Katherine Cook
KGW News
Portland, OR, United States
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Dozens wake up to smashed car windows in SE Portland: 'People have to be held accountable'
The vandalism happened between late Thursday night and early Friday morning near SE 62nd Avenue and Foster Road. → Read More
Northeast Portland residents oppose plans to turn abandoned Kmart into freight warehouse
The 260,000 square foot transfer station would be built on the old Kmart store property across from Parkrose High School. → Read More
'It was a crazy adventure': First responders rescue Kalama man and his dog from steep ravine
The narrow ledge overlooked a sheer drop-off 150 feet above the Kalama River. → Read More
High school athletes help drivers stranded in snow on their way to OSAA wrestling state championship
Illinois Valley High School boys wrestling team helped a lot of stranded drivers get home Wednesday, and they took home the OSAA 2A/1A State Championship Friday. → Read More
Good Samaritan frees more than 20 vehicles stuck on icy off-ramp
Jon Gilbert worked from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to free as many stranded drivers as he could, without charging them a dime. → Read More
Oregon bill aims to crack down on illegal street racing
The latest street racing death comes as lawmakers consider a bill taking aim at street race organizers. → Read More
Portland police arrest man accused of several knife attacks against women
On Feb. 14, police arrested Christopher Luchini, 27, at the Market of Choice grocery store in SE Portland. He was wanted in the case of four assaults against women. → Read More
Bill seeks funding to train dental workforce amid shortage
Dental professionals say staffing shortages are worse in rural areas, where training opportunities are not as readily available. → Read More
'Realize the drug crisis': Portland sees dramatic increase in drug needle litter
In 2022, crews cleaned up more than 176,000 used needles in downtown Portland. In 2014, they collected less than 5,000. → Read More
Oregon lawmakers consider suicide prevention bills
Legislation includes a tax to supplement long-term operation of 988, an emergency number that routes callers to mental health crises lines. → Read More
New affordable housing complex in NE Portland's Cully neighborhood: Las Adelitas
The new apartment building, Las Adelitas, offers affordable housing and resources to help tenants find peace and safety while trying to get ahead in life. → Read More
'One pill can kill': Parents, students in Clark County warned of fentanyl dangers
School districts and law enforcement hope educating people about fentanyl will curb the growing number of deaths related to the synthetic opioid. → Read More
Search continues for missing, endangered Gresham man
Police said Wesley Ash depends on medication and functions at the level of a 14-year-old. → Read More
Gresham hospital set to close Birth Center due to financial losses, staff shortage
The closure is slated for March 17. Pregnant patients who arrive after that date will be transferred to other local hospitals. → Read More
The number of vacant offices in downtown Portland continue to rise
The impact of people working from home continues to impact smaller downtown businesses that depend on foot traffic. → Read More
Gresham park attack victim faced 90 minute wait due to calling wrong police number
Police said the victim called the non-emergency line rather than 911, raising concerns over confusing messaging on when and when not to call 911. → Read More
Second phase of Portland's lighting improvement plan underway, lighting one district at a time
Mayor Ted Wheeler's citywide lighting plan began its second phase on Wednesday, bringing more lighting to the sidewalks and storefronts of businesses in Portland. → Read More
99-year-old World War II vet reunites with police officers who helped her after crash
Marine Sgt. Hattie Kelley had waited 10 years to thank the people who helped her through a tough situation. She got her chance during unexpected surprise. → Read More
Egg prices soar, store shelves bare amid avian flu, supply chain issues
Farmers hope customers will seek out farm-fresh eggs as an alternative to store-bought brands amid shortage. → Read More
Former employees at Multnomah County Animal Services allege animal neglect
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega-Pederson is calling for a review of current practices within Animal Services after multiple allegations and audits. → Read More