Bob Heye

Reporter

Bob Heye
Bob Heye
Reporter
Bob Heye is a reporter for KATU News. Heye joined KATU in 1986 as a feature reporter for KATU's former afternoon show, "Two at Four." A year later, he became a reporter for KATU News.

Heye's broadcast career began in May 1980 at KULR-TV in Billings, Montana, where he was a general assignment reporter. Then in August of 1980 he worked at KFBB-TV in Great Falls, Montana as an anchor and reporter. He then moved to Tri Cities, Washington in February 1982 as an anchor and reporter.

In November of 1982, Bob joined KXLY-TV in Spokane, Washington as a reporter. While at KLXY, he produced a regular series of reports called "Heye on Spokane." In addition, Bob was an anchor and writer for KXLY's live half-hour "First News" newscast. He was also a weekday reporter on the court beat and he reported from the 1984 Republican National Convention in Dallas.

Bob received his bachelor of arts degree in communications from Gonzaga University in Spokane. In his spare time, Bob enjoys snow-and water-skiing, running, windsurfing, camping and hiking. He is single and lives in Portland.

Recent stories by Bob Heye

Local & Regional Conflicting views emerge of hit-run suspect Conflicting views emerge of hit-run suspect (Video)
By Bob Heye KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: Mar 25, 2013 at 5:58 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:26 PM PDT
Bryan Onderdonk, 28, made his first court appearance in Washington County Monday after sheriff's investigators say he hit a car driven by 50-year-old Marcos Castillo of Vancouver. Castillo died in the crash.
Politics Oregon House passes ban on 'seclusion cells' Oregon House passes ban on 'seclusion cells' (Video)
By Bob Heye KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: Mar 6, 2013 at 7:36 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM PDT
The type of 'seclusion cell' that is included under the Oregon bill is like the one that had been used at a school in Longview, Wash., which KATU News first reported on in November 2012.
Politics Expect longer lines at airport if federal cuts take effect Expect longer lines at airport if federal cuts take effect (Video)
By Bob Heye KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: Feb 25, 2013 at 6:40 PM PDT
If lawmakers in the nation's capital don't close a budget deal to prevent across-the-board cuts, travelers at Portland International Airport would have a harder time reaching their planes, and maintenance for airport radar would also take a hit.