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November 2009

Cops identify shooting victim, shooter

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2009-11-30 14:09

Detectives have made notification to the families involved in the case of a man who shot and killed a woman before shooting himself at a hair salon in Hillsboro on Nov. 29.

The victim was indentified as Sheena Mendoza, 20. The suspect is Curt Wayne Wise, 40. No photographs of either person are available.

According to the Hillsboro Police Department, the victim's family wishes absolutely no contact from media outlets and they wish to convey the message that "we all honor the memory of the Sheena by working toward and finding solutions, education, and prevention of domestic violence."

The suspect in this case, Wise, remains alive with an extreme brain injury at Emanuel Hospital.

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Listen to this band on Dec. 5 in Hillsboro

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2009-11-30 12:19

You have a chance to listen to the band Jesse Lee Falls & The Function this weekend in Hillsboro.

The group just signed a two-year distribution deal with Dynasty Records out of Nashville. Jesse Lee Falls album One Step & The Function's New single Another Way Out will be available at Wherehouse, Sam Goody, FYE & Second Spin stores across the U.S and Canada. Fans are dubbing them "The Motown Beatles of The Northwest and The best blue eyed soul since The Rightous Brothers!"

They will be performing at 9 p.m. on Dec. 5 at A Taste of Asia, located at 264 E. Main. There is no cover charge for the 21-and-over crowd.

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This is not the list you want to make

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Mon, 2009-11-30 09:18

Washington County has the worst record in the state for protecting children in state foster care.

Last month, state caseworkers failed to see more than 400 Washington County youngsters living in foster homes. And nearly 70 reports of suspected abuse or neglect were not investigated in the 24 hours or five days recommended, depending upon the urgency of the call.

In the past 19 of 23 months, performance data from the Oregon Department of Human Services ranked its Washington County child welfare offices dead last. And during the four months when Washington County didn't finish last, it ranked near the bottom on key measurements for keeping children safe.

State supervisors say they're aware of the problems in Oregon's second-most populated county.

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Scene of Sunday's hair salon shooting

Submitted by Thom Jensen on Sun, 2009-11-29 20:40

I was called to report live from the scene of a horrible shooting here in Hillsboro tonight. An employee at Great Clips Hair Salon here at the Sunset Fred Meyer Shopping Center was shot to death by a man police say was her ex-boyfriend.

Cornelius Pass Road was cordoned off for some time. The press met at the LA Fitness center, 21970 NW Imbrie Drive, across the street. 

If you're interested, here's a fuller report: "Police: Man kills girlfriend at Hillsboro hair salon" 

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What's Going Around in Washington County?

Submitted by Elena Buller on Sat, 2009-11-28 08:00

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

This week we talked to Cristin Rettler a Physicians Assistant with The Portland Clinic in Tigard.

She says strep throat is a big issue right now.

Symptom include sore throat, fever, headache and chills and primarily effects 5 to 15 year olds.

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Make your plans for the Dec. 8 poetry reading

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

The Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center presents the monthly Open Poetry Reading in the main gallery of the Arts Center from 7-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 8.

All are welcome to this free event. Come join this informal group of readers and listeners for a night of poetry and intellectual conversation. All are welcome to read.

A sign-up sheet will be available prior to the event so come early to get in the queue. Listeners will be treated to humorous and insightful wisdom from some of the region’s most interesting poets.

For more information, call the Arts Center at 503-615-3485 or visit the website. The Arts Center is located at 527 E. Main Street in Hillsboro.

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Heartburn or heart attack? What to know this Thanksgiving

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-11-25 09:19

For many people, the Thanksgiving dinner and heartburn go hand-in-hand. But how do you know that your chest pain is heartburn and not a heart attack?

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue responds to hundreds of heart-related calls each year. Many of these incidents involve patients who believed they were simply suffering severe heartburn.

Being uncertain if you or a loved one is experiencing a heart attack is normal, but a delay can be deadly or result in permanent heart damage. Unlike a cardiac arrest — which strikes suddenly and includes a loss of consciousness — a heart attack can develop so slowly that you are unaware of what's happening. Symptoms typically include:

  • Chest discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or goes away and returns. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain.
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Hillsboro to construct new fire station

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Wed, 2009-11-25 08:25

Construction should begin soon on the new fire station for Hillsboro Fire Department.

The new station will be located on a 6.29 acre lot located at 21880 NW Cherry Lane, west of Cornelius Pass Road. The 16,000-square foot fire station will serve as the department's new training center and features three engine bays, living quarters for the four-person engine company, plus classroom space for training. Completion of the facility is scheduled for the summer of 2010.

"We are excited about the new fire station and deployment of a new engine company into that area of our city," said Fire Chief Gary Seidel.

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Get out and get that job in Hillsboro

Submitted by KATU Communitie... on Tue, 2009-11-24 13:32

From 3-5 p.m. on Nov. 24, you might be able to get back into the workforce if you're unemployed.

Participants of Job Seekers will learn how to stand out and differentiate themselves in a challenging job market. Discussion topics include resume and cover letter writing, marketing and networking ideas, interview preparation, and job offer negotiations.

The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce is committed to being a lead partner in the community by providing opportunities for professional development.

For job seeker resources visit http://www.hillchamber.org/jobseekers.

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Fugitive caught after all-day search

Submitted by KATU.com Staff on Mon, 2009-11-23 23:29

The hunt for a wanted fugitive came to an end Monday night in rural Yamhill County with the arrest of a suspect who eluded police all day, police said.

According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Josh Nicholas, 36, was located at a residence in an unincorporated area of Yamhill County around 7:45 p.m. with the help of a Washington County K-9 unit and investigators from the U.S. Marshals Oregon Fugitive Task Force.

Police said Nicholas was wanted on two outstanding parole violation warrants for more than a year and is currently being held at the Washington County Jail.

Police declined to give specifics late Monday on how they were able to locate Nicholas.

Earlier in the day, deputies attempted to stop a stolen SUV they said Nicholas was driving but the driver sped away and ditched the vehicle in a field near Northwest Zion Church and NW Susbauer Road -- south of Hwy. 26.

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