Oregon Governor declares state of emergency due to wildfire threat
OREGON (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency for Oregon today, citing an imminent threat of wildfire. This executive order…
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Oregon prepares for busy fire season with statewide restrictions
OREGON (KTVZ) — As of June 15th, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts have entered fire season, implementing fire restrictions across…
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Oregon gas prices continue to drop, averaging $4.96 per gallon
OREGON (KTVZ) — Good news for Oregon drivers—gas prices are continuing to fall. According to GasBuddy, the average price for a gallon of regular…
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Sen. Wyden and Rep. Hoyle reintroduce bill to address US housing shortage and affordability
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Representative Val Hoyle (OR-4) reintroduced the Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All Act…
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At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. (CNN) — President Donald Trump has billed the “Great…
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Decision 2026: Gov. Kotek challenges Christine Drazan to three televised debates
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Tina for Oregon campaign today challenged Sen. Christine Drazan to three 60-minute televised debates in Portland, Eugene…
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UPDATE: Network outage disrupted DMV and transportation services in Southwest Oregon, issue now resolved
OREGON (KTVZ) — As of 10:23 a.m., ODOT reports the issue has been resolved. ORIGINAL REPORT: A network outage is currently affecting several state…
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Drought emergency declared in Oregon counties, 17 of 36 now affected
Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency for Douglas, Gilliam, Harney, Lake and Malheur…
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Actor who played Dwight on ‘The Office’ promotes religious freedom on Capitol Hill
Editor’s Note: Rainn Wilson is also a Central Oregon resident and was evacuated during the 2025 Flat Fire. By:Ashley Murray-June 9, 2026 WASHINGTON…
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Deadline approaching for Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund applications
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) will close the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program to new applications at 8…
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Urgent call for blood and platelet donors in the region: Here’s where you can donate in Central Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The American Red Cross is facing an urgent need for blood and platelet donors across the region, calling on people to…
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Oregon Senators urge reinstatement of BLM fire information staff ahead of fire season
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, and Patty Murray, D-Washington, today demanded the Trump…
Continue Reading Oregon gas prices follow national trend, fall 13.6 cents in a week
OREGON (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon decreased by 13.6 cents per gallon over the last week, currently averaging $5.05 per gallon,…
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Oregon State Police investigate arrowed deer case in Burns, asking for public’s help
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is investigating a deer found alive with an arrow in its head on May 21, 2026,…
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There’s Good News: KEITH Manufacturing in Madras earns Oregon Trailblazer Award for global expansion
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — KEITH Manufacturing Co. has been named a recipient of the 2026 Global Trailblazer Award by the Oregon Consular Corps (OCC).…
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Oregon Summer EBT program begins, providing $120 in food benefits per child
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program began today, providing a one-time payment of $120 in food…
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Seminar in Portland focuses on coordinated response to Cascadia earthquake
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Leaders from multiple agencies convened yesterday, June 4, at Portland International Airport for the 2026 Defense Support to…
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Help name Oregon State Police’s new K-9 trooper, a one-year-old red Labrador Retriever
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police has a new K-9 recruit and Oregon kiddos are invited to help name him. He’s a one-year-old red Labrador…
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Oregon Zoo welcomes rare red panda Enoki
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…
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AAA: Summer’s ‘100 deadliest days’ bring spike in fatal teen-driver crashes
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…
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