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katu.com > news > arc-pdx > today-on-arc-pdx-september-10-2026-diving-into-the-i-5-closure-for-vancouver-drivers

Today on ARC PDX | September 10, 2026 | Diving into the I-5 closure for Vancouver drivers

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (122+ words) Here are some of the stories we’re looking at in our AM-edition of ARC PDX A 15-year-old student is in critical condition at the hospital after authorities said he mixed and inhaled chemicals Tuesday morning in the school cafeteria. Officials…...

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katu.com > news > local > austin-fire-in-mt-hood-forest-reaches-containment-first-progress-since-august-clackamas-county-wildfire-season-rain-weather

Austin Fire in Mt. Hood forest reaches 8% containment, first progress since Aug. 9

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (113+ words) PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Austin Fire continues to burn in the Mt. Hood National Forest and is now 8% contained for the first time since it began Aug. 9. The fire has burned more than 12,600 acres. KATU's WILDFIRE SEASON COVERAGE “With precipitation…...

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katu.com > news > local > portland-public-schools-board-superintendent-kimberlee-armstrong-has-sobering-conversation-about-school-closure-priorities-declining-enrollment

Portland Public Schools board has 'sobering' conversation about school closure priorities

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (278+ words) "Tonight is about establishing the runway for the work. Not determining its outcome," Armstrong told board members at their Tuesday night meeting at Grant High School. PREVIOUS STORY: Portland Public Schools board to discuss 15 potential elementary school closures District staff…...

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katu.com > news > nation-world > driver-killed-after-suv-goes-airborne-crashes-through-fence-and-bursts-into-flames-san-antonio-texas-investigation-evidence-police-vehicles-crash

Driver killed after SUV goes airborne, crashes through fence and bursts into flames

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (129+ words) SAN ANTONIO - A driver was killed in a fiery crash on the North Side early Tuesday morning after an SUV went airborne, crashed through a fence and struck several vehicles. The crash happened shortly after 2 a.m. along West Bitters Road near…...

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katu.com > news > local > portland-public-schools-board-to-discuss-15-potential-elementary-school-closures-pps-students-parents-teachers-local-community-enrollment

Portland Public Schools board to discuss 15 potential elementary school closures

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (249+ words) PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Portland Public Schools Board is set to discuss the potential closure of 15 elementary schools Tuesday night as Oregon’s largest school district considers major cuts amid declining enrollment. The discussion comes as PPS weighs how to reduce…...

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katu.com > news > local > 7-drivers-arrested-12-cars-towed-in-weekend-crack-down-on-portland-street-racing-duii-police-bureau-ppb-stunting-takeover-speeding-tickets-citations

7 drivers arrested, 12 cars towed in weekend crack-down on Portland street racing, DUII

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (205+ words) PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Police arrested seven drivers and towed a dozen vehicles last weekend as part of a mission targeting street racing, driving under the influence, and other dangers on the roads. On Saturday night, officers said there was…...

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katu.com > news > local > docs-portland-musician-tries-to-burn-record-store-for-refusing-to-buy-his-records-vinyl-resting-place-st-johns-portland-oregon-multnomah-county-lombard-street

Docs: Portland musician tries to burn record store for refusing to buy his records

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (402+ words) PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Portland man is being held without bail after he threatened a local record store owner and tried to burn the business, prosecutors allege. READ MORE | Police make 5 arrests, detain others at nuisance abandoned home in SE…...

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katu.com > news > local > portland-public-schools-to-discuss-closing-15-elementary-schools-tuesday-oregon-closure-education-pps-children-teenagers-board-district

Portland Public Schools to discuss closing 15 elementary schools Tuesday

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (427+ words) PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Public Schools officials are set to present a series of charts to the Portland School Board that lay out, in stark terms, why Superintendent Armstrong recently raised her estimate of how many schools the district needs…...

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katu.com > news > nation-world > the-national-news-desk-weekend-edition-08-29-2026

The National News Desk Weekend Edition

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (49+ words) KATU The National News Desk Weekend Edition by The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) — The National News Desk Weekend Edition brings you award-winning local storytelling from Sinclair Broadcast Group's local TV newsrooms across the United States and feeds from sources…...

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katu.com > news > local > level-3-go-now-evacuations-ordered-for-austin-fire-south-of-mt-hood-clackamas-county-oregon-timothy-lake-wildfire

Level 3 'Go Now’ evacuations ordered for Austin Fire south of Mt. Hood

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (139+ words) KATU The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office has issued Level 3 — Go Now evacuation orders for the Austin Fire, burning south of Mount Hood “In collaboration with the U.S Forest Service, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office has…...