KGW-TV (Portland, OR)

KGW is a television station that broadcasts on VHF digital channel 8 and is affiliated with NBC. It is situated in Portland, Oregon, and is owned by Sander Media, LLC, while being operated by Tegna, Inc. via a shared services agreement. The station's studios are located on Jefferson Street in the southwestern part of Portland, and its transmitter can be found in the Sylvan-Highlands area of the city. Additionally, KGW acts as the Portland bureau for Northwest Cable News, a regional news channel that it co-owns, and it also creates news segments for that channel.

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#31023

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#6056

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'Stop testing on monkeys': Animal activists target OHSU primate research center with new bill

17 hours ago | kgw.com | Katherine Cook

PORTLAND, Oregon — At the state Capitol, lawmakers heard passionate testimony regarding dogs and cats — but mostly monkeys — on Tuesday. Members of the House Committee on Emergency Management, General Government and Veterans listened to public testimony Senate Bill 181 A. As it's written, the bill aims to prevent public money from funding painful research on dogs and cats. "I'm here, however, to talk about the monkey in the room," said Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel.
At least 20 new bills became Oregon law on Monday. Here's what they are

21 hours ago | kgw.com | Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed around 20 bills into law Monday. Most involve reworking data sharing and submission requirements, as well as changes to the Psychiatric Security Review Board and selling certain drugs to minors. This list does not include laws filed with the Oregon Secretary of State or last year's laws that just went into effect this month.
Motorcyclist dead after Southeast Portland crash

1 day ago | kgw.com | Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola

PORTLAND, Ore. — A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in Southeast Portland Tuesday afternoon. Around 2 p.m., officers responded to reports about a van and motorcycle crash in the area of Southeast 80th Avenue and Southeast Powell Boulevard, where officers found the motorcyclist with serious injuries. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead; police have not identified him.
Police searching for woman, van in possible abduction in Portland

1 day ago | kgw.com | Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland police are searching for a missing woman and the van that was involved in a possible abduction Tuesday morning. According to police, around 10:45 a.m., officers responded to the 800 block of Southeast 162nd Avenue. Just before 10 a.m., a white van pulled up next to a woman walking down the street in that area. A person then exited the van, approached the woman and appeared to usher her into the van before driving off. Police have not identified the woman or the driver.
Portland gang leader sentenced 12 years for drug trafficking conspiracy

1 day ago | kgw.com | Alex Jensen

PORTLAND, Ore. — A known leader of Portland's 18th Street Gang was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison Friday for his role in local drug trafficking conspiracy and for possessing a weapon while in prison, prosecutors said. Noah Herrera, 26, was second-in-command and regularly worked with the gang's local leader, Gustavo Torres-Mendez, who was sentenced in May 2024 to nearly 14 years in federal prison, according to court documents.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed nearly 40 bills into Washington state law today. Here's what they are

1 day ago | kgw.com | Helen Smith

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Governor Bob Ferguson signed nearly 40 bills into Washington state law on Monday. One bill broadens the definition of a hate crime, another requires intelligent speed devices for chronic violators, and many others make technical changes to Washington law, among dozens more. Here's what you need to know about what changed in Washington state law today.
$1.83 billion PPS bond renewal draws support and skepticism as election looms

1 day ago | kgw.com | Katherine Cook

PORTLAND, Oregon — It's a $1.83 billion ask, but a lot of people living within Portland Public Schools boundaries are ready to support the PPS school bond renewal. "I voted for it because I feel like kids' education is one of the most important things there is," said PPS parent Susannah Daniel. If voters pass the school bond renewal, the tax rate would continue to be around $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. Special election ballots must be postmarked by Tues.
Trump administration welcomes 59 white South Africans as refugees

1 day ago | kgw.com | Matthew Lee |Rebecca Santana

DULLES, Va. — The Trump administration on Monday welcomed a group of 59 white South Africans as refugees, saying they face discrimination and violence at home, which the country's government strongly denies. The decision to admit the Afrikaners also has raised questions from refugee advocates about why they were admitted when the Trump administration has suspended efforts to resettle people fleeing war and persecution who have gone through years of vetting.
26 goats, 14 chickens, 5 sheep rescued from Clark County home; owner faces 45 counts of animal cruelty

2 days ago | kgw.com | Alex Jensen

PORTLAND, Ore. — Around 26 goats, 14 chickens and five sheep were rescued from a home in Clark County, with the owner now facing 45 counts of animal cruelty charges. In May 2023, Clark County said it started to receive complaints about several goats that appeared malnourished and were living in poor condition. Over time, conditions reportedly worsened, while the number of animals increased at the property, the county said.
Portland man gets 7.5 years for shooting after peacock dispute; reportedly said ‘bock, bock, bock, you next’ before attack

2 days ago | kgw.com | Alex Jensen

PORTLAND, Ore. — A man was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison Thursday for shooting at a person after being told to stop harassing a flock of peacocks wandering in Southeast Portland. According to prosecutors, Dylan Levi Rhoads and another person were harassing peacocks that are known to roam a Southeast Portland neighborhood on Sept. 29, 2023. A resident who lives across the street witnessed this and asked Rhoads to stop.