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3 days ago | 
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SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - Advocates for services across Oregon that work to prevent domestic violence and protect survivors rallied outside the state capitol Wednesday, saying they’re at risk after losing federal funding and they want the state to step in. For some, the defunding feels personal. Kellee Harris’ daughter Kelsey was a teacher, a counselor and a coach. She was in a physically abusive relationship and died in 2021.
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3 days ago | 
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BATTLE GROUND, Wash. (KPTV) - After a man and a woman were found dead on Tuesday inside a home in Battle Ground, police said on Wednesday that a third person found critically hurt in the house is now suspected of killing the other two. Shortly before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, officers were called out to a medical emergency in the 2100 block of Northeast 2nd Avenue. Police say a 911 caller reported multiple people down inside the home.
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1 week ago | 
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FAIRVIEW, Ore. (KPTV) - The Reynolds School District says several catalytic converters were stolen during a break-in at its transportation yard. The break-in happened over the Memorial Day weekend. The district says six catalytic converters were cut and removed from buses parked in the yard, located at 20311 Northeast Glisan Street. The theft did not impact students getting to school on Tuesday, the district told FOX 12. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the break-in and theft.
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1 week ago | 
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HILLSBORO Ore. (KPTV) - Memorial Day marks not just the start of summer, but the beginning of another Oregon berry season. Local farmers say they’re preparing for the impact of the heat coming later this week. “I’m excited because everything looks good…it’s gonna be a good season,” said Roberto Zurita, owner of The Zurita Farm in Hillsboro. He’s been growing berries for 40 years, so you can trust him when he says the berries are looking perfect.
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2 weeks ago | 
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ESTACADA Ore. (KPTV) - A 4-year-old boy in Estacada is recovering after falling 12 feet out of a window on Saturday while his family was moving into their new home. Now, the McDonald family is warning people about how easily a window screen can pop out, and ways to prevent a fall. Michele McDonald, Tate’s mother, said his fall happened all too fast - and just two hours after the family started unpacking.
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2 weeks ago | 
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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.
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2 weeks ago | 
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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.
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3 weeks ago | 
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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.
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3 weeks ago | 
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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.
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1 month ago | 
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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.
