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Wed Dec 23 16:09:29 PST 2009 by KGW
Church Christmas links
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Wed Feb 10 14:08:06 PST 2010 by KGW
Straight Talk 10/10/09: Poverty
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Sat Sep 10 18:39:27 PDT 2011 by KGW
Straight Talk: Brad Avakian and Atty. General John Kroger
Straight Talk interview with Oregon 1st District Candidate Brad Avakian and later, Attorney General John Kroger as he runs for re-election.
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Sat Sep 24 19:00:45 PDT 2011 by KGW
Straight Talk commentary: Deficit reduction plan -"class warfare"?
Commentary from the right and the left weigh in on this question... Is the president's deficit reduction plan really class warfare?
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Sat Oct 01 19:08:06 PDT 2011 by KGW
Straight Talk with Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley
Senator Merkley sits down to discuss the ongoing battle in congress, his part in helping Oregonians survive the economy as well as recent visits to Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Sat Oct 01 19:10:57 PDT 2011 by KGW
Straight Talk commentary: Rating Republicans for Pres.
Lars Larson and David Sarasohn weigh in on the question "How strong is the republican field of presidential candidates?"
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Sat Oct 08 19:11:50 PDT 2011 by KGW
Straight Talk: Rep. Jeff Smith - Portland Mayoral candidate
State Legislator Jefferson Smith talks about why he's running for Portland mayor, the issues he plans tackle and why he thinks he's the best candidate.
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Sat Oct 08 19:16:20 PDT 2011 by KGW
Straight Talk commentary: Wall Street to blame?
David Sarasohn and Lars Larson weigh in on the question "Is Wall street really to blame for our problems?"
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Sat Oct 15 19:11:22 PDT 2011 by KGW
KGW Straight Talk: Suzanne Bonamici and Rob Cornilles
Democratic state senator Susan Bonamici and Republican Rob Cornelius discuss their candidacy for State Representative in Oregon's first congressional district.
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Sat Oct 15 19:15:49 PDT 2011 by KGW
Straight Talk Commentary: Religion and the President
Lars Larson & David Sarason weigh in the question: "Should a candidates religion matter when choosing a president?"
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Wed Dec 21 07:15:01 PST 2011 by KGW
Straight Talk: The future of Oregon's death penalty laws
Clackamas Co. district attorney John Foote and federal public defender Matt Rubenstein discuss both sides of the State's current and future position on the death penalty
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Wed Apr 18 21:03:02 PDT 2012 by KGW
Wine growers take 'carbon reduction' challenge
Wineries and grocery stores are teaming up and taking part in the "Carbon Reduction Challenge."
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Wed Dec 22 09:39:28 PST 2010 by KGW Staff
Holiday events guide
Looking for something special to do over the holidays? Here are some of the big events in the Portland metro area:
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Mon Jul 04 12:06:17 PDT 2011 by KGW Staff
Photos: Pat Dooris finishes half marathon
Looking for something special to do over the holidays? Here are some of the big events in the Portland metro area:
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Tue Aug 02 11:49:41 PDT 2011 by KGW Staff
10 concerts in 10 days at Washington Park
Portland parks will feature 10 straight days of free concerts at the Washington Park amphitheater staring Thursday.
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Tue Aug 23 13:01:25 PDT 2011 by KGW Staff
Hood to Coast to scale back after 2011 traffic
More than 21,000 runners and walkers traveled from the mountain to the Coast Friday and Saturday, in the annual Hood to Coast relay.
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Fri Sep 23 17:31:13 PDT 2011 by KGW Staff
Final 'Parkways' event in NE Portland Sunday
The fifth and final Sunday Parkways event of the year will take place this weekend in Northeast Portland, the city’s bureau of transportation announced.
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Wed Nov 30 11:29:03 PST 2011 by KGW Staff
Holiday Ale Festival returns to Pioneer Square
The Holiday Ale Festival has returned to Pioneer Courthouse Square Park for the 16th year.
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Thu Dec 15 15:29:11 PST 2011 by KGW Staff
Blazers use amnesty clause on Brandon Roy
The Trail Blazers announced Thursday they will use their amnesty clause on Brandon Roy, following news of his retirement.
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Wed Dec 26 15:47:49 PST 2012 by KGW Staff
TriMet offers free New Year's Eve service
Holiday revelers in the Portland area can worry a bit less about how they'll get back home this New Year's Eve, as TriMet is offering free service from 8 p.m. until about 3 a.m.
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Fri Jan 20 17:00:33 PST 2012 by KGW Staff
Rose City Classic dog show returns
The Rose City Classic brought thousands of dogs to the Portland Expo Center for five days of dog shows.
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Sat Sep 29 20:12:14 PDT 2012 by KGW Staff
Straight Talk: Senator Jeff Merkely, segment 1
The Rose City Classic brought thousands of dogs to the Portland Expo Center for five days of dog shows.
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Sat Sep 29 20:18:25 PDT 2012 by KGW Staff
Straight Talk: Senator Jeff Merkely, segment 2
The Rose City Classic brought thousands of dogs to the Portland Expo Center for five days of dog shows.
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Sat Oct 27 23:44:54 PDT 2012 by KGW Staff
Straight Talk: Portland Mayoral Candidate Charlie Hales
The Rose City Classic brought thousands of dogs to the Portland Expo Center for five days of dog shows.
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Mon May 20 11:07:27 PDT 2013 by KGW Staff
'Great Food Truck Race' stops by Portland
The Food Network reality contest show "The Great Food Truck Race" was scheduled to film a segment at Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square Monday.
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Wed Jun 05 16:43:30 PDT 2013 by KGW staff
Straight Talk: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
The Food Network reality contest show "The Great Food Truck Race" was scheduled to film a segment at Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square Monday.
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Sat Dec 03 13:02:09 PST 2011 by KGW Video Producer
PUPPY MAN: Dog of the Day
PUPPY MAN: Dog of the Day
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Tue Dec 13 11:26:33 PST 2011 by KGW Video Producer
MISTER MCWIGGLES: Cat of the Day
MISTER MCWIGGLES: Cat of the Day
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Wed Jan 04 04:13:47 PST 2012 by KGW Video Producer
SHEBA: Cat of the Day
MISTER MCWIGGLES: Cat of the Day
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Fri Jan 06 13:03:28 PST 2012 by Drew Carney, KGW Staff
Snorting bride steals segment (2011)
MISTER MCWIGGLES: Cat of the Day
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Fri Jan 06 13:07:09 PST 2012 by Drew Carney, KGW Staff
Football practice at Lewis & Clark (2010)
MISTER MCWIGGLES: Cat of the Day
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Fri Jan 06 13:09:33 PST 2012 by Drew Carney, KGW Staff
Drew wears Nick on his chest (2010)
MISTER MCWIGGLES: Cat of the Day
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Fri Jan 06 13:11:15 PST 2012 by Drew Carney, KGW Staff
Drew enrolls at School of Rock (2010)
MISTER MCWIGGLES: Cat of the Day
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Fri Jan 06 13:13:01 PST 2012 by Drew Carney, KGW Staff
Pre-dawn Civil War pep rally (2009)
MISTER MCWIGGLES: Cat of the Day
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Fri Jan 06 13:15:24 PST 2012 by Drew Carney, KGW Staff
Drew tries water polo, and a Speedo (2009)
MISTER MCWIGGLES: Cat of the Day
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Fri Jan 06 13:18:20 PST 2012 by Drew Carney, KGW Staff
Drew's chest waxed, the first time (2008)
MISTER MCWIGGLES: Cat of the Day
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Fri Jan 06 13:26:05 PST 2012 by Drew Carney, KGW Staff
Drew rescues Twiggy the Squirrel (2007)
MISTER MCWIGGLES: Cat of the Day
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Wed Jan 18 22:20:00 PST 2012 by KGW Video Producer
Oregon Humane Society's JOCELYN!
Oregon Humane Society's JOCELYN!
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Wed Jan 18 22:35:00 PST 2012 by KGW Video Producer
SAM: Oregon Humane Society's Dog of the Day!
SAM: Oregon Humane Society's Dog of the Day
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Mon Jan 30 23:47:32 PST 2012 by KGW Video Producer
CHESTER: Dog of the Day
CHESTER: Dog of the Day
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Fri Feb 03 07:25:14 PST 2012 by KGW Video Producer
CHERIE: Dog of the Day
CHERIE: Dog of the Day
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Sat Feb 04 22:50:00 PST 2012 by KGW Video Producer
Oregon Humane Society's Dog of the Day: CHICO
CHICO: Dog of the Day
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Tue Feb 07 10:55:41 PST 2012 by KGW Video Producer
DOG OF THE DAY: CLYDE
DOG OF THE DAY: CLYDE
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Mon Feb 20 14:07:28 PST 2012 by KGW Video Producer
KEENAN: Dog of the Day
KEENAN: Dog of the Day
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Tue Feb 21 08:23:53 PST 2012 by KGW Video Producer
ALFIE & ARDIE: Dogs of the Day
ALFIE & ARDIE: Dogs of the Day
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Sat Mar 17 08:06:47 PDT 2012 by KGW Video Producer
SIMON O'MALLEY: Cat of the Day
SIMON O'MALLEY: Cat of the Day
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Tue Apr 03 00:19:33 PDT 2012 by KGW Video Producer
BELINDA: Cat of the Day
BELINDA: Cat of the Day
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Thu Apr 19 10:46:50 PDT 2012 by KGW Video Producer
CASANOVA: Dog of the Day
CASANOVA: Dog of the Day
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Sun Apr 22 07:24:39 PDT 2012 by KGW Video Producer
COTTON: Cat of the Day
COTTON: Cat of the Day
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Sun Jul 01 11:47:07 PDT 2012 by KGW Video Producer
ROOIBOS: Dog of the Day
Pomeranian mix at Oregon Humane Society
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Tue Jul 03 09:28:55 PDT 2012 by KGW Video Producer
CUBBY: Dog of the Day
Sweet Retriever/Sharpei looking for forever home!
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Mon Jul 16 10:11:28 PDT 2012 by KGW Video Producer
SPUNKY: Cat of the Day
SPUNKY: Cat of the Day
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Sun Aug 12 07:11:31 PDT 2012 by KGW Video Producer
Alfonse Gaston: Oregon Humane Society's Dog of the Day
Dog of the Day: Alfonse Gaston
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Wed Jan 09 15:15:20 PST 2013 by Rod Hill, KGW Meteorologist
2012 warmest year on record for US
The year 2012 was the warmest year in the United States since record-keeping began back in the 1800s.
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Fri Jan 18 10:20:58 PST 2013 by Rod Hill, KGW Meteorologist
Scientists fly to improve weather forecasting
NOAA will send a team of meteorologists out over the Pacific Ocean. Crews will spend the next two months flying into Pacific storms, collecting data in hopes of improving forecast accuracy as storms roll across the United States.
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Sat Jan 19 22:00:00 PST 2013 by KGW Video Producer
Firecracker: Oregon Humane Society's Cat of the Day
Oregon Humane Society's Cat of the Day is currently living with other cats and seems to be enjoying their company.
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Wed Jan 23 09:15:39 PST 2013 by KGW Video Producer
Arrow: Oregon Humane Society's Dog of the Day
The Oregon Humane Society's Arrow is a really cute mix of Corgi and Shetland Sheepdog and he's built low to the ground!
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Wed Jan 23 09:44:14 PST 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Differentiating sleet, hail and freezing rain
The Oregon Humane Society's Arrow is a really cute mix of Corgi and Shetland Sheepdog and he's built low to the ground!
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Sat Jan 26 13:22:26 PST 2013 by Rod Hill, KGW Meteorologist
Mt. Hood snow still ahead of last year
The Oregon Humane Society's Arrow is a really cute mix of Corgi and Shetland Sheepdog and he's built low to the ground!
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Mon Feb 04 08:28:27 PST 2013 by Rod Hill, KGW Meteorologist
Feb. likely drier in Oregon's mini climate shift
While many enjoyed a mostly dry Monday, the Portland Metro area's weather for the month of February seems to be changing, signaling a mini climate shift.
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Wed Feb 06 20:25:52 PST 2013 by Rod Hill, KGW Meteorologist
New app lets you gather weather research
While many enjoyed a mostly dry Monday, the Portland Metro area's weather for the month of February seems to be changing, signaling a mini climate shift.
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Wed Feb 13 14:30:51 PST 2013 by Rod Hill, KGW Meteorologist
Beijing poor air quality resembles dense fog
Beijing China's air quality became so bad in January, the index was considered to be at an emergency level.
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Sun Feb 17 09:26:25 PST 2013 by Rod Hill, KGW Meteorologist
Fun facts about the asteroid, Russian meteor
Beijing China's air quality became so bad in January, the index was considered to be at an emergency level.
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Thu Feb 28 22:00:00 PST 2013 by KGW Video Producer
Joe: Oregon Humane Society's Cat of the Day
Joe: Oregon Humane Society's Cat of the Day
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Fri Mar 15 08:52:45 PDT 2013 by KGW Video Producer
Captain Kittles: Oregon Humane Society's Cat of the Day
Joe: Oregon Humane Society's Cat of the Day
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Tue Mar 26 08:51:21 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Possible record dry start to the year
Joe: Oregon Humane Society's Cat of the Day
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Mon Mar 25 11:08:49 PDT 2013 by Rod Hill, KGW Meteorologist
Portland on track for driest 1st quarter ever
The Portland Metro area is on track to see the driest first quarter ever in a year since rain tallies started getting recorded back in the 1890s.
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Tue Mar 26 15:16:46 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
South Park Blocks getting ready for summer
People walking through the South Park Blocks today had to side step work crews aerating, spreading grass seed and fertilizing.
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Thu Mar 28 09:21:42 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
New app to make a Rain Garden
People walking through the South Park Blocks today had to side step work crews aerating, spreading grass seed and fertilizing.
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Sat Mar 30 19:40:11 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Warmest day breaks record
People walking through the South Park Blocks today had to side step work crews aerating, spreading grass seed and fertilizing.
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January - March sets record for dry weather
People walking through the South Park Blocks today had to side step work crews aerating, spreading grass seed and fertilizing.
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Thu Apr 04 10:09:53 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Researchers concerned over rapid ice loss
People walking through the South Park Blocks today had to side step work crews aerating, spreading grass seed and fertilizing.
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Fri Apr 12 16:40:14 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Research promises better identification of strong tornadoes
People walking through the South Park Blocks today had to side step work crews aerating, spreading grass seed and fertilizing.
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Sat Apr 13 06:27:38 PDT 2013 by KGW Video Producer
Oscar: Oregon Humane Society's Dog of the Day
Looking for a black Lab as your new pet? A young fellow is looking for a forever home at the Oregon Humane Society.
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Sun Apr 14 21:04:26 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Airborne images to help fire fighters
Looking for a black Lab as your new pet? A young fellow is looking for a forever home at the Oregon Humane Society.
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Mon Apr 15 16:23:15 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Freezing over; start planting garden
Monday's temperature dip to near-freezing was likely, for much of the metro area, the end of freezing temperatures until next fall.
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Mon Apr 22 12:38:27 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
History of Earth Day
Earth day is a celebration born more than 40 years ago to protect our planet.
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Fri Apr 19 13:00:47 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Lyrid Meteor Shower continues with clear skies
Earth day is a celebration born more than 40 years ago to protect our planet.
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Wed Apr 24 10:10:21 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Comet ISON to be one of the brightest to pass Earth this fall
Earth day is a celebration born more than 40 years ago to protect our planet.
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Sat Apr 27 06:57:15 PDT 2013 by KGW Video Producer
Bella: Oregon Humane Society's Dog of the Day
Bella is the Oregon Humane Society's Dog of the Day and may be a good jogging Companion. . The Oregon Humane Society has a special promotion from April 26-28 and the adoption fee for all cats and dogs one year of age and older is half price.
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Fri Apr 26 07:31:39 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Best view of Saturn's rings in 6 years
Bella is the Oregon Humane Society's Dog of the Day and may be a good jogging Companion. . The Oregon Humane Society has a special promotion from April 26-28 and the adoption fee for all cats and dogs one year of age and older is half price.
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Sat Apr 27 21:00:58 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Dry spring could mean early fire season
A number of grass fires this past week may be a signal of an early fire season to come. As of April 27, total rainfall at PDX since January 1 is 8.33 inches. The total is only 57 percent of what is considered normal. When compared to a year ago, w
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Fri May 03 07:40:16 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Surprising dry weather to continue
A number of grass fires this past week may be a signal of an early fire season to come. As of April 27, total rainfall at PDX since January 1 is 8.33 inches. The total is only 57 percent of what is considered normal. When compared to a year ago, w
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Tue May 07 07:23:02 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
NW weather radar upgraded with 3D images
Last month, the National Weather Service completed a 122 radar site upgrade of what is called dual-polarization technology.
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Wed May 08 11:43:13 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Tornadoes at all-time low in last 12 months
Last month, the National Weather Service completed a 122 radar site upgrade of what is called dual-polarization technology.
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Fri May 10 09:22:05 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Amazing dry weather ends for Mother's Day
Last month, the National Weather Service completed a 122 radar site upgrade of what is called dual-polarization technology.
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Sun May 12 13:23:22 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Parts of Oregon may see water shortage
Last month, the National Weather Service completed a 122 radar site upgrade of what is called dual-polarization technology.
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Tue May 14 07:09:52 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Record high carbon dioxide level
Last month, the National Weather Service completed a 122 radar site upgrade of what is called dual-polarization technology.
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Wed May 15 19:46:17 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Lightning strikes increasing in Oregon
Research in Oregon that verifies an increase of lightning strikes between 1990 and 2012.
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Sun May 19 23:57:35 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
A warming Alaska climate forces relocation
Research in Oregon that verifies an increase of lightning strikes between 1990 and 2012.
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Fri May 24 10:16:45 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
May catches up as rain lowers fire danger
Research in Oregon that verifies an increase of lightning strikes between 1990 and 2012.
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Wed May 29 09:11:18 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Active outlook for 2013 hurricane season
An active or extremely active hurricane season could be ahead this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center.
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Fri May 31 06:33:58 PDT 2013 by KGW Video Producer
Jeeves: Oregon Humane Society's Cat of the Day
Jeeves, the Oregon Humane Society's Cat of the Day wants to be a lap cat and likes to sleep on your chest!
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Tue May 28 07:31:04 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
May to finish as 3rd wettest
Jeeves, the Oregon Humane Society's Cat of the Day wants to be a lap cat and likes to sleep on your chest!
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Sat Jun 01 20:22:25 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
A brief history of Rose Parade weather
Saturday evening saw perfect weather for this year's Starlight Parade. Although it's early, current forecast models show sunny and warm conditions for next Saturday's Grand Floral Parade.
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Wed Jun 05 07:08:14 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Look for space station flyover Thursday night
The International Space Station was visible over the Northwestern skies Wednesday night and will be flying over again Thursday night.
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Sat Jun 08 23:32:08 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Drones to fly into tornadoes
The International Space Station was visible over the Northwestern skies Wednesday night and will be flying over again Thursday night.
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Mon Jun 10 20:29:28 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Danger of Rip Currents
The International Space Station was visible over the Northwestern skies Wednesday night and will be flying over again Thursday night.
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Mon Jun 10 22:00:00 PDT 2013 by KGW Video Producer
KC: Oregon Humane Society's Cat of the Day
KC: Oregon Humane Society's Cat of the Day
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Wed Jun 12 09:34:23 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
Longest daylight hours of the year!
KC: Oregon Humane Society's Cat of the Day
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Thu Jun 13 22:57:43 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
EF1 tornado confirmed in McMinnville
KC: Oregon Humane Society's Cat of the Day
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Wed Jun 19 09:26:00 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill
All-time record heat grips Alaska
KC: Oregon Humane Society's Cat of the Day
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Fri Mar 09 15:45:00 PST 2012 by Bob Sallinger and KGW Staff
More on the location of the Raptors
KC: Oregon Humane Society's Cat of the Day
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Wed May 22 13:33:19 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill and KGW.com Staff
Weds. was wettest day of the year in Portland
This week's return to chilly temperatures are near record for low high temperatures this time of the year. The coldest high temperatures the last week of May range from highs of 53 - 57 degrees.
