Just made it home after a very, very slow drive from
@fox12oregon
. Challenging- despite traction tires and AWD. Heads up on Wed AM: It is CRAZY slick everywhere in
#Portland
- even walking out your door! ❄️
120k
#PGE
customers without power as of 2pm. Trees are down across the city, including this one, which hit my house in SW
#Portland
this AM. We’ll have live storm coverage today on
@fox12oregon
Our reporter,
@KandraKPTV
, has been stuck on the road for FIVE hours, trying to get from Beaverton to Vancouver. She's about to run out of gas - and she's surrounded by drivers in similar situations.
@fox12oregon
#PortlandSnow
@MultCoSO
- Unified Command on National Guard activation: Widespread violence is occurring in Downtown
#Portland
. In the interest of public safety, Governor Kate Brown, under advice of the Unified Command, has activated the use of the Oregon National Guard
@fox12oregon
This image shows what the fires surrounding Portland looked like at 1pm today. The two largest fires (Riverside and Beachie Creek) have since merged.
#OregonFires
Cyclist among those struck by hit and run driver, per
@PortlandPolice
. Crime scene stretches more than a dozen blocks. At least 6 people hit, one with critical injuries. Police say driver was arrested after bystanders corralled him.
#Portland
#CNN
@fox12oregon
Some perspective: The Oregon governor’s race is very close (just a 20k difference). But
@fox12oregon
political analyst John Horvick estimates 800k -900k votes still need to be counted
@TinaKotek
@ChristineDrazan
#PGE
power
#outages
up to 160k homes and businesses now. Hundreds of trees (thousands?) down across the region. Tune to the 5pm news on
@fox12oregon
. We’ll have a live interview with
#PGE
to address when
#power
may be restored.
Getting up before dawn to secure a parking spot at a socially-distanced
@timberlinelodge
ski area? Absolutely worth it!! A year’s worth of bottled-up 2020 frustration unleashed on nearly a full mile of an empty mountain slope. Needed this!
Tried going to downtown
#Portland
through a sea of tents and homeless individuals (who need our help) to support a favorite local business, away from the protests. No such luck. They had to close overnight. Windows smashed. Burglarized.
When do we get our city back?
@tedwheeler
Reality check: Saturday afternoon, 1:54 PM, SW Portland. Plenty of food at the local grocery store. No lines, friendly people.👍
*Full disclosure: No TP 😐
#Clarification
: As of 3pm, the two fires were *expected to merge, which prompted the new evacuation levels. Clackamas Co fire described situation as the "most extreme fire conditions" seen in their lifetimes. Waiting for an update. Rapidly changing situation.
#OregonFires
This image shows what the fires surrounding Portland looked like at 1pm today. The two largest fires (Riverside and Beachie Creek) have since merged.
#OregonFires
The WORST possible place for a
@GoDucks
alum to be yesterday? The Toyota Club at
@ReserStadium
!
But, it was Parents Weekend and I got to spend time with my OSU daughter, so I had that going for me… ; -)
#GoDucks
A bittersweet farewell to my friend and
@fox12oregon
colleague
@BMacTV
! Happy that he landed a fantastic job in Seattle, but sad that's he moving away after 12 years here. Brian is such a GREAT co-worker and an even better friend. Proud of him!!!
@OregonGovBrown
announces first case of
#Coronavirus
in Oregon. Individual lives in Washington County. Live coverage on
@fox12oregon
Oregon Health Authority says individual did NOT travel to affected area or come into contact with anyone who did.
Very sad to learn that Mike Donahue, longtime anchor at KOIN has passed away. My wife was his co-anchor towards the end of his 40+ year career at KOIN and he is probably the kindest, most supportive person I have ever met in this business. Thank you for everything Mike.
For the record: There is ZERO political agenda here. None. Just frustration with the reckless use of fireworks. After following up with local, state AND federal law enforcement agencies, we have found ZERO evidence that organized groups are setting wildfires. Be safe!
#Portland
mayor
@tedwheeler
addressing protests and riots live on
@fox12oregon
. Says he feels compelled to speak out today. Says individuals “attempted to commit murder” last night by blocking exits and trying to set East Precinct on fire with people inside.
Crazy deja vu tonight. Anchoring the news with a longtime friend, Anna Katayama, who recently re-joined the
@fox12oregon
team. Last time we sat on the desk together? 23 years ago, for my KPTV audition! We're all thrilled to have her back : -)
Proof that our recent weather has indeed been a bit crazy. Check out the aftermath of a severe hailstorm in Tumalo on Friday afternoon. A street became an icy river!
@fox12weather
@NWSPortland
This is shaping up to be the most significant Portland snowstorm since 2016. We have crews that have been stopped for 2-3 hours on various roads & freeways. More live coverage on
@fox12oregon
Do you want to safely attend concerts, sporting events, your kid’s play... you-name-it safely again? Better yet: Do you want to save lives? Maybe even your own?? Then, please get vaccinated! It’s easy & it’s the right thing to do.
#2ndShot
#GetVaccinated
#TheEarthIsRound
Thinking about my dad on this Memorial Day weekend. He flew 60 combat missions as a WW2 command pilot before he was 23-years old. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Miss him. Proud to be his son. Grateful to all who have served our country.
Just made a nearly-unforgivable mistake during our toss to weather on
@fox12oregon
. Referenced a "photon torpedo" while talking about
#StarWars
😲 Hoping I won't be thrown into the Sarlacc pit.
Bought the picnic basket for our first date. Fast forward 24 years. Celebrating Mother's Day with our precious daughter. Made sure to take a moment to raise a glass to the memories of our own beautiful moms. Grateful!!! (and, glad we kept the basket!)
#BREAKING
We are following developments in Bend, Oregon tonight. Large police presence outside The Forum shopping center. Will pass along updates once we confirm what is happening. Stay tuned
@fox12oregon
#bendoregon
#BREAKING
@OHAOregon
just announced their instructions for implementing the new CDC guidelines: Fully-vaccinated Oregonians will "no longer be required to wear masks indoors, in most public settings where vaccination status is checked" Businesses can establish their own policies
#BREAKING
from the new
@OHAOregon
guidance-"If a business, employer or faith institution chooses to no longer require masks and physical distancing, the business, employer or faith institution must require visitors to show proof of vaccination and review the proof of vaccination"
#Breaking
- Portland mayor
@tedwheeler
accuses President Trump of launching an “attack on our democracy” by sending federal officers to
#PortlandProtests
- Says
@realDonaldTrump
should not use federal agencies as a “personal army” Live coverage on Fox 12
A sign of what’s to come? A major East wind event is expected in Portland this afternoon. This was the scene at Flathead Lake in Montana a few hours ago. Video credit: K. Friel
@fox12weather
@NWSPortland
@NWSWestern
@fox12oregon
You know your chief meteorologist is good when…… The weather computer dies right before the full 3-minute forecast, but he’s able to recite every single detail from memory! You rock
@MarkNelsenKPTV
!!
My FOX 12 Oregon friend and colleague
@BMacTV
is a true gentleman! He made good on our annual Oregon/WSU wager - AND, he has great taste in beer!
@GoDucks
@breaksidebrews
That look on my face?? An unfiltered reaction to making it to the set on time after running a 100-yard dash in 88 degree heat- AND finding a fan! Note to self: never leave IFB earpiece in the car
#RunningHot
#NotPretty
Photo credit:
@CamilaOrtiTV
My extremely cool
@fox12oregon
nightside coworkers left me a note this AM, encouraging me to stay awake while filling in on Good Day Oregon! You rock,
@BonnieSilkman
@WayneGarciaKPTV
!!!
#BREAKING
UPDATE:
@LakeOswego
School District announces closure of Forest Hills Elementary School through Wednesday for deep cleaning following positive test for
#coronavirus
#COVID
ー19 . District says individual is a school employee. Live coverage on
@fox12oregon
Happy birthday,
@PeteFerryman
! Technically yesterday (2/12) was the big day but things have been a little busy around here. . . Thankfully our news crew put together this special video for him.
Tonight marks a first. Accused of following a “left-wing narrative” for adopting a rescue dog and mentioning it. Is this what it has come to? Not a member of any political party - and this person clearly doesn’t know me, so I’ll forgive him that. But, my dog is off limits.