Connor McCarthy
FOX 12 Oregon KPTV
Portland, OR, United States
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Gresham semiconductor plant gets multi-million-dollar federal investment
It’s a multi-million-dollar investment that will help Oregon be a leader in the semiconductor industry. → Read More
Walmart’s departure from Portland shines light on rampant property crime
It’s a problem that’s not secret to many business owners around the Eastport Plaza in Southeast Portland. → Read More
Low-income seniors in Tigard fight to keep their homes
It’s a battle to keep rent affordable. → Read More
One-on-One with Congresswoman Val Hoyle
It’s been about two months since Congresswoman Val Hoyle was sworn in as the representative for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District, and she’s already tackling many issues for her constituents. → Read More
Wheeler narrows down mass encampment locations, drafts letters of intent
Portland is starting to learn the locations of the six mass encampments. → Read More
Volunteers demand better care for animals at Troutdale shelter
It’s been building up for years, and volunteers at the Multnomah County Animal Shelter said now is the time to change how animals inside are cared for. → Read More
Prineville twins airlifted to Portland to be treated for RSV
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RVS) is still sending children to the hospital even as the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) said the number of positive cases is dropping since the peak in November of last year. → Read More
Many high-income earners still owe new Metro new income tax
The Metro Supportive Housing Services personal income tax was passed by tri-county voters in May 2020. → Read More
Man pleads guilty to killing a man in a NE Portland WinCo bread aisle
It was an emotional day in a Multnomah County courtroom Monday afternoon as the family of a man who was killed in a Northeast Portland WinCo watched as the judge handed down a 25-year prison sentence to his killer. → Read More
New affordable housing units unveiled to help Oregon’s housing crisis
It could be a key in helping solve Oregon’s housing crisis. → Read More
Clark County’s 2023 Point in Time Count begins
It’s an annual census that gives Clark County an estimate of how many people are experiencing houselessness in the community. → Read More
Oregon lawmakers propose bill to ban flavored tobacco
A new bill introduced in the 2023 legislative session that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products and flavored e-cigarettes is getting resistance. → Read More
‘This is absolutely horrible:’ Local Asian American community reacts to mass shooting
Venus Sun is the Senior Director of Culture and Communication for the Lan Su Chinese Garden in Northwest Portland. She said she learned about the shooting that morning before they kicked off their Lunar New year Celebration. → Read More
Providence nurses rally outside of corporate offices to demand change
Nurses from Providence Health and Services rallied outside of their corporate offices in Northeast Portland, demanding the hospital system cover the new paid leave tax all Oregon workers started paying this year. → Read More
Soaring egg prices leads to theft from local food cart, owner says
A shipment of eggs to this food cart in north Portland was broken into, and about eight dozen eggs were stolen. → Read More
New dashboard allows Portlanders to see city’s response to reported homeless camps
The City of Portland’s Homelessness and Urban Camping Incident Response Program has launched a new website that will allow Portlanders to see how crews are responding to reported homeless campsites. → Read More
Oregon legislative session begins with the goal of bipartisanship solutions
It was day one of the regular legislative session at the Oregon State Capitol and lawmakers have a long to-do list. → Read More
Portland’s top cops talk public safety with business leaders
It was breakfast with a side of public safety. → Read More
Kotek signs three executive orders, focusing on the housing and homeless crisis
It was a full first day for Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, signing three executive orders addressing the state’s homeless and houseless crisis. → Read More
Tina Kotek sworn in as governor, looks to unite Oregonians
Standing under a mural depicting the creation of Oregon’s first provisional government 180 years ago, Tina Kotek was sworn in Monday during a joint session of a legislature as Oregon’s 39th governor and first openly lesbian governor. → Read More