Rachael Rafanelli
KGW News
Portland, OR, United States
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'Targeted' shooting at Le Bistro Montage, 1 critically injured
Police won't say exactly where the shooting occurred, but do say, they believe it is a targeted shooting. Officers learned that people were hearing multiple gunshots, and that people took shelter inside a locked room in the restaurant. → Read More
Portland economy slowing down, PSU report shows
After nine years of economic expansion and job growth in the Portland metro area, economic and population growth are both beginning to slow down, according to a new report from Portland State University. → Read More
St. John’s Bizarre celebration happening this Saturday
This year marks the 12th year of creating a forum for neighbors and friends, to celebrate the unique and eclectic character of North Portland. → Read More
Job fair for veterans happening today in NE Portland
Happening today, veterans looking for work can attend a job fair at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Northeast Portland, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. → Read More
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Portland this weekend
The 34th Portland Cinco De Mayo fiesta starts Friday at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, and lasts through the weekend. → Read More
WSDOT open house on SR 500 safety tonight
Crews say the problem with SR 500 has to do with two traffic lights on the busy road: the 42nd and 54th intersections: two stoplights on a 55 mile per hour road, that otherwise has no signals. → Read More
Paint dumped on 22 Portland police cars
Many of the affected cars are school resource officer vehicles, which meant those officers would not be available at neighborhood schools until the cars could be cleaned. → Read More
Celebrate cherries in The Dalles this weekend at the Cherry Festival
The 39th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival is a longtime favorite, and full of fun for the entire family. It takes place in downtown The Dalles from Friday, April 27 through Sunday, April 29, and showcases The Dalles' deep agricultural heritage and Western roots. → Read More
Portland to install data sensors in high crash corridors
Portland is becoming the first city in the county to use cutting-edge sensors to track traffic, cyclists and pedestrians. → Read More
City council honors Portland Metro Fire Camp for young women
Female firefighters at Portland Fire and Rescue came up with the idea for the camp about 10 years ago. They started the program on their own. Now, almost 40 young women participate in the camp each year, and the instructors come from all over the West Coast. → Read More
OHSU study paves way for future of male birth control pills
Researchers say there's no hormones involved, so there's no loss of libido, and little if any side effects. After 18 days, the sperm return to normal, and fully functional once again, meaning the birth control is reversible. → Read More
PDX airport offers 'street pricing' and variety of local dining options
PORTLAND, Ore. – When you visit The Portland International Airport, and need a bite to eat, you'll most likely feel right at home. KGW's Rachael Rafanelli takes us on a tour. → Read More
Naked man attacks Sauvie Island beachgoer
The victim told police the naked suspect came up to him between noon and 3 p.m., upset that the victim's dog was not on a leash. → Read More
Mom sues PPS, school bus company for dropping off son alone
Catlin Moser says her son Zaia, 5, is disabled and autistic, and a special education student. She says twice last year, the bus dropped him off six blocks away from home, with no adult present. → Read More
Historic Multnomah County Courthouse up for sale
Multnomah County Commissioners were expected to start the process Thursday of selling the historic downtown courthouse and a a building that now houses health services. → Read More
Thief steals family vehicle from NICU parking lot
A Scappoose family is heartbroken, after they say someone stole their car from the Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center NICU parking lot. → Read More
Gang team investigates overnight gunfire in Aloha
The shooting took place about 12:20 a.m. at the home in the 14800 block of SW Farmington Road. → Read More
Columbia CEO, Portland developer funding 'innovative' homeless shelter in Portland
The shelter is set to open by the end of the summer or early fall on city-owned land near the western end of the Broadway Bridge. → Read More
Gov. Brown signs Oregon net neutrality bill into law
The bill approved by the Legislature during its recent session requires public agencies in Oregon to buy internet service from companies that provide equal access to all web traffic. → Read More
A look at the benefits of prenatal yoga
The benefits of yoga are endless, especially during pregnancy. There are some easy moves that you can do at home or even at work! → Read More