KATU-TV (Portland, OR)

KATU is a television station that operates on virtual channel 2 and UHF digital channel 43, affiliated with ABC. It is based in Portland, Oregon, and is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group. KATU is part of a duopoly with the Univision station KUNP, which broadcasts on channel 16. Both stations share their studios and offices situated on NE Sandy Boulevard in the northeastern part of Portland. The transmitter for KATU is positioned in the Sylvan-Highlands area of the city.

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English

Television

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Global

#20842

United States

#3815

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#110

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Articles

Florida graffiti artist trades marker for handcuffs after 7-Eleven Sharpie spree

4 days ago | katu.com | Grace Bellinghausen

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'My love to the family'; homeless resident says he saw kayaker go over Willamette Falls

5 days ago | katu.com | Christina Giardinelli

A California family says they are trying to come to terms with the loss of 20-year-old Marcelus Angelo Rodriguez of Porterville, California, who took a kayak out on the Willamette River Saturday night. He has been missing for six days. "We, the family of Marcelus Angelo Rodriguez, are truly devastated by the tragic event that unfolded this past Saturday in the Willamette Falls area, and we would not wish this experience on anyone.
Everyday Heroes: Salem woman making a PAW-sitive impact through pet rescue business

5 days ago | katu.com |

The life of a dog rescuer is unpredictable, sometimes heartbreaking, but Cassie Farm does it full time. Last year, Farm rescued her best friend, a pit bull puppy named Coco. "It was a rainy day, so I went out there as soon as I could," she says. "Once we pulled him out, it was just like, 'Oh my gosh, you're just a puppy,' and every rib and [his] spine was showing."Based on Coco's condition, Farm assumed his owner abandoned him. He was malnourished and clearly injured.
Maryland Sen. Van Hollen says he finally met with Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia

5 days ago | katu.com | Sana Azem |Winston Rogers

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Silverton High School closed Friday out of 'an abundance of caution' after swatting threat

6 days ago | katu.com | Steve Benham

Officials in the Silver Falls School District have canceled school and home athletic events for Friday at Silverton High School out of “an abundance of caution” after an “implied threat” against the school was made. The cancellation of classes came a week after someone made an active shooter threat against the high school that authorities determined was a hoax and was a swatting incident.
Expert warns Interstate 5 bridge toll could reach $20

6 days ago | katu.com | Victor Park

A civil engineering and business expert is warning drivers could be paying $20 to cross the Interstate Bridge between Portland and Vancouver. Bob Ortblad, a retired civil engineer and University of Washington master's graduate cites "escalating project expenses and funding shortfalls."“The Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program’s financial projections are overly optimistic and fail to account for a looming $1 billion shortfall,” said Ortblad.
Weight loss surgeries offer hope to patients struggling with obesity

6 days ago | katu.com |

"I want to be that fun, energetic, outgoing grandma that can still enjoy doing things," said 51-year-old Cristi Berens. For some time, she didn't think that version of Grandma could exist. No matter how much Berens exercised and dieted throughout her life, she couldn't lose weight. "I've always struggled with my weight," she said. "I've been up and down like a yo-yo for many years."After a major surgery in 2015, Berens started gaining weight rapidly.
Oregon State University student sues ICE, Trump admin over revoked visa

6 days ago | katu.com | Christina Giardinelli

An Oregon State University student who has had their F-1 student visa revoked is suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Trump Administration to reverse the termination. The lawsuit, filed by the ACLU of Oregon, Innovation Law Lab, and Nelson Smith LLP, claims the federal government violated due process rights of Oregon State University PHD student, Aaron Ortega Gonzalez.
Is personal loan shopping worth it? One Bankrate expert weighs in

6 days ago | katu.com | Denny Ceizyk

Is personal loan shopping worth it? One Bankrate expert weighs inby Denny CeizykThu, April 17th 2025 at 10:08 AMImage by Getty Images
Washington lawmakers propose $12 billion tax overhaul to fund education, services

1 week ago | katu.com | Karina Vargas

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