Oregon Department of Transportation funds 126 new EV charging ports through federal grant
OREGON (KTVZ) — Electric vehicle drivers can expect 24 new public DC fast charging station options over the next few years across the state,…
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Oregon expands drought emergency to six counties, including Crook and Jefferson, as record-warm winter deepens water crisis
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency in six Oregon counties, citing record-low snowpack and ongoing dry conditions.…
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A new Oregon law regulates police use of license plate readers. Here’s how it works
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Oregonians will soon be able to sue private companies that sell or otherwise improperly…
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Officials advise Oregonians affected by new federal work rules how they could regain their SNAP benefits
Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the impacts of recent federally directed changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
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Some Oregon students are getting years more in school than their peers, depending on district, study finds
By the time they graduate from high school, some Oregon students have spent the equivalent of three years more at schools than their peers in other…
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Oregon governor signs housing bills addressing affordability, urban growth boundaries
Six new Oregon housing laws aim to make it easier for cities and developers to build housing and prioritize affordable housing for families and older…
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COLD CASE SOLVED: 20-year sentence for man in 1983 Oregon manslaughter
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a 1983 cold case in Oregon. The state justice departments says…
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New AI tool developed at the University of Oregon could speed discovery of life-changing new drugs
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — For every life-changing new drug that comes to market, many candidates fail along the way. An artificial intelligence-based…
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Oregon’s GOP beat out critics to launch an anti-tax ballot referral. Can they do it again?
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon Republicans have developed something of a familiar strategy when they seek to block…
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AAA: Gas prices ease for now, but rising crude oil prices may curb relief for Oregon drivers
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Most states, including Oregon, are seeing stable or falling gas prices this week. But crude oil prices are rising again,…
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Weatherization workforce training in Oregon addresses energy affordability crisis
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In recognition of Earth Day, Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is highlighting its investment in a more sustainable…
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Oregon safari owner pleads guilty to animal neglect, faces sentencing
BANDON, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back in February 2025, KTVZ News brought you a developing story regarding the West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon, after a…
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Decision 2026: Oregon secretary of state releases elections toolkit, reminds of key voter registration, other dates
SALEM, OR — Today, the Oregon Secretary of State Office released on Monday the official 2026 Elections Toolkit, a collection of civic education…
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as Labor secretary
By Alejandra Jaramillo, Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is stepping down from the Trump administration to take…
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Decision 2026: Current head of Oregon labor bureau faces primary challenge from agency insider
Few Oregonians interact with the state’s employment rights agency until they need it, they’re being investigated or they’re voting on its next…
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Oregon AG leads deal for Albertsons to pay $773M in opioid settlement
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced an agreement in principle with grocery chain Albertsons, requiring…
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Oregon work zones see record high in crashes and fatalities
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon work zones experienced a five-year high in crashes in 2024 with 621 incidents reported, according to the Oregon Department of…
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Tragedy inspires Washington woman to connect with others through Mariners baseball
SEATTLE, Wash. (KOMO) — A 70-year-old Washington woman is turning personal tragedy into an opportunity for connection by offering her extra Seattle…
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Oregon wolf population climbs in 2025, but conflict with livestock rises sharply
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s gray wolf population continued its steady comeback in 2025, but the latest state report shows that growth is coming…
Continue Reading Decision 2026: Oregon’s U.S. House races bring in over $2.1 million since January
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Candidates running to represent Oregon in the U.S. House of Representatives raised…
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