Chandler Watkins
Reporter/Anchor - KSLA
Shreveport, La.
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Born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, Chandler is excited to be in Shreveport covering the news that matters to you. Chandler graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in December 2017 after studying broadcast journalism and public relations.
She worked for the student-run news station, News 6, as a reporter, anchor, and even news director!
In her free time, you can find Chandler exploring northwest Louisiana, watching sports, or trying out new foods.
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On Thursday, first responders in The Dalles rescued a woman from the Columbia River. Police say she was swimming alone when her foot got stuck in the rocks. The Dalles Police Department and Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue both responded to the scene.
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The Tigard Police Department says officers have recovered another fake gun from a teenager, days after a shoplifting situation with juveniles at Washington Square Mall involving fake guns.
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Across the country, travelers have been dealing with major headaches this past weekend amid thousands of flight cancellations, including at Portland International Airport.
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The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and Oregon State Police troopers were involved in an officer-involved shooting in Milwaukie early Saturday morning.
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Over the past few years, it’s been a home seller’s market with inventory low and the demand high. But now we’re seeing a hot housing market starting to cool down amid high interest rates.
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When you’re about to graduate high school, you tend to reflect on your many memories. For one senior from Wilsonville High School, he has quite a bit to think about, including how school staff and a Student Resource Officer saved his life.
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It was another cold day up on Mount Hood, with weather in the 30′s-40′s most of the day.
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The National Weather Service issued flood watches in several northeastern Oregon counties through Sunday night and on the Columbia River at Vancouver.
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15-year-old Sky Korbut has a long road to recovery ahead of him. He was one of the teen passengers involved in a deadly crash that killed two Southridge students and left him and three others injured, including a Washington County Deputy.
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The 41st annual PDX Triathlon Festival was held this weekend, kicking off the local triathlon season.
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After three years, the Starlight Parade is back.
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Gas prices continue to skyrocket across the country, with AAA saying the national average for a gallon of gas was $4.76 Friday.
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Tuesday, family and friends of Bianca Ceperich gathered at Wesley Lynn Park in Oregon City to remember the 16-year-old.
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Memorial Day weekend not only marks the unofficial start of summer, but also one of the most dangerous times of the year of younger drivers.
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This weekend, Portland Police say officers responded to 10 shootings in a 24-hour span.
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The Portland Police Bureau said 10 people were injured in 10 shootings in the city in less than 24 hours beginning early Friday morning.
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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office releases results on recent efforts to combat gun, traffic violence
Violent crime in Multnomah County prompted sheriff Mike Reese to pen an open letter to the community last month, as well as lay out several strategies law enforcement would be using to tackle gun and traffic violence in the county.
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After a printing error caused blurred barcodes on many Clackamas County ballots, the County Clerk is assuring voters that their ballots will still be counted but it will take a little bit longer than expected.
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A day full of performances, speeches and more all in recognition of Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the AANHPI community.
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Catalytic converter thefts are still affecting many, especially in Oregon and Washington.
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With the first of six Safe Rest Villages in Portland set to open at the end of this month, city officials are looking to continue addressing the houseless crisis by looking to open a Safe Rest site for those living in RVs and their vehicles.
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In the first full regional snapshot of homelessness in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, 6,633 people were counted as experiencing homeless on January 26.
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Following a leaked draft stating the Supreme Court could potentially overturn Roe v. Wade, people gathered in downtown Portland for two peaceful rallies.
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Clark County deputies were busy early Monday morning, responding to several calls dealing with stolen vehicles.
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On Saturday, a Stop the Violence rally was held in downtown Portland.
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Following a deadly car crash in Beaverton earlier this week, three Southridge High School students and a Washington County deputy have long roads to recovery ahead of them.
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Two teen siblings are safe and back home following a Coast Guard rescue at Whale Cove in Depoe Bay Saturday.
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As the weather improves, the Portland Police Bureau says it anticipates illegal street racing events will pick up.
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Following the historic snowfall and wintry weather the Portland metro area experienced last week, crews have been working nonstop to address fallen trees, powerlines and debris.
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A man trying to sell a home in Southeast Portland said he was shocked when he got a call from a neighbor saying people had moved into the home and had been living there for several days.
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The waterfall corridor in the Columbia River Gorge is popular among residents and tourists alike, leading to traffic problems, especially in the summer months. To help reduce congestion, increase safety and improve visitor’s experiences, a new timed use permit pilot project will be launching next month.
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Thousands across the area have been dealing with power outages this week following historic snowfall. Today, the city of Sandy experienced an outage affecting at least 2,000 for several hours.
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An investigation is underway after suspects fled an afternoon drive-by shooting at the Vancouver Mall, according to investigators.
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Arborists and tree removal services were out and busy Tuesday following historic snowfall.
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Following record-setting April snowfall in the area, crews are out clearing trees, downed branches, and utility lines off roads.
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With expected snowfall over the next few days, the Oregon Department of Transportation said maintenance crews have been preparing all day and are ready to go in case they are needed.
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Friends, family, and the Portland State community gathered on campus Saturday to remember and celebrate the life of Amara Marluke. The 19-year-old student was shot and killed near campus earlier this week.
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Oregon Music Hall of Fame President Terry Currier said he was shocked when they discovered 72 of their signed guitars had been stolen from their storage unit in northeast Portland earlier this year.
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A local organization that’s planted almost one million trees across the state says the city of Portland decided not to renew it’s contract. This comes after a recent report by Portland Parks & Recreation that states the city’s tree canopy is declining at a rapid rate.
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Leonard Smith, owner of West Coast Antiques in southeast Portland, said his shop has been broken into several times over the last few months.
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James Franco is the owner and president of Rip City Boxing, a boxing program created for at-risk youth in 2016.
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The fire marshal has now taken over the investigation into a fatal fire on Friday afternoon in northwest Clark County.
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Monday night, the Banks Fire District presented an 11-year-old girl with their Live Saving Award for her efforts while her mom suffered a medical emergency.
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After months of research, testing, and development, the first Oregon-made satellite, built by Portland State University students apart of the Portland Aerospace Society, was launched into space this month and is currently orbiting the earth sending back data packets.
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The field of Emergency Medical Services is facing a new kind of reality – a virtual one.
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On Tuesday, temperatures in Portland got up to 67 degrees, with parts of Willamette Valley making it into the 70s. As we enter spring, many are looking forward to more days like today.
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It’s been almost two years since fires ripped through Santiam Canyon. First breaking out in August 2020, fires burned hundreds of thousands of acres for months before they were contained in December 2020. Hundred of families are still needing help recovering.
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It’s the end of an era in downtown Portland. The Roxy, a late night staple on SW Harvey Milk Street for people of all ages, closed it’s doors on Sunday.
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Starting March 31, Clark County deputies will no longer be responding to certain call for service, according to Sheriff Chuck Atkins due to a staffing shortage.
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Two Portland police officers were credited Sunday for saving the live of a shooting victim.