Soyoung Kim
Reporter
Portland
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Soyoung Kim is excited to tell your stories and explore the Pacific Northwest!
She grew up in Southern California and graduated from the University of Southern California (USC). Fight On!
Soyoung’s journey as a TV News Anchor/Reporter has taken her to Minnesota, Texas, and New Mexico. Her favorite part of being a journalist is meeting people from all walks of life and telling stories that further understanding and connection within the community.
Please reach out if you want to tell your story!
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An arrest has been made more than 10 years after an infant girl, referred to as “Baby Precious,” was found dead in a recycling center on Swan Island.
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Portland Fire & Rescue is asking for help to find a serial arsonist who was active early Wednesday morning.
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An unusual sight had people talking on the Oregon coast on Tuesday.
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E.T. returned home to a SE Portland bakery after being stolen months ago.
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Authorities in Washington are investigating a fire that killed one person and sent another to the hospital.
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The Milwaukie High School community held a candlelight vigil Sunday night to mourn the sudden loss of a beloved coach, and to celebrate his life.
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A teacher strike continues in the largest school district in Southwest Washington.
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A 49-year-old Portland man is facing 17 charges related to the sexual assault of four women, and on Wednesday, Portland police asked any other victims to come forward.
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A person is in custody after allegedly killing a man in Kelso, then leading police on a high-speed chase.
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Parents are concerned after they say a man with a machete is threatening people at a local park.
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Two teenagers were stabbed and injured on a TriMet MAX train, and the suspect was arrested in southeast Portland Saturday evening, according to Portland police.
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As the Camp Creek Fire continues to burn in the Bull Run Watershed in Clackamas County Thursday, officials announced the closure of a popular trail nearby due to smoke.
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Concerned owners of a Portland childcare center said a growing homeless camp near their business is not being addressed in a timely manner.
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Police are investigating a shooting in Salem that happened right in the middle of the day near a busy street.
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The Camp Creek Fire near Sandy has grown to more than 1,200 acres with 0% containment, as of Sunday evening.
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A 61-year-old man died in a shooting in Gresham early Saturday morning, police said.
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Police say 11 people have been arrested after a retail theft sting operation Wednesday in Hillsboro.
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The summer is peak mosquito and tick season in the Pacific Northwest.
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Food cart owners in Vancouver are speaking out after they were asked to foot a bill for a traffic impact fee.
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An air quality advisory is in effect for Multnomah County through Monday afternoon, and most of central Oregon and the Gorge through Tuesday afternoon.
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The heat wave had an impact on crops in Portland. The record-breaking temperatures coupled with the wildfire smoke could have spelled disaster for the Oregon wine crop this year.
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People flocked to the Oregon coast to escape the historic heat wave blazing across the Portland metro.
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Some call Portland the unofficial food cart capital of the U.S.
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Three simultaneous brush fires that started around Newberg Sunday afternoon have been contained, according to Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue.
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One person died, and another was injured in a shooting at a Vancouver bar early Saturday morning, according to the Vancouver Police Department.
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The dangerous heat wave approaching the Portland metro area is expected to be the hottest stretch of this summer so far.
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Wildfires raging across Maui have killed at least six people and reduced an historic town to ash.
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Portland Public Schools (PPS) service workers rallied for what they’re calling a fair contract.
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Another wild sighting has people in Tillamook County concerned.
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Multiple stores in Southeast Portland are picking up the pieces after they said they were burglarized overnight.
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A 33-year-old Portland man is dead after a crash between a motorcycle and SUV in Gresham on Thursday, according to the Gresham Police Department.
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People in part of Linn County are still on high alert after a brush fire prompted Level 3 “Leave Now” evacuations just south of Lebanon.
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An animal rescue in Beaverton says it’s feeling the impact of a rise in pet adoptions and purchases across the state during the pandemic.
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A woman was rescued after driving off a 30-foot embankment, when her Apple device alerted first responders about the crash in Vernonia on Friday.
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As the Golden Fire in Klamath County continues to burn more than 2,100 acres of land have been scorched.
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A Washington County deputy is fighting for his life after being shot while serving an eviction warrant at a Tualatin apartment complex.
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A family is determined to help a 5-year-old girl with special needs to gain more independence.
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A group of middle school students from Portland are back home after getting stuck on the East Coast amid the wake of travel chaos.
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Evacuation orders are still in place for the Tunnel 5 Fire in the Columbia River Gorge.
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Despite an air quality advisory in parts of the Portland metro area, many people chose to enjoy Wednesday's upper-90s heat at the beach or in the river.
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It’s the start of another heat wave this holiday week with some areas of the Portland metro seeing a stretch of days with temperatures above 90.
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With how quickly technology evolves in today’s world, it’s difficult for a lot of us to keep up.
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A trip to the nation’s capital is a rite of passage for many students graduating middle school across America.
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The husband of a woman who was killed in a crash during a police chase is now opening up about the heartbreaking situation.
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A unique scholarship is giving young golf caddies an opportunity to pursue a college education.
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Some of Oregon’s most innovative college students showed off their hard work and creativity.
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The Oregon Senate passed a bill that would allow Oregonians to pump their own gas. Now, it’s headed to the governor’s desk.
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Authorities have now identified the man killed in a recent shooting in downtown Portland’s Entertainment District.
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A local organization is rallying support for their Black Resilience Fund in honor of Juneteenth.
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A massive global data breach has exposed the personal information of millions of Oregonians who have a DMV-issued identification card.
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