Shellie Bailey-Shah

Problem Solver Reporter

Shellie Bailey-Shah
Shellie Bailey-Shah
Problem Solver Reporter
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Recent stories by Shellie Bailey-Shah

Life & Style Debating fluoride: Can it hurt you? Debating fluoride: Can it hurt you? (Video)
By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU News Published: Apr 26, 2013 at 6:30 PM PDT Last Updated: May 21, 2013 at 10:45 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 Woman gets caught in a scam targeting homeowners 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
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? Hand in the tip jar? (Video)
By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: 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.
Local & Regional Expert: Suppressing kids' play-fighting may erode self-esteem 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
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 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
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.
Problem Solvers Featured Company: GigaPan Featured Company: GigaPan (Video)
By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: 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 Gifts that give: Holiday ideas for kids Gifts that give: Holiday ideas for kids (Video)
By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: 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 Featured Company: Home Instead Senior Care (Video)
By Shellie Bailey-Shah KATU Problem Solver Published: 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.