Two West Coast pond turtles proposed for endangered species protection
In response to a petition and lawsuit by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Friday proposed to protect…
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OHA, DEQ seek input on which Oregon beaches to monitor for health risks in 2024-25
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program is inviting public comment on a list of proposed beaches to monitor for health risks in…
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Rep. Chavez-DeRemer votes for bipartisan stopgap funding measure to avert government shutdown
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) voted Saturday in favor of H.R. 5860, which would fund the government through Nov. 17 and provide extensions for key…
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Rosenblum, other AGs urge Biden administration to do more to protect borrowers as student loan payments resume
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has joined 19 other attorneys general in urging the Biden Administration to take more…
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Federal plan could restore grizzly bears to Washington’s North Cascades
SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. (KTVZ)— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service released a draft plan Thursday analyzing options to…
Continue ReadingMan who faked Native American heritage to sell his art in Seattle sentenced to probation
SEATTLE (AP) — A Washington state man who falsely claimed Native American heritage to sell his artwork at downtown Seattle galleries was sentenced…
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Wyden, Merkley, colleagues urge immediate action on wildland firefighter pay reform
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Senate colleagues this week called on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer,…
Continue ReadingGroup of homeless people sues Portland, Oregon, over new daytime camping ban
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A group of homeless people in Portland, Oregon, filed a class action lawsuit on Friday challenging new restrictions the city…
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Gov. Kotek orders public flags to half-staff in remembrance of Senator Dianne Feinstein
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek on Friday ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff immediately in honor…
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Things to know about the Klamath River dam removal project, the largest in US history
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The largest dam removal project in United States history is underway along the…
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Grants now available for Oregon grant program to help small forestland owners reduce wildfire risks
The Small Forestland Grant Program has received $2.5 million through House Bill 5020 to help reduce wildfire risks for owners of small forestland…
Continue ReadingSeattle cop who made callous remarks after Indian woman’s death has been administratively reassigned
SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle police officer and union leader under investigation for laughing and making callous remarks about the death of a woman…
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Portland police are investigating nearly a dozen fentanyl overdoses involving children, with 5 fatal
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Nearly a dozen children, including a 1-year-old, have overdosed on fentanyl since June in Portland, Oregon, its police bureau…
Continue Reading Wyden bill aims to help make higher ed more affordable, exclude Pell Grants from taxable income
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Thursday that he and Senate colleagues have introduced legislation that would exclude Pell Grants…
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Wyden reintroduces bill to expand critical mineral supplies, fuel clean energy manufacturing
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., reintroduced legislation Thursday that he said would support the processing, manufacturing, and…
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Inside scientists’ mission to save America’s wine industry from climate change
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press ALPINE, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. West Coast produces over 90% of America’s wine, but the region is also prone…
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OHA: Latest data shows more than 7 of 10 Oregonians keeping medical benefits as state reviews eligibility
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The latest renewal data continues to show that more than 7 out of 10 Oregonians are keeping their Oregon Health Plan or other…
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Merkley sounds alarm on opioid overdoses in schools, introduces bill to boost school access to Naloxone
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senators Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Rick Scott of Florida teamed up Wednesday to introduce the bipartisan School Access to…
Continue Reading Wyden, colleagues introduce bill to curb firearms trafficking to Mexican drug cartels
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday that he and Senate colleagues have introduced legislation that would prevent…
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Wyden, colleagues introduce bill to close tobacco tax loopholes, establish new federal tax on e-cigarettes
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR), along with Rep. Raja…
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