New PBOT data reflects increased enforcement of parking meters, other parking rules
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland’s Transportation Bureau continues beefing up parking enforcement to help its bottom line as the agency deals with a difficult financial situation. New data KATU obtained shows just how many tickets have been written over the last several years. The uptick in enforcement coincides...
Family pleads for answers after man killed while working at Portland convenience store
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A family is pleading for answers after their loved one was killed while working at a convenience store in Southeast Portland. “We can’t wrap our heads around what’s going on here,” said Rekha Koirala. Family friend Rekha Koirala said she is still having...
Portland’s kid population keeps dropping
Young children's share of the population in the Portland metro area dropped from 6.8% to 4.8% over the past two decades, census data shows, mirroring national trends. Why it matters: The child population trend can reflect cities' ability to attract, retain and support families. But larger nationwide factors are also...
City leaders call ICE force near Portland school “unjustified”
Local leaders are condemning a dramatic U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest in North Portland's St. Johns neighborhood last week, after a video showed agents firing pepper balls during morning school drop-off time. The big picture: Mayor Keith Wilson and the three city councilors representing District 2...
Legacy Good Samaritan marks 150 years as Portland’s pioneering maternity hospital
Legacy Good Samaritan is marking 150 years of care this year, a milestone that highlights its role as a pioneer in maternity services in Oregon.
Portland high school student earns spot in national singing program
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Be sure to remember the name Bhavika Pasuparthi. The Jesuit High School sophomore will be traveling to Miami next month to take part in the National YoungArts Week program, after earning a spot from a national competition. In January, Pasuparthi will also be a member...
Body found in Willamette River near Hawthorne Bridge
A body was discovered in the Willamette River near Hawthorne Bridge on Tuesday morning, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of death and identify the body.
Oregon gets $600,000 to start a bus route connecting Portland and Boise
It's been months since eastern Oregon had access to a long-distance bus route. Now, a $600,000 federal grant could change that.
I-5 bridge replacement cost estimate pushed to 2026, irking some lawmakers on oversight committee
PORTLAND, Ore. — State lawmakers hoping to receive an updated cost estimate for the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) project at a meeting on Monday came away disappointed. IBR team members said the estimate would need to be delayed to next year because it depends heavily on an upcoming U.S. Coast Guard decision...
Portland schools address absenteeism with new attendance initiatives and support teams
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — “No school November” has passed. That is the time that includes fall break, teachers’ conferences, and Veterans Day. Now, kids are eager for another two weeks off for winter break. It can be a tough time to keep kids in school. Portland...
