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Second, the graphics underwent minor tweaks (as far as I can tell). The top and bottom headers of the on-screen information have been accented black to emphasize those white letters they've got as well as blend in with the KATU logo and temperature widget thingy in the corner. I like it.

I notice that with the weather, but not with the information postings. I somehow can't get my TV to see the entire picture. All I get is the left side of the logo and the first number of the current time. Tried everything and still doesnt work.

Third, the best, is the new set. It's a bit busy - but that's just because my TV isn't very good (really need to go HD sometime soon). The previous KATU logo branding the front of the news desk has been replaced with an LCD monitor which continuously animates the logo, nice and subtle though.

Well, its a lot better then KGW. All we need is one TV

B)The background in general behind the two anchors is a giant KATU logo watermark toned blue along with a cityscape-like scene.

I notice that to. I was hoping for a night/day background. but only one immage, such as the waterfront. Day will show sun, blue sky, and night will show night, starts and city lights. I also notice they went back with the "katu.com" everywhere.

in addition to the new set arrived the fresh Storm Tracker Weather center, just a glance to the left of the news desk (if you're sitting at the desk). Cameras have been positioned to accommodate this transition. It seems Rod and Ronda and the rest will have plenty of new monitors to look at. The backs of these black monitors gets pleasantly shielded by part of their desk and the bottom on-screen display header.

Makes it easy to track advance storms. Winter storms will do great here. I remember one of their old weather centers. Just a small room off to the left (from our POV)

UPDATE: There are 10+ MONITORS! Too many?

I dont think so, its the way most television news broadcasts are going but your right there can be to many, but i think KATU did everything right.

UPDATE: New weather map(s) (animated ocean, bold fonts)! Also, swank new weather graphic/realistic thumbnail squares that show downtown and are dynamically different with each different type of weather. For example, Rod showed hail on the next two days and then the third day it would be partially cloudy - thus these patchy clouds floated by in the sky over the big buildings. Additionally, there is a thumbnail whilst on the map view that shows in which part of the state we are viewing the weather for. Neato! Can't wait to see the Ten Day Trend :)

I enjoyied the new title cards for the weather. They match well with the information postings. I was hoping for a whole new set, but I can tell they still use the old sun, cloud etc. Well, at leasts its better then the old cartoon style they had before the last major revamp in 2000.I'm afraid they will still have the 7 day. to bad, 10 day was unique

Steve just took viewers on a mini tour of the new set - and wowzers! The new traffic center will be neat to see in the morning. There's a large screen accompanied by four smaller one's to the left and right. On the opposite side of the traffic center is an interviewing/special feature area that has a GINORMOUS screen (according to Steve Dunn it is the largest in Portland broadcasting - a nice jab there for the competition) Also toured is the VERY large green screen for weather that, for some reason, even covers part of the floor (is rod going to be walking on water? :)

Traffic center is nice. Its gonna be real sweet. I'm surpirsed they dont have a sports center. The green screen I think was made when katu switches to full HD next year. I heard they will move to channel 43 when that happens. anyone confirm this is true?

Over all with the news set (best looking in portland in my opinion, KGW is in 2ed place, KPTV 3rd and koin dead last in 4th)and brain wood joining I fell katu may be on trace of becoming 2ed or may be even 1st place in portland news