By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press It’s not yet known what killed an endangered fin whale, but people can marvel at the large marine mammal as it decomposes on an Oregon beach. “While it’s sad, it’s also super educational,” Tiffany Boothe, assistant manager of the Seaside Aquarium, said Thursday of the rare sight, which she
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Years of management issues involving facility upkeep and staff at Oregon’s Crater Lake have prompted the federal government to consider terminating its contract with the national park’s concessionaire. Crater Lake Hospitality, a subsidiary of Philadelphia-based Aramark, is contracted through 2030 to run concessions such as food and lodging. But the National
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power has filed a general rate case and a Transition Adjustment Mechanism update with the Oregon Public Utility Commission. The combined rate actions would result in a 16.9% rate adjustment, or roughly $304 million, and would support continued investments in wildfire risk management strategies, transmission infrastructure and renewable generation projects. The utility
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Employment Department on Wednesday announced more details of what Unemployment Insurance claimants can expect when benefits go live through Frances Online on Monday, March 4. The new system, Frances Online, will provide better service for claimants and employers, officials say. “With any new technology, there is going to be
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CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Ore. (KTVZ) — A southern Oregon man who made a wrong turn and became separated from his group on a rented snowmobile near Crater Lake was rescued by search and rescue teams late Tuesday night after several hours in the cold he was ill-equipped for, Klamath County Sheriff Chris Kaber said.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon announced Wednesday that it has seized a vehicle purchased for Jon Harder, the former CEO of Sunwest Management and associated companies, who previously admitted to orchestrating a $120 million fraud scheme — one of the largest in Oregon history — and that
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Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., released the following statements after the U.S. House of Representatives voted by a narrow one-vote margin late Tuesday to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate on Tuesday passed Senate Bill 1508, which caps the price of insulin at $35 and prevents Oregonians with chronic illnesses and disabilities, who are covered by Medicaid and the Oregon Health Plan, from facing higher costs. In recent years, the cost of insulin skyrocketed 55%. SB 1508 provides certainty and protection from the rising
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bonneville Power Administration on Tuesday released its first official forecast of the expected financial performance for fiscal year 2024. Dry winter conditions in the Pacific Northwest have resulted in agency net revenues of negative $102 million, $197 million below the financial performance target. Power Services’ net revenue forecast is negative $109
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In papers filed late Friday afternoon, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed a motion asking the Oregon Court of Appeals to let Measure 114 to take effect while the state’s appeal of Harney County Judge Robert Raschio’s ruling proceeds through the court process. Measure 114 was passed by Oregon voters in November of
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The federal government has finalized two areas for floating offshore wind farms along the Oregon coast, authorities announced Tuesday, bringing the state closer to commercially developing and producing a renewable energy source that’s part of the fight against climate change.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Romance scams can happen any time of year, but with Valentine’s Day this week, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning people to watch their wallets when it comes to online romance. A romance scam happens when a scammer uses a fake online identity to gain a person’s trust and
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Wind and snow may cause hazardous travel conditions in the Columbia River Gorge and mountain passes this week with a low probability of snow in the Portland area, the Oregon Department of Transportation advised Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a winter weather advisory for Central Oregon for 1-3 inches
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., issued the following statement Monday after voting against the Senate’s national security supplemental funding bill: “I have supported getting the emergency supplemental bill to the floor where we could have a robust debate and amendment process on the different elements of the bill. Unfortunately, no amendments have been
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former professional wrestler William Albert “Billy Jack” Haynes Jr. has been taken into police custody in connection with the death of his wife in Portland, authorities said. Portland police said in a statement over the weekend that Haynes, 70, was in police custody at a local hospital, undergoing treatment “for a
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Retirement Savings Board and State Treasurer Tobias Read announced Monday that $5 million of dedicated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars are being disbursed by Oregon’s Department of Early Learning and Care to fund the OregonSaves retirement accounts of more than 900 Oregon child care service providers. Funding was
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Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A coalition of groups has laid out its budget priorities for the Oregon legislative session in an effort to advance racial, gender and economic justice. The Fair Shot for All coalition includes unions, racial equity and education groups and more. They have proposed the 2024 People’s Budget for
Continue ReadingCORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A chemical element so visually striking it was named for a goddess shows a “Goldilocks” level of reactivity – neither too much nor too little – that makes it a strong candidate as a carbon-scrubbing tool. The element is vanadium, and research by Oregon State University scientists has demonstrated the ability
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced a broad coalition supporting her housing production bill, which is building momentum in the 2024 legislative session. Senate Bill 1537 received its first hearing Thursday morning before the Senate Committee On Housing and Development. The coalition includes workers, business, community-specific organizations, housing providers, tenants, advocates and more, listed below.“This coalition
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Pacific Power is offering a new energy program called Optimal Time Rewards for residential customers across Oregon and Washington to help customers manage costs while creating a more resilient and sustainable grid.
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