Ezra Kaplan

2 weeks ago | kptv.com | Ezra Kaplan

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A Portland program that has helped contractors navigate the city’s complex permitting system is no longer accepting new applications, frustrating builders who say it’s critical to staying competitive. The Field Issuance Remodel program — known as FIR — assigns contractors a single master inspector who can sign off on nearly every aspect of a remodel. It’s been a game changer for companies like Lamont Bros., which specializes in home remodels across the Portland metro.

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SWEET HOME Ore. (KPTV) - Nurses are demanding that birthing centers stay open in some more rural parts of Oregon. They called on Samaritan Health Services not to shut down maternity wards in Lincoln City and Lebanon at a rally Wednesday afternoon. These possible closures of birthing centers are just the most recent in a nationwide trend. According to the March of Dimes, one in 25 obstetric units have shut down over the past two years.

1 month ago | kptv.com | Ezra Kaplan

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A nationwide crackdown on child exploitation led to the arrest of more than 200 people this month—including three suspects in Oregon. Now, investigators are offering a closer look at how local authorities are ramping up efforts to combat these crimes as reports of sextortion continue to rise. “It’s from instant message to instant nightmare,” said Attorney General Pam Bondi at the Washington DC press conference.

1 month ago | kptv.com | Ezra Kaplan

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - In our latest installment of Be Seen. Be Heard. Portland, the FOX 12 Investigates team found that there is optimism about the city. Sometimes it’s hard to put your finger on the reason why people are feeling better, but one local artist agrees with that feeling and he’s putting his faith into a new art space downtown. Mike Bennett is a former preschool teacher turned iconic Portland artist. He describes himself as a public joy creator and immersive space designer.

1 month ago | kktv.com | Ezra Kaplan

(InvestigateTV) — Theft is nothing new to retailers, big and small. In a matter of seconds, thieves shatter the glass of a storefront and make off with anything they can carry. The smash and grab is still a common way retailers lose thousands of dollars. Even retail giants are not immune to theft. In 2023, Target said it added more team members, used third-party guard services and implemented theft deterrent tools, but still faced challenges. They even had to close store locations.