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Reporter, KGW 8 (NBC) kcook @kgw .com

Portland, OR

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Katherine Cook

7 months

It’s been an honor sharing #PacificStoryland with you! This series is from my heart and the combined effort of many talented KGW team members. Here are highlights from this year and a link to our first special. I hope you enjoy, and thanks for your support!

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Katherine Cook

4 years

Moda Center glowing yellow and purple tonight for Kobe Bryant.

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7 years

Memorial honoring the bravery of 2 ppl stabbed, killed on MAX train. Police say they were defending 2 Muslim women.

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1 year

After yesterday’s misery, this is the story I needed to hear! At 11, meet the angel who towed more than 20 people to safety, from NE 82nd & Columba. He came to rescue his buddy, then stayed until 6 a.m. to help everyone else. For free.

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Surprise! My husband and I welcomed little Violet Maria on 1.25.19 at 2:23 a.m. We love all 6 lbs 6 oz, 19.5 inches of her! Special thanks to the incomparable staff at Legacy Good Sam. See you back on the news in a few months.💜

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Katherine Cook

8 years

Just in- Police arrested 71 people at last night's anti #Trump protest in downtown #Portland . Here's a sample.

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1 year

Heartbreaking to see drivers struggling out here. This poor guy stopped in the middle of I-5 to try chaining up his Prius. Traffic hasn’t moved much, we’ve covered about 6 miles in 3.5 hours.

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1 year

Still on I-5 North and this is the most we’ve moved in about 2 hours. We’re about 1/4 mile from Macadam Avenue exit. If you don’t have traction devices, you don’t want to be in this.

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Katherine Cook

3 years

BREAKING: The Oregon House votes 59-1 to expel Rep. Mike Nearman for his part in the December, 2020 State Capitol breach. He’s the first member of the House to be expelled in its 160-year history.

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7 years

Ash on your car? Don't brush it off. Use water. Ash will scratch glass and paint. Tell your friends. #EagleCreekFire

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2 years

Fifteen years ago today, I showed up for my first day at KGW. I was in awe of my new co-workers; they had such command over their craft and offered me guidance and grace. Today I’m grateful and determined to keep improving. Thanks for supporting local news—and me!♥️

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9 years

Suspected Clackamas Co. serial flasher, Michael Dick, arrested after reportedly masturbating near Tickle Creek. http://t.co/fnTwmGBwtZ

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5 years

This is a season I’ll remember for a very long time, and I’ll smile whenever I do. Way to make us proud, @trailblazers ! #RipCity

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Katherine Cook

2 years

Just walked in the newsroom to see pizza. “What’s all this for?” I ask. “Oh.. it was for election night but they accidentally ordered it for today.” BEST NEWSROOM BLUNDER EVER

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5 years

Violet in the snow! She’s the reason mommy’s enjoying snow and not working in it for the first time in 16 years.😉Thank you auntie @tracybarrynews for knitting our beautiful hats!❄️

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Katherine Cook

7 months

Happening now: Portland teachers are holding a candlelight vigil advocating for students to receive better mental health assistance. They believe that would happen if the district met their strike demands.

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4 years

💜Happy 1st birthday, Violet!💜

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4 years

This standup was not usable for TV but I’m sharing it with you. Why? We should all remember to wear masks that aren’t garbage and to secure our pets. #Outtakes

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4 years

Wait for the air drums.

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Katherine Cook

7 years

Long night ahead at Multnomah Falls. Fire crews from Gresham, Portland and Port of PDX working hard to protect lodge from #EagleCreekFire .

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5 years

Nap time is a good time.😴💝

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7 years

@trimet @OregonGovBrown @tedwheeler @ChiefMarshman @wajdibek Surviving stabbing victim Micah Fletcher is out of the hospital! I asked for a handshake, he gave me a hug. Understandably, no intview, yet.

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4 years

This was last year, right before this little turkey and I joined about 25 family members for a wonderful Thanksgiving. This year, no extended family because we love them. We’ll also have Stove Top Stuffing and jellied cranberry sauce because I’ll be in charge.😂 #MaskUpKGW

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Katherine Cook

5 years

I distinctly remember as a kid thinking, “When I’m a grown-up, I’ll get to buy fruit pies and eat them *WHENEVER* I want!”🙃

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7 years

Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Building and Loan! Okay, maybe this is NW 23rd, not Bedford Falls... but still. #kgwweather #pdxtst

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3 years

In case you were wondering, the only “Nay” vote on Mike Nearman’s expulsion came from Nearman.

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3 years

At Grant Park, Ramona Quimby holds flowers to honor Beverly Cleary. The beloved children’s author who grew up in Portland, died Thursday; she was 104.

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1 year

WE MADE IT OUT!🙏🏽🙌🏽 Thank God. I couldn’t believe how clear it was once we finally made it past the Marquam! So glad @longshots88 was able to wind his way through this mess. Thanks everyone for your support and encouragement.

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1 year

“I’m sad that my best friend Dame is leaving.” — My 4-year old daughter, just now. I told her we’ll still cheer for @Dame_Lillard because he’s not just a great athlete but a great person. We never stop cheering for great people.

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Katherine Cook

7 years

An eerily breathtaking photo of the #EagleCreekFire taken from Stevenson, WA by Scott Tice.

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5 years

I’m especially partial to anything violet, these days! No filter here, just possibly the most beautiful sunset I’ve ever seen.

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6 years

Plaid + Dad. #RipCity

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7 years

THIS is what I love reporting most- GOOD NEWS. 🙌🏽 @PortlandPolice found 2-year-old River, safe. This shot from Sky-8.

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Katherine Cook

3 years

BREAKING: House committee unanimously passes motion recommending expulsion of Rep. Mike Nearman. Nearman was caught on camera letting protesters into state capital on Dec. 21. House Resolution 3 now moves to the floor.

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7 years

A 94th birthday wish come true! WWII vet and huge @trailblazers fan, Elmer Ballard, wanted to meet @Dame_Lillard and he made it happen. Class act! #RipCity

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Katherine Cook

5 months

Many surface streets like this one off SW Taylors Ferry Rd. remain very icy. This dear soul is using a garbage lid to help him navigate.

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5 years

This @trailblazers art installation is cool and feels metaphorical— pieces coming together— *elbow nudge, elbow nudge, wink, wink.* #RipCity

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Katherine Cook

6 years

First try, in heels, didn't even put down my purse.😎☀️⚾️

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5 years

She lost her prosthetic leg floating the Clackamas River. He found it (randomly) the next day while snorkeling. That’s pretty much the whole story but trust me-- you can’t miss this one!

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8 years

Proud smiles @ ribbon cutting for @CJMcCollum 's new Dream Center @BGCPortland . "I want my legacy to be more than basketball." @trailblazers

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7 years

Never thought I'd work anywhere for 10 years. Sure enough, today marks a decade working @KGWNews ! Forever grateful for the opportunity.

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5 years

I’VE NEVER BEEN THIS EXHAUSTED FROM DOING ABSOLUTELY NOTHING #RipCity

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3 years

Happy Halloween!🎃

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5 months

Trucks stopping to chain up on I-5 south in north Portland. Roads are still very slick.

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Katherine Cook

2 years

What a rescue! A @BeavertonPolice officer pulled a man from this burning car Tuesday morning. He broke the sunroof as small explosions kept pushing him back. The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was later cited for DUII and reckless driving.

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7 years

"She's getting a steak tonight!" Ava, the @MountainWaveSAR German Shepard first found missing 2-year-old boy in blackberry bushes.

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4 years

A song from me to you; I hope it lifts your spirits! #KGWTogether

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Katherine Cook

6 months

UPDATE: The gold Nikes donated to @pdxmission just sold at auction for $50,800! Every penny will go to serving people in need. I’m told there was a lot of cheering in the final minutes, especially from James, the man who found the shoes. Incredible story if you missed it.⬇️

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6 months

‘These are really special’: Rare Nikes made for film director Spike Lee were donated to a Portland homeless shelter and are now up for auction.

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2 years

That’s a wrap! The debate ended with all three candidates agreeing that Merritt Paulson should sell the Timbers and Thorns. They did not agree on much else.

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7 years

Memorial at Hollywood Transit Center. Police say man stabbed, killed 2 ppl on MAX after bullying Muslim women.

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2 years

Great night for high school football and hot chocolate!

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2 years

What a special night! So honored to win an Emmy! Also so proud of the whole @KGWNews team for winning Station of the Year! Thanks for a great night, @natasnw ! #nwemmys

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6 years

Heather Roberts is the new varsity boys basketball coach at Yamhill Carlton HS. The @OregonState grad is the first woman to lead an Oregon boys basketball team since the 1930's. "I hope the first thing they notice is that I'm a good coach."

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7 years

Nearly all immigrants share the same goal my mom had when she came here from Guatemala: to pursue the American Dream. I'm glad she did.🇬🇹🇺🇸

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4 years

100% chance of floral accumulation at this elevation.

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1 year

At the request of Portland Public Schools, the city has installed these barriers outside Jefferson HS along N. Commercial Ave. They’re designed to slow traffic by allowing just one car through at a time. They hope it will help prevent future drive-by shootings in the area.

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5 years

Postgame reaction from the @trailblazers newest fan, Violet. I think she’s all of #RipCity right now. #NBAPlayoffs

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7 years

It took a snow storm but I FINALLY recognize the artistic element! #KGWweather

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5 years

Is it Independence Day *without* the fireworks? The city of Lake Oswego will put on a laser light show instead of a fireworks display, this year. They think it’ll be safer, cleaner and less of a disturbance. Thoughts?

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8 years

"There's no better revenge than forgiveness." - #Malala on the men who shot her. Here she describes her mom's faith.

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3 years

After a family reunion, a Portland woman says 21 family members either tested positive for COVID or showed symptoms; 13 of them were fully vaccinated.

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4 years

I’m no model but I can only hope @tyrabanks would be proud of my smizing game these days.

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5 years

@Oregonian This photo is an abomination

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7 years

Time for this news crew to get out! Sending thoughts and prayers to those who've just been evacuated from their homes. #EagleCreekFire

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5 years

I think selfies are udderly ridiculous, but I couldn’t resist. This lovely cow wasn’t here an hour ago, now it’s the latest piece commissioned through #PortlandStreetArtAlliance . Their work is keeping vandalism at bay while giving graffiti artists a platform.

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4 years

“Black lives matter!” A group of neighbors from Cedar Mill show their support for George Floyd at NW Cornell & Murray. Many groups from suburbs and small towns are joining the movement to end systemic racism.

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7 years

Sprinklers + live TV = 😮😟😅 @ottoiris and I just got soaked!

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7 years

We were bound to hear it on the radio this week. #TotalEclipseoftheHeart #SolarEclipse2017

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5 years

Perfect day for the pumpkin patch!🎃

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4 years

All Multnomah County Libraries will close for the foreseeable future beginning today at 6pm. This is the first time this has ever happened.

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6 years

Heads up- drivers are angry today. I mean ANGRY. Noticing a ton of dangerous rage and impatience from my passenger's seat. Please chill as you're making your way home, and don't be THAT person. Thanks.

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6 years

Weeeell I didn't win, but I feel that my shoes are killing it. 🏆 #NWEmmys

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4 years

Urgent- Portland woman with Alzheimer’s has been missing for 3 days. Family and police are asking for the public’s help to find her.

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6 years

For all you youngins getting ready to go ‘out out,’ know that in 15-20 years your happy place will be home on a Saturday night, baking banana bread, listening to Argentine tango. If you’re lucky.🙂

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1 year

Seven hours in the news rig and still here! Going nowhere…

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5 years

Are you ready, #RipCity ? Violet is! GO BLAZERS!!

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5 years

Turns out Violets like dahlias, too!💜

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7 years

What a wonderful day on Sauvie Island! These sunflowers are especially for tomorrow, when the rain returns-- I'm also very excited for that!

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4 years

Hummingbirds are usually quite shy, but this young one let me enjoy its magic long enough to share with you.🌺

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8 years

#Portland 's Morrison Bridge in rainbow lights to honor #OrlandoShooting victims.

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3 years

JUST IN- @OregonGovBrown announces starting Jan. 23, COVID-19 vaccine will be available to adults 65 and older, in addition to childcare providers and PK-12 educators.

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4 years

Huge crowd gathered at Peninsula Park in North Portland to remember #GeorgeFloyd and demonstrate against police brutality.

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5 years

I don’t think Violet has the same appreciation for Run-DMC as Mommy...😆

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5 years

Not bad, hometown, not bad.🌹

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6 years

In Portland, thousands of people of all ages are demonstrating against gun violence. #marchforourlivespdx #MarchForOurLives

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4 years

It’s #NationalWatermelonDay ! Here’s to the simple joys of life.

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6 years

People of Beaverton, behold your first ever food cart pod! BG's Food Cartel is now open. First impressions: clean, vibrant and the empanadas from Abuela Chona are OUT OF THIS WORLD!

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1 year

Driving on Hwy. 26 near Cedar Hills and just saw @OregonDOT de-icer and salt trucks roll by. Really appreciate all of their hard work! Conditions seem to getting worse now, closer into the metro area.

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4 years

Taking work-from-home to a whole new level of pathetic.🤣 What can I say, this place has great tracking acoustics!

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2 years

This is the face of someone who spent the last 5-years sleeping on a sidewalk, fearing for his life, and now has a warm, safe place to lay his head. Richard will share his journey off the streets tonight at 11. (That smile!)

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6 years

Gatorade showers come in all sizes. #RipCity

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3 years

Happy 2nd Birthday, Violet!💜

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6 years

This envelope showed up in my work mailbox and totally delighted me. I've always thought that where there's a Kitchen, there should be a Cook... 😉

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5 years

When it’s Mommy’s first day back to work.

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4 years

I feel like the whole country is having a sleepover and we’re all watching The Tiger King...

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5 years

@jwquick The Quick and Roll.

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5 years

UPDATE- AMR reporting 1 person is dead, 2 are injured in Vancouver shooting at Smith Tower. Shooter still baracaded inside.

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3 years

And this is why “You’ve got to make your free throws.”

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Portland goes 31-31 from the free throw line

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6 years

As an Oregonian, I never had to pump my own gas. Finally, on a road trip to CO for my 2nd news job (read: grown up) my BFF/fellow Oregonian/Rhodes Schollar finalist and I had to fend for ourselves; we lost gas cap somewhere in NV, had to buy new one in SLC. The struggle is real.

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7 years

Sun fixin' to set on a darn near perfect day, here in Portland.

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8 years

Wow, @dominos on SE 20th & Division and 2 other stores just delivered 100 pizzas to first responders near NW 23rd/Glisan explosion site.

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