PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Enoki, a red panda born June 13, 2023, has arrived at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Ore., and is settling into her new habitat. The furry nearly 3-year-old’s move was recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan to help ensure the long-term future of red panda populations.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Memorial Day marks the start of the summer driving season, and AAA finds that the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are the “100 deadliest days,” when fatal crashes involving teen drivers spike. To encourage safer choices during this high-travel period, AAA is urging drivers to commit to “100 Days
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BAKER CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeffrey Thomas Higgins, a 54-year-old Baker City man, pleaded guilty to investment advisor fraud after orchestrating a nearly 17-year scheme. Higgins stole client stock shares, sold them, and funneled the proceeds into his personal bank account, defrauding at least 14 investors of more than $1.6 million. The fraud scheme spanned
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) Gov. Tina Kotek today announced Chris Warner as the interim director of the Oregon Department of Transportation, with the changes set to take effect at the end of the month. Emerald Bogue will serve as the Governor’s Chief of Staff. This appointment allows Lisa Sumption to return to the Oregon Parks and
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HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Severe thunderstorms are sweeping across Harney County this afternoon, bringing dangerous winds, large hail, and rapidly changing conditions to the region. Central Oregon is also experiencing strong storms, thunder, and toppled trees, and our weather team is tracking possible inch-sized hail. Here’s what you need to know about a Severe Weather Threat.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s kindergarten vaccination rates have fallen to a new low for the 2025-2026 school year. This coincides with record high non-medical exemptions for required school vaccines. This decline raises concerns among state health officials about the potential return of preventable diseases like measles and polio. For the 2025-2026 school year, nonmedical
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – The Oregon Summer Electronic Benefits (Summer EBT) program is returning in 2026 to help families buy groceries for school-aged children during summer break when they don’t have easy access to healthy meals. Eligible families can receive a one-time payment of $120 for each child on an Oregon EBT card to buy
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are pulling back in 44 states, including Oregon this week. But Memorial Day weekend gas prices in Oregon were the highest ever for the holiday, while the national average was the highest in four years. Crude oil prices moved lower last week as the U.S. and Iran seemed to
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EUGENE, Ore. — May 26, 2026 — The University of Oregon Hazards Lab is expanding its wildfire detection network in Wasco County, adding new artificial intelligence-integrated cameras designed to identify smoke within minutes and improve early response in the Columbia Gorge. Google is providing $250,000 to install and maintain the cameras in and near The Dalles where
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon drivers are getting a little relief at the pump this week. According to GasBuddy, the average price for regular gas in Oregon dropped nearly 5 cents over the past week, now sitting at $5.26 a gallon. That’s still about 26 cents higher than a month ago — and more than
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LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Newport rescued a 25-year-old female hiker from a cliff on God’s Thumb in Lincoln City on Sunday. According to a press release, at approximately 4:10 p.m. on May 24th, watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River were contacted by Lincoln County dispatch, who requested assistance rescuing a hiker from a cliff after she sustained multiple injuries during a fall. The Coast Guard
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon residents and travelers are facing significantly higher costs for gas and groceries this Memorial Day, impacting travel plans and household budgets. Gas prices in Oregon have reached a record high, while grocery expenses have seen substantial increases, forcing many to adjust spending. The average gas price in Oregon has risen
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s waterways are therapeutic, no matter the activity. For mental health, physical fitness, angling, and spending time with friends and family. That is why recreational boating is one of the best ways to create memories. The Oregon State Marine Board advocates that all boaters be aware of their surroundings while on
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OREGON (KTVZ) — GasBuddy released its 2026 Summer Travel Survey results and forecast today, indicating that American road trip culture remains resilient even as fuel prices surge. The national average gas price is forecast to reach $4.48 per gallon on Memorial Day and could average $4.80 per gallon throughout the summer travel season. This projected
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) will begin offering digital 12-month parking permits starting May 21. These new digital permits provide a modern and accessible way for visitors to park at Oregon’s state parks. The digital permits are available for the same price as the previous physical parking permits. In-state residents
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management will host three public events across Oregon to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence and recognize the BLM’s 80th anniversary of public land stewardship. The events aim to foster a deeper appreciation of the nation’s past, the beauty and value of public lands, and the work
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police recently held a special ceremony, honoring a young hero. OSP, local fire, and EMS agencies gathered on May 16th to honor 8-year-old Emma for her extraordinary bravery following a serious crash on December 5th of last year. OSP says, after her family’s vehicle left the roadway, Emma realized her
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. — Crook County Democrats are taking a firm stand against a proposed Oregon ballot measure they say would go too far. The local party has unanimously adopted a resolution opposing Initiative Petition 28, also known as the PEACE Act, a measure that would remove long-standing exemptions from state animal cruelty laws for hunting,
Continue ReadingSALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is encouraging voters to return their completed ballots by 8:00 p.m. tonight for the May statewide election. Voters can utilize official ballot drop boxes, local post offices for manual postmarks, or county elections offices to submit their ballots. The Secretary of State’s Office has also
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is being recognized as Wildfire Awareness Month in Oregon, with the State Parks and Forestry Department’s both partnering to promote safety. The initiative emphasizes safe campfire practices but reminds residents that violations can result in a Class A violation with a presumptive fine of up to $400. While campfires are
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