New OSU specialty license plate unveiled; $40 vouchers available
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregonians can now purchase a voucher for a new, specialty Oregon State University license plate that features the…
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Oregon Marine Board’s ‘Operation Ship Shape’ targets lapsed motorboat registrations, equipment requirements
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board, in partnership with 31 county sheriff’s offices and the Oregon State Police, will be looking…
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Merkley announces start of service academy nomination process for the Class of 2029
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley on Wednesday launched the process of nominating young Oregonians to the United States Air Force…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue off to a busy start for season, responding to a dozen calls for help in May
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’re still a few weeks from the official start of summer, but Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue said…
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Deschutes County honors Safe Sidewalks Award winners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners recognized the winners of the 2024 Safe Sidewalks Award, an…
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‘Long overdue:’ Deschutes County accepts $2 million in state funds for new secure residential treatment facility in Redmond
Deschutes County commissioners agreed Wednesday to accept $2 million in state funding for a new and much-needed secure residential treatment facility…
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Redmond city councilors approve city’s first Pride Month proclamation after hearing from supporters, opponents
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to proclaim June as Pride Month, a first such step for the city,…
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Oregon housing agency reports reaching double the goal on new rural homeless shelter beds, sees progress on rehousing
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Wednesday that rural communities have added 216 new shelter beds, already…
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US Fish and Wildlife Service designates 1.2 million acres of critical habitat in Oregon, Calif., for Pacific marten
— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Tuesday it is designating 1.2 million acres of critical habitat in northwestern California and…
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‘We’re at a crisis point’: Both sides weigh in after Bend hearings officer denies controversial Awbrey Butte project
A city of Bend hearings officer has issued a decision denying a controversial proposal for a four-story apartment and commercial building at Compass…
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The wheels on the bus go round: So do Bend-La Pine school buses, as test-drivers seek a new career
The last day of classes for Bend-La Pine Schools isn’t for a couple weeks, but already the district is hiring bus drivers for next year, and…
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Annual campfire restrictions set to begin along BLM rivers in Central Oregon
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect on Saturday, June 1 on some Bureau of Land Management-administered…
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OHA report says Oregon health care costs rose 3.6% in 2021-22, driven by prescription drugs, other factors
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority on Tuesday released its annual report on cost growth trends for health insurance plans and…
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With wildfire season at hand, state emergency managers share prep tips, reminder of three-level evacuation alerts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is encouraging Oregonians to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season by…
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Forest Service to waive recreation fees June 8th for National Get Outdoors Day
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The USDA Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region will be waiving fees at most day-use recreation sites in national forests…
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Oregon citizen-soldiers, airmen take part in Memorial Day ceremonies across the state
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon National Guard Soldiers and Airmen took part in Memorial Day services and community events around the state on Monday,…
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At least 20 sickened by biotoxin from mussels harvested over weekend on north Oregon coast; officials say to throw them out
An outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning that sickened at least 20 people is prompting state health officials to urge those who harvested mussels…
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Chavez-DeRemer backs House-passed bill to provide retroactive tax relief for wildfire victims
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The U.S. House recently passed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act with broad bipartisan support. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer…
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Wyden, Merkley reintroduce bill to strengthen accountability, combat discriminatory police practices
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on Thursday joined the reintroduction for a third time of legislation they say would…
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Merkley reintroduces legislation to put mental health care in reach for every student in America
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – During Mental Health Awareness Month, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) announced the…
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