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Portland Parks & Recreation to open seven outdoor pools June 18
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (104+ words) PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) " Portland Parks & Recreation announced that its seven outdoor pools will open June 18. READ MORE | Portland-based Salt & Straw explores sale The pools will remain open through Aug. 23. Peninsula Outdoor Pool will remain open through Sept. 7. "PP&R remains…...
Lake Oswego school offers immersive summer program focused on creative learning
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (125+ words) Recovery operations continue following the deadly blast at the Nippon paper mill in Longview, Wash. by Dai Takegami Podziewski PORTLAND, Ore. " As the 2025-26 school year comes to a close in the Portland-metro, many parents will be planning for summer camp…...
New Sauvie Island beach permit required during holidays and weekends starting June 15
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (165+ words) Recovery operations continue following the deadly blast at the Nippon paper mill in Longview, Wash. PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) " Starting soon, a new Sauvie Island Beaches Parking Permit will be required on weekends and holidays from June 15 through Labor Day. READ…...
Summer Must-Haves for Family Fun!
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (61+ words) KATU Summer Must-Haves for Family Fun! School is almost out and summer is on the horizon--time to enjoy some family fun! Lifestyle expert Brittney Levine joined us to share some of her must-have items: This segment sponsored by woom…...
UV Index: How it's measured & how to protect yourself from sun exposure
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (348+ words) As you're heading out the door, checking the UV Index is especially important during these sunny days. But it's not just sunshine and temperature that determine the UV Index. The Ultraviolet (UV) index is a measurement to help you determine…...
Residents urged to secure food sources after black bear sighting in Forest Park
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (147+ words) Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. This week we talk with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser. PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) " A black bear has been confirmed in Forest Park, with a sighting…...
Bear encounters on the rise in Lincoln County, officials urge caution
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (306+ words) Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. This week we talk with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser. LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (KATU) " The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and Oregon Department of Fish and…...
Summer's last hurrah: Warm temperatures linger as fall officially begins Monday morning
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (210+ words) PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) " It's the last weekend of summer and its gets off to a beautiful start. High temperatures on Friday and Saturday will approach 80 degrees. WEATHER | Latest Storm Tracker 2 Forecast Late Saturday and early Sunday, a cold front will…...
Heat wave arrives in the Northwest, triple-digit temperatures expected Friday & Saturday
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (469+ words) PORTLAND, Ore (KATU) " The first day of an extended heat wave has arrived and the hottest weather of the year will kick it off. An "Extreme Heat Warning" is now in effect. WEATHER | LATEST STORM TRACKER 2 FORECAST On Friday, Portland…...
Keep cool at a pool or splash pad through the summer heat
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (403+ words) PORTLAND, Ore. " With temperatures set to soar in the coming days, reaching the triple-digit range for some parts of Western Oregon and Southwest Washington, health officials are urging people to find ways to stay cool. When it comes to beating…...