Brian Wood

Anchor

Brian Wood
Brian Wood
Anchor
A Northwest native and national award winning reporter and anchor, Brian Wood joined KATU in 2008.

It is a homecoming for Brian who covered news for KIRO-TV in Seattle for 20 years before moving to Baltimore to anchor at WMAR-TV.

Brian Wood earned a Peabody award for his examination of the decline of wild salmon in the Columbia River.

He has also been honored with multiple Emmy awards for anchoring and reporting.

Brian has stood his ground during earthquakes in Seattle, San Francisco and Kobe, Japan.

He was in London for the funeral of Princess Diana, in Hong Kong to cover smuggling of illegal immigrants and Japan for the Winter Olympics.

Brian is a graduate of the University of Washington with an honors degree in Political Science and Communications.

He lives with his wife and family.

Recent stories by Brian Wood

Inside KATU Hands-on exhibits teach kids importance of water Hands-on exhibits teach kids importance of water (Video)
By Brian Wood KATU News Published: Apr 26, 2011 at 9:30 PM PDT
About 1,400 fourth and fifth graders made a splash at the Sylvania campus of Portland Community College Tuesday and learned about the importance of water and how to conserve it during the annual Children’s Clean Water Festival. Link: www.cleanwaterfestival.org.
Home Mom: PDX TSA search of boy, 8, went too far Mom: PDX TSA search of boy, 8, went too far (Video)
By Published: Apr 15, 2011 at 2:02 PM PDT
Spencer Sheahan, 8, was heading for Disneyland when he was pulled from the line for a more thorough search by TSA agents at PDX. His mom said the body search went too far. TSA says they are reviewing guidelines for searching children. Comment on our Facebook page.
Inside KATU What to look for when trying to save water What to look for when trying to save water (Video)
By Brian Wood KATU News Published: Mar 7, 2011 at 11:08 PM PDT
Conserving our resources is a year-round job, and it can be an easy job if you know what to look for. KATU’s Brian Wood shows us the one word you need to remember the next time you shop for home hardware that will help reduce your water bill.
Home Hospital puts itself to the Swine Flu test Hospital puts itself to the Swine Flu test
By Brian Wood KATU News Published: Oct 7, 2009 at 9:53 PM PDT
As the Swine Flu begins to affect more and more people, there is a concern Northwest hospitals will be overwhelmed with patients. KATU’s Brian Wood was at one Southwest Washington hospital putting itself to the test.
Health Winners and losers of health care reform Winners and losers of health care reform
By Brian Wood KATU News Published: Sep 10, 2009 at 11:52 PM PDT
Who stands to gain the most if health care reform succeeds, who will get the least bang for their buck? While many are split over what happens next, one thing is certain: It won't be all things to all people.
National & World Busy Labor Day for President Busy Labor Day for President (Video)
By Brian Wood KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: Sep 7, 2009 at 5:07 PM PDT Last Updated: Sep 7, 2009 at 10:39 PM PDT
Obama warms up for a national health care address Wednesday night, and provides a preview of Tuesday's speech to classrooms across America. Is Obama's speech a political lesson plan? You decide.
Local & Regional Local veterinarians on guard for dog flu Local veterinarians on guard for dog flu
By Brian Wood KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: Aug 19, 2009 at 6:41 PM PDT Last Updated: Aug 19, 2009 at 7:26 PM PDT
Area veterinarians are on the lookout for a resurgence of the canine flu, though the Oregon Humane Society said there has been no sign in the region: “Very few animals, historically, have died from this virus but we want to be on the alert.”
Local & Regional Beaverton to spend $90K on baseball idea Beaverton to spend $90K on baseball idea (Video)
By Brian Wood KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: Aug 4, 2009 at 7:40 PM PDT Last Updated: Mar 25, 2011 at 3:07 PM PDT
The city has hired two powerful law firms to look at the feasibility of a new stadium for Portland's minor league team, the Beavers, which has to leave PGE Park after next year because the stadium is being renovated for the Portland Timbers Major League Soccer franchise.
Business Big ideas could change Vancouver waterfront Big ideas could change Vancouver waterfront (Video)
By Brian Wood KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: Jun 11, 2009 at 6:11 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 12, 2009 at 9:54 AM PDT
There are ambitious plans to transform a stretch of the Columbia River waterfront in Vancouver into a bustling area full of retail stores, restaurants, offices, parks and housing. But transforming the former Boise Cascade mill site will not be cheap. Watch a virtual tour!
Local & Regional Owner: No tainted meat left Portland plant Owner: No tainted meat left Portland plant (Video)
By Brian Wood KATU News Published: Jun 3, 2009 at 1:21 PM PDT Last Updated: Jun 3, 2009 at 4:56 PM PDT
A Portland company is recalling nearly 40,000 pounds of ground beef products after some meat tested positive for E. coli bacteria last week. The business sells to hotels, restaurants and country clubs - not to grocery stores, the owner said Wednesday.
Local & Regional Arrows, dead duck found at Laurelhurst Park Arrows, dead duck found at Laurelhurst Park (Video)
By Brian Wood KATU News Published: May 20, 2009 at 1:30 PM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2009 at 4:33 PM PDT
Authorities believe someone shot dozens of arrows at waterfowl in the southeast Portland park's pond overnight, killing a duck. More than 40 arrows were recovered from the pond and an island where ducks gather. Police had no immediate suspects.
Special Reports Is buying a home with a friend a good idea? Is buying a home with a friend a good idea? (Video)
By Brian Wood KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: May 13, 2009 at 11:10 PM PDT
What do you do if you want to buy a house but can't afford it? Ever thought about buying a home with a friend? More and more, friends are teaming up to do just that. But while it can save you money and help build equity, there are some pitfalls you should be aware of.
Technology Are your kids addicted to their computers? Are your kids addicted to their computers? (Video)
By Brian Wood KATU News Published: May 9, 2009 at 6:38 PM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2009 at 10:23 AM PDT
Limiting the time kids spend in front of the computer is a good way to help prevent future problems that arise from addiction to games or computers, but many parents may not even know if their child is developing a problem habit.