Breaking NewsSurveillance cameras caught vandals stopping to burn the flag hanging outside a home near Happy Valley.10:49 PM PDT July 20, 2020CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — Vandals were caught on camera setting fire to an American flag at a home near Happy Valley, according to Clackamas County Sheriff’s officials.“It's sad,” said homeowner Alvin Arlt, who discovered the burned flag Monday morning. “I looked up and I just couldn't believe it. It disgusted me."According to surveillance video the vandalism happened just after 11 p.m. Sunday night. Arlt’s camera captured an SUV—possibly a Nisan...…Breaking NewsSurveillance cameras caught vandals stopping to burn the flag hanging outside a home near Happy Valley.10:49 PM PDT July 20, 2020CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — Vandals were caught on camera setting fire to an American flag at a home near Happy Valley, according to Clackamas County Sheriff’s officials.“It's sad,” said homeowner Alvin Arlt, who discovered the burned flag Monday morning. “I looked up and I just couldn't believe it. It disgusted me."According to surveillance video the vandalism happened just after 11 p.m. Sunday night. Arlt’s camera captured an SUV—possibly a Nisan...WW…

Breaking NewsMatthew Simmons reads customers' lips if they don't know sign language. Protective masks created an unexpected communication barrier between them.11:27 PM PDT April 20, 2020VANCOUVER, Wash. — A Vancouver man is sharing how co-workers are helping him through an unexpected work challenge due to the COVID-19 crisis.Matthew Simmons is a part-time clerk at the Vancouver Trader Joe's. He's also deaf and relies on lip-reading and speaking skills to communicate with customers who don’t know American Sign Language.“They're fascinated,” said Simmons through an ASL interpreter. “'Wow, a...…Breaking NewsMatthew Simmons reads customers' lips if they don't know sign language. Protective masks created an unexpected communication barrier between them.11:27 PM PDT April 20, 2020VANCOUVER, Wash. — A Vancouver man is sharing how co-workers are helping him through an unexpected work challenge due to the COVID-19 crisis.Matthew Simmons is a part-time clerk at the Vancouver Trader Joe's. He's also deaf and relies on lip-reading and speaking skills to communicate with customers who don’t know American Sign Language.“They're fascinated,” said Simmons through an ASL interpreter. “'Wow, a...WW…

Breaking NewsThe money is part of Oregon's distribution of the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund.11:25 PM PDT July 15, 2020PORTLAND, Ore. — Maybe it was watching The Nutcracker or seeing actors bring the house down during a play. Perhaps it was a performance by The Oregon Symphony or an intimate show at The Old Church. Many people can name the moment the performing arts captured their hearts. Amanda Stark of The Old Church remembers the day COVID-19 broke hers.“March 12, that was a heartbreaking day; I had to lay everyone off,” said Stark, executive director of The Old Church Concert Hall...…Breaking NewsThe money is part of Oregon's distribution of the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund.11:25 PM PDT July 15, 2020PORTLAND, Ore. — Maybe it was watching The Nutcracker or seeing actors bring the house down during a play. Perhaps it was a performance by The Oregon Symphony or an intimate show at The Old Church. Many people can name the moment the performing arts captured their hearts. Amanda Stark of The Old Church remembers the day COVID-19 broke hers.“March 12, that was a heartbreaking day; I had to lay everyone off,” said Stark, executive director of The Old Church Concert Hall...WW…

Breaking NewsDoctors at OHSU are focused on finding variants and mutations of the COVID-19 virus.5:51 AM PST March 9, 2021PORTLAND, Ore. — As vaccination efforts continue, doctors in Oregon are discovering local evidence that the COVID-19 virus is trying to survive.“The virus is changing and trying to evolve as we're trying to fight the virus,” said Dr. Brian O'Roak, associate professor of molecular and medical genetics at .O’Roak is part of a specialized team at OHSU that’s tracking how the COVID-19 virus is changing in Oregon. At the , researchers are studying about 1% of the state's...…Breaking NewsDoctors at OHSU are focused on finding variants and mutations of the COVID-19 virus.5:51 AM PST March 9, 2021PORTLAND, Ore. — As vaccination efforts continue, doctors in Oregon are discovering local evidence that the COVID-19 virus is trying to survive.“The virus is changing and trying to evolve as we're trying to fight the virus,” said Dr. Brian O'Roak, associate professor of molecular and medical genetics at .O’Roak is part of a specialized team at OHSU that’s tracking how the COVID-19 virus is changing in Oregon. At the , researchers are studying about 1% of the state's...WW…

Breaking NewsLoved ones say 46-year-old Carola Montero was kind, generous and devoted to her family. They're warning others about COVID-19 to honor her.11:12 PM PST December 10, 2020PORTLAND, Oregon — A Milwaukie mother of four passed away on Sunday of COVID-19, her family shared. Carola Montero was 46-years-old.“I’m heartbroken,” said Montero’s daughter, Catalina Castillo, 21. “I would honestly say my mom was my best friend and I miss her every day.”Carola leaves behind a husband in addition to her four kids who range in age from 11 to 23-years-old.“She was just beautiful in every way,”...…Breaking NewsLoved ones say 46-year-old Carola Montero was kind, generous and devoted to her family. They're warning others about COVID-19 to honor her.11:12 PM PST December 10, 2020PORTLAND, Oregon — A Milwaukie mother of four passed away on Sunday of COVID-19, her family shared. Carola Montero was 46-years-old.“I’m heartbroken,” said Montero’s daughter, Catalina Castillo, 21. “I would honestly say my mom was my best friend and I miss her every day.”Carola leaves behind a husband in addition to her four kids who range in age from 11 to 23-years-old.“She was just beautiful in every way,”...WW…

Breaking NewsBallot theft victims are encouraged to contact their county elections office to request a new ballot.11:17 PM PDT October 19, 2020PORTLAND, Ore. — Police are investigating reports of stolen mail including election ballots, across the Portland-metro area.“I think we've kind of entrusted that our mail is fine and our vote is fine," said Stephanie Prendergast, who lives in Hillsdale.Prendergast never thought someone would steal her mail, let alone her election ballot. But when she returned to her home Sunday, her ballot was gone.“I noticed upon pulling up to our house that our...…Breaking NewsBallot theft victims are encouraged to contact their county elections office to request a new ballot.11:17 PM PDT October 19, 2020PORTLAND, Ore. — Police are investigating reports of stolen mail including election ballots, across the Portland-metro area.“I think we've kind of entrusted that our mail is fine and our vote is fine," said Stephanie Prendergast, who lives in Hillsdale.Prendergast never thought someone would steal her mail, let alone her election ballot. But when she returned to her home Sunday, her ballot was gone.“I noticed upon pulling up to our house that our...WW…

Breaking NewsRobert Pouria had packed his valuables in the trunk of his car amidst wildfire evacuation notices in Clackamas County.11:23 PM PDT September 24, 2020HAPPY VALLEY, Oregon — A 90-year-old Happy Valley man is heartbroken after thieves stole his most precious family heirlooms. Robert Pouria had packed them in the trunk of his car to be ready because of wildfire evacuation notices in Clackamas County.“It hurts real bad,” said Pouria. “Real bad.”Pouria's stolen valuables included wedding rings belonging to him and his late wife of 52 years, a Black Hills Gold ring and his wife's...…Breaking NewsRobert Pouria had packed his valuables in the trunk of his car amidst wildfire evacuation notices in Clackamas County.11:23 PM PDT September 24, 2020HAPPY VALLEY, Oregon — A 90-year-old Happy Valley man is heartbroken after thieves stole his most precious family heirlooms. Robert Pouria had packed them in the trunk of his car to be ready because of wildfire evacuation notices in Clackamas County.“It hurts real bad,” said Pouria. “Real bad.”Pouria's stolen valuables included wedding rings belonging to him and his late wife of 52 years, a Black Hills Gold ring and his wife's...WW…