How to stop from stressing out this holiday season

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 16:01

Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday season?  Psychotherapist and life coach Didi Zahariades, MA, joined us with some simple way to have a more fulfilling time.

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KATU's Craig Birnbach to compete in celebrity bagging competition

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 11:59

Craig will join sports personalities from other local TV stations to see who has the best grocery bagging skills. They will be filling bags with Thanksgiving dinner items that will be donated to needy families.

It's all part of a day-long radio-thon and auction to benefit the Bald Faced Truth Foundation, a local non-profit established by KATU's Anna Song and the Oregonian's John Canzano. The organization supports the arts, education and athletics for local youth who would not otherwise be able to afford to participate.

The event is being held at the Safeway store in the Pearl, at 1303 N.W. Lovejoy. A list of auction items (which include sports memorabilia and tickets, spa offerings and other items) can be found on the Bald Faced Truth Foundation's Web site.

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Nature and art mix at the Wild Arts Festival

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 10:03

What: The Wild Arts Festival celebrates nature in the work of regionally and nationally-known artists and writers. Over 70 artists and 35 authors will be there.

When: Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22

Where: Montgomery Park Atrium and Ballroom, 2701 N.W. Vaughn

Admission: $5, 2 for 1 coupon available

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What's going around in Multnomah County?

Submitted by Elena Buller on Thu, 2009-11-19 14:48

Every week KATU does the work to find out what's making people sick in the area.

This week local doctors say there are fewer cases of the H1N1 virus.

But the number of colds are on the rise. 

They say if you're feeling sick but don't have a fever it's NOT the swine flu.

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TAG families have a chance to discuss high school redesign

Submitted by Suzanne Goddyn on Thu, 2009-11-19 11:32

The controversial high school redesign proposed by Portland Public Schools and how Talented and Gifted Students will be affected will be the topic at a meeting tonight.

Time:  7:30-8:30 p.m.

Place: Sabin School library

Items on the table:

Where does TAG intersect HS Redesign?

To date, there has been no mention of specific special populations of students in the HS Redesign, including TAG students.

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Food cart delights

Submitted by Shannon Cheesman on Wed, 2009-11-18 08:00

Someone sent in this tip about a couple of food carts over on Northwest Raleigh that might have slipped through your radar.  They sound good... my stomach is already rumbling...

Wanted to let you know NW Portland lunchtime crowds have an alternative to 21st or 23rd.

NW Raleigh between 22nd and 23rd has three food carts doing brisk and international business.

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Why are my property taxes so high this year?

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2009-11-17 08:00

Multnomah County residents may have noticed a jump in their property taxes this year - an average of 6 percent.  So the why the increase? The assessor says it is due in part to voters approving tax funding for the zoo, the children's investment fund and Portland Community College.

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Non-profit hopes to recover its valuable medical equipment

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Mon, 2009-11-16 12:36

A local non-profit medical group that helps care for the homebound is hoping to recover some valuable medical equipment workers say was stolen while one of their physicians was at dinner.

According to a source at Housecall Providers, the theft happened Friday evening while the physician was parked between Northwest 22nd and 23rd avenues on Northwest Raleigh Street.

The items reported stolen are an I-Stat clinical blood analyzer valued at $10,000 and an InRatio 2 meter valued at $1,500. Both items are of value only to someone who does blood testing and were in a black bag.

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Fine food and wine on tap for Season's Eatings

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2009-11-16 11:33

What: Season's Eatings is a local artisans food, wine and spirits market celebrating the area's best chocolate, cheese, wine and foodstuffs.

When: Saturday, Dec. 5 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: New Deal Distillery, 1311 S.E. 9th Avenue

Admission: Free with 1 non-perishable food item for the Oregon Food Bank

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Portland's parks get high marks in community survey

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Sat, 2009-11-14 08:00

Portlanders really love their parks, according to the City of Portland's 2009 Resident Survey.

"The survey results confirm how much the public values their park system, especially in these tough economic times when more people are taking advantage of free or low cost activities close to home," Parks Commissioner Nick Fish said in a press release. "They recognize the vital role our parks and natural areas, as well as our community centers and recreation programs, play in the quality of life we enjoy here in Portland."

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