Coalition proposes ‘People’s Budget’ for Oregon Legislature’s short session
Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A coalition of groups has laid out its budget priorities for the Oregon legislative session…
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OSU researchers make key advance for capturing carbon from the air
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A chemical element so visually striking it was named for a goddess shows a “Goldilocks” level of reactivity –…
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Gov. Kotek testifies for her housing production bill, announces broad coalition in support
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced a broad coalition supporting her housing production bill, which is building momentum in the 2024…
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Pacific Power launches demand response program using smart thermostats, to boost efficiency
Pacific Power is offering a new energy program called Optimal Time Rewards for residential customers across Oregon and Washington to help customers…
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Parent reminder: School, day care immunization records must be updated by Feb. 21, or kids sent home
PORTLAND, Ore. – With the Wednesday, Feb. 21 deadline fast approaching for updating kids’ vaccinations, the Oregon Immunization Program…
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AAA study finds much greater, deadly roadside danger faced by emergency responders than reported
PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) – Emergency responders who help stranded drivers on the side of the road are struck and killed nearly four times more than…
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Oregon joins 25 other states, SEC in $3 million settlement with TradeStation crypto program
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, along with a task force of state securities regulators, and the U.S. Securities…
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Oregon Lottery offers bets ‘for the Swifties’ during the Super Bowl
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Whether you’re watching the Super Bowl for the plays on the field or to see Taylor Swift, fans have a variety of fun wagers…
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Oregon AG Rosenblum testifies in Salem for 3 bills to protect consumers, clean up pollution from PCBs
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum made special appearances before the Oregon Legislature this week to support three…
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US Fish and Wildlife Service offers $50,000 reward for tips in deaths of three gray wolves in Klamath County
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Friday it is offering a $50,000 reward as it seeks information regarding the deaths of three endangered gray…
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US wildlife service considering endangered status for tiny snail near Nevada lithium mine
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Federal wildlife officials have agreed to conduct a full, year-long review to determine whether…
Continue ReadingLongtime GOP Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington state says she will not seek reelection
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington state says she will not seek reelection after two decades in…
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Environmental group petitions for federal protection of Sierra Nevada Red Fox in Oregon, California Cascades
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned Thursday for federal protection of Sierra Nevada red foxes in the Oregon…
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Oregon Employment Department talking with Legislature on increasing funding amid staffing, customer service challenges
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Facing staffing and funding challenges, the Oregon Employment Department is looking to make changes to House Bill 4035, which…
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Oregon AG Rosenblum, 40 others urge Congress to stabilize funding to support crime victims and survivors
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, along with 40 counterparts nationwide, sent a letter Wednesday urging Congress to…
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Idaho inmate nearing execution wants a new clemency hearing. The last one was a tie
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man scheduled to be executed at the end of the month is asking a federal court to…
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Oregon treasurer’s Financial Wellness Scorecard gives mixed marks to financial security, decision-making and stress
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregonians are earning more and report higher net wealth, yet also are more likely to express difficulty paying their monthly…
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Gov. Kotek, lawmakers react to stable quarterly update on state’s economy and revenues as Legislature meets
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new quarterly Oregon revenue outlook was released Wednesday morning, two days into the 35-day “short session” of the…
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OSU earns 10th straight top-10 national ranking for online education
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University has been ranked one of the nation’s 10 best online education providers for the 10th consecutive…
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Adult dancers in Washington state want a strippers’ bill of rights. Here’s how it could help them
By HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — For months, Andrea studied for her master’s degree in library sciences between dancing naked at…
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