BLM’s September timber sales to offer nearly 40 million board feet in Western Oregon
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bureau of Land Management will offer six timber sales in September, totalling 39.7…
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Motorcycle-pickup crash closes Highway 22E at Idanha for several hours, delays Central Oregon travelers
IDANHA, Ore. (KTVZ) — A motorcycle rider was seriously injured in a collision with a pickup Saturday night that closed state Highway 22E at Idanha…
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Surge continues: Oregon gas prices jump 22 cents in past week, average $4.23 a gallon, GasBuddy reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 22.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.23/g Monday, according…
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Damian Lillard to be special guest at fan rally in Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) – The Blazers announced they’re planning to hold a fan rally at Pioneer Courthouse Square with special guest Damian Lillard.…
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Portland State University researchers test out new method to protect buildings from earthquakes
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) – Portland State University researchers are testing a brand-new way to protect buildings during earthquakes. They simulated an…
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BLM Oregon timber sales bring in over $14.3 million
PORTLAND, Ore. –The Bureau of Land Management sold 55.1 million board feet of timber across 2,281 public acres for $14,343,372…
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Oregon Department of Forestry says thousands of fires have sparked statewide so far this year
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry shared an update on the state’s active wildland fires. Right now, two active large fires are…
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What we know about access to COVID-19 vaccine in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Health Authority has released new information about who can get this year’s updated COVID-19 vaccine and where…
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Lomakatsi’s Tribal Stewards summer training program comes to a close in the Oregon Badlands Wilderness
Bend, OR (KTVZ)- Tribal Stewards finished up their summer program on Tuesday. The program works on culturally informed ecological restoration…
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Researchers take key step toward greener lighting and display technologies
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Scientists at Oregon State University have taken a big step toward lighting and display technologies…
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ODOT funding bill clears the House and now heads to the Senate for a vote – here’s what local leaders are saying
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A funding package for the Oregon Department of Transportation passed the Oregon House of Representatives on Monday and now heads…
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Missing Lane County man found deceased, death determined natural causes
LANE COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) – Lane County Sheriff’s detectives were able to confirm missing person Herbert Stout had hitchhiked away from his…
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BLM reminds the public to prevent wildfire over a hot and dry Labor Day Weekend
Campfire ban and other fire prevention measures are still in effect statewide PORTLAND, Ore. — As fire risk remains…
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ESCAPE THE CROWDS: Oregon Department of Forestry recommends less-traveled state campgrounds for Labor Day Weekend
OREGON (KTVZ) — Labor Day Weekend is just a few days away and many are packing their bags for a weekend of camping. The Oregon Department of…
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Oregon State recognized with national engagement award for efforts to reduce whale entanglement
CORVALLIS, Ore. — A collaborative research and outreach effort led by Oregon State University to protect whales and…
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U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer calls for ‘crackdown’ in Oregon
(Update: Adding video) By KGW’s Thomas Schultz PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. Labor Secretary and former Oregon congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer appeared…
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Forest Service opens up 600 fire support positions in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska
OREGON (KTVZ) — The USDA Forest Service has announced it will be hiring nearly 600 fire support positions in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. It…
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30 Oregon school districts selected to receive literacy funding boost
OREGON (KTVZ) — 30 school districts across Oregon have been selected to receive a funding boost, all in the name of literacy. The Oregon Department…
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ODOT offers details of big cuts ahead if lawmakers don’t pass funding package at upcoming special session
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation provided new details Monday of how it landed in a major funding gap that soon could…
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Governor Kotek issues drought declarations for Coos and Wheeler counties, bringing total so far this year to seven
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced Tuesday she has declared a drought in Coos and Wheeler counties through an executive order and…
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