Julia Lopez

2 weeks ago | kptv.com | Julia Lopez |Julia López

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Public safety is on everyone’s minds after a 12-hour heated debate Wednesday night, when the Portland City Council voted to take nearly $2 million in one-time funds from the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) and give it to Parks and Recreation. The vote was the result of a budget amendment proposed by Councilor Candace Avalos, who represents communities east of I-205, such as the Lents neighborhood in District 1.

2 weeks ago | kptv.com | Julia Lopez |Julia López

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - We’re getting a first look at a brand new feature of Portland’s Washington Park that’s been under construction for nearly 10 years. It’s the reservoir supplying Portland’s entire west side with its water, but at first glance, you may not know it. Portland Water Bureau engineers Daniel Hogan and Thomas Gilman have dedicated much of their careers to the Reservoir Improvement Project- they call it a “once in a generation” undertaking.

3 weeks ago | kptv.com | Julia Lopez |Julia López

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Movie Madness, a beloved video rental shop, is moving to the Hollywood district in northeast Portland. Since 1991, Movie Madness has carried any film you could think of. According to its website, it offers new releases, classics, independent films, and rarities on DVD and VHS. In addition to video rentals, they have screenings at their miniplex, a memorabilia museum, and even host film classes. In 2018, the video rental store was bought by the nonprofit Hollywood Theatre.

3 weeks ago | kptv.com | Julia Lopez |Julia López

HILLSBORO Ore. (KPTV) - It was peanuts, Cracker Jacks and family time at the Hillsboro Hops stadium Sunday afternoon. The Mother’s Day game versus the Eugene Emeralds made sure moms were the real MVPs.The team, decked in pink, won 10-4 with the crowd cheering for home runs and the “Mom Cam” between innings. “I always like imagining people’s moms are out in the stands rooting for them,” said Kayla Tabari, who began a Mother’s Day game tradition for her first Mother’s Day last year.

1 month ago | kptv.com | Julia Lopez |Julia López

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - An Oregon man sailing solo to Hawaii is entering week two of his journey. He said he was inspired to make a change after he was diagnosed with a spinal condition that could leave him paralyzed. His name is Oliver Widger, but many know him as Sailing with Phoenix (@sailingwithphoenix) on Instagram or TikTok. As of May 8, Widger and his cat Phoenix are on day nine on the Pacific and about 1,500 miles from Hawaii.