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14/02/2025

Melissa Jones captured this person taking advantage of the snow and wind to do a little "Snow kite surfing." Send us your photos and video katu.com/chimein

14/02/2025

The names of the three hostages set to be released by Hamas Saturday have been released by their families and include an Israeli-American.

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Hamas confirmed Thursday it would release the next three Israeli hostages as planned after accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire.

14/02/2025

Cold and icy conditions are impacting public transportation in the Portland area, prompting TriMet to urge caution for those who must travel.

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Severe cold and icy conditions are impacting public transportation in the Portland area, prompting TriMet to urge caution for those who must travel.

14/02/2025

KATU Live Drive's Mike Warner found this tanker truck stuck on I-5. Snowy conditions make the morning

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14/02/2025

Residents in the Willamette Valley and southwest Washington are waking up to more winter weather.

Residents in the Willamette Valley and southwest Washington are waking up to more winter weather.

14/02/2025

"I'm just trying to hold on to her as tight as I can. To be honest, make sure she doesn't fall off and steer away for a few trees, right?" one said while noting they did hit a tree a couple of times but were not injured.

Accumulating snow in residential neighborhoods west of Portland made driving conditions difficult on Thursday.

14/02/2025

President Donald Trump's administration is holding up money for wildfire mitigation projects funded through legislation championed by his Democratic predecessor, threatening efforts to prevent catastrophic blazes like the ones that recently ripped through Southern California.

President Trump's administration is holding up money for wildfire mitigation projects funded through legislation championed by his Democratic predecessor.

14/02/2025

PICTURES: The snow storm on Thursday caused plenty of damage around the region, from toppled trees to damaged powerlines.
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A powerful winter storm moving across Oregon and southwest Washington has caused some storm damage around the region.Winds have toppled trees and damaged power

14/02/2025

STUDIO BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Happy Valentine's Day! TGIF! Happy Snow Day! (maybe? )
Good Morning, KATU early birds! 🐦
KATU and Angelica are here with your exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at KATU News This Morning. We have live Storm Tracker Two team coverage all morning so you know what to expect if you have to get out there in this snow and ice. We're on early at 4am!
Make yourself some coffee, sit back, and get ready for the day with us!
As always, drop your questions and comments for Ang in the chat 👇

14/02/2025

Trump announced the U.S. would give military sales to India by “many millions of dollars,” paving the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35 stealth fighter planes—something the country has long sought. Trump didn't stop there

The Indian Prime Minister's visit to the White House on Thursday appeared to bring "friends" together.

14/02/2025

Air Force plane carrying Marco Rubio to Germany made an emergency return to Washington after a mechanical issue.

An Air Force plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Jim Risch, to Germany for the Munich Security Conference was forced to return to Washington.

14/02/2025

Earlier Thursday, the snow storm caused a cluster of crashes involving more than 20 cars, shutting down NE 238th Drive in Wood Village.

A cluster of crashes involving more than 20 vehicles has shut down NE 238th Dr. in Wood Village.

14/02/2025

Keepers say the baby elephant is doing well and growing fast.

They’ve also confirmed she is a girl.

The Oregon Zoo’s baby elephant officially has a name.Keepers say Tula-Tu is doing well and growing fast.They’ve also confirmed she is a girl.“We’ve been giving

14/02/2025

While less Americans report having more credit card debt than emergency savings compared to previous years, Millennials are most likely to have more credit debt than savings, followed by Gen X, and Gen Z. One reason is inflation.

One-third of Americans say they have more credit card debt than emergency savings.

14/02/2025

A frightening moment was caught on camera when a humpback whale in Chile swallowed a kayaker as his father watched in horror -- before the animal decided to spit him out. https://bit.ly/41fWBTM

14/02/2025

When questioned by reporters about warnings tariffs will cause prices to increase, Trump said, “Prices could go up somewhat short term, but prices will also go down.”

Following days of anticipation, President Donald Trump announced plans Thursday to raise tariffs to match taxes that trading partners charge for Americans.

14/02/2025

While enjoying your Valentine's Day, don't neglect to watch out for your pet! Here are tips to avoid an emergency vet visit on V-Day 😻

Chocolate, party streamers, flowers: these items may be great for Valentine's Day, but could potentially be deadly for your pet.

14/02/2025

A motorcyclist was hit and killed by a semi-truck after driving in the wrong lane during a high-speed chase with the Washington State Patrol.

A motorcyclist was hit and killed by a semi-truck early Thursday morning after driving in the wrong lane during a high-speed chase with the Washington State Pat