en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/284022 Comments by BigDex http://www.katu.com/news/local/Portland-Public-Schools-select-448-mil-bond-option-to-repair-schools-160343415.html#IDComment389824122 The Administration has already squandered Millions - why would you give them more ? $$ ? Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:24:39 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Portland-Public-Schools-select-448-mil-bond-option-to-repair-schools-160343415.html#IDComment389824122 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Fishing-for-a-controversy-City-tells-anglers-to-reel-it-in-City-commissioner-Nick-Fish-159011285.html#IDComment380800554 With all the safety issues in the downtown area - the city is enforcing a fishing ordinance ? Yet the city will allow camping on the sidewalk ? along the free ways ? and open drug dealing in the old town area ? And where did the city come up with money for 'newly sworn rangers' ? And why won't the commissioner speak publicly on this issue ? Just another case of the city having an agenda - Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:25:53 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Fishing-for-a-controversy-City-tells-anglers-to-reel-it-in-City-commissioner-Nick-Fish-159011285.html#IDComment380800554 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Fishing-for-a-controversy-City-tells-anglers-to-reel-it-in-City-commissioner-Nick-Fish-159011285.html#IDComment380798219 no, not as long as 'potty-mouth-sam' is in office ! Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:21:57 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Fishing-for-a-controversy-City-tells-anglers-to-reel-it-in-City-commissioner-Nick-Fish-159011285.html#IDComment380798219 http://beaverton.katu.com/news/news/478435-beaverton-schools-cut-344-jobs-budget-tightens#IDComment377964131 shameful. The superintendent of the District won't even give a sound bite to the new media - but his salary is enough to fund an entire school for a year ! The administrative budget is loaded with waste and wasted positions ! Cut the administrative staff at the district level and within the schools . . . and there will be enough money to make the Beaverton schools the pride of the country ! But know . . . greed and pers are the first priority of Jeff Rose (the guy who is supposed to looking out for the kids). Sun, 10 Jun 2012 16:09:07 +0000 http://beaverton.katu.com/news/news/478435-beaverton-schools-cut-344-jobs-budget-tightens#IDComment377964131 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Man-denies-pointing-gun-at-kids-trespassing-on-his-property-157658585.html?clmob=y#IDComment375907112 Where are the parents of these kids ? They are responsible for the children and the childrens actions. This man needs a gate - and Walmart should pay for it . Thu, 7 Jun 2012 13:35:03 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Man-denies-pointing-gun-at-kids-trespassing-on-his-property-157658585.html?clmob=y#IDComment375907112 http://www.katu.com/news/local/OSP-Driver-25-injured-when-pickup-slams-into-tree-155132845.html?clmob=y#IDComment369517583 let me guess . . . the driver is hispanic ? (KATU is politically correct) Tue, 29 May 2012 13:32:52 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/OSP-Driver-25-injured-when-pickup-slams-into-tree-155132845.html?clmob=y#IDComment369517583 http://www.katu.com/news/local/MAX-crime-crime-on-MAX-Green-line-Gangs-and-crime-ride-into-town-on-MAX-survey-finds-152440125.html?clmob=y#IDComment365017157 OK - so it's no suprise that the Green line (or any max line) is an easy conduit for crime. I am glad it is finally being acknowledged ! Now let's get some REAL police on the line and enforce the law and make these criminals feel very unwanted ! TriMet has chosen not to police it's own lines (other than fare collectors) - Time for the City to take over ! Tue, 22 May 2012 13:33:01 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/MAX-crime-crime-on-MAX-Green-line-Gangs-and-crime-ride-into-town-on-MAX-survey-finds-152440125.html?clmob=y#IDComment365017157 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-investigating-two-suspicious-deaths-in-Seaside-150252195.html#IDComment354773897 This is typical of KATU - I suppose they are trying to 'scoop' the other news sources. However, the lack of information in so many of KATU stories is annoying. Yes, I remember my first journalism class: who what where when why - the 5 W's. Saddly, this community (seaside) is struggling. There are many sad endings there - this story could be much better written, even without giving us the names of the victims. Sat, 5 May 2012 17:19:41 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-investigating-two-suspicious-deaths-in-Seaside-150252195.html#IDComment354773897 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-warn-parents-to-keep-watch-out-for-released-sex-offender-150107235.html?clmob=y#IDComment353748051 I would like to see KATU report on the names of the Judge and probation board and other members of the criminal justice system who have made the decision to release this criminal into society. Hold these people accountable for a very obvious mistake in judgement ! If the govenor can stay an execution - they can keep this jerk locked up too ! Fri, 4 May 2012 03:55:29 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-warn-parents-to-keep-watch-out-for-released-sex-offender-150107235.html?clmob=y#IDComment353748051 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Portland-school-board-votes-to-close-Harriet-Tubman-Humboldt-148631755.html#IDComment346842912 Administration and PERS come FIRST ! Students come in second, and ultimately last. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:30:04 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Portland-school-board-votes-to-close-Harriet-Tubman-Humboldt-148631755.html#IDComment346842912 http://beaverton.katu.com/news/news/470428-beaverton-schools-consider-eliminating-344-positions#IDComment344960040 They need to get rid of the 'assistant' principals ! they are overpaid secretaries. They also need to get rid of all the administrative staff at the District Level. They are dead wieght and do nothing for the kids. Also, the Superintendant needs to go - or cut his salary in 1/2. The guy continues to recieve too much in pay and has recieved bonuses - even during the toughest of economic times. His pay is a crime and his community track record is one of absence. Clean house at the district level and the kids can have a better education with more teachers and resources ! Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:02:15 +0000 http://beaverton.katu.com/news/news/470428-beaverton-schools-consider-eliminating-344-positions#IDComment344960040 http://www.katu.com/politics/Dudley-2010-candidate-for-Ore-governor-moving-146547275.html#IDComment334122296 I don't blame him for leaving town. Surprised he chose CA, but I certainly understand why he is leaving ! Sat, 7 Apr 2012 22:47:11 +0000 http://www.katu.com/politics/Dudley-2010-candidate-for-Ore-governor-moving-146547275.html#IDComment334122296 http://beaverton.katu.com/news/news/466480-police-recover-stolen-bronze-deer-statue-beaverton-busines#IDComment327528892 Throw the book at him ! It's not deer season ! Throw everything you can at him ! These meth heads should just be cut up for scrap too . Fri, 30 Mar 2012 02:41:28 +0000 http://beaverton.katu.com/news/news/466480-police-recover-stolen-bronze-deer-statue-beaverton-busines#IDComment327528892 http://www.katu.com/news/Kells-140745153.html?cvr=11#IDComment303994919 how the heck do they get that money to stick on the ceiling ??? Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:12:50 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/Kells-140745153.html?cvr=11#IDComment303994919 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Cyclist-hospitalized-after-getting-hit-on-the-St-Johns-Bridge-139138799.html#IDComment289765931 It doesn't matter what the 'Law' reads. It doesn't matter who is 'right' . Common Sense needs to be considered. Have any of you crossed the St. Johns Bridge ? On foot, bike or car ? It is narrow, very narrow. I personally wak my bike (on the side walk). It is the only SAFE way to cross. The bridge is too narrow to accomodate bicycles and motorized traffic. Crossing that bridge on a bike is simply putting yourself in harms way - and there are consequenses . . . .. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:46:01 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Cyclist-hospitalized-after-getting-hit-on-the-St-Johns-Bridge-139138799.html#IDComment289765931 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Man-who-shot-Coates-wants-out-of-state-hospital-138533329.html#IDComment281437827 Show his face - if he does not have the courage to face the public - leave him in jail. The govenor will probably let him out anyway. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 04:12:57 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Man-who-shot-Coates-wants-out-of-state-hospital-138533329.html#IDComment281437827 http://www.katu.com/news/local/KATU-crew-records-man-being-chased-by-a-gun-near-MAX-137334533.html#IDComment264229891 Scorcho - do you work for TriMet ? are you actually Mary Fetch ? Have you ever taken a ride on Max ? The Max line is dangerous. From Hillsboro to RoseQuarter to Gresham. I have been on at all hours, days, and events - never without an incident. It is a dangerous crime conduit. I travel it only when I have too - but do not allow loved ones to ride it. Max will always be in the headlines - as long as there are criminals. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:00:38 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/KATU-crew-records-man-being-chased-by-a-gun-near-MAX-137334533.html#IDComment264229891 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Electrical-fire-chars-Lake-Oswego-home-136002313.html#IDComment243819689 The Red Cross is assisting ? Really ? I can think of many more worthy individuals for Red Cross assistance - not a Lake ego resident. Hopefully they will reimburse the RedCross - Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:46:14 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Electrical-fire-chars-Lake-Oswego-home-136002313.html#IDComment243819689 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Teen-fighting-deportation-after-store-theft-135626993.html#IDComment237792426 Do the crime - do the time . . . adios amigo. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:53:20 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Teen-fighting-deportation-after-store-theft-135626993.html#IDComment237792426 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Hundreds-gather-to-mourn-slain-corrections-officer-135091578.html#IDComment235998704 ... and what has our Govenor Kitzhaber got to say about the death penalty now ? Does Kitzhaber even know where Helix is located ? Could he drive there and find his way, on his own ? Could he meet the family (face to face) and tell them the death penalty their Husband and Father recieved was wrong? Could he tell them his killer should be allowed to live out a humane life in jail ? Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:05:01 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Hundreds-gather-to-mourn-slain-corrections-officer-135091578.html#IDComment235998704