Scam targets loved ones of people held in jails, Multnomah County says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Multnomah County says a new scam is on the rise that targets friends and family of people being held in jail. It says scammers are falsely claiming they can secure someone’s release from custody by paying a fee. The warning follows multiple reports of...
Preservationists form petition to renovate nearly century-old Portland high school
A petition has been started to save Cleveland High School in Portland from being demolished and instead focus on renovating the inside of the 75-year-old building.
$1.4M Nationwide robocalls class action settlement
Nationwide has agreed to a $1.4 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that it violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) with unsolicited robocalls. The Nationwide settlement benefits consumers who received one or more prerecorded voice calls from Nationwide regarding the renewal and/or...
Washington County Sting Operation Leads to Arrests in Cornelius Retail Theft Crackdown
In a recent sting operation aimed at curbing the wave of organized retail theft, detectives from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with local businesses in Cornelius. The mission, which unfolded on Friday, December 12, sought to pinpoint individuals involved in theft at three major retailers: Coastal...
Portland faces a budget shortfall of at least $67 million next year
Portland is facing another challenging budget year, according to city economists. According to the city’s revenue department, Portland is facing a budget shortfall of roughly $67 million next fiscal year, which starts July 1. That’s more than double the size of the forecasted budget gap in last year’s city...
‘Deeply troubled’: Hundreds of Portland students stage walkout over ICE
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Hundreds of students marched out of the classroom at McDaniel High School in Northeast Portland on Tuesday in protest against ICE. Meanwhile, immigrant justice leaders are calling on Oregonians to boycott the local economy in protest of ICE. Holding posters and signs, McDaniel High School...
‘A job well Dunn’: After 39 years at KATU, anchor Steve Dunn signs off
PORTLAND, Ore. — After nearly four decades in news, longtime KATU News anchor Steve Dunn delivered his final newscast on Tuesday. Steve was a fixture in many homes across the metro area for decades – a steady presence who ushered KATU viewers through important and historical headlines and told thousands of stories...
I Checked Fred Meyer Ham Prices in Oregon – Here’s What You Should Know
Is a Christmas ham on the menu this year? Are you on a tight budget? Let's take a look at what Fred Meyer is offering in the way of hams. Have you picked out where you are going to buy your Christmas ham this year? If not, let me share with you if you are in Oregon what you can find at a Fred Meyer store. See what...
UPDATE: La Pine woman in custody dispute arrested, in court after multi-agency pursuit; daughter...
Deschutes County deputies safely recovered a 9-year-old child reported kidnapped out of Multnomah County after a 30-minute pursuit that stretched across multiple Central Oregon communities Monday night. The post UPDATE: La Pine woman in custody dispute arrested, in court after multi-agency pursuit; daughter rescued...
Pacific Northwest braces for storms with possible damaging winds, heavy rainfall
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Residents across Oregon and western Washington will see the winds pick up tonight and early Wednesday as the next incoming weather maker arrives. “Right now, there is a low-end threat for higher wind gusts also impacting area residents across the entire Willamette Valley,” said Storm Tracker 2...
