Portland's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Portland, Oregon | KGW.com

Yes, governors have been recalled before

Government

Yes, governors have been recalled before

Government

No, President Biden's vaccine mandate for federal workers does not apply to members of Congress and their staff

The president cannot impose a vaccine mandate on Congress via executive order or in an agency or department regulation, according to the Congressional Institute.
Afghanistan

Yes, ISIS-K has been carrying out attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan for years

ISIS-K carried out the Kabul airport attack that killed 13 U.S. service members. The group was officially formed in 2015 and is an affiliate of the ISIS core.
Government

No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a heartbeat bill into law in May, barring abortions in the state as early as six weeks. It went into effect on Sept. 1.
Food

No, the government isn't paying farmers to destroy their crops

The Farm Bureau, the USDA and several farmers popular on social media all say the government is not paying farmers to destroy crops.
Government

Yes, private citizens are tasked with enforcing the new Texas abortion law and could be awarded $10,000

Senate Bill 8 went into effect on Sept. 1. The Supreme Court voted 5-4 to deny an emergency appeal from abortion providers to block the bill.
Afghanistan

Yes, there is a vetting process for Afghan refugees coming into the US

Before Afghan refugees come into the U.S., they have to be screened by several government agencies.
Afghanistan

No, the US did not leave military service dogs in cages at Kabul airport like viral posts claim

Viral posts claim the U.S. government left military service dogs in cages at the Kabul airport but multiple government agencies confirm those reports are false.
Nation World

No, these viral posts are not of the Kabul airport explosion on Aug. 26th.

As part of VERIFY’s continued coverage of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, we researched additional posts claiming to be from the blast at the airport in Kabul.
Health

No, the FDA doesn’t approve cigarettes or other tobacco products

The FDA regulates tobacco products based on a public health standard that considers the product’s risks to the population as a whole.
National

No, the FDA doesn’t approve cigarettes or other tobacco products

The FDA regulates tobacco products based on a public health standard that considers the product’s risks to the population as a whole.
World

No, these viral posts were not of the explosion at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan.

As part of VERIFY’s continued coverage of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, we researched additional images and videos claiming to be from the airport explosion.

Tree service worker fatally shoots co-worker while on the job in Northwest Salem Tuesday

Portland law professor examines religious exemptions from COVID vaccine mandates

Sun Thursday, clouds Friday but rain holds off until Friday night

KGW evening forecast: 9-15-21

Portland's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Portland, Oregon | KGW.com

Yes, governors have been recalled before

No, President Biden's vaccine mandate for federal workers does not apply to members of Congress and their staff

Yes, ISIS-K has been carrying out attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan for years

No, Texas’ heartbeat bill does not allow abortions in the case of rape or incest, but makes an exception if the mother’s life is in danger

No, the government isn't paying farmers to destroy their crops

Yes, private citizens are tasked with enforcing the new Texas abortion law and could be awarded $10,000

Yes, there is a vetting process for Afghan refugees coming into the US

No, the US did not leave military service dogs in cages at Kabul airport like viral posts claim

No, these viral posts are not of the Kabul airport explosion on Aug. 26th.

No, the FDA doesn’t approve cigarettes or other tobacco products

No, the FDA doesn’t approve cigarettes or other tobacco products

No, these viral posts were not of the explosion at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan.

KGW would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.