Trump administration puts EV charger funding on hold, including $52 million for Oregon
By Jake Goldstein Street, Washington State Standard OLYMPIA, Wash. (KTVZ) — The Trump administration told states late last week it was blocking…
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Oregon Zoo’s new elephant calf meets her senior ‘auntie,’ mentor Shine
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trumpeting could be heard throughout the Oregon Zoo’s Elephant Lands Wednesday afternoon as Rose-Tu introduced her new calf…
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Seattle judge is second to indefinitely block Trump’s birthright citizenship order
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard SEATTLE (KTVZ) — A federal judge in Seattle on Thursday indefinitely blocked President Donald…
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OSU, OHSU researchers find improved method for treating rare, aggressive, pregnancy-related cancer
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new drug delivery system shows promise for treating a rare, aggressive form of cancer affecting pregnant women and new…
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Southern Oregon deals with snowstorm impacts, while kids enjoy rare snow day
While the Medford-Ashland area deals with the impacts of a snowstorm, kids enjoyed a rare snow day. Here’s a report from our sister station KOBI and…
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Watch: Rare sticking snow along the north Oregon coast slickens roads, prompts school closures
By Luisa Anderson, KGW ASTORIA, Ore. (KGW) — People along the northern Oregon coast range woke up Monday morning to rare snow on the…
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Long wait is over: After 20 months, Oregon Zoo’s Asian elephant, Rose-Tu, has delivered her baby
(Update: Added video) ‘One of the smoothest births I’ve ever seen,’ official says PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The long wait is over. After more than 20…
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Oregon Department of Justice rolls out new online toolkit to help families protect their personal data
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the state observed Data Privacy Day on Tuesday, the Oregon Department of Justice rolled out a new…
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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signs executive order in preparation for potential ‘mass deportations’
By Helen Smith, KING-5 SEATTLE (KING/KTVZ) — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is preparing for potential family separations amid the fallout of…
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Tax-filing season begins: Oregon Department of Revenue has tips on how to avoid common errors, refund delays
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the IRS and the state begin accepting tax year 2024 returns Monday, the Oregon Department of Revenue is offering taxpayers a…
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Merkley, Wyden announce feds’ $15 million reimbursement to ODOT for natural disaster repairs
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Friday that the Federal Highway Administration is sending over $15…
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Amid dry spell and windy forecast, Oregon Dept. of Forestry reminds property owners to monitor their burn piles
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Due to the recent extended drying pattern and east winds in the forecast this weekend, the Oregon Department of Forestry is…
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Beaverton’s $328.5 million Powerball winner comes forward; winning ticket was sold at Fred Meyer
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The ticket matching all six Powerball numbers in last Saturday’s $328.5 million Powerball jackpot was sold at the Fred Meyer…
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Washington County cat tests positive for avian influenza H5N1; ODA has tips on how to protect your cat
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A cat in Washington County recently tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian…
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Six Oregon Department of Forestry strike teams return home from fighting S. California wildfires
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry is welcoming back 70 firefighters on six strike teams who have been assigned to the fires in…
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Delta Air Lines crew accidentally deploys emergency slide, cancels flight to Honolulu
By Alexandra Skores and Sarah Dewberry, CNN (CNN) — Delta Air Lines had to call off one of its flights Thursday after crew members accidentally…
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Oregon State Police investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Salem
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday in Salem. …
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Oregon strike teams heading home after two-week deployment to help battle S. California wildfires
(Update: adding video from 4PM broadcast) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following a two-week mobilization to Southern California to assist with the…
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Report: Oregon lost 3,700 jobs in December – the same number that it gained in November
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In December, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 3,700 jobs, following a revised increase of…
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Oregon Department of Education launches Online Report Card, cites improved access to student performance metrics
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Department of Education announced Thursday the launch of the Online Report Card that makes…
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