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32 men charged in trafficking case; eight convicted, eight wanted, more charges expected

Portland authorities charge 32 men in a child sex trafficking case involving a girl abused from ages 13 to 17. Eight convicted, eight still wanted as police warn of a surge in trafficked minors and expect more charges.

Reports of increased ICE enforcement stir concern across Portland metro area

Heightened ICE activity is raising concern across the Portland metro. Officials cite 10 detentions Tuesday; advocates report a surge with sightings in east Multnomah and Washington counties as families brace.

Amber Alert Still Active: 3-year-old out of Beaverton missing; vehicle found

The Amber Alert for the 3-year-old has been canceled, according to Washington State Patrol. The child has been found.

Southbound I-5 to begin reopening Wednesday night as Rose Quarter project work wraps

The I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project is complete more than a week ahead of schedule, according to ODOT.

New polling shows support for Washington transgender girls sports initiative

A campaign-backed poll shows majority support for Washington Initiative 638, which would restrict transgender girls’ participation in girls’ K-12 sports.

EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one interview with President Trump

EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one interview with President Trump

PPS closure plans raise questions about bond-funded school upgrades

PPS is considering school closures even as some campuses receive or are slated for millions of dollars in bond-funded safety and building upgrades.

Blazers to take on Warriors in preseason home game with new coach, Morant and Lillard

New coach Micah Nori debuts, Ja Morant joins via trade, and Damian Lillard is expected back in a Portland uniform.

Parents and teachers cram into PPS board meeting, calling for delay on closures

Parents and teachers crowded a Portland Public Schools board meeting Tuesday night to urge the district to pause its school closure proposal.

VIDEO: Deadly Gresham hit-and-run suspect detained as glass co. arrives to fix windshield

A woman who is accused of hitting and killing a road construction worker in Gresham last month was trying to get her broken windshield replaced two days after t

Local News

Willamette Week: What are Jeff Swickard's plans for downtown Portland properties?

Las Vegas auto-sales billionaire Jeff Swickard is quietly amassing downtown Portland real estate, now controlling 2.5M square feet worth about $250M. Willamette Week digs into why he is betting big on the Rose City.

SWAT team serves search warrant in Salem neighborhood

A SWAT team is working with law enforcement in Salem to serve a search warrant on Wednesday morning.Salem Police said at about 5:20 a.m. that the SWAT incident

Starbucks confirms closure of five Washington stores in layoffs notice

Starbucks plans to permanently close five Washington coffeehouses and cut eight jobs at its Seattle headquarters, according to a notice filed with the state.The

New video shows traffic stop just after suspect allegedly killed coworker in jealous rage

New video shows a trooper pulling over a murder suspect for speeding just after the man allegedly killed his coworker in what prosecutors say was a jealous rage

Court docs: Man faces child assault charges, admits to hurting infant in 'fits of rage'

A 29-year-old from Vancouver is facing several child assault charges, accused of squeezing and violently shaking his infant and causing severe injuries, accordi

Second pedestrian dies in hospital after being hit by DUI suspect in Vancouver crosswalk

A second pedestrian has died after being hit by a suspected DUI driver while in a Vancouver crosswalk on Sunday night.The crash happened at about 9:45 p.m. alon

Hillsboro weighs two-phase data center limits as moratorium continues

Hillsboro City Council took a first look Tuesday at new limits on data centers.The city is working on a two-phased plan while a 120-day moratorium is in place.

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Amber Alert Still Active: 3-year-old out of Beaverton missing; vehicle found

The Amber Alert for the 3-year-old has been canceled, according to Washington State Patrol. The child has been found.

Southbound I-5 to begin reopening Wednesday night as Rose Quarter project work wraps

The I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project is complete more than a week ahead of schedule, according to ODOT.

SWAT team serves search warrant in Salem neighborhood

A SWAT team is working with law enforcement in Salem to serve a search warrant on Wednesday morning.Salem Police said at about 5:20 a.m. that the SWAT incident

Timberline reduces season ski pass prices to where they were in 2021

Timberline says its season pass prices are back to where they were five years ago.Last year, Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood raised its prices because of higher

VIDEO: Deadly Gresham hit-and-run suspect detained as glass co. arrives to fix windshield

A woman who is accused of hitting and killing a road construction worker in Gresham last month was trying to get her broken windshield replaced two days after t

Nation & World

Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season

Hurricane Isaias, the Atlantic season’s first, is nearing the Gulf Coast, with landfall possible from Mississippi to Florida late Fri or early Sat. Heavy rain, flash flooding, oil shutdowns and evacuations underway.

ICE took little action on 3.1M possible visa overstay leads under Biden admin: DHS report

A new Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General report found the Biden administration took almost no enforcement action against visa overstays

Veteran suicide rates fall among VA enrollees, rise outside system

Veteran suicides fell in 2024, but rates remained higher than for non-veterans. Advocates say care, community and a smoother transition to civilian life can save lives.

Kids' safety group calls ChatGPT for Teens an 'unacceptable risk'

A prominent kids' safety organization is warning parents that a new teen-focused version of ChatGPT poses an "unacceptable" risk and should be avoided by young people until its alleged gaps are fixed.

DNC sues Trump administration over taxpayer-funded TV ads ahead of midterms

The Democratic National Committee is suing the Trump administration, accusing it of using taxpayer dollars to run campaign-style television ads promoting Presid

Cornell students stage 'Zero Day' sit-in over university handling of sexual assault claims

Students at Cornell University staged a seven-hour sit-in on Wednesday to protest the university’s handling of sexual assault allegations.

OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens presents 'unacceptable risk,' says external safety report

In August, OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens with the intention of creating a safe space for underage users of the popular chatbot.

Sports

Trail Blazers win preseason opener over Golden State

Portland surged in the fourth to top Golden State 123-118 in its preseason opener at Moda Center. Deni Avdija dropped 23 on 9-of-13 shooting, Damian Lillard added 15, and a late 3 sealed it.

Trail Blazers owner says he intends to bring a championship to Portland

New Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon tells season ticket holders he aims to bring a championship to Portland, as backlash grows over layoffs and a $585M public Moda Center renovation plan with a December lease deadline.

Ryan Day: Ohio State Still Has Plenty to Prove After Iowa Win

Ohio State's Ryan Day joins The Triple Option to discuss this team's future and what makes Jeremiah Smith so good.

Entertainment

An axe from 'The Shining' used by Jack Nicholson is up for auction

This is the second axe from the iconic horror film that has gone up for auction in as many years.

Britney Spears makes rare public appearance at Dollywood with sons Sean and Jayden

The outing marks Spears' first public appearance since her DUI arrest in March.

Chad Michael Murray shares love for Buffalo Bills in docuseries ‘Just One Before I Die’

The docuseries premieres October 21 on Tubi.

'Pearl' star Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf

The former couple have been married since 2016 but separated since July 2025.

Money

Mortgage rates jump to three-year high, blow past 7.5%

Mortgage rates held steady this week along with inflation, remaining just below 6.5%.

Mortgage rates jump to two-year high, approach 7.5%

Mortgage rates held steady this week along with inflation, remaining just below 6.5%.

How much a home equity sharing agreement could cost you

You get cash out of your home, in return for a piece of the proceeds when you sell.

The 10 largest credit unions in the US

These are the 10 largest credit unions in the United States based on assets.

Should you buy a house now or wait?

Buy now, or wait? It’s a question many aspiring homeowners are struggling with.

How to write a check: A step-by-step guide

Checks aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were, but you may still have to write one.

Should you pay off my mortgage early?

If you’ve got some extra cash, should you use it to pay down your mortgage?

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Offbeat

Birds in his briefs? Man accused of attempting to smuggle 10 birds through Miami Airport

A man accused of smuggling 10 live birds through Miami International Airport had a creative hiding spot for his feathered passengers: his underwear.

Photos: Salt & Straw scares up 5 wildly spooky ice cream flavors for Halloween

Salt & Straw's Halloween Series features five limited-edition flavors that range from candy-packed to downright creepy.

Photos: You can cuddle mini Highland cows and alpacas at Luckie Farms in Lake Stevens

This is not a drill. There's a farm within reach that let's you cuddle and feed mini Scottish Highland cows.

NASA orbiter spots massive 'once-in-a-century' crater on moon

The finding shows that impacts can alter the lunar surface far beyond the crater itself.

'Backpack' wins Fat Bear Week at Alaska’s Katmai National Park

Maybe it was beginner’s luck or family genes, but Fat Bear Week has a new champion: 89 Backpack.

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T2D: Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta returns to Waterfront this weekend

The 39th annual Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta returns this weekend with plenty of fun.

Shen Yun marks 20th anniversary with four April shows at Keller Auditorium

If you're looking for something fun to do, why not check out Shen Yun? It's a way to celebrate Chinese culture, which brings 5,000 years of Chinese civilization

Advantageous and affordable ways homeowners can update their property

Home construction and renovation projects are expensive investments, but they can be worthwhile for homeowners and neighbors when done properly.

T2D: Pacific Northwest Sportmen's show kicks off

The Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's show kicked off on Wednesday, Feb. 11. Here's what you need to know.

Accessory Dwelling Units offer affordable housing for local residents

Everyone loves a two-for-one offer! That’s exactly what an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is for local residents and investors.

How delayed medical care can affect injury outcomes and claims

After an accident, seeing a doctor may not seem immediately necessary with all the adrenaline coursing through your body.

Portland Rescue Mission - Sober and thriving Hood to Coast Team

CLICK HERE TO DONATEHope is on the move - and it’s racing to change lives.At Portland Rescue Mission (PRM), healing doesn’t stop at shelter. Through holistic an

Portland's relocation boom: Why families are moving here in 2025

Portland, Oregon, is experiencing a significant uptick in relocations, particularly among families.

Maurice Lucas ML20 Re-Auction

Maurice Lucas was a champion, on and off the court.He believed in giving back and changing kids’ lives.That’s why his son, David, started the Maurice Lucas Fo

HOW YOU CAN HELP:AMAZON GIFT LIST | WALMART GIFT LIST | MAKE A CASH DONATIONEvery year, countless families in our community face the challenge of providing holi

Operation Helping Our Heroes Supports the Clark County Veterans Assistance Center

Operation Helping Our Heroes is a critical initiative raising funds to support the Clark County Veterans Assistance Center (CCVAC).

Schoolhouse Supplies THANKS A MILLION Teacher Appreciation

We are thrilled to announce that KATU and Univision Portland are partnering with Schoolhouse Supplies (SHS) to present "THANKS A MILLION!".

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Shopping

7 early deals worth shopping before Prime Big Deals days

Prime Big Deal Days officially fall on October 6 & 7, but Amazon is already rolling out the deals.

9 early Amazon Prime Day deals, from wellness to tech, under $40

The four-day shopping event will run from June 23-26, but deals are already available.

Cozy to Crafty: 10 gifts for Mother's Day for every kind of mom

Slippers for the Cozy Mom? A Ninja SLUSHi for the Frozen-Drink-Loving Mom? A digital camera for the Techy Mom? We've got you!

Shield Your Skin: 10 sun protection products to snag for summer

The weather is getting warmer, and protecting your precious face from UV rays is so important.

13 products to get you started baking sourdough

Making sourdough starter from scratch? Not the easiest. Getting started making sourdough with this guide? Easy!

10 products that are 50% off or more for Amazon's Big Spring Sale

You can save big on home, decor, tech, beauty, fashion, and more.

7 trending home and tech discounts for Prime Big Deal Days

The two-day bonanza of Prime Big Deal Days ends today, so snag those discounts while you can!

Early Holiday Shopping? 10 popular gifts to snag now during Prime Big Deal Days

We've got big gifts and stocking stuffers for you.

10 popular items at 50% percent off or more for Prime Big Deal Days

Prime Big Deal Days are here!

Easy Halloween: 10 adult costumes that work for any occasion

It's always good to have some easy Halloween costumes on hand.

Prime Big Deal Days: 10 skincare and beauty products under $35

Time to stock up while prices are slashed.

Welcome to Aries Season: 10 gifts for the Aries in your life

Welcome to Aries Season, the sign full of bold energy, confidence, and fiery spark.

At-Home Fitness: 9 exercise items to upgrade your home workouts

From machines to dumbbells and pilates boards, here are 9 pieces of fitness equipment you can use at home.

It's cozy season! 8 ways to be extra comfy during the cold seasons

Crisp air, early sunsets and spooky movie nights.

11 pieces of fall fashion and accessories to add to your closet

It's almost time for chunky sweaters, plaid accessories, earth tones, leather jackets, and all the fall fashion.

On Your Side

Frustration over inaccurate parking stickers in Northwest Portland

Confusion and frustration is growing in Northwest Portlandas parking signs still show meter hours are until 10 p.m., even though the policy was reversed months

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

Travel and Outdoors

Umpqua National Forest warns visitors after cougar sightings at Tiller campgrounds

Visitors to the Umpqua National Forest’s Tiller Ranger District are being urged to stay alert after recent cougar sightings at two popular campgrounds.The U.S.

Survey finds people happy with Oregon’s state parks but need repairs, staff

Oregon state parks scored 4.2 out of 5 in a new survey of 1,000 plus residents, but 80% report worsening issues. With $345M in deferred maintenance, advocates push a Colorado-style DMV pass to boost funding.

Wildlife rehabilitator urges caution after Douglas County’s first rabid bat since 2021

A rabid bat found in Douglas County last month served as a reminder that even when a bat appears sick or injured, it is not possible to tell by sight whether it

Campgrounds shutter: DNR slashes recreation services, cutting access to state parks

Park-goers and campers across Washington will see reduced access and fewer services at some Department of Natural Resources recreation sites this year because o

Everyday Heroes

K8 Create brings arts education to Oregon's rural, coastal classrooms

From shaping metal to rag making to photography, it’s clear students at East Elementary School in Tillamook love art class.Sitka Center for Art and Ecology’s K8

Free equipment at A Caring Closet eases costs for Clark County caregivers, patients

From walkers to wheelchairs, commodes and hospital beds, durable medical equipment comes and goes at an overwhelming pace at A Caring Closet in Clark County.On

'Dog Wash Extravaganza' raises money to give dogs and incarcerated youth a second chance

Dozens of dogs were washed, dried and brushed at this year’s Dog Wash Extravaganza at Stickmen Brewing in Tualatin. It's all to benefit Project POOCH, a non-profit that pairs incarcerated youth with shelter dogs.