Ezra Kaplan

New York, United States

Investigative Reporter at KPTV-TV (Beaverton, OR)

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Mothers, nurses fear loss of rural Oregon birthing centers

2 weeks ago | kptv.com | Ezra Kaplan |Payton Romans

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.
Oregon cracks down on online child exploitation as sextortion cases surge

2 weeks 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.
Be Seen. Be Heard: Downtown Portland revitalization

3 weeks 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.
More retailers struggle with a surge in shoplifting

3 weeks 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.
More retailers struggle with a surge in shoplifting

3 weeks ago | wabi.tv | Ezra Kaplan

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15 years after Kyron Horman disappeared from Portland school, prosecutors push to solve case

1 month ago | kptv.com | Ezra Kaplan

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Nearly 15 years ago, 7-year-old Kyron Horman vanished from Skyline Elementary School in northwest Portland. The 2010 disappearance drew national attention and launched one of the largest search efforts in Oregon history. Despite that, no one has ever been charged, and Kyron has never been found. Kyron’s mother, Desiree Young, has remained vocal over the years and continues to push for answers.
‘A complete nightmare’: Portland homeowner describes permit delays that cost thousands

1 month ago | kptv.com | Ezra Kaplan

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Joseph Kelly bought his home on Mount Tabor during the height of the pandemic housing boom. The house, in his words, was “essentially a tear down.”“We knew it was going to need a new foundation going into it,” Kelly said. “That was part of the reason it was still even on the market in 2021.”As a longtime carpenter, Kelly was prepared to take on the challenge.
Exclusive: Oregon prosecutors warn federal budget cuts threaten public safety

1 month ago | kptv.com | Ezra Kaplan |Payton Romans

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon’s top prosecutors are raising alarm over proposed federal budget cuts that could have a significant impact on public safety programs across the state. District attorneys from Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington and Marion counties joined Attorney General Dan Rayfield for an exclusive interview Wednesday with FOX 12. “Budget reductions should not be made with an ax,” Rayfield said. “They should be made with the scalpel.
Victims left in limbo as Oregon’s public defender crisis deepens

1 month ago | kptv.com | Ezra Kaplan

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - When Ulyl Chable learned that his younger brother Yun had been shot, he was hundreds of miles away. “I had to call my mom, who was at work, and tell her, ‘hey, your son was just shot in the head and you need to go find him at Emanuel hospital,’” Chable said. It was September 29, 2023. Yun, who had suffered a stroke and severe brain damage from the gunshot wound, would spend weeks in the ICU. “His communication center was destroyed,” Chable explained.
Be Seen. Be Heard. Portland: How has the city changed?

1 month ago | kptv.com | Adrian Thomas |Ezra Kaplan

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The FOX 12 Investigates team has spent the last couple of months out in the community, taking the temperature of Portland. The team asked people how Portland has changed, what the city still needs, and how the city impacts them.