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...
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...
