Oregon governor forms new committee to advise on massive data center growth
Oregon’s governor is organizing a new committee of advisers to weigh in on issues arising from the rapid growth of data centers in the…
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AAA: Oregon gas prices stay ‘calm,’ though Bend’s edged upward last week
PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) -– It’s been another calm week for gas prices across the country, with 45 states seeing pump prices change by a nickel or…
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Oregon bill would require home insurers to consider owners’ wildfire prevention efforts
Oregon homeowners who take steps to protect their homes from wildfire could pay less for property insurance under a southern Oregon state senator’s…
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Governor Kotek secures $25 million for Oregon hospitals to protect maternity care
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â Governor Tina Kotek announced Wednesday a coordinated effort with the Oregon Health Authority and the Hospital Association of…
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Flock debate: Oregon lawmakers poised to tackle ‘fishing expedition’ searches of license plate data
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — A powerful Oregon legislative committee chair is calling for increased “safeguards…
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Oregon State Fire Marshal urges home fire safety amidst Community Risk Reduction Week
Salem, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Fire Marshal is urging Oregonians to take preventative action and to be mindful in order to prevent home…
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BLOOD SHORTAGE: American Red Cross urges blood donations
(UPDATE: Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s National Blood Donor Month, and right now, the American Red Cross says there’s an urgent need for…
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Senators Merkley, Wyden raise concerns over Postal Service postmark practices, impacts on vote-by-mail
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and California Senator Alex Padilla, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Rules and…
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Coast Guard OKs new I-5 bridge over Columbia River with a fixed, not movable span
By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard PORTLAND, Ore. — Washington and Oregon will not have to build a bridge with a movable span to…
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Overhaul of Oregon’s school funding formula, public education goals has lawmakers at odds
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — There’s an ambitious effort underway at the Capitol to overhaul how the state determines…
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Oregon Health Authority confirms new measles case in Clackamas County, state’s third recent case
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new measles case has been identified in Clackamas County, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday, again…
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100 Oregon National Guard soldiers welcomed home after canceled Portland deployment, demobilization
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Military Department leaders greeted about 100 Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers returning to…
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6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off Oregon coast near Bandon, no tsunami expected
BANDON, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the USGS, just before 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 15th, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the Oregon…
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Bend’s Tim Knopp named Oregon’s new Chief Prosperity Officer
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has appointed former Oregon State Senator Tim Knopp of Bend as the state’s new Chief Prosperity Officer…
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joins 11 states in suing HHS, lawsuit claims billions are tied to discriminatory policy against transgender people
(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joins Attorneys General from 11 states in suing the United States…
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Oregon National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry holds Change of Command ceremony at Hermiston Armory
HERMISTON, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, January 10th, the Oregon Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment, held a formal Change…
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Oregon officials warn of health coverage scams as open enrollment deadline looms
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon officials are warning residents to act fast as the deadline to sign up for health coverage approaches — and to be on…
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Nearly 200 Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers return home after 9 month Egypt deployment
(Update: Video Added) MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 200 Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers, members of the 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry were…
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Prineville Man Killed in Crash in Clackamas County
A two-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 26 in Clackamas County, Ore., on Jan. 8, 2026, resulting in the death of one driver. The accident involved a…
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Oregon universities eye mergers, partnerships amid low funding and test scores
OREGON (KTVZ)– Some Oregon universities could be heading toward a future of closer collaboration, or even potential mergers, as the state confronts…
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