KATU News Latest School Closings and Delays

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Staying updated on school closings and delays is a top priority for families in Oregon and Southwest Washington, especially when the Pacific Northwest’s unpredictable winter weather strikes. KATU News (ABC 2) provides one of the most comprehensive tracking systems for the Portland metro area and beyond.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Check the KATU Closing List

KATU aggregates data from hundreds of schools, daycare centers, and private institutions. You can access this information via:

The Online Tracker: The most reliable source is the KATU Closings & Delays page. It is organized alphabetically by category (e.g., K-12 Schools, Colleges, Organizations).
KATU News Mobile App: You can set up personalized alerts for your specific school district. This is often the fastest way to get a notification before the information even hits the live broadcast.
On-Air Morning News: During “KATU News AM” (starting at 4:30 AM), a crawl at the bottom of the screen lists all active delays and closures.
Social Media: Follow the KATU News Twitter (X) and Facebook accounts for major regional announcements involving large districts like PPS.

Common Schedule Adjustments

If you see your district on the list, it will likely fall into one of these categories:

2-Hour Delay: School starts two hours after the normal time. In most cases, morning (AM) kindergarten and preschool are canceled when a delay is in effect.
Closed / No School: All classes and school-sponsored events are canceled.
Snow Routes Only: Buses will only pick up and drop off students at designated “snow route” stops, which are typically on flatter, main roads to avoid icy hills.

Pro-Tip: Many Oregon schools also use FlashAlert, a service that pushes school emergency info directly to newsrooms. If you see a delay on FlashAlert, it will appear on KATU shortly thereafter.

KATU, virtual channel 2, is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon, United States. The station is owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group.-Wikipedia