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When to buy and when to avoid organics

There are some green items, such as organic seafood, that aren't worth the extra cost if health is your main concern, experts say. And when it comes to produce, you don't always have to go organic.

Interview: Expert talks about the DTV switch

BMW recalls 200,000 cars over airbag concerns

The German automaker says the recall involves the 2006 3 Series, the 2004-2006 5 Series, and the 2004-2006 X3 compact sport utility vehicle.

Dangerous tires: How looks can be deceiving

New, easy at-home drug test may help parents

Parents wanting to keep their kids drug free have a new option: a first-of-its-kind drug test that only requires a little hair. Hairconfirm claims to be 99.9 percent accurate and tests for a wide variety of illegal and prescription drugs.

7 online mistakes that can cost you money

Billions of dollars make it into the hands of criminals thanks to viruses, spyware and phishing schemes but you don't have to be a victim. Instead, learn how to surf the web smarter.

You're likely eligible for this class action settlement

A class action lawsuit claims TransUnion violated the privacy of millions of consumers with credit cards and loans by selling their personal and financial information for marketing purposes. TransUnion denies the accusation but has agreed to settle out of court.

Software nixes wasted sheets of paper at the printer - so how does it work?

Google Maps feature shows city bus and MAX lines

KATU reporter Jeff Jaeger decided to give the high-tech Google Maps mass transit directions a try, and at the same time compare the cost and time spent riding transit against driving a car to work.

Still confused about the digital switch?

Last week, KATU-TV turned off its analog signal for 10 seconds so you could test your digital readiness. While the test worked for a lot of folks, many of you had questions. Angelica Thornton helps us sort through it all.