Humpback whale beached near Yachats, officials ask visitors to keep away
UPDATE: The humpback whale that washed ashore on the Oregon Coast over the weekend has now died, despite an intense, days-long rescue effort. Experts…
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Human remains believed to be fugitive Travis Decker found near Leavenworth, Washington
This story was written by our Portland news affiliate, KGW. LEAVENWORTH, Wash. (KGW) — The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office believes it found the…
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West Coast states issue unified recommendations for COVID shots and flu, RSV vaccines
By Anthony Macuk, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Oregon, Washington, California and Hawaii have released a new set of vaccine recommendations under…
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Damian Lillard to be special guest at fan rally in Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) – The Blazers announced they’re planning to hold a fan rally at Pioneer Courthouse Square with special guest Damian Lillard.…
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Portland State University researchers test out new method to protect buildings from earthquakes
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) – Portland State University researchers are testing a brand-new way to protect buildings during earthquakes. They simulated an…
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U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer calls for ‘crackdown’ in Oregon
(Update: Adding video) By KGW’s Thomas Schultz PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. Labor Secretary and former Oregon congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer appeared…
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‘Give Cancer Hell’: OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute receives historic $2 billion donation from Phil and Penny Knight
By Luisa Anderson, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Phil and Penny Knight are donating a record-breaking $2 billion to Oregon Health & Science…
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Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon reaches deal to buy Portland Trail Blazers for more than $4 billion, reports say
By Jared Cowley (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Tom Dundon, owner of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, has a tentative deal to purchase the Portland…
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In Central Oregon, a tribal radio station faces new challenges after federal cuts to public broadcasting
By Evan Watson, KGW News WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KGW) — A tribal radio station serving Central Oregon will cut services and programming after losing…
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Tsunami watch issued for West Coast, including Oregon and Washington, after 8.7-magnitude earthquake strikes near Russia
 By Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Tsunami alerts were issued for Japan, Hawaii and Alaska after an earthquake with a…
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Damian Lillard coming home to Portland Trail Blazers on new contract: Report
Jared Cowley (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Damian Lillard is coming home to Portland. The franchise’s all-time leading scorer is finalizing a…
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The Portland Fire officially return next year. Here’s everything we know about the WNBA team
(Update: Adding video) By: Anthony Macuk (KGW), Alex JensenPORTLAND, Ore. — The biggest burning question about Portland’s WNBA team got an answer…
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Intel to lay off nearly 530 workers in Oregon, starting this month
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Intel Corp. will begin laying off approximately 529 people at four Oregon campuses starting next Tuesday, July 15,…
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Transportation Committee votes to advance Oregon transportation package
SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — A major transportation package under development in the Oregon Legislature cleared a key procedural hurdle Friday. The Joint…
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Judge holds Oregon Health Authority in contempt for failure to promptly make admissions to psychiatric custody
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — A federal judge found the Oregon Health Authority in contempt of court on Friday, determining that it has failed to follow…
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Bend man identified as suspect in mass stabbing at Salem shelter; 5 of 12 victims remain in critical condition
A Bend man has been identified by police as the man who  stabbed a dozen people Sunday night at a men’s shelter in Salem, one more than initially…
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Contentious gun control bill passes Oregon Senate, heads to House
By Ashley Koch, KGW SALEM, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Lawmakers have managed to make it through four months of the session without anyone walking out…
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Portland Trail Blazers for sale, team announces
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — The Portland Trail Blazers have started a formal process to sell the NBA franchise, the team announced Tuesday morning. In…
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Road rage caught on camera: Beaverton Police arrest driver suspected of running motorcyclist off Highway 26
Beaverton police have arrested the suspected driver of a minivan that sideswiped a motorcyclist on Highway 26 on Monday morning in what appeared to…
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From border walls to bridge projects: Rep. Cliff Bentz defends Trump’s agenda in rural communities
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Oregon’s only Republican congressman, Cliff Bentz said he gives President Trump an “A” grade — defending the…
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