Shellie Bailey-Shah

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 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.

Life & Style 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 Preview: Fluoride and kids' teeth - what does the data show?

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU News Published: Apr 25, 2013 at 11:01 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 25, 2013 at 11:03 AM PDT

The KATU Problem Solvers pressured the state of Oregon to release data that could influence your vote on the fluoridation measure in Portland.

Problem Solvers It's 'robbery,' woman says about charge to get towed car back (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver and KATU.com Staff Published: Apr 2, 2013 at 8:48 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:01 PM PDT

But now Oregon legislators may be finally reeling in towers' exorbitant rates as they consider a bill that would limit the amount tow companies could charge.

Problem Solvers Scammer threatens woman with arrest if she doesn't pay up

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: Mar 21, 2013 at 6:39 PM PDT Last Updated: Mar 21, 2013 at 6:41 PM PDT

A scammer held a woman hostage on her cell phone telling her that if she hung up, she would go to jail.

Problem Solvers Woman gets caught in a scam targeting homeowners (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: Mar 7, 2013 at 11:39 PM PDT Last Updated: Mar 7, 2013 at 11:39 PM PDT

After Jan Kistler bought a condo in August, there was a lot of paperwork and bill. So when another letter came in the mail from a "Local Records Office," she wrote a check for $89, thinking she’d be getting more property documents.

Problem Solvers Hand in the tip jar? (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: Mar 5, 2013 at 12:36 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 5, 2013 at 12:36 AM PDT

Waitresses at the Salem restaurant, Love Love Teriyaki, say their boss is demanding a share of the tips. Under the law the only people who can share in the tip jar are those people who are tipped employees.

Problem Solvers Looking for work, couple duped on state's employment website (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver and KATU.com Staff Published: Feb 7, 2013 at 11:19 PM PDT Last Updated: Feb 8, 2013 at 10:21 AM PDT

The last year and a half has been a river of worries for Tom and Rosemarie Nessman. Tom's unemployment benefits ran out and the couple has been flooded with bills.

Local & Regional Expert: Suppressing kids' play-fighting may erode self-esteem (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU News and KATU.com Staff Published: Feb 5, 2013 at 7:40 PM PDT Last Updated: Feb 5, 2013 at 7:55 PM PDT

Two weeks ago a Hillsboro boy had his recess time taken way, in part, for play sword fighting and not listening to his teacher. He was sword fighting with a nonexistent sword. In a more recent case, a Denver boy was disciplined for throwing a nonexistent grenade.

Problem Solvers Trucking company owner cracks down on texting driver (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: Jan 10, 2013 at 10:10 PM PDT Last Updated: Jan 10, 2013 at 10:10 PM PDT

A KATU News crew spotted a truck driver texting while driving on Interstate 5. After the owner of the trucking company was shown video from the KATU Problem Solvers of the driver texting, he temporarily suspended her without pay. Click on the "Play Video" button to watch the story.

Business Camas company looks to save lives with 'tsunami pods' (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah and KATU.com Staff Published: Jan 4, 2013 at 1:35 PM PDT Last Updated: Jan 4, 2013 at 6:21 PM PDT

The pods feature seats with dual over-the-shoulder belts, a GPS locater beacon to aid search crews, inflatable life jackets and three days worth of food and water. Hooks on the pod’s exterior allow easy connection for a helicopter to lift it out of the water.

Problem Solvers Seat belts in charter buses can save lives research shows (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: Jan 1, 2013 at 11:56 PM PDT Last Updated: Jan 1, 2013 at 11:56 PM PDT

Sunday's deadly crash of a charter bus near Pendleton is prompting some people to ask if there's anything that can be done to make motor coach travel safer.

Problem Solvers 300 jobs added through KATU's 2012 Add One Job campaign (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: Jan 1, 2013 at 12:03 AM PDT Last Updated: Jan 1, 2013 at 12:03 AM PDT

300. That's how many jobs were added to the local economy through our Add One Job initiative in 2012. KATU Problem Solver Shellie Bailey-Shah reflects on the people and businesses changed.

Problem Solvers Featured Company: GigaPan (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: Dec 10, 2012 at 9:53 PM PDT Last Updated: Dec 10, 2012 at 9:53 PM PDT

GigaPan is a business that allows you to utilize the same technology as the Mars Rover. It's a company responsible for some of the world's most detail-rich photography.

Problem Solvers Check those bills, mistakes like this may be lurking (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: Dec 6, 2012 at 10:12 PM PDT Last Updated: Dec 6, 2012 at 10:12 PM PDT

CenturyLink made a 17-cent adjustment on Margolis' November bill after Max Margolis had paid it. Then the company turned around and charged him a $5 late fee for not paying the adjustment.

Problem Solvers Featured Company: KATU Television - Social Media Manager (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: Dec 4, 2012 at 9:18 PM PDT Last Updated: Dec 4, 2012 at 9:18 PM PDT

When we started this initiative at the beginning of the year, we promised that KATU would step up as well and add a new position. Now, the fulfillment of that promise.

Problem Solvers Gifts that give: Holiday ideas for kids (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: Dec 3, 2012 at 11:26 PM PDT Last Updated: Dec 3, 2012 at 11:26 PM PDT

They're gifts that have a feel-good component, and when you give these gifts to your kids it gives you the opportunity to have a conversation with them to share the story of how others will benefit too.

Problem Solvers Featured Company: Home Instead Senior Care (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: Nov 30, 2012 at 10:27 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 30, 2012 at 10:27 PM PDT

Applicants don't need to be CNAs or RNs, but they do need to be able to bend and lift at least 25 pounds. Perhaps most importantly, the caregivers have to people-focused and willing to provide companionship for seniors.

Life & Style Might want to bypass the toy aisle for better savings on Black Friday (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: Nov 20, 2012 at 12:31 AM PDT Last Updated: Nov 20, 2012 at 12:40 AM PDT

The Problem Solvers have given you our list of top tech toys, top toys under 25-bucks and top kid-tested toys. Now we're saying take those lists and tuck them away until after Black Friday.

Life & Style 12 Days of Black Friday: Kids test, approve (or disapprove) these toys (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: Nov 19, 2012 at 9:49 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 19, 2012 at 9:49 PM PDT

KATU Problem Solver Shellie Bailey-Shah brought in a panel of pint-sized experts to test four toys off the annual Fabulous 15 list from Toys 'R' Us.

Life & Style Black Friday: Top toys for under $25 (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: Nov 19, 2012 at 7:57 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 19, 2012 at 8:06 PM PDT

KATU Problem Solver Shellie Bailey-Shah has compiled her yearly list of the top toys under $25 for under your tree.

Life & Style Black Friday: Higher number of sold-out toys this year (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: Nov 19, 2012 at 7:43 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 19, 2012 at 7:43 PM PDT

Toy industry experts are predicting a higher number of sold-out toys this holiday because shoppers are taking advantage of layaway programs and retailers are ordering conservative amounts of toys so they're not stuck with leftover inventory.

Life & Style 7 Black Friday Myths (Video)

By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: Nov 15, 2012 at 11:58 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 16, 2012 at 11:23 PM PDT

When it comes to deals, there are tons of misconceptions out there. KATU Problem Solver dispels 7 top Black Friday myths that could cost you a deal.