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Family searches for answers in son’s murder

His father John Chamberlin said his son Max struggled in school with a learning disability but he went to the little town of Manta, Ecuador as an exchange student in high school and came back to Portland fluent in Spanish.

Local Muslims defend faith in wake of Ft. Hood shooting

On stories on Thursday’s shooting at Fort Hood KATU.com lit up with comments that linked the actions of suspected shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan to all Muslims.

Democrats clear impasse blocking health care vote

Capping months of months of struggle, House Democrats cleared an abortion-related impasse blocking a vote on sweeping health care legislation late Friday and officials expressed optimism they had finally lined up the support needed to pass President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.

Weekend Get-Out Guide: Nov. 6 - 8

Get out and explore with our guide to weekend events throughout KATU's viewing area. Sample chocolate and wine pairings at a SW Washington vineyard, take a guided mushroom hike in Oregon's forest, gain cycliing-art education in NW Portland, load up on discounted snow gear for the mountain slopes, and more.

Everyday Heroes: Fences for Fido

Police shoot suspect in Seattle officer's murder

Just after a memorial service for slain Seattle police Officer Tim Brenton concluded Friday afternoon, detectives shot and arrested a suspect in the killing. Officials said a tip from a citizen involving a car parked outside the apartment led them to the location.

House Dems struggle for final votes on health care

Amid intense lobbying by the Obama administration, House Democratic leaders struggled Friday for the final votes needed to pass sweeping health care legislation, weighing fresh concessions to abortion opponents and working to ease concerns among Hispanic holdouts.

Burned and Scarred: Customer burned twice after laser spa treatment goes wrong

After a woman claimed she suffered first-degree burns after going to a local laser spa for hair removal and didn't get any help – or a promised refund – from the company, she contacted KATU News On Your Side Investigators.

Beaverton bank robbed a second time

Florida shooting suspect: 'they left me to rot'

A television reporter who was present as police walked suspect Jason Rodriguez into a police station asked him why he went on an alleged shooting spree and Rodriguez responded "they left me to rot." He did not specify who "they" were. One person was killed and five others hurt.