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Payton Zagacki

Reporter · US

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Jul 10, 2026
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  1. Article · Jul 10, 2026 · Payton Zagacki

    Body of missing Nevada climber found on Mt. Washington in Central Oregon Cascades (opens the original)

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    LINN COUNTY, Ore. (KATU) — The body of missing climber Robert “Bob” Pickering has been found near the summit of Mt. Washington, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Pickering, a 77-year-old from Nevada, was last seen ascending solo near the summit of the mountain and was reported missing July 9. A climbing guide who was leading a group on the mountain near Pickering’s last-known location reported seeing Pickering pass them before hearing a rockslide on the east side of the mountain. RE

  2. Article · Jul 10, 2026 · Payton Zagacki

    Reckless driver leads police on chase across Portland (opens the original)

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    PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A reckless driver that led police on a pursuit spanning nine Portland neighborhoods was safely stopped and arrested Thursday morning. On Thursday around 8 a.m., a Portland Police Officer attempted to pull over the driver of a black 1999 Ford Expedition SUV near NW 19th Avenue and NW Savier Street. The driver, identified as 33-year-old David J. Rushfeldt, ignored the officer and drove up on sidewalks and through Couch Park, narrowly avoiding pedestrians, according to PPB.

  3. Article · Jul 10, 2026 · Payton Zagacki

    Annual Seattle to Portland bike ride may cause traffic delays throughout the weekend (opens the original)

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    PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Over 6,000 bicyclists are set to take to the streets this weekend as part of the Seattle to Portland (STP) Bicycle Classic. Drivers should expect delays along the route of the ride starting early morning Saturday, July 11, through the evening of Sunday, July 12. The annual recreational ride is the largest multi-day bicycle event in the northwest, covering 207 miles and over 5,000 feet in elevation gain. The event starts at the University of Washington in Seattle, with par

  4. Article · Jul 9, 2026 · Payton Zagacki

    FEMA approves over $7 million in funding for Oregon and Washington (opens the original)

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    The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved over $7 million in funding for Oregon and Washington to improve critical infrastructure to reduce future disaster damage. The funding is part of the $584 million approved nationwide through FEMA’s programs supporting local infrastructure and hazard mitigation. About $3 million will go to the state of Oregon as part of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which aims to reimburse state management costs spent on disaster prevention projects. ALSO REA

  5. Article · Jul 9, 2026 · Payton Zagacki

    Gas leak in central Vancouver neighborhood forces evacuation (opens the original)

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    VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — A natural gas leak in a central Vancouver neighborhood is forcing residents to evacuate. All residents in the area around 72nd Street and 94th Avenue have been asked to evacuate on foot to the north. The leak was caused when a gas line was struck by heavy machinery around 1:30 p.m., according to the Vancouver Fire Department and Northwest Natural. Vancouver Fire officials warn against starting any vehicles in the area of the leak. The area remains closed to all traffic

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