Tim Lantz

Oregon

News Anchor and Digital News Manager at KXL-FM (Portland, OR)

News Anchor, Digital News Mgr, Edward R. Murrow award-winning broadcaster with Alpha Media, VO talent, VFX artist. Tweets are mine. RTs are not endorsements.

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Hood River Breaks Ground On Affordable Rental Housing Project

4 days ago | kxl.com | Tim Lantz

HOOD RIVER, OR – In Hood River, community leaders are hoping to ease a housing shortage with a new housing project called Mariposa Village. Groundbreaking recently took place at 780 Rand Road in West Hood River. The City of Hood River donated the land, and Community Development Partners will join with Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation co-developing site. With 130 units, the development is expected to be the largest addition of new affordable rental housing to Hood River since 2011.
Two-Alarm Fire At Portland Grain Silos Considered Suspicious

5 days ago | kxl.com | Tim Lantz

PORTLAND, OR – On Saturday evening, Portland Fire crews responded to a two-alarm fire at the former grain silos located at 900 North Thunderbird Way, just west of the Rose Quarter. While on the Broadway Bridge, firefighters said they spotted smoke rising from the north end of the structure. After crews reached the scene, the incident commander requested all train traffic to stop in the area, so hose lines could be run across the tracks nearby.
Portland Police and Fire Team Up For Rescue And Arrest

5 days ago | kxl.com | Tim Lantz

PORTLAND, OR – On Saturday morning, Portland firefighters rescued from a rooftop a man who was allegedly intoxicated. A short time later, Portland Police Bureau officers arrested the man on burglary and other charges. The event started when officers from the Central Precinct responded to a report of a trespasser on the top of the fifth floor Portland Heliport at 33 Northwest Davis Street. When officers arrived, they saw the man, identified as Aron T.
Oregon Health Authority Begin 2025 Beach Monitoring Season

1 week ago | kxl.com | Tim Lantz

PORTLAND, OR – The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program is kicking off the 2025 season with a list of coastal recreation areas officials will be keeping an eye on for unsafe bacteria levels during summer and early fall. The OBMP, based at the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division, monitors some of the most frequently visited beaches in the state.
Off-duty Firefighters ‘Fill the Boot’ for Muscular Dystrophy Association

1 week ago | kxl.com | Tim Lantz

BEAVERTON, OR – On Friday, June 6, off-duty Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue firefighters will take to the streets for their annual “Fill the Boot for the Muscular Dystrophy Association” event. Members of Firefighters Union Local 1660 will ask passing motorists to drop a donation into their fire boots between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway and Canyon Road on-ramps and off-ramps to Highway 217 in Beaverton.
Hormel Canned Beef Stew Recall

1 week ago | kxl.com | Tim Lantz

AUSTIN, MN – Hormel Foods is recalling over 250-thousand pounds of canned beef stew. According to federal health officials, the nationwide recall was issued due to potential contamination with wood fragments.
Portland Police Asking For Help Identifying Assault Suspect

1 week ago | kxl.com | Tim Lantz

PORTLAND, OR – The Portland Police Bureau is asking for the public’s help in identifying an assault suspect. On April 24th of this year, Portland police officers responded to reports of a disturbance in the area of West Burnside Street and Northwest Broadway. When they arrived, officers found a woman suffering from injuries to her head and leg.
OHA Goes High Tech To Treat Gambling Disorders During Mental Health Month

1 week ago | kxl.com | Tim Lantz

PORTLAND, OR – Nearly 90,000 Oregon adults have moderate to severe gambling problems, and another 180,000 are at risk for a gambling disorder, according to the Oregon Health Authority. OHA also noted that young people are not immune, with an estimated 25,000 Oregon children between 12 and 17 said to be at risk for gambling issues. One reason given for the rising gambling addiction numbers is the rapid increase in online betting platforms. Those have made gambling easier to access than ever before.
Oregon Governor Launches Behavioral Health Talent Search

1 week ago | kxl.com | Tim Lantz

SALEM, OR – Governor Tina Kotek announced the establishment of the Behavioral Health Talent Council to look for ways off adding to Oregon’s understaffed behavioral health workforce. The Council will be headed by First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson and is supposed to come up with recommendations for an actions to supplement work done recently by the Behavioral Health Talent Assessment. That group was established by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.
Local College Looks To Keep Kids Exploring This Summer

1 week ago | kxl.com | Tim Lantz

OREGON CITY, OR – The Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center is launching another of their Nature Spy Explorer Kits to help kids learn and have fun this summer. The theme this year is the ‘Water Wizard Kit’. Dr. Heidi Blackwell is director at the center, and she said these 2025 kits are meant to bring the world of the wetlands to life for children with materials in both English and Spanish.