Portland television News Anchor Helen Raptis Announces Departure from KPTV
Portland, Oregon – Veteran television news anchor Helen Raptis announced her departure from KPTV on September 25, 2025, concluding a 17-year tenure with the station. Raptis, a prominent figure in the Portland media landscape, revealed her decision via a social media post, citing a desire to pursue new opportunities and spend more time with family. Her last broadcast is scheduled for october 10, 2025.
Raptis’s departure marks a meaningful shift for KPTV’s evening news programming. She joined the station in 2008, quickly becoming a trusted source of information for viewers across the Portland metropolitan area. Prior to KPTV,Raptis worked at stations in california and Washington,building a career focused on local news coverage. The move comes amidst a period of change within the television news industry,with increasing competition from digital media and evolving audience consumption habits. KPTV has not yet announced a replacement for Raptis, leaving viewers anticipating who will next fill the anchor chair.
