Anna Katayama
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Beaverton School District planning expansion of dual language educations
More parents will soon have the option of enrolling their kids in a dual language program in the Beaverton School District. → Read More
Loss of timber revenue may affect rural Oregon schools
School leaders in rural northwest Oregon are worried about big budget cuts. → Read More
Body cameras on Portland officers remains uncertain
Some good news and some bad news about getting body cams on Portland Police officers. → Read More
‘OMSI District’ moves closer to reality with approval from Portland Design Commission
Some big changes are in store for the neighborhood surrounding the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. → Read More
City and Portland Police Bureau at impasse on using body cameras
If you take a look at the 75 largest police agencies in the United States, you’ll find that the Portland Police Bureau sticks out because it’s the only one that still does not have its officers equipped with body cams. → Read More
Deputies taking new tactic to address fentanyl surge in Vancouver schools
Deputies are bringing an urgent message to Vancouver schools. → Read More
Nurse staffing crisis threatens healthcare system
Nurses are leaving their jobs at an alarming rate. → Read More
Closure of cancer treatment clinic in The Dalles prompts long drives for patients
Patients seeking certain types of cancer treatment in The Dalles will soon have to drive miles for care. → Read More
Changes to commissioner roles made as Portland government begins restructuring
Portland is ringing in the new year with new assignments for its city commissioners. → Read More
‘First of its kind’: Pay-what-you-can diner serving Vancouver senior citizens
Meals on Wheels People provides free meals for thousands of homebound seniors throughout the year. Now the nonprofit is operating its first diner. → Read More
Oregon ends residency rule for Death with Dignity law, challenges remain for out-of-state patients
Oregon was the first state in the nation to allow medical aid in dying. → Read More
Veterans reunited in Wilsonville after 60 years apart
On this Veteran’s Day two men who served together in the 1960s are celebrating a reunion of sorts. → Read More
FOX 12 Investigators: How local groups are addressing racism, hate speech in youth sports
Recent headlines have put a sharper focus on racism in youth sports. → Read More
Suspect on the run after deadly hit-and-run in Portland
This is the 45th traffic fatality of the year in Portland. → Read More
Oregon Red Cross helps recovery efforts in Florida after hurricane Ian
The Oregon Red Cross and other agencies are sending help to Florida to aid in the recovery after hurricane Ian. → Read More
Vancouver considering 3rd ‘Safe Stay Community’ site for houseless residents
The city of Vancouver is looking to establish a third Safe Stay Community to provide shelter and services to the city’s houseless population. → Read More
Twice a refugee; a Ukrainian’s story of conflict and courage
Tens of thousands of Ukrainian refugees have moved to the United States since the start of the Russian invasion. One 66-year-old man from Kiev recently arrived in Portland, which marked the second time he’s come to the U.S. as a refugee. → Read More
City of Portland approves additional $4 million in private security funding
The sizeable bump in spending will be used to protect city employees from threats of violence as well as city property from theft and vandalism. → Read More
Teachers preparing for the first day of school as more hot weather arrives in Portland
It’s back-to-school day Tuesday for hundreds of kids in Oregon and Southwest Washington and it’ll be a hot start to the school year with temperatures expected to soar near 100 degrees. → Read More
Portland man says his Kia Soul was stolen after TikTok challenge went viral
Some Kia owners are taking precautions following a TikTok challenge. The challenge seems to be encouraging people to steal Kia vehicles, and the car manufacturer is taking notice. → Read More