Woman rescued from Willamette River, firefighters find ‘missing’ person in riverbank cave
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Just before 6 a.m., a person using the Springwater Corridor heard cries for help coming from the Willamette River. Portland Fire and Rescue says they dispatched crews on land and water to the area. “Rescue Boat 21 was able to successfully pick up a single...
Pineapple express sets sights on Oregon into Friday night
The latest storm in the pineapple express will focus on Oregon into Friday evening. Some streams and rivers will quickly surge to major flood levels, posing risks to lives and property. Another dose of the Pineapple Express will affect the Pacific Northwest to close out this week, but this time,...
ICE agents fired pepper balls in Portland neighborhood, drawing rebuke from city officials
Portland leaders this week condemned federal agents’ use of pepper balls on bystanders in a North Portland neighborhood last week when they gathered to document the arrest of a parent who was detained by immigration authorities. Erik Téllez was on his way to drop his 15- and 17-year-old children...
Cat rescued after stuck atop Vancouver transmission pole for six days in drenching rain
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — Cheers erupted from the ground late Thursday night as a utility crew rescued a pet cat who had been stuck atop a transmission pole for six days, braving heavy rain and wind as an atmospheric river battered the region this week. The 7-year-old orange tabby...
2 charged in Oregon SNAP scheme that stole from ‘struggling American families’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two Romanian citizens charged with stealing more than $160,000 in food assistance using EBT card skimmers made their first appearance before a federal judge in Portland on Wednesday. Alexandru Telescu, 29, and Aramis Manolea, 35, were charged by a federal grand jury in a 26-count indictment...
Man jumps from I-205 bridge over Columbia River; fireboats rescue him
A man jumped from the I-205 bridge into the Columbia River and survived Thursday morning, officials said. Two rescue boats, one from the Vancouver Fire Department and the other from the Port of Portland, raced to the scene, spotted the man in the water near the Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge and pulled him aboard a...
Missing 58-Year-Old Kellie Fuller Found Safe in Beaverton; Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Extends Thanks...
A sigh of relief for the community and family as 58-year-old Kellie Fuller, who was reported missing, has been found safe. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office shared an uplifting update announcing that Fuller was located by the Beaverton Police Department while riding the TriMet. This discovery concludes the...
Beaverton schools official on how district is supporting students and families amid concerns over...
Last Monday, hundreds of students in Beaverton, Forest Grove and Hillsboro walked out of classes to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in their communities in Washington County. The Beaverton School District has made available resources to assist immigrant and refugee students and their...
Dr. Whitney: Kids and Food Allergies
When your child is severely allergic to a food, an accidental ingestion could have fatal consequences. Pediatrician, Dr. Whitney Casares, joined us today to talk about the most common food allergies and tips to make your holiday gathering a safe one! Dr. Whitney is the author of the new book, "Your One-Of-A-Kind...
Portland Public Schools considers major redistricting to boost Jefferson High enrollment
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Where students go to high school in Portland's north and northeast neighborhoods is about to look very different. Portland Public Schools (PPS) is weighing major redistricting changes to reshape who will attend Jefferson High School. The students first affected by the new high school...
