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Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz issues statement on his vote in favor of release of the Jeffrey Epstein files

November 19, 2025 1:14 pm KTVZ

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., issued a statement Wednesday regarding his yes vote earlier this week on H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files…

Projected state budget deficit shrinks dramatically, but governor and lawmakers say Oregonians are still struggling

November 19, 2025 12:08 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The state of Oregon’s projected budget deficit has shrunk dramatically due to “economic resilience” that brought higher…

PacifiCorp reaches $150 million settlement with over 1,400 victims of destructive Labor Day 2020 wildfires

November 19, 2025 1:48 pm KTVZ

PORTLAND, Ore. (Nov. 19, 2025) — PacifiCorp announced Wednesday it has reached a $150 million settlement with 1,434 plaintiffs associated with…

Oregon, other states reach $7 million settlement of rental price-fixing lawsuit against nation’s largest landlord

November 19, 2025 2:48 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Wednesday a bipartisan coalition of nine states have filed a proposed $7…

Governor Kotek signs Community Safety Firearms Act

Governor Kotek signs gun bill that bans rapid-fire devices, clarifies where firearms can, can’t be carried

November 19, 2025 2:02 pm KTVZ

(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek hosted an event Tuesday commemorating the signing of Senate Bill 243, known as…

Oregon’s wolves surge to historic high, but sparks new farm frustration

November 18, 2025 5:38 pm Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s wolf population is on the rise, reaching its highest numbers in years and fueling hope for species recovery among…

Oregon sees surge in wolf attacks on livestock in Eastern Oregon

November 18, 2025 5:37 pm Harley Coldiron

(Update: Adding video) MORROW COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon wildlife officials have confirmed a new series of wolf attacks on livestock in Eastern…

Floating solar panels show promise, but new OSU-USGS study finds the environmental impacts vary by location

November 18, 2025 5:23 pm KTVZ

(Update: Adding video) CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Floating solar panels are emerging as a promising clean energy solution with environmental…

Oregon, Bend gas prices hold steady ahead of Thanksgiving, but AAA says pipeline outage could push them higher

November 18, 2025 12:38 pm KTVZ

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices remain relatively stable as we approach Thanksgiving. with most states seeing prices change by a nickel or less…

Humpback whale beached near Yachats, officials ask visitors to keep away

November 17, 2025 8:17 am KGW, KTVZ - News Team

UPDATE: The humpback whale that washed ashore on the Oregon Coast over the weekend has now died, despite an intense, days-long rescue effort. Experts…

Rep. Janelle Bynum, Florida Republican introduce bill to address shortage of home appraisers, boost housing access

November 17, 2025 5:14 pm KTVZ

Update: Adding video WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., and Byron Donalds, R-Fla., said Monday they have introduced the…

OSU researchers develop first-ever common language for cannabis and hemp aromas

November 17, 2025 1:35 pm KTVZ

Update: Adding video CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University researchers say they have taken a significant step toward creating a…

Pikas are potato-sized squeakers – and now we’re learning how many call Central Oregon home

November 14, 2025 7:03 pm KTVZ

Update: Adding video PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s a good time to be a pika in Oregon, or a volunteer trained to spot them. New survey data…

Oregon Guard welcomes home soldiers with ceremony following one-year deployment

Oregon Guard welcomes home soldiers with demobilization ceremony following one-year deployment

November 17, 2025 8:11 am Kelsey Merison

FOREST GROVE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard formally welcomed home approximately 230 members on Sunday in Forest Grove following a…

Judge rules in favor of public defense firm suing Oregon to fight the state’s caseloads

November 15, 2025 7:28 pm KTVZ News Partners

OREGON CITY, Ore. (KGW) — A Clackamas County judge struck down a provision in a new contract between the state of Oregon and public defense firms…

Oregon DOC reviews sentences under new court guidance

November 15, 2025 8:50 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Corrections is reviewing prison sentences again, following new guidance from the state Supreme Court on…