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Wildfires keep hitting the iconic Pacific Crest Trail, forcing closures and evacuations
Wildfires are increasingly hitting the Pacific Crest Trail — which runs the length of the West Coast — forcing closures and evacuations. This year, 26 fires have burned along the trail, leading 16 parts to close. Hikers now have to be on alert and must often arrange rides...
Portland Jewish groups say they're facing a rise of antisemitism
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Portland man, Domagoj Patkovic, was put behind bars this week for allegedly making bomb threats against various Jewish hospitals. Jewish members of the greater Portland area are expressing their sorrow. “I feel very sad, and I feel I was shocked to read it, and...
Newberg football ready for 'bigger bite' in 2024
Despite losing eight all-league performers from last season, Newberg High School football may very well be on the brink of its best season in head coach Jeremy Johnson’s tenure with the program. It’s not hard to see why. Though the Tigers shed some talent, they return six all-leaguers from 2023 and a staggering number of linemen. Add in the fact that Newberg has improved in each season under Johnson, and the prospect of competing for a Pacific Conference championship seems feasible. ...
Fred Meyer Workers Vote to Strike
Portland-area union members allege workplace violations, rescind their endorsement of a planned Albertson’s-Kroger merger. Around 4,500 Portland-area Fred Meyer employees might be days away from walking off the job. Employees belonging to United Food & Commercial Workers Local 555 voted last week to authorize a strike for alleged unfair...
Runners Ahead: 2024 Hood to Coast passes through town
No one celebrates the “Mother of all Relays” quite like Sandy. The town transforms the high school into a celebratory block party, making for an iconic exchange during the annual Hood to Coast relay. As runners cruise into the school grounds, their teams roar, many sporting fun outfits and signs. There is live music, helpful volunteers who keep everyone on track, and a vendor market: clothes for sale; booths from...
Negative impact of chronic stress on the body
PORTLAND, Ore. — Some people may deal with chronic pain for years, and sometimes, their doctor may not be able to pinpoint an exact reason why. New research has shown that stress is able to cause real pain and problems, but there are effective treatments. Dr. David Clarke is...
Five on 5 – Cliff Bentz – (R) Oregon, District 2
On tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by Cliff Bentz to discuss global politics, the Israel-Hamas conflict and dam removal in Klamath and Snake River. The Five on 5 interview series is sponsored by AARP Oregon. © 2024 KOBI-TV NBC5. All rights reserved unless otherwise stated.
Oregon Libertarians will appear on ballot despite Republican challenges
Libertarian candidates will appear on Oregon ballots in November, despite efforts from the state Republican party to disqualify Libertarians it feared would take votes from GOP candidates. State election officials have confirmed that seven Libertarian candidates for Congress and legislative races are qualified to run, despite correspondence the Secretary of State’s Office received from an attorney for the Oregon Republican Party and a past Libertarian Party of Oregon leader urging officials to reject Libertarian nominees. ...
From teacher, coach to new Sherwood superintendent, Aaron Downs focused on student success
When Aaron Downs was playing basketball while attending George Fox University, he figured he’d go on to coach at a small college. However, fate had other plans, and before long Downs found himself teaching and was eventually drawn into the administrative side of academia. Last month, Downs officially took over as superintendent of the Sherwood School District, replacing Jeremy Lyon who led the district for two years. ...
Troutdale man faces charges for kicking 12-week puppy
A Troutdale man was arrested Monday afternoon, Aug. 19, after video showed him abusing a 12-week-old rottweiler-bull terrier puppy. Merlyn Christopher Blair, 25, was booked in the Multnomah County Detention Center where he faces second-degree animal abuse and second-degree disorderly conduct. He was released on his own recognizance and was arraigned Tuesday, Aug. 20. At about 1:50 p.m. Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call about the...
Multnomah County leader who resigned after discrimination allegation returns as deflection consultant
A long-standing Multnomah County leader who retired in 2017 under a cloud of allegations of racial discrimination has returned as a consultant to help the county launch its deflection system. Joanne Fuller, who worked for the county for nearly 30 years in various leadership roles, was brought on in July...
Tears, cheers, puppies: Guide Dogs for the Blind celebrates 500th Oregon class
There is never a dry eye in the house when a local nonprofit organization celebrates pairings between visually-impaired clients and dogs. That has been proven 499-straight times. But the latest Guide Dogs for the Blind’s graduation was extra special — not only was it the 500th ceremony to be held at the Boring campus, but also had official kudos via the city of Gresham. ...
I-84 street racing crash sends 3 to hospital; driver arrested
GRESHAM Ore. (KPTV) - Three people are in the hospital and one man has been arrested after a street racing incident that yielded a major crash on I-84 early Saturday morning. Police responded to the scene near NE 181st Avenue just after 3:15 a.m., where a white Mercedes reportedly struck and rolled another car while street racing, injuring three people inside. Their current condition is unknown.
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