Breaking News Blog - December 2008

• PGE reports 30,000 without power this morning

  Jan 3, 2009 at 12:15 AM PDT

• ODOT temporarily closes I-5 for plowing

  Jan 2, 2009 at 12:05 AM PDT

• More snow expected to fall on Christmas Eve

  Jan 2, 2009 at 12:00 AM PDT

• Latest update on outages from PGE

  Dec 25, 2008 at 4:07 AM PDT

• Caller reports thunder, hail and lightning in Astoria

  Dec 25, 2008 at 2:48 AM PDT

• Latest update on power outages in Cowlitz County

  Dec 25, 2008 at 1:01 AM PDT

• Road conditions in Happy Valley aren't good

  Dec 25, 2008 at 12:39 AM PDT

• Chain requirement lifted in Washington County

  Dec 24, 2008 at 11:10 PM PDT

• Area warms, ODOT lifts chain requirement

  Dec 24, 2008 at 8:43 PM PDT

• Semi slides off I-5 overpass in Kelso

  Dec 24, 2008 at 7:22 PM PDT

• PGE: No power since Sunday for a few customers

  Dec 24, 2008 at 6:39 PM PDT

• The rain is coming, the rain is coming

  Dec 24, 2008 at 6:07 PM PDT

• Latest updated forecast from Rhonda Shelby: things are warming up!

  Dec 24, 2008 at 6:06 PM PDT

• Plows tackle choked Portland-area freeways

  Dec 24, 2008 at 5:52 PM PDT

• Brian Barker checks conditions near the I-5 / I-205 split

  Dec 24, 2008 at 2:25 PM PDT

• FLASHBACK: Portland snow, December 2008

  Dec 24, 2008 at 1:45 PM PDT

• PGE update - 52,000 without power

  Dec 24, 2008 at 5:46 AM PDT

• Status report from the City of Gresham

  Dec 24, 2008 at 1:59 AM PDT

• Clackamas County declares state of emergency

  Dec 24, 2008 at 1:23 AM PDT

• Alaska Air: Not everyone will make it by X-mas

  Dec 23, 2008 at 9:28 PM PDT

• White Christmas, Ice Christmas, Wet Christmas - it will depend on where you are

  Dec 23, 2008 at 9:00 PM PDT

• Kids can help Oregon Zoo study flying reindeer, track Santa by radar

  Dec 23, 2008 at 7:31 PM PDT

• Roofs collapsing in wake of 40-year storm

  Jan 2, 2009 at 12:15 AM PDT

• MAX airport line reopens, road updates, and the latest weather update - more snow Wednesday?

  Dec 23, 2008 at 7:02 PM PDT

• Radioactive waste truck crashes near La Grande

  Jan 2, 2009 at 12:15 AM PDT

• ODOT relaxes chain requirements on Portland highways

  Dec 23, 2008 at 5:11 PM PDT

• Viewer: be prepared for the big thaw with these tips

  Dec 23, 2008 at 4:39 PM PDT

• PDX Update: Most flights are on, some are canceled, lines are long

  Dec 23, 2008 at 4:32 PM PDT

• TriMet works to get Red and Yellow line MAX trains running again

  Dec 23, 2008 at 3:49 PM PDT

• Latest weather update: Looks like snow then freezing rain on Wednesday

  Dec 23, 2008 at 3:31 PM PDT

• Lull gives road crews a chance to work, but is more snow and ice on the way?

  Dec 23, 2008 at 2:22 PM PDT

• The latest forecast: Things calm down a bit

  Dec 23, 2008 at 4:58 AM PDT

• Area struggles to come back to life

  Dec 23, 2008 at 4:24 AM PDT

• Oregon National Guard responding to Gresham

  Dec 23, 2008 at 3:16 AM PDT

• Drum roll please .... I-84 will remain closed overnight

  Dec 23, 2008 at 1:54 AM PDT

• Fallen heat lamp causes Lake Oswego fire

  Dec 23, 2008 at 1:23 AM PDT

• Multnomah County declares state of emergency

  Dec 23, 2008 at 12:48 AM PDT

• Carbon monoxide claims 2 in Gresham

  Dec 23, 2008 at 12:04 AM PDT

• Worst December storm in 40 years challenging city crews

  Dec 22, 2008 at 11:36 PM PDT

• Update: Mail service in Portland

  Dec 22, 2008 at 10:32 PM PDT

• Mayor Potter: All Portland city offices to close

  Dec 22, 2008 at 9:38 PM PDT

• Snow forces TriMet to go to reduced service

  Dec 22, 2008 at 11:18 PM PDT

• Brian Barker reports that Gorge conditions still severe

  Dec 22, 2008 at 9:21 PM PDT

• More flights moving at PDX

  Dec 23, 2008 at 2:34 AM PDT

• ODOT scales back chain requirements

  Dec 22, 2008 at 8:48 PM PDT

• Latest weather forecast from Carlos Faura

  Dec 22, 2008 at 8:40 PM PDT

• Airlines cut flights from PDX

  Dec 22, 2008 at 8:32 PM PDT

• ODOT: I-84 not going to open very soon, storm still raging in Gorge

  Dec 22, 2008 at 8:28 PM PDT

• Snow canceling, delaying Amtrak, Greyhound

  Dec 23, 2008 at 12:10 AM PDT

• Oregon's winter storm spills into the workweek

  Jan 3, 2009 at 12:15 AM PDT

• Amazing photo of Old Man Winter

  Dec 22, 2008 at 7:34 PM PDT

• Officials: Don't call 9-1-1 about the snow, unless you are buried in it

  Dec 22, 2008 at 6:25 PM PDT

• Video: long delays at PDX, Meals on Wheels needs drivers, and some snow pix

  Dec 22, 2008 at 5:55 PM PDT

• Latest weather update from Carlos Faura: I'm dreaming of a ...

  Dec 22, 2008 at 5:34 PM PDT

• If your neighbor's tree falls on your house, whose fault is it?

  Dec 22, 2008 at 5:29 PM PDT

• Melanie Wingo samples the weather in the Gorge

  Dec 22, 2008 at 4:37 PM PDT

• Highway 217 NB ramp to 99W closed while crews tow stuck cars

  Dec 22, 2008 at 4:03 PM PDT

• Latest weather forecast from Carlos Faura

  Dec 22, 2008 at 3:40 PM PDT

• Amtrak cancels service from Eugene to B.C.

  Dec 22, 2008 at 3:27 PM PDT

• Weather update, PDX status, and an update from the Gorge

  Dec 22, 2008 at 2:41 PM PDT

• Quick guide to closed Portland streets

  Dec 22, 2008 at 2:33 PM PDT

• Snow due to keep falling until 10 a.m., no thaw today for Portland

  Dec 22, 2008 at 1:10 PM PDT

• Pacific Power outage update

  Dec 22, 2008 at 7:20 AM PDT

• OSP advises drivers to be careful

  Dec 22, 2008 at 7:16 AM PDT

• Portland area could stay at freezing or colder through Wed.

  Dec 22, 2008 at 5:04 AM PDT

• Storm turns Portland into virtual ghost town

  Dec 22, 2008 at 4:31 AM PDT

• Numerous trees down in Salem

  Dec 22, 2008 at 4:14 AM PDT

• The latest on motoring around the city of Portland

  Dec 22, 2008 at 4:09 AM PDT

• Troutdale man nearly killed by falling branch

  Dec 22, 2008 at 2:18 AM PDT

• Update: 44,000 PGE customers now without power

  Dec 22, 2008 at 1:32 AM PDT

• Check out a live stream of weather in Yamhill County

  Dec 22, 2008 at 12:11 AM PDT

• Alaska and Horizon suspend NW flights

  Dec 21, 2008 at 11:47 PM PDT

• And the answer is ... Interstate 84 will remain closed overnight

  Dec 21, 2008 at 11:14 PM PDT

• Local jail inmates helping stranded motorists, elderly

  Dec 21, 2008 at 10:49 PM PDT

• Update: Some roads reopening in Clark County

  Dec 21, 2008 at 9:32 PM PDT

• The latest on MAX, TriMet buses

  Dec 21, 2008 at 9:00 PM PDT

• Update: Conditions on Interstate 84 in the Gorge

  Dec 21, 2008 at 8:52 PM PDT

• Latest weather update from KATU Storm Tracker weather

  Dec 21, 2008 at 8:13 PM PDT

• Deputies: travel conditions are 'extremely dangerous'

  Dec 21, 2008 at 6:23 PM PDT

• Winter storm roundup: Troutdale, Sylvan Hill, Salem, PDX and a weather update

  Dec 21, 2008 at 6:03 PM PDT

• PGE: 40,000 have lost power

  Dec 21, 2008 at 5:27 PM PDT

• Many flights canceled at PDX

  Dec 21, 2008 at 4:47 PM PDT

• Coast Range road closure updates from ODOT

  Dec 21, 2008 at 4:34 PM PDT

• Freezing rain coats region, knocking out power, closing highways

  Dec 21, 2008 at 3:52 PM PDT

• Latest weather forecast

  Dec 21, 2008 at 7:47 AM PDT

• Traction devices now required in Washington County

  Dec 21, 2008 at 6:51 AM PDT

• More highway and road closures

  Dec 21, 2008 at 6:39 AM PDT

• Weather causing troubles to MAX service

  Dec 21, 2008 at 5:49 AM PDT

• It's getting ugly out there on Multnomah County roads

  Dec 21, 2008 at 4:26 AM PDT

• Clackamas County weather update:

  Dec 21, 2008 at 3:16 AM PDT

• Chains/traction tires now required on all vehicles on Portland-area highways

  Dec 21, 2008 at 2:16 AM PDT

• Interstate 84 closed between Troutdale and Hood River

  Dec 21, 2008 at 1:42 AM PDT

• A Saturday to remember: Icy winds, plenty of snow and some freezing rain

  Dec 21, 2008 at 1:31 AM PDT

• When does the ice storm begin?

  Dec 21, 2008 at 12:45 AM PDT

• Fatal wreck in Salem causes traffic mess

  Dec 21, 2008 at 12:36 AM PDT

• Update: Alaska Airlines cancels flights into PDX

  Dec 21, 2008 at 12:24 AM PDT

• Quick Salem weather update

  Dec 20, 2008 at 11:55 PM PDT

• Very slick roads in Washington County

  Dec 20, 2008 at 10:36 PM PDT

• Clark County road report

  Dec 20, 2008 at 8:31 PM PDT

• Airport not closed!

  Dec 20, 2008 at 8:27 PM PDT

• TriMet update: Some bus routes canceled

  Dec 20, 2008 at 7:56 PM PDT

• Latest weather update from KATU Storm Tracker weather

  Dec 20, 2008 at 6:47 PM PDT

• Saturday morning observations: Snowing at a good clip now and breeezy

  Dec 20, 2008 at 4:10 PM PDT

• Weekend storm shaping up to be the worst since January of 2004

  Dec 20, 2008 at 3:10 AM PDT

• Important information for air travelers

  Dec 20, 2008 at 1:59 AM PDT

• Rod Hill's latest forecast

  Dec 20, 2008 at 1:15 AM PDT

• Timberline announces full winter opening

  Dec 19, 2008 at 11:02 PM PDT

• Great photos of snow on the Oregon coast

  Dec 19, 2008 at 10:17 PM PDT

• Gorgeous photos of snow on the Washington coast

  Dec 19, 2008 at 9:36 PM PDT

• Latest severe weather forecast from Rhonda Shelby

  Dec 19, 2008 at 8:40 PM PDT

• Watch KATU news at noon online or on your TV for the latest forecast

  Dec 19, 2008 at 7:49 PM PDT

• Press release: Cooper Spur to open on sunday after getting 18 in. of snow

  Dec 19, 2008 at 6:06 PM PDT

• Police: man walking on freeway was pelting vehicles with snowballs

  Dec 19, 2008 at 6:03 PM PDT

• Snow Saturday? Ice Sunday? Here's the latest update

  Dec 19, 2008 at 4:42 PM PDT

• Jet 2 aerial tour, Brian Barker gets down, and a look at Sat. weather

  Dec 19, 2008 at 4:16 PM PDT

• All lanes of I-5 reopen near Wilsonville after trucks are cleared

  Dec 19, 2008 at 3:28 PM PDT

• TriMet: MAX is running, buses are chained up, special services are running

  Dec 19, 2008 at 2:56 PM PDT

• I-5 southbound near Charbonneau closed due to truck crash

  Dec 19, 2008 at 2:49 PM PDT

• Semi trucks jacknife on both I-5 NB and SB as snow begins to coat roadways

  Dec 19, 2008 at 2:23 PM PDT

• Latest weather forecast video now available

  Dec 19, 2008 at 1:37 PM PDT

• C-Tran cancels Camas, Ridgefield and La Center Connector service

  Dec 19, 2008 at 1:12 PM PDT

• Snow falling across city, schools beginning to decide status

  Dec 19, 2008 at 1:03 PM PDT

• Only a handful of Portland schools will be closed on Friday

  Dec 19, 2008 at 6:03 AM PDT

• Crash closes Highway 22 west of Detroit

  Dec 19, 2008 at 5:02 AM PDT

• School closures

  Dec 19, 2008 at 4:22 AM PDT

• It's getting icy outside the KATU studios

  Dec 19, 2008 at 3:48 AM PDT

• Beware of icy conditions

  Dec 19, 2008 at 3:07 AM PDT

• Rod's latest forecast

  Dec 19, 2008 at 1:59 AM PDT

• Cuteness alert!

  Dec 19, 2008 at 1:25 AM PDT

• Truck lands on its top off Highway 97, killing Bend man

  Dec 18, 2008 at 11:43 PM PDT

• Bad conditions elsewhere cancel some PDX flights

  Dec 18, 2008 at 10:50 PM PDT

• The latest update from C-TRAN

  Dec 18, 2008 at 10:32 PM PDT

• KVAL: I-5 closed south of Roseburg

  Dec 18, 2008 at 9:37 PM PDT

• Anna Song gets a (sun) break, kids take to the hills in Laurelhurst Park

  Dec 18, 2008 at 8:44 PM PDT

• Ice storm this weekend? Rod Hill speculates

  Dec 18, 2008 at 8:26 PM PDT

• Out of control semi crashes into parked OSP vehicle

  Dec 18, 2008 at 7:59 PM PDT

• Hood River schools to release students two hours early

  Dec 18, 2008 at 7:47 PM PDT

• Gresham/Barlow schools to have staggered early closures

  Dec 18, 2008 at 7:10 PM PDT

• Latest weather update with Rhonda Shelby

  Dec 18, 2008 at 6:58 PM PDT

• BPA sees record energy use but says power system not stressed

  Dec 18, 2008 at 6:49 PM PDT

• KATU anchor Carl Click takes aim as snow falls

  Dec 18, 2008 at 5:39 PM PDT

• PPS: Schools west of Willamette River to close due to snow

  Dec 18, 2008 at 5:13 PM PDT

• Snow falls across city, but main roads remain clear

  Dec 18, 2008 at 4:26 PM PDT

• Latest forecast for today and this weekend

  Dec 18, 2008 at 4:08 PM PDT

• Latest updates on conditions and weather from KATU

  Dec 18, 2008 at 3:29 PM PDT

• Heading for the mountains (or hills)? Bring chains

  Dec 18, 2008 at 2:26 PM PDT

• KATU reporters check out conditions around the area

  Dec 18, 2008 at 1:16 PM PDT

• Latest weather forecast from Rhonda Shelby

  Dec 18, 2008 at 1:10 PM PDT

• School closures and updated weather information

  Dec 18, 2008 at 1:08 PM PDT

• Power out in spots across Cowlitz County

  Dec 18, 2008 at 1:02 PM PDT

• For all you skiers and snowboarders

  Dec 18, 2008 at 6:27 AM PDT

• Chain alert for Highway 30

  Dec 18, 2008 at 6:25 AM PDT

• Portland Public Schools announces their closures

  Dec 18, 2008 at 5:05 AM PDT

• School closures for Wednesday

  Dec 18, 2008 at 4:15 AM PDT

• Icy hill gets the best of driver after driver

  Dec 18, 2008 at 3:14 AM PDT

• Rod Hill's latest forecast

  Dec 18, 2008 at 3:03 AM PDT

• Heading north? Heed this advice

  Dec 18, 2008 at 2:16 AM PDT

• Snow Day!

  Dec 18, 2008 at 12:58 AM PDT

• If you live in Washington County, pay attention to this

  Dec 18, 2008 at 12:38 AM PDT

• Tonight's commute home looking pretty good

  Dec 17, 2008 at 11:48 PM PDT

• Man killed in sledding accident

  Dec 17, 2008 at 11:00 PM PDT

• Latest KATU weather forecast with Rod Hill and Rhonda Shelby

  Dec 17, 2008 at 8:57 PM PDT

• KATU Midday News recap

  Dec 17, 2008 at 8:47 PM PDT

• News tip: Highway 30 icy between Rainier and Clatskanie

  Dec 17, 2008 at 8:08 PM PDT

• Portland police: If chains become mandatory, you could get a ticket

  Dec 17, 2008 at 7:57 PM PDT

• Power restored in Northeast Portland

  Dec 17, 2008 at 7:30 PM PDT

• Red Cross pleading for blood donors

  Dec 17, 2008 at 7:25 PM PDT

• Snow moves into Portland, but temperature is going up

  Dec 17, 2008 at 6:41 PM PDT

• KATU viewers help you find tire chains

  Dec 17, 2008 at 6:25 PM PDT

• CNN posts video of cars struggling up Portland hill

  Dec 17, 2008 at 6:01 PM PDT

• Space heaters cause fire in Lake Oswego

  Dec 17, 2008 at 5:56 PM PDT

• Latest weather report and forecast

  Dec 17, 2008 at 5:22 PM PDT

• Got chains? If not, good luck finding them

  Dec 17, 2008 at 4:40 PM PDT

• Power goes out in Hollywood District

  Dec 17, 2008 at 4:10 PM PDT

• Web cam in the Pearl District

  Dec 17, 2008 at 3:31 PM PDT

• Weather forecast video updated

  Dec 17, 2008 at 3:21 PM PDT

• Extended snow storm coverage from KATU

  Dec 17, 2008 at 3:15 PM PDT

• Snow falling in Ridgefield

  Dec 17, 2008 at 2:15 PM PDT

• No new snow in Portland quite yet, but a lot of it is on the way

  Dec 17, 2008 at 1:05 PM PDT

• The 11 p.m. forecast

  Dec 17, 2008 at 8:27 AM PDT

• I-5 traffic alert

  Dec 17, 2008 at 5:48 AM PDT

• All Portland public schools will be closed on Wednesday

  Dec 17, 2008 at 4:34 AM PDT

• City of Vancouver marshals crews for storm

  Dec 17, 2008 at 4:27 AM PDT

• School closures for Thursday

  Dec 17, 2008 at 4:11 AM PDT

• 16-year-old injured in sledding accident

  Dec 17, 2008 at 2:30 AM PDT

• Watch the latest forecast

  Dec 17, 2008 at 2:17 AM PDT

• Prevent frostbite and hypothermia during cold weather

  Dec 17, 2008 at 1:12 AM PDT

• ODOT says don't leave home without chains

  Dec 17, 2008 at 1:00 AM PDT

• Hot video alert

  Dec 17, 2008 at 12:23 AM PDT

• Latest forecast calls for snow, possible rain, a re-freeze, then more snow

  Dec 16, 2008 at 11:01 PM PDT

• Driving? Get a grip in icy conditions

  Dec 16, 2008 at 10:55 PM PDT

• How windy is it in the Gorge? Web site has some answers

  Dec 16, 2008 at 5:36 PM PDT

• Hood River schools lost power, kids heading home by bus

  Dec 16, 2008 at 5:32 PM PDT

• Semi crash closes I-5 NB south of Salem

  Dec 16, 2008 at 5:32 PM PDT

• Updated forecast from KATU Storm Tracker weather

  Dec 16, 2008 at 5:31 PM PDT

• Don't be deceived by clear weather and dry pavement - its still slick

  Dec 16, 2008 at 5:30 PM PDT

• Photo essay: Kids on the skids

  Dec 16, 2008 at 5:31 PM PDT

• KATU.com live video stream hiccup

  Dec 16, 2008 at 1:36 PM PDT

• Latest weather forecast now available

  Dec 16, 2008 at 1:30 PM PDT

• First look at the news for Tuesday

  Dec 16, 2008 at 1:01 PM PDT

• Sledding is a lot of fun... but it can be dangerous

  Dec 16, 2008 at 7:08 AM PDT

• This guy is nuts!

  Dec 16, 2008 at 6:48 AM PDT

• Power outage tips

  Dec 16, 2008 at 6:28 AM PDT

• A little tidbit

  Dec 16, 2008 at 6:18 AM PDT

• Some YouNews videos to occupy your time

  Dec 16, 2008 at 6:13 AM PDT

• Bigger storm a'comin' Wednesday

  Dec 16, 2008 at 3:11 AM PDT

• Rough going on I-205 Northbound to Vancouver

  Dec 16, 2008 at 2:03 AM PDT

• Portland Public Schools update

  Dec 16, 2008 at 1:17 AM PDT

• Interstate 205 finally open

  Dec 16, 2008 at 12:15 AM PDT

• Some school districts already canceling school on Tuesday

  Dec 15, 2008 at 11:53 PM PDT

• Rhonda Shelby's noon weather forecast

  Dec 15, 2008 at 11:47 PM PDT

• Slick road warning in Washington County

  Dec 15, 2008 at 11:23 PM PDT

• Portland children cheer - school closed on Monday

  Dec 15, 2008 at 9:04 PM PDT

• More schools closing their doors Monday

  Dec 15, 2008 at 9:04 PM PDT

• How to check if your school will be closed or delayed

  Dec 15, 2008 at 9:03 PM PDT

• It'll be cold - but dry - Monday

  Dec 15, 2008 at 9:03 PM PDT

• Taking public transportation Monday morning? Read on

  Dec 15, 2008 at 9:02 PM PDT

• Chains or traction tires?

  Dec 15, 2008 at 9:02 PM PDT

• How slick are them streets?

  Dec 15, 2008 at 9:02 PM PDT

• Bitter chill for Monday morning

  Dec 15, 2008 at 9:01 PM PDT

• Watch the latest weather forecast

  Dec 15, 2008 at 9:01 PM PDT

• Schools are closed, ODOT requires chains on all highways

  Dec 15, 2008 at 9:00 PM PDT

• ODOT lifts chain requirements

  Dec 15, 2008 at 9:00 PM PDT

• More snow due in on Wednesday, snow and ice next weekend?

  Dec 15, 2008 at 8:58 PM PDT

• Quick weather update and KATU reporters check out road conditions

  Dec 15, 2008 at 8:58 PM PDT

• MAX service restored, and the rest of the day's news

  Dec 15, 2008 at 8:58 PM PDT

• Downed trees, power lines close Cornelius Pass Road

  Dec 15, 2008 at 8:57 PM PDT

• More street closure notices from the city desk

  Dec 15, 2008 at 8:57 PM PDT

• Rhonda Shelby stops by the Web desk for an update

  Dec 15, 2008 at 8:56 PM PDT

• Cornelius Pass reopens, Multnomah County libraries get a late start

  Dec 15, 2008 at 8:56 PM PDT

• Tanker overturns on I-205, closing NB lanes

  Dec 15, 2008 at 8:55 PM PDT

• AP story on Adams news conference, snowy conditions

  Dec 15, 2008 at 8:55 PM PDT

• Wrecks near Albany close down I-5

  Dec 15, 2008 at 8:54 PM PDT