Christina Giardinelli is a Reporter at KATU News. She focuses on topics such as lawsuits, juvenile detention, and the legal rights of minors, bringing attention to critical issues affecting youth and communities. Christina has been featured in various outlets including KTVL-News Channel 10, KMTR NewsSource 16, and KOMO News, among others.
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Christina’s coverage predominantly focuses on local government & politics within Oregon, particularly around legal policy regulation and government announcements. Pitches to her should offer insights or analysis related to the implementation of laws and regulations within Oregon, with a focus on how they impact the community.
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Christina Giardinelli City and county officials are still not prepared to answer questions about what's next for hundreds of people living
By: Christina Giardinelli
Tue, April 14, 2026 at 5:57 PM Wed, April 15, 2026 at 1:29 AM According to prosecutors, the 18-year-old ambushed two teens, ages 17 and 18, at the time of the June 4, 2024, incident. (KATU)
The Oregon Supreme Court is set to decide whether to force technology corporation Meta to turn over evidence in a Salem homicide case.
By: Christina Giardinelli
Portland's ombudsman received 85 complaints against Urban Alchemy, with guests alleging misconduct including harassment, drug activity and unfair evictions.
Recent data shows that judges in MultCo are ruling more in favor of civil commitment, but behavioral unit investigators have no increased case filings.
Since 2020, at least nine lawsuits have targeted Urban Alchemy, Portland's largest homeless services provider, over labor and misconduct claims.
By: Christina Giardinelli
Portland City Council may restrict funding for Urban Alchemy after a KATU investigation uncovered dozens of complaints against the nonprofit.
By: Christina Giardinelli
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Documents obtained by KATU News show that over the past 12 months Urban Alchemy's own employees processed 26 complaints
By: Christina Giardinelli
A Portland detective warns AI and social media are making it easier for predators to exploit children online while overwhelming investigators.
In a town of 38,000 residents it's hard to find someone who is not directly affected by the fatal Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co chemical blast.The confirmed dea
