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Oregon-linked WWII pilot finally accounted, laid to rest over 80 years later
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (607+ words) President Donald Trump tours and gives remarks at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — After nearly 82 years, we now know what happened to an Oregon-connected World War II reconnaissance pilot who disappeared during a…...
Fighter pilot was willing to go on suicide mission to stop United 93 from striking DC
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (602+ words) WASHINGTON (7News) — The September 11th attacks unleashed fear and terror across the country, but they also inspired incredible bravery, like the former fighter pilot sent on a potential suicide mission to protect Washington, D.C. On that morning, then 26-year-old Heather Penney was…...
Woman faces federal charges after World War II Memorial vandalism
4+ week, 2+ day ago (771+ words) by Ida DomingoandTom Roussey WASHINGTON (7News) — An arrest has been made after the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., was vandalized with red paint and a substance that caused a fountain to bubble. U.S. Attorney Jeanie Pirro announced Friday morning…...
Remains of Korean War Pfc. Joseph Chancery arrive in Pensacola after missing for 75 years
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (529+ words) PENSACOLA, Fla. -- After being missing for 75 years, the remains of Private First Class Joseph Chancery are finally home. The 20-year-old from Atmore was killed in action during the Korean War. Thursday was a touching ceremony as his remains arrived in…...
World War II veteran flies in vintage biplane days before 100th birthday
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (401+ words) KATU has declared a Storm Tracker 2 Weather Alert for wildfire smoke arriving into the region and a heat wave with near triple-digit temps. by Aby Molina, Jamie Burch, & Steve Douglass/KVII AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Nearly eight decades after serving in…...
Missing US Navy pilot identified as Oregon native
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (248+ words) PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A missing U.S. Navy officer lost in the Arabian Sea following an emergency helicopter landing has been identified as Oregon native Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards. The commander has been missing since July 1 and is now presumed dead after…...
WWII veteran living in Oregon celebrates 102nd birthday on Memorial Day
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (310+ words) SCAPPOOSE, Ore. (KATU) — A World War II veteran living in Scappoose, Ore. turns 102 on Memorial Day. Today, Frank Weber continues to reflect on his remarkable naval career at the Scappoose Memorial Day Service at Heritage Park. Born on May 25, 1924 in…...
Heroes of the Century: Two 100-year-old World War II vets celebrate friendship
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (91+ words) KATU Heroes of the Century: Two 100-year-old World War II vets celebrate friendship PORTLAND, Ore. — As America's 250th birthday approaches, we're honoring our democracy, innovations and the heroes among us. We're bringing back a story we first told you in November,…...
Iconic WWII hangar at Tillamook Air Museum faces fight for survival
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (616+ words) TILLAMOOK, Ore. (KATU) — The Tillamook Air Museum is home to an iconic World War II-era hangar where a vintage collection of historic aircraft can be found. Known for its museum tours and rich aviation history, Hangar B, one of the…...
Pilots announce legendary sports figure Joe Etzel has died
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (131+ words) KATU Pilots announce legendary sports figure Joe Etzel has died by David Ball, KATU The University of Portland announced that long-time coach and athletics director Joe Etzel died on Sunday at the age of 87. Etzel was a two-sport athlete with…...