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KATU - Portland, OR : 2-year-old boy falls out of window | Local & Regional | KATU.com - Portland News, Sports, Traffic We

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:33:32 +0000

Kudos to young Davenport for his life saving action! Parents should both be smacked - father for his inattention and both for reenforcing negative behavior with a reward. Had a babysitter been that careless, we wouldn't hear the end of it. Dad has his head elsewhere and hohum...

KATU - Portland, OR : Fisherman\'s last message: \'He told me he loved me\' | Local & Regional | KATU.com - Portland News,

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:44:25 +0000

Yes sad and unfortunate. Why is there only coverage about Mr. Bjaranson's personal life? I am sure the others had equally loving families and acquaintances. Rest in peace all lost aboard the Lady Cecilia.

KATU - Portland, OR : Adams says city can\'t afford GOP presidential debate at OPB | Politics | KATU.com - Portland News,

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 13:53:59 +0000

The debate has been on the books since October and there were no concerns voiced at that time. It's an election year, is he going to complain about security costs whenever a candidate campaigns here? Mayor Adams gladly paid thousands of dollars on a daily basis to keep Occupy Portland illegally entrenched in a downtown park. He now balks at the City's security costs on an event that will bring Portland positive national attention and generate revenue for the city's hospitality industry. Sometimes I have to wonder who's worse, Sam or the people who have kept in office?

KATU - Portland, OR : Police prepare for potential clash at Occupy Portland | Local & Regional | KATU.com - Portland News,

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:11:54 +0000

Seriously!? City government has sunk to a new low. Why issue an edict you're not willing to enforce? Why spend tax dollars for a partial clean up and police overtime when there was no commitment to evict Occupy Portland? Adams could care less since he's wisely not running for reelection. Obviously Chief Reese is a lap dog and we can expect more of Sam's Shenanigan's from him if elected. Certainly he has to comply with Sam's wishes, but give us a sign that there is an independent thought in his head. Are there any real leaders left in this City?

KATU - Portland, OR : Mayor leaves for overseas trip, but doesn\'t plan to clear parks | Local & Regional | KATU.com - Por

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:39:18 +0000

In addition to the inconvenience and the eyesore, the City has spent thousands for police on overtime to patrol what is rapidly becoming "Dignity Village II". When will it all stop and common sense return?

KATU - Portland, OR : $47M building for the homeless opens in downtown | News | Northwest Portland News

Fri, 3 Jun 2011 03:34:45 +0000

Bud Clark is like an STD you can't shake. As I recall we tried something similar during his administration and the homeless were headed here in caravans. That, coupled with the non-enforcement of immigration issues and the dissolution of the drug and intelligence units of the Police Bureau forever more put Portland on the map as the place to be if you were homeless and/or an illegal selling drugs. I haven't lived in the City limits since 1980 and damn proud that i don't support the Socialist Republic of Portland!

KATU - Portland, OR : Troutdale mayor faces censure, says he won\'t resign | Politics | East Portland News

Tue, 24 May 2011 12:36:26 +0000

Mayor Kight ought to consider a public relations firm and a nicer toupee.

KATU - Portland, OR : Gov’t pleads with city to rejoin terrorism task force | KATU.com - Portland News, Sports, Traf

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 04:11:32 +0000

If you looked closer you'd see they're the helicopters of Marine Helicopter Squadron HMX-1. The famous "White Tops" as in Marine One as in the President of the Unites States. Probably will be used during his upcoming visit.

KATU - Portland, OR : County takes gamble in getting ex-auditor charges dropped | KATU.com - Portland News, Sports, Traffi

Sat, 6 Nov 2010 14:43:40 +0000

And this Felon continues to be employed in Clackamas County with our tax dollars. (I assume he is a Felon as he agreed to enter a guilty plea and repaid $50,000. That amount makes it a Felony). We shouldn't be surprised if he pilfers money from his current employment to pay restitution and court costs.

KATU - Portland, OR : Questions raised after 5 police killings in 1 week | KATU.com - Portland News, Sports, Traffic Weath

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 00:52:36 +0000

Perhaps our very own Mayor "Yosodomy Sam" Adams should venture North and peddle his "peacekeepers" instead of law enforcement concept for police...

KATU - Portland, OR : Gun control hits Portland | KATU.com - Portland News, Sports, Traffic Weather and Breaking News - Po

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:58:32 +0000

GEEZ -- Let's address the problem and not the symptoms - Attack the gangs! Most states have enhanced sentences for gang members convicted of crimes involving gang activity, why not work with the legislature on a similar statute for Oregon and the rest of the state would also benefit. Other cities have gone after gangs in civil court filing injunctions and restricting their operations and this tactic has proven very effective. Portland already has a curfew but it's not being enforced because of a lack of manpower at PPB and JDH. How about a real gang outreach with enough qualified resources to actually make an impact as opposed to the token effort currently in place. If you don't inoculate the next generation it doesn't matter how many are incarcerated when there are fresh recruits ripe for the picking. By the way Your Honor, the only people that don't report gun thefts are the ones that lawfully can't posses them or the gun was stolen in the first place!

KATU - Portland, OR : \'No-fly zone\' pilot: A beautiful flight ... then \'shock\' | KATU.com - Portland News, Sports, Tra

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:30:34 +0000

Mr. Daly is clearly in the wrong and knows it. Federal Air Regulations require pilots in command of a flight to perform certain preflight actions. Sec. 91.103: Preflight action. Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. When he called for his weather briefing, the briefer should have advised him of any NOTAMS in effect. NOTAMS are Notices To Airmen which would include TFR's, Temporary Flight Restrictions. I doubt that Mr Daly bothered to get the mandatory briefing. Although nothing required him to talk to a controlling agency on his flight, the majority of pilots flying VFR avail themselves of Flight Following. A service provided by the FAA that monitors the progress of the flight and gives traffic advisories in congested areas, such as the Seattle area. This kind of flying gives General Aviation a black eye. http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance...

KATU - Portland, OR : Portland City Council moves forward on electric car plan | KATU.com - Breaking News, Sports, Traffic

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:29:27 +0000

The City and the School District can't provide necessary services and now this????

KATU - Portland, OR : Suspect sought after deal over Jeep goes sour | Oregon City News

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:47:42 +0000

Sounds like a civil problem -- breach of contract. Why is it news and why are the police involved?

KATU - Portland, OR : Friend of Kyron\'s step-mother speaks out | KATU.com - Breaking News, Sports, Traffic and Weather -

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:15:52 +0000

Nice attempt at putting a positive spin on for Ms Moulton-Horman. I for one am not buying it -- doesn't sound like too many others are...

KATU - Portland, OR : Deputy-involved shooting on Lovejoy Street | Northwest Portland News

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:24:52 +0000

Or vice-versa, the stress of knowing you may have to give your life in defense of an ungrateful community...

KATU - Portland, OR : Report: Kyron\'s stepmother to take another polygraph | KATU.com - Breaking News, Sports, Traffic an

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 01:18:22 +0000

A different scenario - she did plan her alibi with the exception of her cell phone pings which may have caused her to fail the first poly exam as to her whereabouts and triggered last week's request for videos showing the truck and this week's flyers inquiring about the truck and step-mom. Only time will tell...

KATU - Portland, OR : Search for Kyron turns into criminal investigation, $25K reward offered | KATU.com - Breaking News,

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:11:45 +0000

Those are specific streets and dates that investigators are seeking video of vehicles. One can surmise that the suspects cellular trail shows travel on or near those locations. Now it's a matter of finding a video that shows the suspect's vehicle and occupant(s).

KATU - Portland, OR : Man from Gaza humanitarian ship makes it home to Seattle | KATU.com - Breaking News, Sports, Traffic

Sun, 6 Jun 2010 18:10:59 +0000

Based on the Laws of Armed Conflict, a country party to a conflict may legally impose a naval blockade to prevent ships from entering or exiting the territory or territorial waters. Such a naval blockade must comply with a number of terms, including due notice, effectiveness, proportionality. When a naval blockade is imposed, no ships may enter the area. The same rules the U.S. invoked during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

KATU - Portland, OR : Ore. judge resigns after sexual harassment allegations | KATU.com - Breaking News, Sports, Traffic a

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:59:25 +0000

How can you render decisions in legal cases and not have a J.D.?