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Flashback Monday: Oregonians on Carson or Oregonians in Space
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PDX Tonight: Shine a Light 2013
PDX Tonight is at the Portland Art Museum's Shine a Light 2013. Joe Smith visits one of the exhibits - the recreation of a Grateful Dead Concert.
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Talk Box: Running Through Obstacles
Thousands will take part in Sunday's Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon. For Beth Deloria and Darren Smith, just taking part is a win in itself. They tell Steph about how they overcome paralysis to get back in the race.
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Hot Story: Lottery Fever
Did you buy a Powerball ticket? People are lining up to get their chance at Saturday's huge, $600 million jackpot. It's so much money, it's hard to imagine what you could possibly do with it. Newschannel 8's Tim Gordon has some ideas.
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PDX Tonight: Social Media Awards
Joe Smith is at the Fez Ballroom for the annual SoMeAwards hosted by KGW's Stephanie Stricklen.
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Talk Box: McMenamins UFO Festival
The 14th Annual UFO Festival is happening May 17-18 in McMinnville. Joe Donlon talks with Renee Rank from McMenamins and British UFO Expert Nick Pope about this year's event.
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Hot Story: Illegal Movers Sting
Tim Gordon spends the day with local law enforcement as they crack down on unlicensed movers.
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Hot Story: Arts Tax Deadline Delayed
Tim Gordon reports on the decision by the city of Portland to push back the deadline for its arts tax.
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Tech Box: Your Online Reputation
We talk with social media manager Melissa Barker and online marketing manager Joel Bornzin about the best ways to present yourself online, and how to get rid of embarrassing content.
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PDX Tonight: Wednesday Night Swing
Joe Smith visits the Bossanova Ballroom on East Burnside where the Portland Lindy Society is putting on swing dance lessons.
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Hot Story: Angelina Jolie's Double Mastectomy
Erica Heartquist reports on Angelina Jolie's decision to have a preventative double mastectomy. We also get reaction from local doctors.
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Talk Box: Breast Friends
Yvonne Nydigger from Breast Friends talks about her cancer survival story and the resources available locally for families.
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PDX Tonight: Oregon Music HOF Scholarships
Joe Smith is at Jimmy Mak's where high school students from around the state are being recognized with scholarships from the Oregon Music Hall of Fame.
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Hot Story: Wind Gusts Topple Trees
Strong afternoon winds knock down trees across the Portland metro area. We talk with Chief Meteorologist Matt Zaffino about the turbulent weather.
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Talk Box: Lillard's "Respect" Campaign
We talk with Traci Rose, the VP of Community Relations for the Portland Trail Blazers about her work with Damian Lillard and the "Respect: Pass it On" campaign.
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Flashback Monday: Beverly Cleary
KGW talks with children's author Beverly Cleary about her childhood in Portland and how it inspired her work. This profile originally aired way back in 1992.
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PDX Tonight: Stevie Wonder at Quartet
Iconic musician Stevie Wonder is in Portland, to celebrate his birthday and raise money for Project Clean Slate. Joe Smith talked Frank Taylor, who brought Stevie to the Rose City.
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Talk Box: The Dalai Lama's Visit
Friday morning hundreds lined the streets of Portland to get a glimpse of the Dalai Lama as he spoke at Maitripa College. Professor James Blumenthal stops by the Square to talk a little more about His Holiness' visit.
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Hot Story: Cougar Caught
Some Vancouver residents got quite a start to their Friday when they found a cougar lurking in their backyard! That comes on the heels of several sighting in Lake Oswego. So what's going on? Newschannel 8's Kyle Iboshi talked with wildlife experts to
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Hot Story: Dalai Lama at University of Portland
Pat Dooris reports on the interfaith forum featuring the Dalai Lama that drew thousands to the University of Portland.
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Talk Box: Bike Tourism in Oregon
A new report shows bicycling tourism brought $400 million to Oregon last year. We talk with Travel Oregon, Oregon Bicycle Racing Association and bikeportland.org
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PDX Tonight: Mo Phillips at Mississippi Pizza
Joe Smith drops in on a show by kids music artist Mo Phillips at Mississippi Pizza in North Portland.
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Talk Box: Dalai Lama Arrives in Portland
Stephanie Stricklen talks with Newschannel 8's Laural Porter, who will be moderating an interfaith panel with the Dalai Lama Thursday.
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PDX Tonight: People's Republic of Portland
Joe Smith talks with Lauren Weedman, star of the new one-woman show People's Republic of Portland at Portland Center Stage. He also gets a visit from Argyle Winery celebrating Portland Bubbles Week.
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Talk Box: Adulting with Kelly Williams Brown
Local blogger/reporter/writer Kelly Williams Brown talks about her new book Adulting: How to Become a Grown-Up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps."
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PDX Tonight: Taste of the Nation
Joe Smith visits this year's Taste of the Nation event. Local chefs and restaurants lend their talent and food to help Share Our Strength and raise awareness for child hunger.
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Hot Story: Finding Missing People
After three missing women are rescued after years in captivity, Kyle Iboshi looks at the work done to find local missing people.
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Hot Story: MAX Service Outages
Tim Gordon reports on the systemwide MAX service outage that impacted commuters for most of the day.
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Flashback Monday: Early 90's Trekkies
We go back to 1991 for a KGW profile on Star Trek fans and how Trekkies are keeping in touch via the internet in the early days of the digital age.
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Doc Box: Power of Meditation
Dr. Jamie Becker from the Providence Health and Vascular Institute is back to talk about the impact of meditation and positive thought in a person's overall health.
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PDX Tonight: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Joe Smith visits the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Waterfront Park, where the fun is in full swing, and lasts all weekend.
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Tech Box: Summer Travel Tech
The weather is great and that means it's time to travel. Tech Expert Brian M. Westbrook stops by The Square with some gadgets that will help make it easier - and more fun!
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Hot Story: Portland Parking Tickets
If you got a parking ticket in Portland this year- it's an understatement to say you are not alone. And with the price of fines up, Unit 8 wanted to know if the city is bringing in more money. Tim Gordon looked into it, and found a big increase.
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Hot Story: Oregon Film Tax Breaks
Katherine Cook is in Salem to report on a big rally to lobby state lawmakers to provide more incentives for the film and television industry.
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PDX Tonight: Isamu Noguchi Exhibit
Joe Smith is at the Portland Japanese Garden for a preview party for the new exhibit from Isamu Noguchi. The Portland Japanese Garden celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
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Talk Box: Advantis Grow Fund
Wendy Edwards from Advantis Credit Union joins us to talk about this year's Grow Fund campaign. We also talk with Alexa Mason from Portland Rescue Mission about how the non-profit was helped during last year's campaign.
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Canzano's Corner: Lillard Wins Rookie of the Year
The Oregonian's John Canzano joins us to talk about Damian Lillard winning the NBA's Rookie of the Year award.
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PDX Tonight: Jefferson Dancers
Joe Smith is backstage at the Newmark Theater for a show by the Jefferson Dancers. The local dance company just returned from a tour of China.
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Hot Story: May Day March
Mark Hanrahan takes us inside the May Day march in Portland that drew thousands of people.
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PDX Tonight: Men's Junior Olympics National Championships
Joe Smith visits the Oregon Convention Center where preparations are underway for the Men's Junior Olympics National Championships. The gymnastics competition runs through May 5.
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Talk Box: Mommy's New Tattoo
Local author Levi Greenacres talks about his new children's book "Mommy's New Tattoo" and the subject of parents discussing tattoos with their kids. President Obama even brought it up in an interview last week with NBC News.
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Hot Story: Hales Budget Plan
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales outlines some tough choices in a new city budget plan. Tim Gordon breaks it down by the numbers.
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Talk Box: Reaction to Jason Collins
Stephanie Stricklen talks with Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio about the reaction and ramifications of Jason Collins' decision to come out.
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Hot Story: NBA Player Comes Out
Katherine Cook reports on the reaction to NBA player Jason Collins' announcement that he is gay. Collins is the first active player in a major American sport to come out of the closet.
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Flashback Monday: Drive-thru Prayer
This week's Flashback Monday takes us back to July 1997. KGW Photographer Kurt Austin profiles a local man who set up a drive-thru prayer service on a vacant dirt lot.
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PDX Tonight: Love Bomb Go Go
Get ready to feel awesome! Joe Smith celebrates "Awesome Day" with Love Bomb Go Go Marching Band outside the Doug Fir Lounge.
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Talk Box: Project Runway Winner
Portland is now home to another Project Runway winner! Michelle Lesniak Franklin stopped by the Square to talk with Steph about her victory.
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Hot Story: Career Fair Controversy
A sweet lecture turns sour at a local career day. An employee of Voodoo Donuts got way too explicit while talking to middle schoolers. It was so bad a teacher stepped in to stop him. Mark Hanrahan talked to the grandmother of one students.
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Hot Box: Stumptown Comics Fest
We talk with Kaebel Hashitani, Director of the Stumptown Comics Fest, and Erika Moen from Periscope Studio about this weekend's big event.
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PDX Tonight: Glam Her Benefit
Joe Smith visits The Nines in Downtown Portland where Bradley Angle is holding its biggest benefit of the year.
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Weird: Carl's Jr Pop Tart Ice Cream Sandwich
Kudos to @Geekosystem for tipping us off to tonight's Weird story.
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PDX Tonight: Clybourne Park
Joe Smith visits Portland Center Stage and talks with the play set designer Michael Olich. Clybourne Park runs through May 5.
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Canzano's Corner: Thorns, Blazers and Kobe's Twitter Problem
The Oregonian's John Canzano joins us to talk about the end of the Blazers season, the start of the Thorns season, and the debate over whether Kobe Bryant should tweet during playoff games.
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Hot Story: Milestone for New Trimet Bridge
Tim Gordon shows us how the towers for the new Trimet pedestrian and cycling bridge are being moved into position. It will take a year to get the span in place across the Willamette River.
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Talk Box: 101 Oregon Adventures
He's taken us to some of the best spots in Oregon for years. KGW's own Grant McOmie stops by to talk about his new book, 101 Oregon Adventures.
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PDX Tonight: Flashdance the Musical
Break out the legwarmers: "Flashdance The Musical" is in Portland. Joe Smith is at Keller Auditorium where the show runs through Sunday.
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Take your kids to work day, part 1
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Hot Story: Fluoride Debate
Depending on who you ask, fluoride is either about keeping your kids healthy -- or forcing them to drink something that could make them sick. Newschannel 8's Tim Gordon digs into the debate.
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Flashback Monday: Pioneer Square Opens
We're dipping into the archives to take a look at the grand opening party for Pioneer Courthouse Square back in 1984.
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Doc Box: Stress of Tragedies
Dr. Jamie Beckerman is here to talk about how the Boston Marathon bombing can have an impact on the health of people living thousands of miles away.
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PDX Tonight - Food For Thought Festival
In PDX Tonight, Joe Smith reports from The Food For Thought Festival, which kicked off tonight with a discussion involving comedian David Steinberg, comedy writer David Javerbaum, and Oregonian columnist David Sarasohn.
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Talk Box - Technology & Investigations
In The Talk Box, Sgt. Robert Wurpes and Lt. Adam Phillips talk about the ways technology has changed the way the public can help law enforcement agencies conducting investigations and how those agencies can better inform the public.
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Talk Box: Bridgetown Comedy Festival
Joe Donlon talks with Andy Wood, Co-Founder of the Bridgetown Comedy Festival and Ian Karmel, one of 200 comedians performing at this year's event. The Bridgetown Comedy Festival runs April 18-21.
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Hot Story: Boston Bombings Investigation
Kyle Iboshi wraps up the latest developments on the bombings at the Boston Marathon.
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PDX Tonight: Makin' It with Destination DIY
Joe Smith visits the monthly Makin' It with Destination DIY party at ADX in Southeast Portland.
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Talk Box - Amanda Giese, Panda Paws Rescue
In The Talk Box, Amanda Giese of Panda Paws Rescue discusses the rescue of more than 150 abused or neglected animals from California. The animals were flown to The Hillsboro Airport. Volunteer pilots from "Wings of Rescue Program" flew the planes.
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Hot Story - Search for Zoo Mother Ends
In The Hot Story, Mark Hanrahan reports on how Portland Police found a woman wanted for questioning after a witness said she saw the woman punch and kick her own daughter at The Oregon Zoo.
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Canzano's Corner - 2016 Olympic Trials and more!
In Canzano's Corner, John Canzano talks about Eugene getting to host the 2016 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials. This will be the sixth time Eugene has hosted the event.
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Hot Story - TriMet Crackdown
In The Hot Story, Mark Hanrahan reports on a new TriMet crackdown targeting passengers who don't pay their fares. Transit Police say dressing as passengers rather than wearing their uniforms gives them the element of surprise.
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Talk Box: Portland's Beer Culture
Zagat named Portland as one of the "Can't Miss" beer cities in the world. Steph talks with Bryan Keilty of Lompoc Brewery about what makes the Rose City so special.
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Hot Story: Daughters Rescue Dad
Two daughters find the strength to lift a tractor that had pinned their dad, saving his life. Pat Dooris traveled to Lebanon to talk to them about their amazing feat.
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Flashback Monday: Leno vs. Letterman
Last week NBC announced Jimmy Fallon would take over the Tonight Show next spring. That got us thinking back to when Leno first started, and his battle with David Letterman for the coveted program. Nancy Francis spoke to the late night icon in 1996.
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Talk Box: Know Your Meat
The meat industry will re-name some popular cuts of pork and beef to boost sales in time for grilling season. But the Portland Meat Collective is already trying to get you to re-think the meat you eat.
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Hot Story: Rising Rent Prices
Portland found itself on yet another top ten list. But if you're looking for a place to live,it's not exactly good news. Erica Heartquist has more on why the Rose City is one of the 10 cities in the W.S. where rent-prices will rise the most this year
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PDX Tonight: Rain
Some say it's the next best thing to seeing the Beatles. Joe Smith talks with fans before Rain takes the stage at Keller Auditorium.
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Hot Box: Tensions with North Korea
Tension are on the rise between the U.S.and North Korea. Steph talks with psychiatrist and profiler Dr. Ron Turco about what's behind some of the war of words.
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Hot Story: Tsunami Fish
Most fish stories are about the one that got away. Not this one. Pat Dooris reports on the fish that survived a thousand mile journey, washing ashore among tsunami debris.
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Hot Story: Remembering Roger Ebert
Years before just anyone could post their opinion about a movie online, there was Roger Ebert. He made "two thumbs" up synonymous with a great film, and guided millions of Americans to the theaters through his newspaper and television reviews.
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Talk Box: Roger Ebert's Legacy
Just days after iconic film critic Roger Ebert announced his cancer had been returned, we learned he passed away. Joining us to talk about his legacy is film critic Marc Mohan.
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PDX Tonight: Spring into Color
The rain has returned... But some downtown businesses are hoping to keep you in a sunny mood with their "Spring into Color" fashion week. Joe Smith is at the Portland Pendleton Store, where they're showing off some of their new spring line.
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PDX Tonight: Author Amy Tan
Joe Smith.talks with bestselling author Amy Tan, as she wraps up this season of Voices lectures. She talks with Joe Smith.
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Canzano's Corner: Rice out at Rutgers
John Canzano stops by to talk about the viral video that cost Mike Rice, Jr. his job at Rutgers.
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Hot Story: Rutgers Coach Fired
It's the video just about everyone watched, and watched again. A coach with strong Portland ties kicked and shoved his players, and it cost him his job. Michael Berk has tonight's Hot Story.
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Hot Story: Mom to the Rescue
It's a lesson we all learn when we're little. When you're in trouble, just call for mom. That's what one Washington 9-1-1 dispatcher did and it sure paid off for a kayaker in trouble. Mark Hanrahan has the story from Cathlamet.
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Talk Box: Mundo Pato
It's World Autism Awareness Day, and Ricardo Correa joins us to talk about his online resource to help local families, Mundo Pato.
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PDX Tonight: Artists Repertory Theatre
Joe Smith visits with the incoming artistic director for Artists Repertory Theater, Damaso Rodriguez.
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Flashback Monday: Spring Break Quake
We're going back to 1993, when we got rattled by a 5.6 quake. Centered in Scotts Mills, it shook the Willamette Valley and was felt all the way up in Seattle.
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Doc Box: Holiday Health Tips
We just got through Easter, and Passover ends Tuesday. Dr. James Beckerman of the Providence Heart and Vascular Institute stopped by to talk a little bit about what to do with all those leftover eggs and matzo.
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Hot Story: What's in a Name?
Is it a catchy name, or just plain offensive? That's the debate over a new bar in Mt. Angel, called "The Drunken German". Mark Hanrahan spoke with the bar's owner and the mayor over the brewing controversy.
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Talk Box - Pink Martini's Thomas Lauderdale
In The Talk Box, Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini talks about the first "Singin' In The Square" set for Saturday in Pioneer Courthouse Square. The community sing-a-long begins at 3:00pm.
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PDX Tonight - Oz Dress Rehearsal
In PDX Tonight, Joe Smith reports from Vega Dance Lab where the cast of "Oz" is holding a dress rehearsal for their performance at The Newmark Theatre Monday night.
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Hot Story - Missing Mt. Hood Hiker
In The Hot Story, Mark Hanrahan reports on the search for a 23-year-old hiker who has been missing since Sunday..
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Joe Becker watches the Ducks with local fans
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'Police Academy' actor Michael Winslow talks with us
From Police Academy, to Spaceballs, to Family Guy, Michael Winslow has become known for his amazing sound effects and impersonations. Joe Smith caught up with him at Harvey's Comedy Club.
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Talk Box: Teen Unemployment
Can you remember your first job? Most likely you got it when you were a teenager. But theses days it's not so easy for kids to find work. That's something Worksystems is trying to change.
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Hot Story: Portland Civility Project
Does the Rose City need to learn some manners? One local group thinks so. Ashley Korslien has more on the push for a more polite Portland.
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Running for Micah
A Camas father is set to run three marathons in three states. Michael Berk shows us how in each race he'll have the same running partner: his son.
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Hot Box: Gay Marriage Debate at Supreme Court
Law professor Erin Ryan stops by the studio to talk with us about the two cases being considered by the high court this week.
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Hot Story: Food Stamp Fraud
A Salem man is accused of bilking the system of thousands of dollars every month, making money of people's food stamps.
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Weird: Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man
This guy gives Bob Dylan a run for his money...
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Monday Flashback: Betty White at KGW
We go back to 1991 when the Golden Girls star stopped by our studio to talk about her new book, all about the love of animals.
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Talk Box: Brian Grant and TEDxPortland
The former Blazers great literally sits down with Steph to talk about the upcoming event and reveals a few big name speakers in the process.
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PDX Tonight: TOAST Int'l Craft Spirits Revival
Joe Smith visits the TOAST Craft Spirits Revival, featuring dozens of distillers from the Northwest, and around the world.
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Talk Box: Tom McCall's Legacy
We talk about Former Governor Tom McCall's legacy with Brent Walth, author of his biography "Fire at Eden's Gate".
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Hot Story: Father Meets Man who Saved his Daughters
Pat Dooris brings us an emotional reunion between a father and the man who helped his young daughters, trapped in the cold for hours after a deadly crash.
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PDX Tonight: Mythology 10 Minute Play Festival
What's better than 1 play? How about 11? Joe Smith takes us to the 10 Minute Play Festival at the Clinton Street Theater.
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Canzano's Corner: March Madness! Ducks Win!
Oregon fans caught March Madness as the Ducks topped Oklahoma State 68-55. John Canzano joins us live from the tournament in San Jose.
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Hot Story: Logan Storm Returned to U.S.
After more than a month on the run, a former Beaverton school teacher is behind bars in the United States.
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PDX Tonight - Sock Design Competition
In PDX Tonight, Joe Smith reports on the Global Design-a-sock Competition in Southeast Portland.
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Canzano's Corner - March Madness
In Canzano's Corner, John Canzano talks about March Madness, The Blazers, and Timbers.
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Bonus Canzano's Corner web chat with Joe and John
Never a dull moment with Joe D. and John C. at the Square. Here's what goes on during the breaks when these two are around...
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Hot Story Rifle Raffle
In The Hot Story, Kyle Iboshi reports from St. Helens, where a softball league is raffling off a semi-automatic rifle as a fundraiser. Some parents don't like the idea, but league officials say the money is greatly needed to buy equipment.
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PDX Tonight - Tom McCall Documentary
In PDX Tonight, Joe Smith Interviews Eric Cain, producer-writer of the new documentary "Tom McCall" which will air on Oregon Public Broadcasting .
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Talk Box - Sandra McDonough on Earnings Report
In The Talk Box, Sandra McDonough of the Portland Business Alliance responds to a new report that finds college-educated workers in Portland earn less than the national average.
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Hot Story - Burglary Suspects Trapped
In The Hot Story, Mark Hanrahan reports from Salem, where two burglary suspects were arrested after a woman heard them in the attic of a home. She and a friend blocked the attic door before calling police.
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What is your dream job?
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Talk Box - Commissioner Nick Fish on 'American Winter'
In The Talk Box, Commissioner Nick Fish shares his reaction to the new HBO documentary "American Winter" which tells the stories of several Portland families struggling to survive during tough economic times. The documentary premieres tonight.
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Hot Story - Wrong-way Big Rig
In the Hot Story, Kyle Iboshi reports on a suspected drunk driver in a big rig going the wrong way on Interstate 205 and reaching speeds of 80 miles-per-hour. The 18-wheeler later crashed into a car driven by a woman, who was injured.
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Flashback Monday - Richard Dreyfuss, 1996
In Flashback Monday, voters chose our 1996 report on actor Richard Dreyfuss' visit to Portland to discuss the importance of school funding for Portland schools.. Dreyfuss' hit movie "Mr. Holland's Opus" was inspired by the funding crisis in Portland.
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Talk Box: Shamrock Run
Steve Hamilton, Event Director for the Shamrock Run and Danny Lopez from ADIDAS stop by to talk about this weekend's event.
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PDX Tonight: For Pete's Sake
Joe Smith visits the Laurelthirst Public House for a benefit for Pete Krebs. The Jeremy Wilson Foundation is helping the local musician in his fight against cancer.
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Hot Story: Woman Accused of Stealing Patrol Car
Mark Hanrahan reports on a woman in Clackamas County accused of stealing a patrol car and leading police on a chase. She was heard singing and taunting police over the radio.
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Hot Box: Pi Day with @StartsWithABang
Astrophysicist Ethan Siegel is our guest on Pi Day. We talk about the Higgs-Boson confirmation, interstellar discoveries and his memorization of the longest number known to man.
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PDX Tonight: Martha Reeves
Joe Smith talks with Motown legene and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Martha Reeves before her performance at Jimmy Mak's.
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Hot Story: Friends with Pope Francis
Pat Dooris talked with international evangelist Luis Palau about his relationship with Pope Francis going back to their days in Argentina.
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