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Problem Solvers Animal charity accused of wrongdoing (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: May 9, 2013 at 9:23 PM PDT Last Updated: May 14, 2013 at 1:22 PM PDT

A charity filed a complaint with the Oregon Department of Justice about the Animal Miracle Foundation and Network or AMFN.

Problem Solvers Complaint alleges sexual harassment at Islands Tanning (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson, KATU Problem Solver Published: May 8, 2013 at 6:02 PM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 10:07 PM PDT

The state of Oregon is investigating a worker’s claim that she was fired from a tanning salon chain for reporting allegations of sexual abuse on the job. The new development surfaced after KATU last week looked at business complaints filed against Islands Tanning. In that report, we dug through more than 30 complaints from customers who said they were ripped off.

Problem Solvers If kids share helmets, they could be sharing head lice (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: May 6, 2013 at 4:32 PM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 4:35 PM PDT

Helmets are a must when kids are active outside riding bikes or playing Little League. But could you be exposing your kids to an itchy infestation – head lice.

Problem Solvers Fluoride debate: Study looked at fluoride vs. non-fluoride in Portland area (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah, KATU Problem Solver Published: May 2, 2013 at 5:05 PM PDT Last Updated: May 3, 2013 at 9:13 PM PDT

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Problem Solvers Customers say they were ripped off by tanning salon (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson, KATU Problem Solver Published: May 2, 2013 at 6:30 PM PDT Last Updated: May 3, 2013 at 8:17 AM PDT

More than two dozen people have filed complaints with the Oregon Attorney General in the last four years against Islands Tanning, with multiple local stores. Some of those people also recently contacted KATU for help.

Problem Solvers Report: Portland a dumping ground for dirty diesels (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: Apr 29, 2013 at 6:06 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 29, 2013 at 6:26 PM PDT

Portland is becoming a graveyard for diesel trucks on their last leg after being run out of California. That's among the findings of a new Portland City Club report on air pollution.

Problem Solvers Debating fluoride: The environmental impact (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah, KATU News Published: Apr 28, 2013 at 6:00 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 29, 2013 at 4:22 PM PDT

Portlanders will vote next month on whether to add fluoride to their water system. But will it damage the environment, specifically our rivers and fish?

Problem Solvers Debating fluoride: Can it hurt you? (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU News Published: Apr 26, 2013 at 6:30 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 30, 2013 at 11:06 AM PDT

Right now, Portland is the largest non-fluoridated metro area in the country. Voters are deciding whether to allow the city to add fluoride to their water and the issue has families lining up on both sides.

Problem Solvers 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.

Problem Solvers Property owner surprised when utility crew digs up his yard (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver and KATU.com Staff Published: Apr 24, 2013 at 10:49 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:00 PM PDT

John Huszar owns a rental house. On day he went over to talk to the renters, but to his surprise he found a construction crew installing large utility boxes on the lawn.

Problem Solvers Scammers posing as your friend on Facebook out to rip you off (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU Problem Solver Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 5:50 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 23, 2013 at 6:58 PM PDT

They take over your friends' identities. Then they start chatting with you as your friend. And soon they're trying to trick you out of your money.

Problem Solvers Brewing at home: 'It's super-easy to make really good coffee' (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson, KATU Problem Solver and KATU.com Staff Published: Apr 22, 2013 at 6:01 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:46 PM PDT

Are you paying too much for your café-crafted drinks? We went on a tour of five different coffee-making methods, each with its own flavor, that you can make at home.

Problem Solvers Are food carts subject to health inspections? (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson, KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: Apr 16, 2013 at 5:48 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:06 PM PDT

The Problem Solvers get a lot of questions about food carts: For instance, who’s checking up on them to ensure the food is safe? To answer your questions and understand the healthy-cooking process, we followed an inspector along as he scooped out a Tigard food cart, 808 Grinds.

Problem Solvers Get ready to pay more if your dog or cat gets sick (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson KATU News Published: Apr 12, 2013 at 8:37 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 12, 2013 at 8:37 AM PDT

The price of medications for pets has increased in a big way and that means some owners will have to make very difficult choices about the animals they love. Watch the video for the full report.

Problem Solvers Woman's grieving disrupted by automated calls about deceased mother (Video)

By Kerry Tomlinson, KATU Problem Solver Published: Apr 10, 2013 at 4:36 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:54 PM PDT

Elena Foster said she received recorded claiming to be from her mother’s health insurance provider and the AARP just days after her mother passed away. They asked personal questions for a survey as if Eleanor was still alive.