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November 2009

No time for a workout?

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2009-11-30 08:00

Fitness expert Beth Oliver shows us some easy ways to work in a workout while sitting down. These are quick and easy energy boosters and stress releasers that you can do at your desk or in your kitchen as a break from wrapping Christmas presents or even during the commercials of your favorite Holiday TV show.

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How to give green this year

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-11-25 16:18

As the holiday shopping season gets under way and you're trying to figure out your tactic this year, one option is to go green.

To help you find green gift-giving ideas, you can check out the Chinook Book Green Gift Guide. It's filled with holiday offers, ideas on where you can go and more.

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Find your own serenity with Tai Chi

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Thu, 2009-11-26 08:00

AM Northwest's Janice Bangs discovered the benefits of Tai Chi --  an ancient and peaceful way to get fit and feel good.

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Thanksgiving side dish with soul

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2009-11-24 17:35

Mz. LaVerne, the Empress of Soul Food, reveals her own recipe for a favorite Thanksgiving side dish -- Geezy Weezy Mac & Cheezy. You'll find Mz LaVerne's recipe for her Mac & Cheese on our Recipes Page.

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The Clackamas Cavaliers are riding high

Submitted by Craig Birnbach on Fri, 2009-11-20 17:51

Last week, the team upset the defending state champions. But there was one thing giving them some jitters as they headed into Friday night's game.

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A reminder about the dangers of turkey fryers

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2009-11-23 08:00

It's a warning we put out every Thanksgiving - use extreme caution when using a turkey fryer. Here are some turkey fryer safety tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission:

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Transport of large transformer will affect overnight traffic

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Sat, 2009-11-21 08:00

Over the weekend, a transport company will be moving a large transformer from Portland to Clackamas.  The load will be an over height one that will travel a specific route and traffic will be required to stop at times as the load approaches. Here's the schedule:

Saturday Evening

  • Load will begin on U.S. 30 at Marine Way, travel across the St. Johns Bridge to the U.S. 30 bypass on Lombard.
  • Load will travel eastbound on U.S. 30 bypass until it reaches east Multnomah County.
  • Load will stage on Northeast 181st and Sandy until Sunday night at 10 p.m.

Sunday Evening/Early Monday Morning

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High School Blitz 'Game to Watch'

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Fri, 2009-11-20 08:00

Every week, KATU Sports Photographer Mike Rosborough spotlights local high school football games in his 'Mike's Games to Watch.' And you can catch highlights from the games on our High School Blitz show Fridays at 11:35 p.m. (right after KATU News).

Here is one of this week's games to watch...

Clackamas, fresh off an upset victory over defending champ Southridge on the road, buses to Centennial, licking their chops after a bye week and anxious to make the return to the playoffs a successful one.  These two teams rely on speed and special teams to have a chance, expect both to score TD’s but this game will swing on turnovers on a grass field and how they cash in…

Also...

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What's Going Around in Clackamas County?

Submitted by Elena Buller on Thu, 2009-11-19 15:06

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

Doctors say they are seeing fewer cases of the H1N1 virus and there is still no sign of the seasonal flu.

However they are seeing more upper respiratory infections.

 

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Donate for a good cause, get a shot at winning a Camaro

Submitted by Meghan Kalkstein on Thu, 2009-11-19 13:14

A holiday food drive is under way at the Fred Meyer at Southeast 82nd and Johnson Creek Blvd. The drive will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday.

Canned food donations will go to the Oregon Food Bank and Community Transitional School in Northeast Portland.  One truck of food will be delivered to the school Friday morning.

Also, you can purchase raffle tickets at $25 each to try to win a Camaro. All proceeds from the raffle tickets will go to the school.

Plus, for every ticket you buy to the Transiberian Orchestra, $1 will also go to the school.

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