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Examining causes of family disconnection and paths to reconciliation
21+ hour, 56+ min ago (448+ words) (Aging Untold) " We're all familiar with blocking people online, but what about disconnections in our families? Nearly 30% of Americans are estranged from immediate family members, according to some polls. Sam Cradduck, a gerontologist, said estrangement often starts with small misunderstandings…...
Portland Fire partners with youth mentoring organization ahead of inaugural season
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (548+ words) PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Portland's new WNBA team has not played a single game yet, but the Portland Fire is already making connections in the community. A local organization that provides mentoring for girls in both athletics and academics is celebrating…...
Mother gives birth to triplets on National Triplet Day: ‘I can’t wait to see them grow’
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (348+ words) WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WXII) - A North Carolina woman is now a mother to three baby boys born on March 3, which is celebrated as National Triplet Day. When Laura Amador found out she was pregnant in September, she couldn't believe she was carrying…...
Grandparents raising grandchildren find housing, support through 'grandfamily' programs
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (81+ words) Grandparents raising grandchildren find housing, support through 'grandfamily' programs'KPTV Grandparents raising grandchildren find housing, support through 'grandfamily' programs Portland couple still laces up each week after skating together nearly 60 years Blood donor says first-time experience was easier than expected as…...
Goodwill’s best books for spring break
1+ week, 5+ day ago (175+ words) Goodwill's best books for spring break'KPTV PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Hayley Platt from Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette visits FOX 12 with a curated selection of books for readers of all ages, just in time for spring break and National Book…...
Sunset HS Apollos ‘Cram the Stands’ to support childhood cancer research
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (579+ words) BEAVERTON, Ore. (KPTV) - It's an annual season highlight for the girls and boys basketball programs at Sunset High School, both on and off the court. Despite rivalry night in the neighborhood between metro league foes, Westview and Sunset supported a…...
Oregon elementary teacher resigns citing unsafe classrooms, daily assaults
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (302+ words) DALLAS, Ore. (KPTV) - Student discipline cases have increased nearly 200% at Lyle Elementary School in Dallas, prompting a teacher to resign at a school board meeting after saying she faced daily physical and verbal assaults from students. Jennifer Westendorf, who worked…...
Illnesses disrupt classes for 2 Portland area school districts
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (360+ words) (KPTV) - Colton School District 53 in Clackamas County announced on Thursday that all schools will be closed on Monday, due to the high number of students out sick. This comes a day after the Corbett School District canceled all classes on…...
Illnesses disrupt classes for multiple Portland area schools
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (269+ words) PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - All Corbett School District schools will be closed Thursday, and a Clackamas County elementary school will start late due to the number of staff and students who are ill, according to school officials. On Thursday, Corbett Superintendent…...
Dozens of Ridgefield High School students barred from campus after measles case
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (408+ words) RIDGEFIELD Wash. (KPTV) - Dozens of students are not allowed at Ridgefield High School after one student tested positive for measles, with health officials warning that the county is extremely vulnerable to an outbreak. On Friday, the Clark County Health Department…...