Authorities identify climber killed in 300-foot fall on Mount Hood
Authorities on Monday identified a climber from Portland who was killed in a 300-foot fall on Mount Hood on Sunday morning when he apparently lost his footing.
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Ex-Blazer Chris Dudley, who narrowly lost governor’s race in 2010, says he’s running again for GOP nomination
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. — Chris Dudley, the ex-Portland Trail Blazer who came closer than any Republican in decades to winning an Oregon governor’s race, said Monday that he will run for the position once again, entering an increasingly crowded field for the upcoming May primary. Dudley made his announcement in
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Oregon State Hospital makes ‘significant’ improvements, is now in compliance with patient care and safety standards
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Hospital has made notable changes in regards to patient care and safety after a sentinel event in March of 2025. The hospital is now in compliance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards for patient care and safety. Some of the notable improvements include: Increased collaboration
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OHA says Oregon hospitals fall short in meeting national standards for preventing some health care-associated infection measures
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to new data from the Oregon Health Authority, Oregon hospitals made gains in lowering the number of health care-associated infections among hospitalized patients and meeting some federal infection reduction goals in 2024. But, hospitals statewide fell short of meeting national standards. Key points from the data: With the exception of hysterectomy
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Governor Kotek appoints Ken Sanchagrin as Oregon Public Defense Commission Executive Director
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, January 23rd, Governor Tina Kotek announced she has selected Ken Sanchagrin as the Oregon Public Defense Commission Executive Director, pending Senate confirmation. Sanchagrin was selected as the interim executive director in April 2025 by Governor Kotek. “I am humbled by and appreciate the Governor’s confidence in me,” Sanchagrin said.
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Representatives Mark Owens and Vikki Breese-Iverson, Senator Mike McLane to hold virtual town hall
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ahead of the short legislative session beginning February 2nd, Representative Mark Owens, Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson, and Senator Mike McLane will host a virtual town hall via Zoom to connect with Oregonians. On Thursday, January 29th, beginning at 6 p.m., you can join in on the town hall to hear from the
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‘Just a start’: Kotek, industry leaders inch closer to reforms for Oregon business climate
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. –Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek kicked off her plan Thursday to jump-start Oregon’s economy alongside some of the state’s top business and industry leaders as the state continues to battle unemployment and slow economic growth. The 16 members of Kotek’s “Prosperity Council” represent different Oregon regions and sectors
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Governor Kotek names Nevada’s state forester as the first woman to lead Oregon’s Department of Forestry
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — After a year-long search, Gov. Tina Kotek has chosen Nevada’s state forester to take the helm of the Oregon Department of Forestry. Kacey KC would be the first woman to permanently hold the director’s position in the 115-year-old agency’s history. The Oregon Senate would need to
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Oregon’s jobless rate holds at 5.2% for last two months of 2025; state sees 2,200 fewer jobs in December
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate held at 5.2% in both November and December, the same rate as September, the Oregon Employment Department reported Thursday. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.5% in November and 4.4% in December. Here’s the detailed Oregon jobs report: In December, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment dropped by 2,200
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Oregon National Guard Aircrews design new standard of life-saving equipment, implemented across entire U.S. Army
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard aircrews have designed a new, life-saving piece of equipment necessary for medical evacuation operations which is now standard across the U.S. Army. The innovation? A new, redesigned litter strap named “SK-1189-V” after the 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment – has been certified by the U.S. Army Aeromedical
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Central Oregon Legislative Town Hall Series arrives in Bend and Redmond
OREGON (KTVZ) — Senator Anthony Broadman, Representative Emerson Levy, and Representative Jason Kropf will be hosting legislative Town Halls this Sunday in Bend and Redmond. On Sunday at 1:00 p.m., a Town Hall will take place at OSU Cascades’ Edward J. Ray Hall Atrium. After that, at 3:30 p.m. another Town Hall will be hosted
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Republican transportation referendum leader announces bid for Oregon governor
By: Mia Maldonado (Oregon Capital Chronicle)One of the leaders behind the effort to block increases to Oregon’s gas tax has entered the race for governor. Rep. Ed Diehl, R-Scio, made the announcement Wednesday afternoon ahead of an evening campaign launch at Stayton’s Snow Peak Brewing. “I’m running for governor to restore accountability, affordability and competence to
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The Bureau of Land Management is seeking two Artists-in-Residence at Rogue River Ranch and Cascade Siskiyou National Monument
MEDFORD, Ore. — Do you think you have what it takes to create original work while immersed in some of Oregon’s most beautiful environments? You, or the artist(s) in your life are invited to submit an application by Feburary 28th to be considered for this unique opportunity to create original work surrounded by Oregon’s natural
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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 state.
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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 less, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Higher crude oil prices have kept the national average for regular gas from falling, while prices in Oregon and other West Coast states continue
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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 proposal to require insurers to consider fire prevention efforts when setting rates.
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Governor Kotek secures $25 million for Oregon hospitals to protect maternity care
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced Wednesday a coordinated effort with the Oregon Health Authority and the Hospital Association of Oregon to stabilize and sustain labor and delivery services across the state. “This partnership reflects a shared commitment to keeping care local, supporting new families, and ensuring hospitals are sustained through higher rates
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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 and protections” on the use of data collected by a controversial crime-fighting technology scanning license plates that critics fear the Trump administration will weaponize. Sen. Floyd Prozanski, a Eugene Democrat who chairs the Senate Judiciary
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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 fires. Oregon Governor declared this week, January 19-25, Community Risk Reduction Week. Read the full release below, including some tips from the Fire Marshal to prevent home fires: Every 30
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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 donations. According to the organization, about 400 blood drives were impacted due to extreme winter weather last month alone, and requests from hospitals have exceeded the available supply of blood–leading to about
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