Bonnie Silkman
FOX 12 Oregon KPTV
Portland, OR, United States
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Past articles by Bonnie:
Eugene school sex ed assignment sparks controversy
A controversial and shocking homework assignment for high school students in Eugene is under fire. → Read More
Evergreen School District faces recommended $19M budget cut
About 140 full-time positions could be cut from the Evergreen School District as it faces a recommended $19 million budget cut. → Read More
Oregon lawmakers propose harsher punishments for domestic terrorism
Oregon lawmakers are discussing bills that address political extremism and domestic terrorism following unrest in Oregon in recent years along with the January 6th attack on the U.S. capitol. → Read More
City of Vancouver seeks community input on plan to enhance its urban forest
The City of Vancouver wants the community's engagement as it develops a plan to protect its trees. → Read More
Rescue dog living his best life thanks to Portland woman and community support
Captain Jack doesn't let spina bifida slow him down. → Read More
Taking a ride with the Alameda ‘bike bus’
A bus rolling through Portland has hundreds of wheels and many young drivers. → Read More
‘Freedom and acceptance’: Portland’s Secret Roller Disco
The Secret Roller Disco started as a whim during the pandemic, but this retro hobby is growing into a Portland movement. → Read More
Portland homeowners, realtors seeing more fake rental listings
Scammers are trying to take advantage of people looking for rentals. It’s often happening through Craigslist. → Read More
Foot traffic in downtown Portland down more than 70% since pandemic, report says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - The Portland Business Alliance released its State of the Economy report Wednesday, saying the city's economy is at a crossroads and local leaders need to act → Read More
Foot traffic in downtown Portland down more than 70% over last two years, report says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - The new report said the city is facing challenges because of its reputation with gun violence and homelessness, its affordability crisis, and challenges from the pandemic. The report also specifically mentions that downtown Portland, in particular, is still struggling. The report shows that the local job market is lagging behind the U.S. average, with Portland growing… → Read More
Co-workers show love for Portland nursing assistant diagnosed with kidney cancer
TUALATIN, OR (KPTV) – A nursing assistant in Portland who was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer was moved to tears when co-workers decided to show her just how much they → Read More
Neurosurgeons across the country training with lifelike simulator developed at OHSU
PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) – Surgeons at Oregon Health & Science University are leading the country in developing state-of-the-art simulations that feel and look completely real. Now, neurosurgeons across the nation → Read More
Lake Oswego, West Linn basketball teams join together to support kids fighting cancer
LAKE OSWEGO, OR (KPTV) - An inspiring story is unfolding on a high school basketball court. Two teams put the competition aside to fight for a pair of local teenagers → Read More
Shorts…in the snow? Visitors brave cold, enjoy winter at Multnomah Falls
MULTNOMAH FALLS, OR (KPTV) - Road conditions improved in the Columbia River Gorge after a messy, icy start on Thursday. And visitors flocked to the iconic Multnomah Falls to see → Read More
Hundreds take to Portland streets to demand peace in Middle East
PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) – Cities across the country, including hundreds of demonstrators in Portland, took part in a national day of action on Thursday, demanding peace in the Middle East. → Read More
Portland girls donate allowance to help koalas in Australia, ask others to help
PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) - While celebrities and politicians donate to help fight the deadly fires in Australia, three little girls in Portland are getting creative to protect the suffering wildlife. → Read More
Clackamas Co. deputies repay kids' act of kindness, replace their stolen bikes
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, OR (KPTV) – A group of local kids had their bicycles stolen, but now they’re riding on brand new wheels all because they gave some much-needed hugs to → Read More
Letters for Macy: Loved ones work to provide lasting memories for girl who lost mother, sister in crash
PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) - A little girl lost her mother and sister when a suspected drunken driver crashed into their car. → Read More
‘Don’t panic’: Crews urge caution, offer tips after dangerous week on the water
Rescue crews are warning everyone to use extra caution after a dangerous and deadly week on the water. → Read More
Caught on camera: Brand new Tesla owner catches stranger smashing windshield in Portland
The owner of a brand-new car says a stranger jumped on top of his Tesla in Portland and smashed his front windshield. → Read More