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Okay, we're in the middle of the holiday hustle and bustle. So much to do, and so little time to do it.
So, I've recently decided to make a change - and I thought I'd pass it along. It's one little word, but the mere mention alone, will make you feel better. SIMPLIFY. Go ahead, say it out loud - and you'll see what I mean.
This epiphany came to me recently, as I was cleaning out my fish tank. I enjoyed it a great deal, and the kids did, too. But the 'hassle-to-enjoyment' ratio was quickly going in the wrong direction, so I decided to SIMPLIFY. I miss the tank, but I don't miss the stress and workload it added to my daily life.
Time to put the lights up on the house? SIMPLIFY. If the process involves more than one ladder, and a precarious perch more than ten feet in the air -- calmly walk back down the ladder and take another look at what you're doing. Will the house REALLY look that bad, without lights on the dormer? Will anyone notice?
I did this - last weekend, and I can't tell you how much better I feel. Instead of clipping lights around the perimeter of the house, my wife suggested I just light up the two trees in front - and hang a lighted wreath on the window over the front door. Done. And I can't imagine anyone is going to say anything about the 'new' look this year.
Whether you're shopping for gifts, or cooking all the food for a big meal -- think about that one word. Simplify. Would it really be that bad - if you bought a ready made pie, instead of stressing over your recipe -- on top of all the other things you have to do? Maybe that's a 'guy' thing, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't notice. And even if I did, I can tell you with 100% certainty - it wouldn't stop me from eating the pie. :-)
The home I grew up in, was tiny. I took our kids by that house the last time we were in St. Louis, and I couldn't believe it. I almost drove right past the street, because from what I remembered - it seemed like a mile from the main drag. The grassy area in the middle of the 'circle' we lived on -- seemed like ACRES to me as a kid. As we drove down the street on our recent trip, I felt like I could jump from one side to the other. We didn't have much -- but I didn't realize that - until I was an adult. At the time, I thought we had it all. And I think there was one big reason for that. Life was simple.
Perhaps I'm just getting a jump on my New Year's resolution. But I can tell you, I will be carrying that word with me -- into 2008. Simplify.
That's my Dr. Phil moment for the day. Here's hoping it helps you enjoy the things that are REALLY important -- and not just during the holiday season.
Joe Donlon
First of all, what happened to November? It's all but gone and we've still got Halloween candy around the house. Although it is still several weeks until Christmas, all the decorations and shopping stories make me feel like I'm way behind already. Which come to think of it I guess I am. Our youngest wants to ask Santa for a pig. Yes, a real one. Second choice is a pair of shoes like the Elves wear that curl up at the toe. Not easy, but better than the pig for sure. I think I'd better tune in for the holiday stress-busting story tonight at 11.
This is of course the time of year when the weather often demands our attention. But it's usually a hard call. The weather types predict "possible" ice in the morning. Possible being the important term there. Like today, our reporters came in well before dawn just in case. Live shots are set up in problem areas and the focus is on keeping folks informed about the morning commute. There were plenty of problems early, then it warmed up. So everyone regroups and moves on to other news. It takes a great deal of effort and energy for a story that was over by seven, but we have to be prepared just in case. And it looks like the next "just in case" will come later this week. We will keep you posted.
As always...thanks for watching!
Tracy Barry
Ready or not.. here it comes! And this morning on the highways west and
east of Portland, I'd say many drivers weren't ready for the patchy ice they encountered.
During Newschannel 8 at Sunrise our crews were tracking multiple, mutli-car accidents where drivers spun-out and slid off the roads. Two of the biggies-- a four car mess out in Washington County that sent one car into the ditch on its top... and the other closed I-84 near The Dalles when four semis slipped into trouble.
Behind the scenes on a busy weather morning in TV news, it gets hectic. Today we had two producers in the booth-- one to communicate with everyone
"in house" (basically in the studio, newsroom and traffic center) and the other to
keep track of our live crews in the field. The producers definitely are in the hot seat
because you can guarantee-- at some point-- we're all talking to them at once!!
Our director, Scott, is busy setting up effects-- like the 6-box that started our storm team coverage this morning! We had three reporters, two meterologists and
Michael Convery in the traffic command center on the screen at the same time.
We joke we should do a "Brady Bunch" take-off someday and have everyone looking left, right, up and down : )
The reporters were hoppin' during the show! This morning, Jennifer Iveson started with one story and ended up on another She and her photog, Chris Hamilton, broke
down during the newscast.. went to a new location and set up a live shot at the 4-car accident in Wash Co. I mentioned above. Great job bringing everyone great pictures! (and the good news here is that none of the drivers got hurt.)
It was icy and dicey this morning for some folks.. and you know that's just the beginning. 'Tis the season for temps in the 30s and the threat of precipitation.
We'll be there tracking the changes as the happen. Join us weekdays from 4:30 to 7am on Newschannel 8 at Sunrise!
See you soon.
Brenda
We've all seen that sign. And based on what we found today, you can see why someone would post it.
A Northeast Portland man was in his home Saturday night, when he heard a loud noise. He looked out his window, and saw a dump truck -- with its lights out -- dropping a load of 'fill' on a dirt road next to his home. I've never really thought about it until today -- but can someone just dump a truckload of dirt in a neighborhood - and move on? Apparently, they can.
The homeowner called police, and they said there were no violations. DEQ says there was nothing toxic or illegal in the material - and since the City of Portland didn't have a problem with it -- DEQ didn't either.
Newschannel 8's Dave Northfield talked with the owner of the company that dumped the material. He contends they actually improved the road.
And that may be the case, but it certainly brings up a lot of questions -- about 'authorized' dumping. Who would you go to -- if this were YOU, and you saw this happen next to your home? What was in the 'fill'? And did they get approval to dump it right there? Do they even need it?
Watch for Dave's report, tonight on Newschannel 8 at 6.
Joe Donlon
I don't remember exactly how old my kids were when they first started swimming lessons but
it was sometime during elementary school. These days, many parents don't want to wait.. so they're choosing to give their kids a headstart on water safety.
Tuesday morning on Newschannel 8 at Sunrise, KGW.COM's Drew Mikkelsen visits Swimbabes in Milwaukie where instructors are teaching babies-- not even old enough to walk or talk-- what to do if they accidentally find themselves in the water. You may find the video
difficult to watch as the kids struggle in the pool... but parents say these children are doing everything right.
Can babies really learn survival skills? We'll talk to the parents-- plus, hear what the American Academy of Pediatrics thinks. Hope you'll tune in for "Baby Sink or Swim"-- Tuesday morning at 6:15 on Newschannel 8 at Sunrise.
Brenda
... You've heard it too, that time goes faster the older we get.
Maybe we hit some sort of time warp around age 30.
It will probably never be proven, but I think all of us of a certain age have felt it.
We ask ourselves where has the last year gone?
That's what I am asking right now, as I look ahead to my birthday nearing, and another Newschannel 8 Great Toy Drive.
This will be my 8th year volunteering with our toy drive... not a lot of time compared to the 26 years KGW has been collecting toys.
What makes me feel old, though, is my son,Will.
He's the youngest of my four children.
When we started going to the weekend toy drives together, he was in first grade.
Now, he's 13 years old, and in the 8th grade.
Still, he wants to go with me to the toy collection site at the Les Schwab Tire Center at Washington Square in the morning.
He said the other day, "Mom, it's our tradition!"
I'll wake him up at 6am, and he'll put on his Santa hat. We'll stop at Starbucks for a hot chocolate, and head out to help open the KGW booth.
It's a tradition neither one of us wants to miss.
I hope you'll be there, too. I look forward to meeting so many of our generous viewers who make the Newschannel 8 Great Toy Drive part of their holiday tradition.
I think it is true that time is moving faster, but I hope we can all slow down enough to try to capture the true spirit of the season;sharing and loving one another.
The Toy drive is a good way to do that.
Merry Christmas,
Laural
So much for that.
After all the debate over renaming a city street in honor of Cesar Chavez -- it appears the fight is over. At least for now. The Latino community got together with the Chinese community, and at a news conference today -- said they do NOT want the city to rename 4th Ave. So, the whole idea is now OFF the table.
Our city beat reporter, Randy Neves, says council members admit -- the last minute detour to 4th Ave. was a well intentioned compromise. It got the debate away from Interstate Avenue. But in the end, that compromise - really wasn't working for anyone.
I guess you could argue -- that's the definition of a good compromise. No one is happy. But in this case, given the response - and the outrage - at every turn, there really weren't any other options.
So, what happens now? Is it - indeed - over? It is for now. But maybe not for good.. The process may start fresh -- and from scratch -- next year some time. Considering what happened this time, I wouldn't hold your breath. Randy will update us on the latest developments tonight.
We'll also have the latest on that deadly head-on crash on Hwy 99W last weekend. We're learning more about the driver. She was 26 years old, on her way back home from a friend's house. It appears she drove for some 3 miles -- going the wrong way. Her mother talked with Newschannel 8's Nancy Francis. You'll hear what she said about the way the road is designed, and how this certainly wasn't a first - for that stretch of 99W.
We'll preview the upcoming holiday weekend, too -- from travel conditions, to the weather. Speaking of which, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Joe Donlon
Timberline opens for the ski season! That's what it said on the newswire this morning. The only problem, it's not true. We headed up the big hill to see for ourselves and discovered a very different story. Timberline wanted to open, tried to open, but it just didn't work out. Too much ice on the Palmer snowfield. Meadows is scrambling to open too. Our Joe Michaels is up there and he'll be able to give us a much better idea of what is really happening tonight at five.
Another story that took some digging started with a tip from a viewer. The caller noticed that some of Portland's homeless are moving into residential neighborhoods and setting up makeshift camps. Dave Northfield checked it out yesterday and couldn't find anyone in the neighborhood mentioned. Then today on his way to work he decided to take a few minutes and cruise through some other close in neighborhoods. Bingo. He'll have that story tonight at six.
There are many important stories today. This is not one of them but I couldn't resist including it in this little bog. Neil Diamond finally reveals whom he was singing about in Sweet Caroline. Tune in tonight and you'll have something for the water cooler tomorrow!
As always, thanks for watching.
Tracy Barry
How in the world did we get to this point? The idea of renaming a city street - in honor of Cesar Chavez - has gone horribly, and embarrassingly wrong.
Interstate Avenue is apparently off the table. That debate lead the mayor to walk out of one meeting. Suddenly, it's now - 4th Avenue. That decision left the hispanic community in tears at City Hall.
So, 4th Avenue -- which runs right through Chinatown -- would be renamed in honor of Cesar Chavez. How much sense does that make? None, to the Chinese community -- which now wants to rename that section of 4th in honor of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, the founder of the new China.
Here's a thought. Why not consider Grand Avenue? Forgive me if I'm missing some historical significance to the name Grand, but it would make sense -- in several ways. It would be a perfect compliment to Martin Luther King Blvd. The one way street would be MLK in one direction, and Cesar Chavez in the other.
Several other streets would also make sense, and they have -- at some point -- been in the mix. But not anymore. Some have suggested Broadway, which runs from PSU - through the heart of downtown - and into North Portland. But at this point, it appears all that debate is over. The city is moving forward with 4th Avenue.
I guess I'm just surprised at how this has spiraled so terribly out of control. Where is the reasonable, rational debate? Why has this become so divisive? Why are we - as a community - unable to come to some sort of decision that works?
I guess I'm just frustrated, because we've taken an opportunity to celebrate something positive --and turned it into a chasm that I fear will take a LONG time to bridge.
Newschannel 8's Randy Neves has been covering this issue for us. He'll have the latest on the debate, tonight at 6.
Joe Donlon
New parents-- what if you never had to change another dirty diaper? What if BABIES
could be potty trained? Some Portland parents say it's possible and their kids are living proof.
In a special report Tuesday on Newschannel 8 at Sunrise watch "Diaper Free Babies."
Meet a woman who has her 12-week-old son on the program! Parents who swear by the process say it's a time tested idea that's been around for thousands of years. What do
those parents know that others can learn from? Tune in to find out.
We'll talk to a mom who now teaches the concept to other parents. She says there are environmental and financial reasons to go "diaper free." Plus-- hear from a local
pediatrician with an opinion about when you can effectively start potty training your kids.
Tune in Tuesday, November 20th on Newschannel 8 at Sunrise at 6:15am. "Diaper Free Babies" is an eye opening debate that'll definitely get parents thinking.
you have to use your hair dryer to make the Sunday paper readable.
Seriously.
I did that today. 'Spent more time on drying out my newspaper than on my hair. And that's sayin' something.
I think a lot of new moms feel that way after nine months of
pregnancy. They come home from the hospital with a beautiful
baby.. but many leave something in the delivery room--- their
pre-pregnancy shape. No matter how much they exercise,
their bodies just don't bounce back. A survey earlier this year found two-thirds of new moms said they'd rather have their pre-baby body back.. than their pre-baby sex life!
Join us Monday in the 6am hour of Newschannel 8 at Sunrise as Keely Chalmers brings us a special report-- New Moms, New Bodies. See what local moms are taking advantage of to scuplt their figures. From non-invasive "tightening" lasers... to
procedures that are more extreme-- more moms are visiting plastic surgeons.
Is it something you've ever considered? Then you won't want to miss our special report.
That's "New Moms-- New Bodies".. Monday, November 19th... in the
6am hour of Newschannel 8 at Sunrise.
The Portland City Commissioners are giving us a case of whiplash. Just when Erik Sten announced he was siding with the Mayor in favor of renaming Interstate Avenue after Cesar Chavez, there's a new plan. Randy Neeves says now everyone except Mayor Potter wants to rename 4th Avenue near City Hall after Chavez. It could happen today. But you can bet it won't happen quietly. We will bring you the fireworks at five.
Also, did you hear that a hiker has found what is likely the trail guide used by the missing University of Oregon professor? The rescue crew is calling this a recovery effort but do we dare hope for a miracle?
One of our excellent photographers Brian Robertson came by my desk today. Like many of us he is an animal lover and has two large sassy cats of his own. He wanted me to pass on that the Oregon Humane Society is overflowing with felines. They are not accepting anymore. Already there are two and three to a cage. They are even offering a special deal if you are able to adopt more than one. Brian said to keep a lookout tonight in his video for a delicate little boy named Butterball, weighing in at 28 pounds! If you're not into turkey you can still have a Butterball for Thanksgiving!
As always thanks for watching,
Tracy Barry
Everyone in my family knows that.
But, my father, who recently lost his wife, is coming to our house for Thanksgiving for the first time ever.
I've got to learn how to cook something fast.
Not only is my Dad coming, but so is my Uncle Bart;and my husband's sister; Kelly, her husband, Chris; their adult son and wife; and my daughter,Meg, is coming home from college.
That's in addition to our three children still at home.
What's a working mother to do? I've been lucky to have a dear husband who has cooked dinner for us for years, while I work the night shift.
But, my Dad is expecting his daughter to cook Thanksgiving dinner. Yikes!
He never lets me forget the time he and my Step-Mom came for dinner just after I was married.
Mike barbecued steak,and I made salad.
Dad tells me now, he was hoping for his first home-cooked meal from his oldest daughter.
Oops.
So, I'm trying to channel Martha Stewart... and fast.
I recently stumbled across my Grandma Porter's old cookbook in our basement.
In it, I discovered her famous Pumpkin Chiffon, and Lemon Meringue pies.
Maybe I can surprise Dad with pies from his childhood.
But what is Oleo?
I had to look that one up on Wikipedia. Seems it was a brand name in the 1940s for Oleomargarine.
Okay, so I need 2 Tablespoons margarine... that doesn't seem like enough.
Oh, Grandma I wish you were here to help.
I also turned to the Oregonian's Food Day section for help.
I cut out this week's Thanksgiving recipes.
There's a delicious sounding traditional stuffing listed. But, how to make sure it's not too dry or too soggy?
And where do I get artisan-style bread, which the recipe recommends for the best flavor?
I guess Stovetop won't do for Thanksgiving with Dad.
And I wonder if I can get by with frozen pie crusts, or should I try to roll out my own?
I think I'll start practicing this weekend.
If any of you are gifted with Martha Stewart-like talents, please share any tips you have.
My Dad is counting on you.
May your Thanksgiving be blessed with family,good conversation, and the perfect pie, and dressing that's not too dry.
Laural
Have you seen the Blazers lately? Wow. They've won their last 4 games -- all at home against VERY good teams -- and are on a nice roll. You'll get a chance to see them tonight on KGW. They're in Denver, playing against the Nuggets. After last night's victory against Detroit, someone in the newsroom said, "Imagine if they had Oden." That gave me pause, because I hadn't really thought about that in a while. Maybe it's because -- as painful as it was -- I had finally come to terms with the fact that Oden wasn't going to play this season. But, indeed -- imagine.
These guys are fun to watch, and easy to root for. I've only been here 10 years, but to me - that's what a Portland Trail Blazers team is all about. It's what the community has come to expect.. and after some rough years, the fans finally have it again.
I love what Nate McMillan has done to the atmosphere. Not to mention - the player decisions that have been made of late. I can't help but think back to the selection of Lamarcus Aldridge. Fans wanted Adam Morrison (Draft The Stash!) with that lottery draft pick, but someone in the organization saw something in Aldridge -- that we're all seeing now. Nothing against Morrison, but that was a brilliant pick. Trading Randy Foy for Brandon Roy on draft day - was another coup. Jarrett Jack was a great pick, along with Martell Webster - who's starting to shine. About the only player the Blazers missed -- was Chris Paul. But who's counting?
Anyway, look for your rejuvenated Blazers -- tonight on Newschannel 8. The pre-game show starts at 5:30, and then it's game on!
Which means we only have a 5 o'clock newscast tonight. And wouldn't you know -- we could have used a few more newscasts tonight! There are several new developments, with a number of big stories -- from Snowball the deer, to the fate of Gabriel the foster child. Also, two students have been arrested for bringing a gun onto school grounds at Reynolds High. Plus, Nancy Francis sits down with the teacher who was convicted of stealing a student's jacket - and selling it on eBay.
We'll see you soon.
Joe Donlon
It's a heart-wrenching situation. The story of Gabriel Allred.Born in America to a Mexican father and American mother, neither able to give up crime or drugs to parent him. He has lived in Toledo with a foster family since he was four months old. The Brandts want to adopt Gabriel but the state feels he would be better off living in Mexico with his parental Grandmother. Even though he has never met his Grandmother.
It's been interesting trying to get beyond the surface on this story. But last week we were able to contact Gabriel's biological mother. She is on the run from police but we were able to get her cell phone number and contact her. She made it clear that she thinks Gabriel should stay with the Brandts.
And tonight after a long process of tracking corrections paperwork and working with immigration officials we have located Gabriel's biological father. He has served his time on sex offenses but is still being held for deportation back to Mexico. Jennifer Iveson is interviewing him right now and that should be a very interesting conversation tonight at five.
Pat Dooris also has a comment from the Governor tonight. Pat is very persistent and just kept asking every single day until they finally found a few minutes for him.
There are so many issues to wrestle with on this story. The need for biological connections in a child's life. The bonding that has clearly taken place with the Brandt's and what ending that would do to Gabriel. I just hope and pray that Gabriel's needs are put first. Isn’t there someway he can have both the Brandts and his Grandmother?
I know many of you have strong feelings on this and have already weighed in. Thank you for that and I hope you'll listen to the father's interview tonight at five.
As always, thanks for watching.
Tracy Barry
One recent Sunday, when the NFL preempted our early evening newscasts, I thought I'd take some time to take you behind the scenes of KGW's legendary sports program, SPORTS SUNDAY and fill you in on tidbits you might not know about the guys who make it happen. I'm finally posting it. --Nancy Francis
Sunday is no day of rest for this group.
photo:
Producer Evan Chevrier and KGW Sports Anchor Adam Bjarnson with Oregonian Sports Columnist John Canzano
Photo: Joe Becker editing a sports story
photo:Joe with Associate Producer Craig Edwards
JOE BECKER, KGW Sports Anchor/Reporter
1st TV Job: KSDK in St. Louis. Sports reporter trainee (Joe's 1st broadcasting job was at a radio station in Alton, Illinois)
Favorite thing about current job: "That I get to cover sports and go on TV and talk about it."
Hardest thing about the job: "Making sure I have all the details covered on deadline."
Favorite Band(s): Beatles, Rolling Stones
How he spends his time off: Plays guitar and bass, writes music, listens to music, reading
Most memorable interviews: Muhammad Ali, Ted Williams, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Tiger Woods, Jim Brown, John McEnroe, Jack Nicklaus, Clint Eastwood, Ted Turner, Jerry Seinfeld, Sara Evans
Photo: Adam Bjarnson interviewing Blazers President Larry Miller
ADAM BJARNSON, Sports Sunday Anchor
1st TV Job: KCBY in Coos Bay, OR. Did everything:news, sports, weather, shot and edited video
Favorite thing about current job: "...the fact that I get to meet a variety of sports figures. No day's the same."
Hardest thing about the job: "Trying to find a balance between everyday life and my job... especially during football season."
Favorite Band: Foo Fighters
How he spends his time off work: Taking care of his two beagles, Murphy and Oden (named after Greg, of course)
Most memorable interview and favorite athlete rolled-into-one: Charles Barkley.
(PSU coach) Jerry Glanville is a close second in the interview category
Photo: Adam with beagle "Murph". He named his new pup "Oden."
Photo: Sports Sunday Producer Evan Chevrier getting ready for Adam's interview with Blazers President Larry Miller
EVAN CHEVRIER, Sports Sunday Producer
1st TV Job: Fox affiliate in Spokane, WA. Wrote, produced and voiced 1-minute sports "package." (in college at WSU at the time).
Favorite thing about current job: "The sports department is kind of like the toy store of the newsroom. What we're covering is just fun."
Hardest thing about the job: "Dealing with the egomaniac that is Joe Becker." (Editor's note: This is sarcasm, in case you didn't know)
Favorite Band: U2
How he spends his time off work: He and his wife have two sons, ages 5 and 1. "It's all I can handle," Evan says. "The last movie I saw was Ishtar."
Favorite all-time athlete: Steve Largent (a fave from childhood) because "he did so much with so little physically."
Photo:Craig Edwards and his inspiration: Nacho Libre
CRAIG EDWARDS, Associate Producer
1st TV job: Working on a Mariners game for ESPN. I ran a microphone in the 1st base camera well.
Favorite thing about current job: The opportunity to be creative and not telling people someone's dead.
Hardest thing about the job: Hitting deadlines. It's like putting down the train tracks while the train is coming.
How he spends his time off work: Watching movies, reading, playing football and basketball
Favorite Band: Metallica
Favorite Athlete: Kevin Garnett because "he is the antithesis of Alex Rodriguez."
photo: "Ace" Sports photographer Brian Warner as he edits a piece for Sports Sunday
BRIAN WARNER, "Ace" Sports Photographer
1st TV job: KSTU in Salt Lake City, UT. Worked in Master Control "getting paid to watch TV."
Favorite thing about current job: Shooting football video.
Hardest thing about the job: The pressure of getting the shot, making sure you get the highlight.
How he spends his time off work: Does Triathalons.Brian started running to get in shape for shooting football because he has to run along with the players to get video of them in action. That evolved into triathalons.
A Career Thrill: While covering his first professional sporting event, an NBA game between the Jazz and the Bulls, Michael Jordan stepped on Brian's leg. " Any time you see Michael Jordan, it's awesome," Brian says.
Also memorable: Anna Kournikova
This weekend marks Veterans Day, and it's a day that has come to be very special to me. Over the years, I have done a number of stories to honor those who have served the country, and this year brings a bit of a new twist.
Although I make my living 'in front' of the camera, I've been spending a lot more time on the 'other' side of the lens lately. 'Still' photography has become a passion of mine, and I decided to try something different for this story. I spent a few days, at the VA Medical facility in Vancouver last month - and met a number of the veterans who were being treated. Unlike most assignments, I didn't have one of our 'video' photojounalists with me. It was just me - and my 'still' camera. At first, only a couple of the veterans had agreed to participate, but by the end of my time there, more and more of them said they would help me with the project.
The stories I heard, and the time I spent with each of them, was very personal - and powerful. I can't tell you how much it meant to me.
I later returned - WITH one of our video photographers, and interviewed a handful of the veterans I had photographed earlier. My vision for this, was to string together several of their comments -- about country, service, sacrifice, and the meaning of Veterans Day -- and then cover the story with as many of my 'still' images as possible.
On a side note, I want to thank Mike McAleer - the Public Affairs Officer with the Portland VA Medical Center. Without his help, this story would not have happened.
I'm thinking I may get some questions about the music, too.. so, in case anyone is wondering -- the song I used for the story is called, "Our Town" - by James Taylor.
And if you'd like to see more of the pictures of the veterans - you can view a slideshow by clicking here.
I hope you get a chance to watch the final product -- during our Sunday morning news. It's scheduled to run at the end of the 7 o'clock hour. I invite you to settle in with a cup of coffee, and enjoy this tribute to Veterans Day. And to those of you who have served, and are currently serving -- I salute you.
Have a great weekend.
Joe Donlon
It's hard to stay upbeat about the search for the University of Oregon professor missing near Cougar Reservoir. No one has seen him since Sunday and the weather is about to turn. Searchers are making an all out effort today. Reporter Scott Burton says the searchers have already been out for 5 hours and will stay out for at least another 5. I don't know about you but I really got my hopes up when they found footprints on two of the trails.
It is quite a remote area according to Keely Chalmers who was covering the story for a couple of days. Just to give you an idea of how the day sometimes goes for reporters, Keely always shows up for work looking like a million bucks and wearing very high heels. Luckily she had a pair of jeans and some boots under her desk when they sent her to the search. She didn't have anything else though since at that point she had no idea they would be spending the night. She says the only thing she really missed was her contact lense solution. Ready or not, reporters have to go when the story breaks.
If your office is anything like ours practically everyone has anti bacterial gel on their desks. I'm looking at mine right now. White tea and Ginger as a matter of fact. So we set out to find out how well the different kinds work. Not such an easy task since it involves getting people to try them. Then taking samples from their hands to a lab for testing. Then waiting 5 days for the lab results. I don't want to give away the story but let me just say it turned out much differently than anyone thought it would and we learned something very unexpected about the gels. I'll let Amy Troy tell you the rest at five.
Think good thoughts for the Xu family and the searchers and as always thanks for watching.
Tracy Barry
There is some positive news - in the search for a University of Oregon professor. He went for a day hike on Sunday, and never returned. Today, search crews found footprints in the Cougar Reservoir area, and another hiker said he saw the man on Sunday. The weather has been cooperating, and there are no steep cliffs around that trail - so, everyone is hoping for the best. We'll update the search at 5.
This is also the first day that Gresham police officers will be riding the MAX trains. After a number of fights and other incidents near the MAX line, Gresham's mayor decided to dedicate officers to patrolling platforms and trains. You'll see how that program will work.
We will also follow up yesterday's election. Measure 50 - the tobacco tax - failed.. and Measure 49 - which modifies Measure 37 -- passed. We'll look at how the results will impact the future of children's health - and land use issues.
Tonight is also the home opener - for the Trail Blazers. Their first game - is against New Orleans, and Joe Becker will have a live report from the Rose Garden.
Have a great day!
You don't have to venture far from Interstate Avenue in North Portland to find a couple of big stories unfolding today. First of all a bicyclist was hit by a car this morning in the same spot where a cyclist was killed about two weeks ago. This cyclist, Siobhan Doyle, broke several bones, but survived. Turns out she is a friend of several folks here and talks to us tonight about the accident. Also this afternoon a decision was made to close the intersection at N. Interstate and Greeley for an extended investigation. We'll let you know what comes out of that.
And word from City hall that Eric Sten is now leaning toward changing the name of Interstate Avenue to Cesar Chavez Avenue. A vote could come in the next couple of weeks. That whole thing has been a mess from the get go. Many people on Interstate angry over the change being imposed on them. At least one Latino organization angry that some commissioners wanted to look at other options. We'll try to get to the bottom of the politics involved.
And what about these drug resistant staph infections popping up in schools? Four more cases in Vancouver this week. We have a special report tonight on what you can do to reduce your child's chance of getting sick.
Another amazing fall day. Hope you get a chance to enjoy it. But of course be back inside and in front of that t-v by 5! Ha!
Thanks for Watching,
Tracy Barry
Me neither.
It makes me a little anxious to hear about all the retailers
already having doorbuster sales.
Let's enjoy the serenity of Thanksgiving first.
At our house, my Dad is coming down from Montana, my Uncle up from
Eugene, and my brother-in-law and sister-in-law over from McCall, Idaho.
We'll all sit down together around the Thanksgiving table for conversation, and of course, turkey and all the trimmings.
We all look forward to it each year. No gifts. Just a time to be together.
It's a time to embrace all we are thankful for, and that includes the ability
to put food on the table for our loved ones.
Not all of our neighbors can do that this season.
I recently hosted a charity event for the Oregon Food bank, where
the shelves are practically bare.
I learned in an average month,almost 200,000 people, including 70,000 children eat a meal from an emergency food box in our area.
What better way to celebrate our blessings than to help make sure all families can enjoy Thanksgiving, and the days before and after, without
worry about where their next meal will come from.
Here's a link to the Oregon Food Bank where you can donate.
http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/
Christmas will be here soon enough.
And after Thanksgiving, I'll celebrate it with gusto.
I do love getting the Thanksgiving paper with all the holiday ads.
But,for now, it's time to be thankful,and to share the bounty.
Laural
Where did this week go? Time flies when you're having fun, I guess.. and Portland had a lot of fun this week. Disney on Ice started its weekend run last night at the Rose Garden. Halloween was Wednesday. We had the big Hannah Montana concert Tuesday, and the Blazers kicked off the '07-'08 season in San Antonio. I'm guessing there were a lot of late assignments at school this week!
Tonight at 5, we'll update a story that broke last night - about a man who escaped from a work detail at a Utah prison. That was 22 years ago. Police finally tracked him down -- in Salem. You'll hear what he's been doing since his escape, what neighbors said about him, and how police caught up with him.
At 6, Randy Neves is working on a story about the new city law to restrict the sale of spray paint. Commissioner Randy Leonard came up with the idea, to reduce the graffiti and tagging problems around town. Today, Leonard went to a Home Depot in the city limits, to see if the paint department there was complying. It wasn't. Store officials told us they needed more time, but is there more to it? Randy will have the latest.
Look for a developing story - tonight at 11 - centered around a 2 year old Oregon boy who is living with a foster family on the coast. State officials have decided to send the boy to Mexico to live with his grandmother - and extended family there, despite a challenge from the boy's foster family. There are other circumstances involved - including details about that boy's father - that touched off a lot of debate among our viewers. Again, we'll update that, at 11.
Plus, of course - Friday Night Flights! And speaking of football, it's going to be another great weekend at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks play Arizona State, and ESPN has brought it's 'Game Day' show to Eugene - for the second time this season.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Joe
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You all might remember the shooting last month at a convenience store in Vancouver.
The clerk, a mother of three, was shot within seconds of the robber entering the store.
A surveillance camera recorded it all and the violence is stunning. Tonight though we move past the shock to show you what it has done to this poor woman's life. She was already worried about her safety there and had asked for a transfer. The shooting happened in the last hour of the last day of her shift there. Wow.
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Then tonight at six we'll show you what the donation of part of Ross Island to the city really means. Keely Chalmers caught a ride on a boat out to the island today and saw some of the wildlife that lives there first hand. Two bald eagles for starters. And although humans won't be allowed to wander about, there are some cool ideas about setting up some viewing areas.
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At 6:30 a fresh look at one of the great crime mysteries of the Northwest. The hijacking of a plane and the jump of D.B. Cooper. Our sister station in Seattle managed to get a look at some of the evidence they have on file. It's the first time any of us will see it and I can't wait. You can't help but wonder whatever happened to him and all that money.
Enjoy the sunshine and as always,
Thanks for Watching.
Tracy Barry
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