Makenna Marks

Medford

Reporter and Producer at KDRV-TV (Medford, OR)

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Kitten season brings more than 300 cats, kittens to Humane Society of Southwest Washington

2 days ago | kptv.com | Makenna Marks

VANCOUVER Ore. (KPTV) - The Humane Society of Southwest Washington (HSSW) is seeking foster volunteers to ensure that all 325 cats and kittens in both shelter locations receive the care they need. “Kitten season is one of our greatest times of need,” said Sam Ellingson, Vice President of Communications and Marketing at HSSW. Kitten season runs from the spring through the fall, which means things are currently in full swing at HSSW.
Portland youth mentorship program rappels down Hyatt building to raise funds

6 days ago | kptv.com | Makenna Marks

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Big Brother Big Sister Columbia Northwest (BBBS) teamed up with rappel team Over the Edge on Saturday. During its fundraising event, BBBS members rappelled down all 15 stories of the Hyatt Regency Portland. As part of the BBBS program, local youth are paired up with an adult mentor. The program is designed to help encourage and inspire youth as they grow up. According to its website, BBBS has served 850 children over the year.
Multnomah County Search & Rescue shares hiking safety tips

1 week ago | kptv.com | Makenna Marks

TROUTDALE, Ore. (KPTV) — Youth volunteers with Multnomah County Search and Rescue (MCSAR) gathered at Lewis and Clark State Park on Friday to share hiking safety tips ahead of the summer season. “We respond 24/7, any moment of the day,” said Tate Allen, Vice President of MCSAR. Hiking is just one of the many popular outdoor activities to do in and around Multnomah County this summer. But things can go from fun to dangerous very quickly.
Public land in Oregon at risk, part of proposal for “Big Beautiful Bill”

1 week ago | kptv.com | Makenna Marks

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - If passed, a budget reconciliation proposal introduced by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) would put 3.2 million acres of public land up for sale across 11 states, including Oregon. Lee’s proposal would help offset tax cuts and other expenses in the Trump Administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”The states included in Lee’s proposal include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Banks firefighters return home after fighting Rowena Fire

1 week ago | kptv.com | Makenna Marks

BANKS Ore. (KPTV) - After Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Conflagration Act, additional fire departments in Oregon deployed their own crews to help fight the Rowena Fire. Crews from all over the state traveled to the Columbia River Gorge to help, including three members of the Banks Fire Department (BFD). Captain Sean McGonigal, engineer Jaxon Herrman and training officer Victor Haney arrived at the Rowena Fire early Thursday morning. They returned home to Banks on Saturday.
Portland city, county leaders share message of support in anticipation of ‘No Kings’ protests

2 weeks ago | kptv.com | Makenna Marks

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - City of Portland and Multnomah County leaders joined together on Friday to share a message with the community ahead of Saturday’s anticipated “No Kings” protests: They support your right to protest and hope you do it peacefully. “When we see federal abuse, we will bring it to light. We will take action,” said Portland Mayor Keith Wilson. “We must not let this federal bullying stop us from exercising our right to free speech,” said Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Peterson.
Community members recount rush to protect loved ones, homes from Rowena Fire

2 weeks ago | kptv.com | Makenna Marks |Spencer Schacht

THE DALLES, Ore. (KPTV) — David Lyons, a former wildland firefighter, was in The Dalles Wednesday afternoon when he saw the Rowena fire coming over the hillside near 7 Mill Hill Road. Lyons had stopped at an auto shop after work and noticed a bulldozer sitting nearby. Within 15 minutes, Lyons was on the bulldozer and working to stop the flames from spreading. “[I’m] just a country boy who knows how to run equipment,” Lyons said.
Professional sports teams, arts programs team up to help revitalize Portland

2 weeks ago | kptv.com | Makenna Marks

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - On Wednesday morning, multiple arts programs and professional sports teams announced they would be forming a coalition designed to bring more fans into the city. “It’s not a choice of arts versus sports, or sports versus arts. They’re one in the same,” said Jim Etzel, CEO of Sport Oregon.
Former Portland Timbers player buys Salem JC Penney building

2 weeks ago | kptv.com | Makenna Marks

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - Nat Borchers, a former defender for the Portland Timbers, is on track to purchase the old JC Penney building on Liberty Street in downtown Salem. Borchers purchased the three-story, 100,000 square-foot building for roughly $5 million and wants to hear from the local community about what he should do with it. “We want to get it right,” Borchers said. “We want to get it right for the community.”JC Penney opened its doors in Salem back in 1917.
Former Portland Timbers player buys Salem JC Penny building

2 weeks ago | kptv.com | Makenna Marks

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - Nat Borchers, a former defender for the Portland Timbers, is on track to purchase the old JC Penny building on Liberty Street in downtown Salem. Borchers purchased the three-story, 100,000 square-foot building for roughly $5 million and wants to hear from the local community about what he should do with it. “We want to get it right,” Borchers said. “We want to get it right for the community.”JC Penny opened its doors in Salem back in 1917.