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Makenna Marks

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Makenna Marks

    Oregon fire departments are spending more on diesel (opens the original)

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    FOREST GROVE Ore. (KPTV) - As drivers continue to pay more at the pump, high diesel prices are also impacting first responders. Several local fire departments are spending more on diesel but remain prepared to respond to emergencies. “It’s always a concern when you budget for something and it increases as time goes on through our fiscal year,” said Matt Johnston, Public Information Officer for Forest Grove Fire & Rescue. At Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, diesel is an essential resource. The fuel po

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Makenna Marks

    Molalla homeowners left with damage after water main break (opens the original)

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    MOLALLA, Ore. (KPTV) — At least two homeowners in a Molalla neighborhood are dealing with water damage after a water main break. The break happened in the early morning hours of Sept. 9 near the intersection of Harvest Lane and Meadowlark Place. “I went up to my front window, looked out there and it was a lake,” said Saleana Stevens, who lives at the end of the cul-de-sac near Harvest and Meadowlark. According to the City of Molalla, the water main broke around 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 9, but crews we

  3. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Makenna Marks

    Independence sells museum building amid budget crisis (opens the original)

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    INDEPENDENCE, Ore. (KPTV) — As the city of Independence navigates a financial crisis, it has sold the building that houses the town’s Heritage Museum, about a month after the museum indefinitely closed its doors. “The recent sale of the museum building is heartbreaking to everyone on the Heritage Museum Society, and it should be to the community as well,” said Jim Humphreys, former president of the Independence Historical Museum Society (HMS), in a statement. “A significant amount of work and ef

  4. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Makenna Marks

    Oktoberfest returns to Oaks Park in Portland (opens the original)

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    PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - From the beer to the brats, wiener dog races and pretzel tosses, Oktoberfest was in full swing at Oaks Park this weekend. “It’s fun to see people smile and be happy,” said Allen White, who lives in Milwaukie. Oaks Park has hosted its annual weekend-long Oktoberfest event since 1991. This year, the family-friendly celebration brought visitors of all ages. “I’m 90 years old and I still enjoy it,” said Rosemary Jones. Jones is from Germany but has made it out to Oaks Park’s O

  5. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Makenna Marks

    Construction on Portland’s I-5 project running on time, despite forecasted rain (opens the original)

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    PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - It’s been nearly two weeks since I-5 southbound closed in Portland’s Rose Quarter. On Thursday, The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) said despite a chance of rain this weekend, the highway is still expected to reopen on time. The estimated five-week-long Rose Quarter Improvement Project is still running on schedule, according to Rose Geber, an ODOT spokesperson. “We do hope to get the highway open as soon as possible,” Gerber said. A two-mile stretch of I-5 south

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