State health officials warn of declining vaccination rates in Oregon schools
Oregon’s kindergarten vaccination rates have fallen to a new low for the 2025-2026 school year. This coincides with record high nonmedical exemptions…
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Summer EBT program returns to help Oregon kids during summer break
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – The Oregon Summer Electronic Benefits (Summer EBT) program is returning in 2026 to help families buy groceries for school-aged…
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Memorial Day gas prices in Oregon hit record high despite recent drop
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are pulling back in 44 states, including Oregon this week. But Memorial Day weekend gas prices in Oregon were…
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University of Oregon expands early wildfire detection network
EUGENE, Ore. — May 26, 2026 — The University of Oregon Hazards Lab is expanding its wildfire detection network in Wasco County, adding…
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Gas prices fall slightly in Oregon
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…
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WATCH: Coast Guard uses helicopter to rescue injured hiker in Lincoln City
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Newport rescued a 25-year-old female hiker from a cliff on God’s…
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Oregon gas prices soar, impacting Memorial Day travel plans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon residents and travelers are facing significantly higher costs for gas and groceries this Memorial Day, impacting travel…
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Boating safety tips for a memorable Oregon waterway experience
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s waterways are therapeutic, no matter the activity. For mental health, physical fitness, angling, and spending time…
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Summer travel plans impacted by rising gas costs, survey finds
OREGON (KTVZ) — GasBuddy released its 2026 Summer Travel Survey results and forecast today, indicating that American road trip culture remains…
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Oregon State Parks introduces digital 12-month parking permits starting May 21
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) will begin offering digital 12-month parking permits starting May 21. These new…
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Oregon Trail Days and more: BLM’s public events celebrate history and public lands
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management will host three public events across Oregon to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American…
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There’s Good News: 8-year-old honored by Oregon State Police for courageous, life-saving actions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police recently held a special ceremony, honoring a young hero. OSP, local fire, and EMS agencies gathered on May…
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Crook County Democrats oppose animal rights petition that could restrict hunting, fishing and agriculture
PRINEVILLE, Ore. — Crook County Democrats are taking a firm stand against a proposed Oregon ballot measure they say would go too far. The local…
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Decision 2026: Oregon Secretary of State urges voters to drop off ballots at ballot boxes as soon as possible
SALEM, 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…
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Oregon enforces campfire rules as Wildfire Awareness Month begins
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is being recognized as Wildfire Awareness Month in Oregon, with the State Parks and Forestry Department’s both partnering…
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Apply to join Oregon’s Recreational Trails Program Grants Advisory Committee
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking two volunteers to serve on its Recreational Trails Program Grants…
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Gas prices in Oregon climb, national average dips by a cent
OREGON (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon increased 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week, reaching an average of $5.27 per gallon today.…
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Washington monitors fourth person for hantavirus as Bend doctor remains isolated
(Updated May 17, 2026; Health officials in Washington are now monitoring a fourth person for possible hantavirus exposure) SEATTLE & KING COUNTY,…
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New app from ODF helps Oregon residents check local burn regulations and stay safe
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is Wildfire Awareness Month and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is urging residents to take extra precautions to…
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BLM seeks artist-in-residence to capture Oregon’s Yaquina Head beauty
SALEM, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking an Artist-in-Residence at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in Newport, Oregon. The…
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