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Deja Fitzwater

2023 Rose Festival Queen of Rosaria crowned

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 10:36 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The 2023 Rose Festival Queen was announced and crowned at the Queen’s Coronation on Friday.

Surprise Squad

FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad helps woman restart child care business

FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad helps woman restart child care business

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 7:05 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
A Forest Grove woman is working to restart a child care business she launched before the pandemic, and the FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad stepped in to give her a boost.

Rose Festival

A sneak peek at Oregon Cultural Trust's float for Grand Floral Parade

A look at Oregon Cultural Trust’s float for Grand Floral Parade

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 7:12 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The beautiful floats in the Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade reflect many aspects of our states’ people, heritage and culture.

Rose Festival

Fleet Week

Fleet Week ships to arrive in Portland beginning Tuesday

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:28 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Tuesday is the start of a popular Rose Festival event - Fleet Week!

Rose Festival

'Rosie the Riveter' group to be honored at Grand Floral Parade

‘Rosie the Riveter’ group to be honored at Grand Floral Parade

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 7:02 AM PDT
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By Adrian Thomas
This year's Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade coincides with a national gathering happening in Portland to celebrate the hardworking women who stepped up during World War II.

Hunger Free Project

Group rallies in Salem in support of bill to expand food help for refugees, immigrants

Group rallies in Salem in support of bill to expand food help for refugees, immigrants

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 5:35 PM PDT
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By Adrian Thomas
A group organized in part by the Oregon Food Bank held a rally outside the state capitol on Thursday to call for lawmakers to pass a bill that would expand food assistance for refugees and immigrants.

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Beloved Oregon Santa making comeback at Starlight Parade after near-death COVID experience

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 11:03 PM PDT
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By Soyoung Kim
A beloved local Santa Claus -- formerly known as Milwaukie Santa has since moved to Oregon City – and is making a comeback in a big way.

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Rosa Floyd

Oregon’s Teacher of the Year to be featured in Grand Floral Parade

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 6:54 AM PDT
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By Drew Marine
Oregon’s Teacher of the Year is headed from the classroom to the parade route.

Hunger Free Project

Fred Meyer, Sunshine Division volunteers help food get to the people who need it

Fred Meyer, Sunshine Division volunteers help food get to the people who need it

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 10:03 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
FOX 12 has been partnering with Fred Meyer for the Hunger Free Project, an effort to shed light on and solve hunger issues in the Pacific Northwest.

Local Highlights

Poison Waters

Drag performer Poison Waters named Starlight Parade Grand Marshal

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 6:48 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The CareOregon Starlight Parade has announced it’s Grand Marshal will be Portland drag performer, Poison Waters.
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Community

Virtual food bag donations help countless Oregon families in need

Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 6:57 AM PDT
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By Soyoung Kim
FOX 12 Oregon is partnering with Fred Meyer for a special campaign during the month of May.

Rose Festival

Portland Rose Festival kicks off with parade, blessing ceremony

Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 10:48 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
FOX 12 is your home for the Portland Rose Festival, which officially kicked off Saturday.

Hunger Free Project

More Oregonians turn to food bank as pandemic benefits end, inflation rises

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 5:33 PM PDT
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By Paulina Aguilar
Fred Meyer and Oregon Food Bank are teaming up as part of FOX 12′s Hunger Free Project to make sure everyone who needs a meal gets one in Oregon and southwest Washington.

On the Go

82nd Avenue of Roses Parade is back after 3-year absence

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 10:46 AM PDT
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By Joe Vithayathil
After a three year absence, a popular parade will return to southeast Portland this weekend.

Local Highlights

Oregon Brew Fest finds new home at Portland Rose Festival’s CityFair

Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 7:02 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The Oregon Brewers Festival will be back this summer!

Surprise Squad

FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad helps Forest Grove HS mariachi band attend international conference

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 7:03 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Mariachi Tradicion at Forest Grove High School is at an international conference in Arizona.

Local Highlights

Portland metro area organizations team up to give bikes new life and new home

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 5:48 AM PDT
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By Soyoung Kim
Some organizations in the Portland metro area are teaming up to give bicycles new life and a new home, and could use your help.

Rose Festival

Portlanders ‘awaken the dragon’ in annual boat blessing ceremony

Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 10:50 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Portlanders gathered on Saturday to awaken the dragon and bless the boats in the annual Eye Dotting Ceremony.

Hunger Free Project

FOX 12 Hunger Free Project: SnowCap Community Charities

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 2:45 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
FOX 12 Hunger Free Project on SnowCap Community Charities.

Surprise Squad

FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad hands out books to students during National Reading Month

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:57 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
March is National Reading Month, and one local school is working to make sure that all of its students have books that they can read at home.

Local Highlights

Portland police officer delivers food boxes to those in need

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 4:22 PM PDT
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By Connor McCarthy
It’s a partnership 100 years strong with no signs of slowing down.

Around the House NW

Around the House NW, Episode 4

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 9:54 AM PST
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By FOX 12 Staff
Around the House NW Hosted by Eric Goranson is a new home improvement show that airs at 10 a.m. Saturdays on FOX 12 PLUS.

Hunger Free Project

SNAP recipients face long phone waits to recertify after emergency assistance ends

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 9:32 PM PST
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By Chandler Watkins
SNAP recipients are navigating the end of pandemic-era emergency food assistance this month.

Hunger Free Project

Sunshine Division steps in to help Oregonians after emergency food assistance benefits end

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 10:57 AM PST
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By FOX 12 Staff
Emergency food assistance benefits that started during the pandemic have ended.

Surprise Squad

FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad helps out Little Free Library hit by thief

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 7:01 AM PST
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By FOX 12 Staff
A thief stole from a Little Free Library in Hillsboro that provides books to a neighborhood that is 90% Latino.

Good Day Oregon

FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad gives seniors valentines made by elementary school students

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 6:58 AM PST
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By FOX 12 Staff
Local students are showing some love on Valentine's Day.

Hunger Free Project

Oregon Food Bank helping stock school food pantry in Gladstone

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:19 AM PST
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By Chandler Watkins
For the Hunger Free Project, FOX 12 stopped by the Gladstone School Food Pantry to see how your donations to the Oregon Food Bank are impacting the community there.

Hunger Free Project

Inside look at the Tillamook warehouse for the Oregon Food Bank

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 6:12 AM PST
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By Chandler Watkins
Inside the Tillamook warehouse for the Oregon Food Bank, you can find canned goods, fresh produce, and more.

Hunger Free Project

Choosing between textbooks, food: Rep. Bonamici hosts discussion on college hunger

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:08 PM PST
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By Chandler Watkins
U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici hosted a Friday roundtable at Portland State University to discuss food insecurity on Portland area campuses with students, faculty and staff.

Hunger Free Project

Oregon Food Bank helping Oregonians facing food insecurity

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 6:39 AM PST
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By Simon Gutierrez
One of the quiet struggles for many Oregonians that can fly under the radar is food insecurity.

Surprise Squad

FOX 12 Les Schwab Surprise Squad gives back to Westview HS band and choir

Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 9:29 AM PST
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By FOX 12 Staff
‘Tis the season to spread some holiday cheer!

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FOX 12 Hunger Free Project: Providence food pantry helps patients in need

Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 6:33 AM PST
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By Marilyn Deutsch
If it wasn’t for local food pantries, the hunger problem in Oregon and Southwest Washington might be a lot worse.

Surprise Squad

FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad spreads holiday cheer by paying for Christmas trees

Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 7:05 AM PST
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By FOX 12 Staff
Inflation is affecting the cost of just about everything, even Christmas trees. So the FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad set out to give some unsuspecting tree hunters a big holiday surprise.

Surprise Squad

FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad creates food pantry for McMinnville School District

Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 7:11 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad helps bring a food pantry to life for one local community.

Good Day Oregon

FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad surprises young cancer survivor who raised money for Doernbecher

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 8:03 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
After beating cancer, an Albany girl has put her heart and soul into helping her fellow kids. So the FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad wanted to give back to her.

Good Day Oregon

FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad delivers back-to-school supplies to St. Paul Elementary

Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 6:57 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
As kids head back to school, inflation on school supplies is hurting both parents and teachers, so the FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad wanted to help out.

Good Day Oregon

FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad hands out shave ice to families during heatwave

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 6:52 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
What better way to beat the heat than with a frozen treat! The FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad jumped into action for a sweet trip to Peninsula Park this week.

Hunger Free Project

Metropolitan Family Service helping families with much needed free food

Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 9:43 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
It’s set up day for the Metropolitan Family Service and their food pantry on the grounds of Parklane Elementary School.

Rose Festival

The 2022 Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade

Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 8:49 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
After a two-year hiatus, the 2022 Portland Rose Festival’s main event, the Grand Floral Parade, is back! Here is the even in its entirety.

Good Day Oregon

FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad provides relief at the pump

Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 7:13 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
The FOX 12-Les Schwab Surprise Squad strikes again, this time helping provide a little relief at the pump.

News

Vancouver nonprofit Share encouraging public to host food drives

Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 6:34 AM PDT
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By Shauna Parsons
As we head into the summer months, it can be a challenging time for many kids who rely on their schools for free meals, but there’s a way you can help.

Rose Festival

WATCH LIVE: Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade

Updated: Jun. 11, 2022 at 9:36 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Watch live coverage of the 2022 Rose Festival Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade.

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31st annual Dragon Boat Races kick off Saturday morning

Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 12:25 PM PDT
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By Mia Villanueva
It’s going to be a busy weekend for the Rose Festival!

Rose Festival

Behind the scenes of Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade float preparation

Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 2:58 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
Behind the scenes of Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade float preparation

Rose Festival

Recap of the 2022 Rose Festival Fred Meyer Junior Parade

Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 9:28 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
2022 Rose Festival Fred Meyer Junior Parade returns

Rose Festival

On the Go with Joe with Grand Floral Parade floats

Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 9:27 AM PDT
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By Joe Vithayathil
The Portland Rose Festival is in full swing.

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Fleet Week returns to Portland

Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 11:08 AM PDT
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By Marilyn Deutsch
Wednesday is the start of a popular Rose Festival event - Fleet Week.

Hunger Free Project

Clark County Food Bank working hard to feed thousands of students this summer

Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 7:29 AM PDT
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By Nora Hart
At the Clark County Food Bank, you’ll find a lot more than food.

News

The return of the Portland Rose Festival Starlight Parade

Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 5:19 PM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Portland Rose Festival Starlight Parade returned for 2022.

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Full list of 2022 Portland Rose Festival events

Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 11:25 AM PDT
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By FOX 12 Staff
A lot of big events are happening this week for the 2022 Portland Rose Festival!
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