Beaverton

Communities Police: Drunken grandmother accused of leaving child outside

By KATU.com Staff Published: May 10, 2013 at 10:41 PM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 10:41 PM PDT

An intoxicated 39-year-old grandmother was arrested Friday after police say she left her 5-year-old granddaughter locked out of her apartment.

Communities Researchers study unleashing wasp to crush stink bug invasion (Video)

By Hillary Lake KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: May 6, 2013 at 5:52 PM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 11:52 PM PDT

They say all signs are there that the pest is poised to make farmlands its next frontier. That could lead to an economic catastrophe.

Communities TriMet puts up $1K reward to find out who put rocks on MAX tracks (Photo Gallery)

By KATU.com Staff Published: May 3, 2013 at 12:51 PM PDT Last Updated: May 3, 2013 at 12:51 PM PDT

TriMet is offering a reward to find out who grabbed two large rocks and put them on the MAX tracks early Thursday morning.

Communities Second 'seclusion cell' bill awaits governor's signature (Video)

By Anna Canzano KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: May 3, 2013 at 7:59 AM PDT Last Updated: May 3, 2013 at 4:02 PM PDT

The Oregon Senate has unanimously passed a second bill addressing the use of so-called 'seclusion cells' in public schools.

Communities Rocks on MAX tracks: Was it sabotage? (Photo Gallery)

By KATU.com Staff Published: May 2, 2013 at 11:39 AM PDT Last Updated: May 2, 2013 at 4:48 PM PDT

A MAX train was damaged after hitting a large rock that was on the tracks and TriMet believes someone may have placed it there on purpose.

Communities Geese get a rockin' police escort - Def Leppard style (Video)

By KATU.com Staff Published: May 2, 2013 at 8:28 AM PDT Last Updated: May 2, 2013 at 8:28 AM PDT

Beaverton police say a traffic oficer's duty is to keep the streets safe for everyone and everything. The rock 'n roll was a little something extra.

Communities Teen will get prom dress after all, thanks to a stranger's generosity (Video)

By Emily Sinovic KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: May 2, 2013 at 8:04 AM PDT Last Updated: May 2, 2013 at 4:26 PM PDT

A heartbroken Oregon City teenager who fears she lost her prom dress to a package thief got a big surprise this week - the news that she will get her dream dress after all.

Communities Police break up baby formula theft ring

By KATU News Published: Apr 30, 2013 at 9:50 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 30, 2013 at 9:50 PM PDT

Jake Thompson and Frances Davenport were indicted by a grand jury in Washington County on charges including first and second degree theft as well as organized retail theft.

Communities Malibu Raceway is moving to Mount Hood ... Skibowl to be exact (Photo Gallery)

By KATU.com Staff Published: Apr 29, 2013 at 1:59 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 29, 2013 at 3:23 PM PDT

Malibu Raceway, a long-time icon in Beaverton that was slated to be shut down after losing its lease, is getting a second chance.

Communities Malibu Raceway won't be shutting down after all, just moving

By KATU.com Staff Published: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:58 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 4:11 PM PDT

Malibu Raceway, a long-time icon in Beaverton that was slated to be shut down after losing its lease, is getting a second chance.

Communities Thieves target unsuspecting transit riders, snatch phones (Video)

By Bob Heye KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: Apr 25, 2013 at 10:29 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM PDT

Transit police have caught 53 people in all. They call the thefts "Apple picking" – named after the popular Apple iPhone.

Communities Before you vote: Fluoride and kids' teeth - what does the data show? (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU News Published: Apr 25, 2013 at 6:10 PM PDT Last Updated: May 1, 2013 at 3:42 PM PDT

The KATU Problem Solvers are revealing ground-breaking new data that may change the way you vote on Portland's fluoridation measure next month. It’s data that the state wasn't eager for you to see.