Angelica Thornton

Anchor

Angelica Thornton
Angelica Thornton
Anchor
Angelica Thornton co-anchors KATU First News at 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., in addition to reporting for the station as a KATU Problem Solver. Prior to joining KATU, Angelica worked as a reporter for WCVB in Boston, where she covered news and was a feature reporter for the weekly sports show, Patriots All Access.

Angelica spent three years as a news anchor and reporter for WFXT in Boston from 2003-2006. In addition to her duties as a weekend morning anchor for the station, she reported live from the 2004 Democratic National Convention, the Super Bowl, the Red Sox's memorable run to The 2004 World Series and the historic gay marriage vote in Massachusetts.

From 1999-2003, Angelica was a reporter and fill-in anchor for WNCN in Raleigh, NC. While in North Carolina, she covered everything from the opening of the tobacco markets to several major hurricanes, including Hurricane Floyd, the Category 4 storm that slammed into the Eastern Seaboard in 1999. Angelica also reported live from North Carolina's military bases during the start of the Iraq War.

Angelica began her career in Missoula, Montana as an anchor and reporter at KECI, and she is excited to be back in the Northwest!

Angelica is a 1996 graduate of Emerson College in Boston. She lives in Portland with her husband Bill, a political science professor at the University of Portland.

Recent stories by Angelica Thornton

Home Breaking up with your hair stylist Breaking up with your hair stylist (Video)
By Angelica Thornton KATU News Published: Apr 9, 2013 at 9:01 AM PDT
You find someone you like, you fall in love with your locks and you're committed, right? But what if it's not working out anymore? What do you do? Do you cheat?
Home Keeping the peace in the home Keeping the peace in the home (Video)
By Angelica Thornton KATU News Published: Aug 10, 2011 at 10:09 PM PDT
When it comes to harmony at home, is there really a recipe for less stress? A new survey by a British website talked to more than 2,000 parents with different kid combinations.
Inside KATU The Willow Tree Preschool teaches green concepts to kids The Willow Tree Preschool teaches green concepts to kids (Video)
By Angelica Thornton KATU News Published: Aug 2, 2011 at 5:48 PM PDT
If you're a parent, you know how hard it can be to find a good school. You want to find a place that nurtures your child and supports the same ideals you teach at home. Here’s one Portland mom who got to the root of things and took learning into her own hands.
Home DIY: Drywall repair DIY: Drywall repair (Video)
By Angelica Thornton KATU News Published: Nov 22, 2010 at 7:36 PM PDT
Use spackle for very thin, minor repairs but joint compound if you need to fill a hole.
Home Do It Yourself: Stain removal Do It Yourself: Stain removal (Video)
By Angelica Thornton KATU News Published: Nov 22, 2010 at 6:41 PM PDT
Someone spills a drink on the carpet and everyone panics, but as long as you avoid some common mistakes, it doesn't have to be such a big disaster.
Home Dispelling the myths of breast cancer Dispelling the myths of breast cancer (Video)
By Angelica Thornton KATU News Published: Aug 17, 2010 at 9:39 PM PDT
You'd be surprised that despite all the resources available there are still many misconceptions about breast cancer. So we wanted to take a moment to dispel some of them.
Problem Solvers DIY: Grill cleaning tips DIY: Grill cleaning tips (Video)
By Angelica Thornton KATU News Published: Jul 14, 2010 at 11:06 AM PDT Last Updated: Aug 30, 2010 at 12:32 PM PDT
We're really getting into barbecue season now, and that means your grill is probably due for a good cleaning. But most of us are not maintaining our grills the way we should be.
Home Bad Family Dogs Bad Family Dogs (Video)
By Angelica Thornton KATU News Published: Feb 9, 2010 at 2:07 AM PDT
Uncover the dogs that, by nature, don't make for good family pets in "Bad family dogs."
Home Pet Psychics Pet Psychics (Video)
By Angelica Thornton KATU News Published: Feb 8, 2010 at 9:35 PM PDT Last Updated: Feb 9, 2010 at 2:45 PM PDT
Meet two women who say they can communicate with animals - and how they’re using this arguable skill to help pet owners - in Pet psychic.
Home Pet Daycares Pet Daycares (Video)
By Published: Feb 8, 2010 at 9:27 PM PDT
Looking to pamper your pet? We explored local, lavish pet daycares with unusual amenities - plus birthday parties "gone to the dogs" - in "Pet daycares."