Portland firefighter accused of luring Deschutes County child
This article was written by Jamie Parfitt with KGW News PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland firefighter was arrested Wednesday after investigators…
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Federal judge rules Oregon reproductive health law cannot compel anti-abortion group; state leaders to appeal
This article was written by Sabinna Pierre and Alma McCarty (KGW) OREGON, USA — Oregon officials said Tuesday they will appeal a federal court…
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Trump casts Florida mail ballot as he pushes Congress to severely limit that voting option
This article was written by Bill Barrow with KGW: President Donald Trump has cast another mail ballot in Florida as he continues to publicly bash the…
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DOGE used ChatGPT to cut humanities grants, affecting Oregon researchers and museums
This article was written by Evan Watson & KGW: EUGENE, Ore. — Depositions released as part of a federal lawsuit reveal that employees from Elon…
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‘That’s a drop in the bucket’: Oregon vows to continue fighting Live Nation after DOJ settlement
Written by Katherine Cook & KGW: PORTLAND, Oregon — After a yearslong federal lawsuit, the Department of Justice has reached a settlement with…
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Update: Astoria Coast Guard rescue swimmer injured in a ‘tragic incident’ a week ago has died
(Update: Adding photo, info from Coast Guard) By John Tanet, Alex Jensen, KGW ASTORIA, Ore. (KGW) — Tyler Jaggers, the Coast Guard rescue swimmer…
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Oregon lawmakers advance one-year moratorium on tax breaks for data centers
Written by Alma McCarty & KGW: SALEM, Oregon — In the final week of Oregon’s legislative short session, lawmakers in Salem discussed…
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ICE agent in Portland threatened to use deadly force during call with 911 dispatch
Written by Blair Best & KGW: PORTLAND, Ore. — “I need someone here now or else I’m going to have to shoot this kid.” In a tense 911 call, an…
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Fear of ICE has driven customers of Latino grocer in Southeast Portland out of sight
Written by Blair Best & KGW: PORTLAND, Ore. — In Southeast Portland, the Trump administration’s stepped-up immigration enforcement isn’t only a…
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Bill requiring schools to alert families, staff about ICE on campus moves forward in Oregon Legislature
Article by Libby Dowsett & KGW: SALEM, Ore. — An Oregon bill aimed at increasing transparency around immigration enforcement at schools is now…
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Husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer accused of sexually assaulting 2 staffers
Author: Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola, Katherine Cook WASHINGTON D.C., DC — The husband of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, U.S. Labor Secretary and former Oregon…
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Oregon woman to prepare Olympic curling ice in Milan for Winter Games
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — An Oregon woman who began curling seven years ago after watching the Winter Olympics has been selected to help create the…
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Portland police identify, arrest suspect in shooting of two officers
By Anthony Macuk, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Portland police said Monday they have arrested a man suspected of shooting two police officers in the…
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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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