, trade chatter involving a Celtics star and new uncertainty around the future of the Moda Center renovation.
This draft night, join KATU's Guillermo Motta, Wright Gazaway and their guests, former Blazers reporter Casey Holdahl, and City Councilor Mitch Green.
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- KATU Morning Minute | Portland Public Schools reach new budget which will includes job cuts
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- The Portland Public School District adopted a new budget that will include cuts. They were facing a $50 million deficit. The Portland Trail Blazers hired Micah Nori as the next head coach. Details: katu.com
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- KATU @ 3: Moda Center funding debate in Portland, fireworks on sale, Nancy Guthrie update & more
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- 35:56
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- KATU @ 3: We dive into the Moda Center funding debate with perspectives from Multnomah County and the City of Portland, fireworks are going on sale in Oregon, an update on the search for Savannah Guthrie's mother, and much more.
All the day's top headlines: https://katu.com/
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- PPS considers last-second measure to restore cut positions
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- The board of Portland Public Schools is set to approve its 2026-2027 budget at its meeting on Tuesday night, ahead of the start of the fiscal year on July 1.
Board members have proposed multiple amendments, including one from Stephanie Engelsman that would restore $13.1 million "for staffing in schools in student facing positions."
READ MORE | https://katu.com/news/local/pps-considers-last-second-measure-to-restore-cut-positions-oregon-portland-public-school-district-schools-budget-fiscal-teachers-union-layoffs-finances
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- City Councilor Dan Ryan on Moda Center funding debate
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- 7:10
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- County leaders are proposing to help fund Moda Center renovations using existing tax revenue sources, according to a letter from the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners sent to the NBA.
City Council Dan Ryan weighed in on the issue in this full-length interview with KATU's Wright Gazaway.
Learn more through our 'Future of Moda Center' playlist on YouTube & KATU.com
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- Today on ARC PDX | June 23, 2026 | Multiple Amazon delivery vehicles torched
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- 1:00:21
- Date posted
- 28 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 diving into the topic of a string of gun violence incidents in Vancouver.
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- Portland mayor says city may need new funding source if PCEF rejects Moda Center renovation proposal
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- 7:51
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Portland Mayor Keith Wilson said Tuesday that the city may need to find another funding source for the Moda Center renovation if the committee overseeing the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) determines the project is not an appropriate use of climate dollars.
The comments came in a letter to Portlanders outlining Wilson's views on the future of the city-owned arena and the ongoing debate over how Portland should pay its expected share of a major renovation project.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/nation-world/portland-mayor-says-city-may-need-new-funding-source-if-pcef-rejects-moda-proposal-trail-blazers-nba-events-entertainment-business-revenue-local-economy
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- Kash Patel FBI has created 'Most Fraudsters List'; Claims has captured top 2 in list
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- FBI Director Kash Patel announced Tuesday that after the arrests of two individuals on the Most Wanted Fraudsters list, the agency will be adding two more names to the list.
“We will chase them down,” Patel said.
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- Malnourished harbor seal pup rescued in Washington state recovering in marine rehab facility
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- A malnourished harbor seal pup found abandoned on the shores of Bellingham is recovering at a marine rehabilitation facility in Des Moines after being rescued, officials said.
The pup was brought to SeaLife Response, Rehab and Research, or SR3, where veterinary staff say the animal was likely separated from its mother after people got too close.
Casey McLean, SR3's executive director and veterinary nurse, said the pup was found on a popular beach in Bellingham with lots of people and dogs nearby. Adult harbor seals are naturally skittish around humans, she said, and approaching too closely can cause mothers to abandon their young.
"Adults are very skittish and wary of humans," McLean said. "Getting too close can actually cause moms to abandon their babies."
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/malnourished-harbor-seal-pup-rescued-in-bellingham-recovering-in-des-moines-sealife-response-rehab-research-veterinary-staff-bellingham-rehab...
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- RFK Jr: 'Some defendants fueled opioid addiction in patients; In some cases, patients died'
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against 455 people across 45 states accused of participating in "healthcare fraud schemes" involving more than $6.5 billion in false claims.
This announcement marks the greatest combined federal and state effort in combating healthcare fraud in history," Blanche added. "Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and the vice president, and all those folks standing behind me and next to me, we are more united than ever before."
Blanche was joined by Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He described it as the second largest amount ever charged in a single healthcare fraud operation.
"Every fraudulent dollar diverted into a criminal scheme is a dollar unavailable for patient care, for medical innovation, or for services for vulnerable Americans," Kennedy said.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is the administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medi...
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- 'Nancy Guthrie is dead': Ransom note sent to media outlets claims
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional on-air plea Tuesday for information about her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, after reports surfaced that a second ransom note sent to the family claimed the missing woman had died shortly after her abduction.
Speaking directly to viewers, Guthrie urged anyone with information to come forward.
"I just want to take the opportunity to ask people, to really beg people to come forward. Somebody knows something," Guthrie said. "This is a new story today that is on your radar, but this is the life that my sister lives, I live, my brother lives, our extended families live, our children live every day. We are in agony."
According to multiple media reports, the second ransom note stated that Nancy Guthrie "perished shortly after she was taken" and is "buried in nature now." The note also reportedly included an apology from the suspects, saying, "We are truly sorry."
CNN reported that the individ...
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- Corolla Owners, Beware: Vancouver Police warn Toyota Corolla owners after tire theft spree
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Vancouver police are warning drivers after a series of overnight thefts targeting Toyota Corollas across the city.
Investigators say multiple 2020 Toyota Corollas have been found sitting on blocks after thieves allegedly stole all four tires and rims. The incidents have been reported in several Vancouver neighborhoods, prompting police to ask residents to review security camera footage and report suspicious activity.
Authorities are urging Corolla owners to take precautions and remain vigilant while the investigation continues.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/corolla-owners-beware-thieves-stealing-tires-and-rims-across-vancouver-washington-police-investigation-toyota-2020-wheels-weird-thieves
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- Oregon Food Bank feels the impact of SNAP cuts as 68,000+ Oregonians lose benefits
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Each week, the Oregon Food Bank moves a million pounds of food from its Northeast Portland warehouse, where volunteers and staff keep this community staple running despite the obstacles.
Morgan Dewey with the Oregon Food Bank says they’ve seen an increase in the need for food assistance statewide.
“Oregon Food Bank's vision is to transform food systems,” said Dewey. “We're not only looking at the food we put on tables. What is that food? How does that food get to tables?
READ MORE: https://katu.com/features/sinclair-cares/oregon-food-bank-feels-the-impact-of-snap-cuts-as-68000-oregonians-lose-benefits-sinclair-cares-food-insecurity-hunger-public-health
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- Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in UAE and speaks on Iran deal, Hezbollah, future of Lebanon
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran could open the door to significant economic opportunity if its leadership shifts away from what he called exporting terrorism. Speaking during his visit to the UAE, Rubio said a change in direction could lead to increased investment and economic growth, but emphasized that progress would depend on addressing broader security concerns.
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- 'One of them bought a Roll-Royce': 55 people charged in alleged $6.5B healthcare fraud schemes
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- 46:31
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against 455 people across 45 states accused of participating in "healthcare fraud schemes" involving more than $6.5 billion in false claims.
This announcement marks the greatest combined federal and state effort in combating healthcare fraud in history," Blanche added. "Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and the vice president, and all those folks standing behind me and next to me, we are more united than ever before."
Blanche was joined by Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He described it as the second largest amount ever charged in a single healthcare fraud operation.
"Every fraudulent dollar diverted into a criminal scheme is a dollar unavailable for patient care, for medical innovation, or for services for vulnerable Americans," Kennedy said.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, who is the administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medi...
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- KATU Morning Minute | Police investigate a suspected arsonist after four Amazon vans torched
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- Police believe an arsonist targeted four Amazon delivery vans in southwest Portland. Fireworks are now on sale in Oregon. Details: katu.com
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- Washington Park managers seeking overflow parking permit near Japanese Garden
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- The nonprofit that manages Portland's popular Washington Park is seeking the city's permission to use a field off Southwest Sherwood Boulevard for temporary overflow parking later this Summer.
Parking is routinely congested at Washington Park, which is home to the Oregon Zoo, Japanese Garden, and more. The park is managed by Explore Washington Park (EWP).
This month, EWP applied for a permit to use a section of Sherwood Field, which is South of the Rose Test Garden and the Japanese Garden, as an overflow lot for four weekends in July and August.
READ ALSO | https://katu.com/news/local/washington-park-managers-seeking-overflow-parking-permit-near-japanese-garden-oregon-park-garden-nature-permit-oregon-zoo-rose-garden-sherwood-field
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- Arson suspected after 4 electric Amazon delivery vans torched at SW Portland EV shop
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Flames climbing into the tree canopy near a southwest Portland dealership turned out to be a fire involving four Amazon Prime electric delivery vans, prompting a larger fire response and an arson investigation.
The fire was reported shortly before 2:30 a.m. by the Rivian Electric Vehicle Service Center along Southwest 1st Avenue, just south of the I-405 overpass. Multiple callers dialed 911, reporting trees on fire with one of the callers possibly identifying a van on fire.
Firefighters arrived to find “a significant amount of fire” that had spread into the canopy and involved multiple vehicles, according to Portland Fire and Rescue spokesperson Rick Graves.
With at least four vans burning—and an initial belief that five were involved—crews upgraded the response and added four more engines, a squad, two trucks and two chiefs.
The nature of the fire proved challenging for firefighters working to contain the blaze.
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- City program offers free A/C units to eligible Portland residents as heat wave hits
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Portland residents who need help staying cool during the current heat wave still have time to apply for a free air conditioning unit through a city assistance program.
Officials are encouraging eligible residents who cannot afford an air conditioning unit to apply before the June 30 deadline. People can sign up by calling 311 or by visiting the program website.
The program comes as high temperatures settle into the region for at least the next several days. Officials are working to prevent additional heat-related deaths after several potential fatalities have been reported already this summer.
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- Gray whale carcass washes ashore in Gearhart on Oregon coast
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Another gray whale washed up on the Oregon coast last week, this time in Gearhart, according to Seaside Aquarium.
The 41-foot-long male had been dead for months before washing up on the beach, Seaside Aquarium general manager Keith Chandler said.
He noted that there have been 19 total whale strandings or carcasses washing up on beaches just this year on the Oregon coast region.
The Cascadia Research Collective is reporting at least 30 on Washington coastline alone.
Of those deaths, more than half were at least partially attributed to malnutrition. That could have been the cause in more strandings, however, necropsies were not performed in roughly a dozen of the 30 strandings.
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- Experts warn Chinese AI models could act as digital 'sleeper cells' in U.S. cybersecurity networks
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- 2:20
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- 29 days ago
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- Chinese artificial intelligence models are rapidly gaining popularity in the United States, driven in part by lower costs and growing capabilities. But a new report from defense contractor Booz Allen Hamilton is raising questions about whether those savings could come with cybersecurity risks.
Researchers at the company examined four widely used Chinese AI models to evaluate how they performed when tasked with writing computer code. Their findings suggest some models generated significantly more security vulnerabilities under specific conditions, particularly when prompted to believe they were working for U.S. government users.
“Can code developed by these AI models be trusted?” posed Brad Medairy, president of Booz Allen’s national cyber business.
According to the study, the vulnerabilities were not traditional malware or obvious malicious code. Instead, researchers said some models appeared to alter their behavior based on the identity of ...
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- Recent teen shootings raise alarm for Vancouver police
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Vancouver police are raising concerns after four separate shootings involving teenagers ages 14 to 19 were reported in just over a week.
The most recent shooting happened Sunday morning at the Marketplace Apartments, where a 14-year-old was shot.
According to Vancouver Police Department Public Relations Manager Kim Kapp, the recent violence is unusual for the city.
READ MORE | https://katu.com/news/local/recent-teen-shootings-raise-alarm-for-vancouver-police-crime-investigation-teenagers-violence-washington-local-community-education
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- Washington woman, 86, cancer free after Providence clinical trial
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- As a former X-ray technician, 86-year-old Judy Davis has always paid close attention to her health. When she started feeling off in 2017, she thought she knew what was wrong.
"My left leg started to swell," Davis recalled. "It became quite painful, so I went to my primary and told him I thought I had an inguinal hernia."
Tests later revealed she had an aggressive, fast-growing cancer called Stage 3 Large B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. She started chemotherapy right away. When her oncologist suggested a clinical trial at the Providence Cancer Institute, she didn't hesitate.
"I never had any question in my mind that I wasn't going to beat it," Davis said.
It didn't matter that she lived in Walla Walla, she temporarily moved to Portland to be part of it. The trial was piloting an innovative treatment called CAR T-cell therapy.
"It's very similar to a plasma donation," said Natasha Edwin, MD, Davis' oncologist. "You get hooked ...
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- Oregon's child well-being report shows troubling trends in education
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- A new national report suggests Oregon continues to face significant challenges when it comes to student achievement and early learning.
The latest Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation found several key education indicators moved in the wrong direction in 2024, raising concerns among child advocates about the state's progress since the pandemic.
KEEP READING | https://katu.com/news/project-education/oregons-child-well-being-report-shows-troubling-trends-in-education-students-teachers-classroom-parents-learning-early-chidlren-grades-report
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- Trump signs executive order to invest in quantum computing that will make Moore's Law possible
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- 37:38
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- President Trump signs executive orders on Monday, where he announces new investments in the quantum computing industry. Experts state that these investments will make improve AI and Moore's Law will be a possibility in the future. Trump also states that the Strait of Hormuz has reopened and says Venezuela is exporting oil to several U.S. states, including Texas and Louisiana.
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- Portland preps for another round of high heat; officials monitor conditions for cooling centers
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- 4:03
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Portlanders are preparing for another stretch of hot weather Monday and Tuesday as local governments monitor forecasts and weigh whether additional heat-response measures will be needed.
The heat comes just a week after a heatwave that Multnomah County officials say is suspected of contributing to four deaths in the county.
In this news report, we look at efforts around the city to make sure that residents can stay safe in the heat and find relief from the record-setting temperatures.
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/portlanders-prepare-for-another-round-of-high-heat-as-officials-monitor-conditions-oregon-heat-wave-weather-extreme-severe-caution-cooling-county-multnomah
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- Title
- Morning Minute: Dad charged w/ neglect in son's drowning, administrator's body recovered, DUI crash
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- In your Morning Minute: A hearing planned for the man facing child neglect charges in his toddler son's drowning death, the body of a St. Helens administrator was recovered, and a driver is facing DUII and other charges. More headlines: https://katu.com/
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- Title
- VP Vance: US-Iran talks achieved 4 key objectives, including keeping Strait of Hormuz open
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Vice President JD Vance delivered an update Monday from Switzerland following negotiations with Iran aimed at fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reducing fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia group Hezbollah in Lebanon.
He detailed four main objectives from the talks, which he says they have accomplished:
- Keep the Strait of Hormuz open: Establish a coordination system to keep commercial shipping moving, manage future incidents without escalation, and ensure the continued flow of oil and natural gas through the waterway.
- Create a regional deconfliction mechanism: Set up communication channels to manage ceasefire violations, prevent conflicts involving Israel, Hezbollah and others from escalating into a wider war, and improve coordination among regional actors during crises.
- Restore IAEA nuclear inspections in Iran: Secure Iran's agreement to allow International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspector...
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- Vice President Vance details progress in US-Iran talks amid war: 'We laid a very good foundation'
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- 11:14
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Vice President JD Vance delivered an update Monday from Switzerland following negotiations with Iran aimed at fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reducing fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia group Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The talks, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, began Sunday and stretched into the early hours of Monday. While the high-level discussions have concluded, technical negotiations are expected to continue in Switzerland this week.
Vance said the talks did not produce a final peace agreement but did establish diplomatic, security and nuclear-monitoring frameworks needed to pursue a broader and more permanent regional settlement.
"We laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal," Vance told reporters. "The final deal is the house. We set the foundation."
READ MORE: https://katu.com/news/nation-world/we-laid-a-very-good-foundation-vice-president-jd-vance-details-progress-in-us-iran-talks-nuclea...
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- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on ICE funding, paper mill implosion, wildfire season & more
- Runtime
- 29:54
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- In this full exclusive interview with Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who represents Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, she spoke to KATU News about ICE funding, wildfire season, the Nippon Dynwave implosion in Longview, Washington and much more.
To read about this interview, head here: https://katu.com/news/politics/rep-marie-gluesenkamp-perez-on-ice-funding-paper-mill-implosion-and-wildfire-season-washington-oregon-southwest-vancouver-longview-congress-congresswoman-politics-vancouver-olympia-portland-communities-dhs-ice-funding-republican-democrat
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- Juneteenth Oregon marks 54th celebration
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- 4:06
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- Thousands of people filled Albina Park in North Portland on Saturday afternoon for Portland’s largest Juneteenth celebration, a daylong event featuring food carts, live music, vendors, family activities and speakers discussing the history of the federal holiday.
Bands played a mix of jazz and funk as people danced in front of the stage, while children lined up for face painting and ran through the park with butterflies and superheroes painted on their cheeks. A person in a full Batman costume was also seen walking through the crowd, where many attendees sat on blankets listening to the music.
The seven-hour event drew a steady stream of visitors and marked Juneteenth, which celebrates the arrival of Union troops in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to announce the Civil War had ended, giving freedom to enslaved people in the state.
READ MORE | https://katu.com/news/local/organizers-prepare-for-juneteenth-oregons-54th-celebration-honoring-found...
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- Perfect Father's Day weekend weather before the next heat wave arrives on Monday
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- 5:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A cooler Saturday is on tap, as temperatures will barely reach the upper 70s.
Onshore flow will bring clouds that will burn off by late morning. Sunny skies will then prevail through the weekend.
Summer begins early Sunday morning. High temperatures on Father's Day will top out in the mid-80s. By Monday, summer temperatures will have arrived.
KATU is declaring a Storm Tracker 2 Weather Alert for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for high heat and temperatures near 100.
Offshore flow takes hold under a strong area of high pressure. Temperatures on Monday will climb into the upper 90s.
On Tuesday, parts of the Portland metro area could see triple-digit heat.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch that will take effect Monday morning.
“I expect that watch to be upgraded to a warning sometime Sunday,” said Storm Tracker 2 Meteorologist Bobby Corser.
Temperatures w...
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- KATU @ 3:30: USA wins 2-0 against Australia, Juneteenth events, new Air Force One & more
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- 28:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In this edition of KATU News at 3:30 p.m., we recap the USA win over Australia in Friday’s World Cup match, several Juneteenth events in the Portland metro area, a new Air Force One for the president, and much more
All of today’s top headlines: https://katu.com/
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- USA WINS! Live look outside Seattle Stadium with fans after Team USA takes 2-0 win over Australia
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- 31:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- USA WINS! We’re live outside Seattle Stadium catching up with fans after the US beat Australia, 2-0 in Friday’s world cup match! https://katu.com/news/local/team-usa-looking-to-solidify-world-cup-contender-status-in-matchup-with-australia-soccer-futbol-seattle-washington-oregon
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- LIVE REACTION | USA vs Australia World Cup watch party in Everett, Washington
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- 52:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- We're live at a watch party for the USA vs. Australia World Cup 2026 match at Seattle Stadium from the nearby Everett, Washington. Read more: https://katu.com/news/local/team-usa-looking-to-solidify-world-cup-contender-status-in-matchup-with-australia-soccer-futbol-seattle-washington-oregon
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- LIVE WITH FANS | Team USA looking to solidify World Cup contender status in matchup with Australia
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- 59:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- It’s match day for Team USA vs. Australia and we’re live outside of Seattle Stadium catching up with fans ahead of the World Cup match on Friday! bit.ly/4gffOwP
The vibes are off the charts for the Americans coming off a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match. The Aussie team, aka the “Socceroos,” is also very familiar with Team USA after the US narrowly defeated Australia 2-1 in a friendly in October.
In a late development, US coach Mauricio Pochettino said star player Christian Pulisic will miss the match because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi.
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- Multnomah Co. report says homeless shelter provider Sunstone Way misused millions in funds
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Sunstone Way, a homeless shelter provider in the Portland area, is facing more accusations in a new preliminary report from Multnomah County that says it misused a little more than $3.4 million in county funds.
A county spokesperson said later the funds at issue were up to $3.6 million.
Sunstone Way was known for its operations in both Multnomah and Clackamas counties, running more than 300 shelter beds a night. Its website says it has since closed its six locations due to "decreasing revenues and increasing operating costs."
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/multnomah-co-report-says-homeless-shelter-provider-sunstone-way-misused-millions-in-funds
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- Today on ARC PDX | June 19, 2026 | World Cup Fever Takes Over
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- 1:02:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- World Cup fever has taken over the Pacific Northwest. Team USA will take on Australia at Noon in Seattle.
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- USA takes 2-0 win over Australia in World Cup match in Seattle, advance to knock-out round
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- 7:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The USA is on to the knockout round after a dominant win over Australia, 2-0, on Friday in Seattle.
KATU was there to capture the experience.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/team-usa-looking-to-solidify-world-cup-contender-status-in-matchup-with-australia-soccer-futbol-seattle-washington-oregon
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- World Cup fever boosts business in Portland
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- 3:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- While Seattle hosted a FIFA World Cup match, businesses in Portland saw a surge in customers as soccer fans gathered across the city to watch the United States play.
MORE: https://katu.com/news/local/world-cup-fever-boosts-business-in-portland
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