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Dead man found with gunshot wound at NE Portland convenience store
Homicide detectives are investigating after officers found a man deceased near a convenience store late Friday night.
Jury acquits Portland ICE protester after clash with right-wing influencer Nick Sortor
A Portland protester has been acquitted after a confrontation with a right-wing reporter outside the Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.
Early Saturday Salem crash kills 54-year-old; driver arrested
A deadly crash early Saturday on Lancaster Drive Northeast led Salem police to arrest a 35-year-old Salem man on multiple charges.
No Kings rallies bring 14+ protests across Portland metro
At least 14 protests were organized across the Portland metropolitan area on Saturday as part of the nationwide 'No Kings' rally.
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Lloyd Center owners hope redevelopment projects are part of Portland's 'revitalization'
The owners of Lloyd Center have a vision for redeveloping the decades-old mall they hope will be part of Portland’s 'revitalization.'
Salem divided over whether Oregon should facilitate ICE transfers in state prisons
There's a renewed debate in Salem over whether the state should facilitate ICE transfers within state prisons.
Fired Portland bureau directors are leaving with six-figure severance packages
Fired bureau directors are leaving Portland with hundreds of thousands of dollars in severance payments.
Luxury for less: Deep discounts aim to spark Downtown Portland comeback
There’s a renewed push to sell condos in Portland’s newest high-rise at a massive discount.
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Mistakes down the stretch costly in Blazers loss to Mavericks
The Portland Trail Blazers dropped a 100-93 loss at home to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, keeping the team stuck in the No. 9 spot in the play-in chase.
Winterhawks blown out in playoff opener
The top-seeded Everett Silvertips dominated from the opening face-off in an 8-1 win over the Portland Winterhawks to open the Western Hockey League playoffs Fri
Oregon State disc golf team qualifies for 2026 College Nationals, seeks travel help
The Oregon State University disc golf team has qualified for the 2026 College Disc Golf National Championship.The competition is just weeks away and the team i
Portland Fire to pick first in WNBA Expansion Draft after coin toss
The Portland Fire will get the first pick in the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft after winning a coin toss against the Toronto Tempo.
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No Kings rallies bring 14+ protests across Portland metro
At least 14 protests were organized across the Portland metropolitan area on Saturday as part of the nationwide 'No Kings' rally.
Dead man found with gunshot wound at NE Portland convenience store
Homicide detectives are investigating after officers found a man deceased near a convenience store late Friday night.
Jury acquits Portland ICE protester after clash with right-wing influencer Nick Sortor
A Portland protester has been acquitted after a confrontation with a right-wing reporter outside the Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.
Early Saturday Salem crash kills 54-year-old; driver arrested
A deadly crash early Saturday on Lancaster Drive Northeast led Salem police to arrest a 35-year-old Salem man on multiple charges.
Oregon now 85% in drought, Washington 65%, with hotter and drier spring forecast
NOAA has released the spring season outlook, and the news doesn’t look good for the western United States and the Pacific Northwest.
Oregon man freed after nearly 17 years in prison for Beaverton murder he long denied
An Oregon man is free from prison nearly 17 years after he was sentenced to life for a murder he consistently denied having any part of.
Portland International Airport TSA workers sleep in cars as they await pay on Monday
Relief could be on the way for many spring break travelers after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA officers.
Oregon first to launch DraftKings feature letting users bet on past games
Oregon becomes first to launch DraftKings’ Replay betting on past MLB plays, raising concerns over fast, 24/7 wagering and potential addiction risks.
Layoff notices 'in flux' as Vancouver Public Schools weigh hundreds of cuts
Hundreds of people within the Vancouver Public Schools District won't be back in the classroom next year.
Deputy was justified shooting man with knives in Salem, grand jury says
Juan Carlos Gomez-Valles, 39, survived being shot by Marion County Sheriff Deputy Alan Jefferson on March 17.
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Police arrest suspect in attacks on women, shooting in Southeast Portland
Police said the women did nothing to provoke the attack.
Washington AG sues Kalshi, alleging illegal online gambling and consumer law violations
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown filed a lawsuit against online platform Kalshi, alleging the company is operating an illegal gambling service that allows
KATU EXCLUSIVE: Portland to close two shelters, shift management at another
Portland is ending its contract with Sunstone Way after a lawsuit and shifting shelter operations to Transition Projects, impacting three sites.
Driver of stolen car going 130 mph flees, crashes into semi on I-5 in Pierce County
Police arrested a 28-year-old Burien man who was behind the wheel of a stolen car when he fled and crashed early Friday.
Convicted murderer sentenced to life in prison for Falls City, Oregon killing in 2024
A 63-year-old was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing a man with a shotgun during a fight at a Falls City, Oregon property back in 2024.A jury
55-plus volunteers restore Wolf Creek Shooting Lanes, haul off 30-yard dumpster of trash
More than 55 volunteers helped clean and restore the Wolf Creek Shooting Lanes and nearby forest roads on March 21, the Oregon Department of Forestry said. Volu
Police investigate threats made inside mosque in Northeast Portland
Portland Police say they've located a man who was linked to a "bias incident" that happened at the Abu Bakr Islamic Center in Northeast Portland on Wednesday.Ac
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Portland International Airport TSA workers sleep in cars as they await pay on Monday
Relief could be on the way for many spring break travelers after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA officers.
Oregon man freed after nearly 17 years in prison for Beaverton murder he long denied
An Oregon man is free from prison nearly 17 years after he was sentenced to life for a murder he consistently denied having any part of.
Oregon now 85% in drought, Washington 65%, with hotter and drier spring forecast
NOAA has released the spring season outlook, and the news doesn’t look good for the western United States and the Pacific Northwest.
No Kings rallies bring 14+ protests across Portland metro
At least 14 protests were organized across the Portland metropolitan area on Saturday as part of the nationwide 'No Kings' rally.
KATU EXCLUSIVE: Portland to close two shelters, shift management at another
Portland is ending its contract with Sunstone Way after a lawsuit and shifting shelter operations to Transition Projects, impacting three sites.
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Partial government shutdown nears US record as DHS funding fight drags on for 43 days
The partial shutdown reached 43 days as of Saturday, and is expected to surpass previous records if Congress fails to reach an agreement soon.
Toddler dies in alleged DUI crash, 14-year-old driver ID'd as child's mother: reports
The 14-year-old girl suffered serious injuries and was taken to an area hospital.
'No Kings' protests sweep US in opposition to Trump's immigration policies and Iran war
Demonstrators took to the streets across the U.S. on Saturday as part of the "No Kings" protest movement.
New York house fire ruled a homicide after 4 killed, including 3-year-old girl: police
A house fire in New York that killed four people, including a 3-year-old girl, has been ruled a homicide, authorities said.
Traces of drugs, including cocaine, found in some shark species: study
A new study published in the journal Environmental Pollution found traces of pharmaceuticals and illicit drugs in several shark species.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim missile launch on Israel as conflict enters second month
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for a missile attack targeting Israel.
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Mistakes down the stretch costly in Blazers loss to Mavericks
The Portland Trail Blazers dropped a 100-93 loss at home to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, keeping the team stuck in the No. 9 spot in the play-in chase.
Winterhawks blown out in playoff opener
The top-seeded Everett Silvertips dominated from the opening face-off in an 8-1 win over the Portland Winterhawks to open the Western Hockey League playoffs Fri
Oregon State disc golf team qualifies for 2026 College Nationals, seeks travel help
The Oregon State University disc golf team has qualified for the 2026 College Disc Golf National Championship.The competition is just weeks away and the team i
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Paul McCartney announces new album set for May release
The album marks his first solo project in five years and continuing a decades-long career that began with The Beatles.
You can spend the night in Hannah Montana’s house, iconic closet included
Airbnb partnered with Disney to recreate the family home from "Hannah Montana," complete with colorful details and nostalgic sets.
James Tolkan, 'Back to the Future' and 'Top Gun' actor, dies at 94
James Tolkan, a veteran character actor best known for his stern authority roles in Back to the Future and Top Gun, has died at the age of 94.
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Why paying off my mortgage early was the best financial decision I ever made
My wife and I bought our home in 2013 using a $417,000 30-year mortgage at a fixed rate of 4.625%. In 2020, we paid it off 23 years ahead of schedule, saving about a quarter of a million dollars in interest. [...]
Homebuying in America: “You can have what you want, you just got to really work for it”
Philadelphia housekeeper Ayesha Garnett is defying the housing market’s grim math.
HELOC rates fall near 7% as home equity loan rates hold the line
Rates on home equity lines of credit are at their lowest levels since 2022.
Mortgage rates spike as Iran conflict continues
Mortgage rates jumped again this week as the war in Iran disrupts markets.
Homebuying in America: The lending process “was probably the biggest headache”
Jessica Lee felt pressured into borrowing from her builder’s preferred lender.
Homeownership on hold: The long-term cost for young adults of color
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The hidden housing cost: How HOAs are becoming a ‘shadow mortgage’
Homebuyers often focus on home prices and mortgage rates when thinking about affordability. But for millions of homeowners, another housing cost is creeping higher and quietly reshaping the math: homeowners [...]
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Gifts for Her: 10 reliable gift ideas for the woman in your life
These 10 gift ideas are perfect for the woman in your life, from two-piece lounge sets to retro Bluetooth speakers and must-have gym essentials.
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Saturday 'No Kings' rally in Portland attracts tens of thousands
Portland's waterfront was flooded with tens of thousands of people Saturday for the 'No Kings Rally and March.'
A breakdown at the cost of driving in Oregon as lawmakers debate a new tire tax
A proposed tax on new and used tire sales in Oregon has sparked much debate. KATU decided to look into how much it already costs Oregonians to drive.
St. Johns business owners call on the city for help against theft and break-ins
Small business owners in the St. Johns neighborhood are asking the city and police for help. They tell KATU, that their community is plagued with crime.
Portland man waits on hold with 911 for nearly 45 minutes
A call to 911 over the weekend is gaining scrutany after a Portland man claims he waited nearly an hour on hold to report an emergency.On Saturday, the man, w
Multnomah County inks contract with nonprofit to run deflection center but details thin
With a looming deadline of Sept. 1 for a new drug possession law to take effect, Multnomah County still hasn't figured out key aspects of its deflection program
Portland's data to determine stormwater bills may be incomplete, county assessor says
The source of the data the city of Portland used to raise stormwater charges on people's water and sewer bills said the city is using the data outside of its in
Some Portlanders could see a 30% hike on their stormwater bills. Here's why
Thousands of Portland residents will soon see a big increase in their water and sewer bills as the city overhauls how it charges residential customers for storm
20 candidates qualify for Portland's publicly-funded elections program as deadline nears
All but three received the maximum contribution under new rules approved earlier this year to keep the program solvent for the historic election.
'It's obscene:' Portland raises stormwater costs 30% for 25,000 customers as of July 1
People who live in the roughly 25,000 single-family homes in Portland will see a big jump on their next water and sewer bill.Stormwater charges will go up roug
New investments focus on violence prevention in Portland and 'raising everybody up'
Portland is pouring hundreds of thousands of dollars into more gun violence prevention programs through the city's Safer Portland initiative.
KATU Investigates: PBOT asked small businesses to pitch in millions for big projects
A massive development is meant to improve one Portland neighborhood, but a KATU investigation found the city is asking long-standing local businesses to pitch i
PGE residential customers stare down possible rate hike as biggest customers drive demand
PGE is asking state regulators to approve another residential rate hike – higher than its requested increase for its industrial customers – despite a surge in d
Portland Metro Chamber discusses gun violence prevention efforts at monthly breakfast
Business leaders, community members, law enforcement and others came together to discuss Portland's gun violence this week.The Portland Metro Chamber hosted the
PGE ratepayer says company should be more transparent as state mulls another rate increase
Ratepayers and one advocate hope the state stops another requested rate increase from Portland General Electric. The utility is asking state regulators to appro
Portland Council likely faced with multimillion dollar decision on violence prevention
Portland leaders estimated it will cost millions of additional dollars in the upcoming budget to maintain the current service levels around gun violence prevent
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Photos: Menizei is a dreamy adults-only glamping experience in the PNW
Reservations for this one-of-a-kind couple's retreat open on Saturday, Feb. 14 (Valentine's Day, of course), with stays running from April to October.
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Mussel harvest reopens from Cascade Head to the California border
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Skyridge Middle School librarian rebuilds collection after devastating ice storm
After a 2024 ice storm damaged her school library, a Skyridge Middle School librarian secured grants and rebuilt the collection for students.
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Nominate your Everyday Heroes
They're the people who do good for their community and ask for nothing in return. Each week, we try to highlight an Everyday Hero whose selfless acts make the world a better place. You can watch the Everyday Heroes segment on Fridays at 6 p. m. during KATU News. | Watch Previous Segments. Do you know someone who fits this description? You can nominate your own Everyday Hero by sending an email to everydayheroes@katu. com.
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