House passes Chavez-DeRemer bill to help reduce homelessness among veterans
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the HOME Act, a bill led by Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) to help lift…
Continue ReadingOregon-Northwest
Atmospheric river soaks Pacific Northwest with record-breaking rain and unusually warm temperatures
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people from flooded areas on Tuesday as an atmospheric river brought heavy rain, flooding…
Continue Reading Merkley, Smith introduce legislation to ban hedge fund ownership of residential housing
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA-09) have teamed up to introduce the bicameral End Hedge Fund Control of…
Continue Reading
Oregon’s average gas price dips below $4/gallon for the first time since April, AAA reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Drivers continue to enjoy savings at the pumps with gas prices moving lower in most states. The Oregon average has dipped…
Continue Reading
Kotek forgives unpaid traffic fines and fees; 10,000 more Oregonians can seek reinstated driver’s licenses
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek said Tuesday she has issued new remission orders forgiving unpaid traffic fines and fees to…
Continue Reading
Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut plane’s engines indicted on endangerment charges
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut the engines of a Horizon Air flight has been indicted on 84…
Continue Reading
Oregon Health Authority offering free naloxone opioid reversal kits to Oregon middle and high schools
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Health Authority has announced plans to offer free opioid overdose reversal kits to middle and high schools throughout…
Continue Reading
ODOT reverses winter road maintenance cuts after $19 million commitment from Gov. Kotek, legislative leaders
Governor Tina Kotek, Senate President Rob Wagner and House Speaker Dan Rayfield jointly announced Monday a $19 million commitment to the Oregon…
Continue Reading
Hello, rhino baby! Oregon Zoo welcomes rhinoceros calf
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo’s rhinoceros family grew by about 100 pounds on Monday night as 11-year-old eastern black rhino…
Continue Reading
Oregon state park visitors can book same-day online reservations statewide, starting Jan. 1
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visitors hoping to find a last-minute state park campsite soon will have the chance to view and book same-day campsite…
Continue ReadingStrong atmospheric river to slam Northwest with over a half foot of rain, creating a significant flood threat
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Another strong atmospheric river is set to barrel into the Northwest late Monday and dump over half a…
Continue Reading1 of 3 Washington officers charged in death of Black man Manuel Ellis testifies in his own defense
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — One of the three police officers charged with killing Manuel Ellis, a Black man whose death in 2020 as he pleaded for air…
Continue ReadingMan in Washington state killed wife, 2 daughters and brother before killing himself, authorities say
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A man fatally shot his wife, their two adult daughters and his brother before killing himself at a Washington state home,…
Continue Reading2 bodies found at Washington state military base believed to be missing couple, authorities say
By Jennifer Henderson, CNN (CNN) — Two bodies found on a military base Saturday likely belong to a missing couple whose tenant has been arrested in…
Continue Reading Lawmakers announce $833K to OSU for developing food safety outreach programs
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, with Representative Val Hoyle, announced Monday a federal investment of $833,127 for Oregon…
Continue ReadingRecordings show how the Mormon church protects itself from child sex abuse claims
By MICHAEL REZENDES and JASON DEAREN Associated Press HAILEY, Idaho (AP) — Paul Rytting listened as a woman, voice quavering, told him her story.…
Continue Reading
Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal that may attract regulator scrutiny
SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Airlines agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal announced Sunday, potentially putting it on track for a clash…
Continue ReadingPortlanders wake to downed trees, power outages
By Jeffrey Lindblom Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — People in the Portland area woke up…
Continue ReadingIdaho baby found dead by police one day after Amber Alert, police say father is in custody
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho baby was found dead by police on Saturday, one day after an Amber Alert was issued for him, authorities said.…
Continue Reading
Oregon agency seeks info about unlicensed insurance producer accused of misappropriating premiums
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is seeking information from anyone who has had insurance dealings with Joshua M.…
Continue Reading