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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Wyden, colleagues urge feds to crack down on tax preparation giants’ ongoing violations of taxpayer privacy
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, joined with four congressional colleagues last week to urge top…
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Draft of Oregon Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan available online for public review
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The public is invited to comment on the draft 2025-29 Oregon Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)…
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Oregon health insurers seeking larger rate hikes for 2025, averaging 9.3% for individuals, 12.3% for small groups
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon consumers can get a first look at requested rates for 2025 individual and small group health insurance plans, the…
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Federal judge finds Postal Service wrongfully fired Oregon probationary mail carrier, orders $141K in lost wages, damages
After a two-day bench trial, the U.S. Department of Labor said, a federal judge has ordered the U.S. Postal Service to pay $141,307 in lost wages and…
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Oregon Wildfire Funding Workgroup convenes to address sustainable funding to address critical needs
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)Â – The Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon State Fire Marshal are convening a workgroup to discuss solutions for…
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Governor Kotek orders flags lowered Monday in honor of Memorial Day
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek on Friday ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff pursuant of 4 U.S.C.…
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Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing to conduct Memorial Day flyovers at ceremonies in NW Oregon, SW Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 142nd Wing out of Portland Air National Guard Base will conduct Memorial Day flyovers for ceremonies at locations…
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Ranked-choice voting has challenged the status quo. Its popularity will be tested in November
By BECKY BOHRER and REBECCA BOONE Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s new election system — with open primaries and ranked voting…
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Wyden reintroduces legislation to step up the pace, scope of prescribed burns, reduce risk of catastrophic wildfires
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Representative Kim Schrier, D-Wash., on Thursday reintroduced the bipartisan National Prescribed…
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Oregon foster youth, DHS reach settlement of federal class-action lawsuit with major implications
(Update: Adding Oregon DHS news release on settlement) PORTLAND Ore. (KGW/KPTV) – On Thursday, the plaintiffs in a federal class action lawsuit…
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Carding compliance: As OLCC steps up alcohol, cannabis minor decoys, Bend brewpub ‘proud’ it always checks IDs
As warmer weather arrives, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission said Friday it will expand its Minor Decoy Operations, to ensure that OLCC…
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