Task force tackles Oregon’s hospital ‘boarding’ problem
Oregonians who are ready to leave the hospital but still require care do not have enough places to go, affecting providers and patients at all…
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Disability watchdog group seeks order finding Oregon in contempt of court over delays in mental health admissions
Disability Rights Oregon wants a federal judge to hold the state in contempt of court for failing to move people from jails into Oregon State…
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Rising oil prices fuel C.O. gas price rise as new year begins
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are ticking up on the High Desert and elsewhere in the first days of 2025. The major driver is a rally in crude…
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Oregon plan to ease child welfare regulations sparks early opposition
State senator says proposal aimed at encouraging treatment and placement of children with complex behavioral needs would undo laws passed to protect…
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Congressional Black Caucus marks historic firsts as its membership hits record
Written by: William J. FordPublished by: Oregon Capital ChronicleWASHINGTON, D.C. – With a record 62 elected Black officials, including historic…
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The White House Approves Federal Disaster Assistance for Oregon Following Wildfires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – In response to the devastating wildfires that swept through Oregon this summer, President Joe Biden has authorized federal…
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Police investigating homicide near Washington State campus, one confirmed dead
PULLMAN, Wash. (KHQ) – The Pullman Police Department has confirmed that the victim of a Thursday morning shooting has died. Authorities have…
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Mount Bachelor Boasts Deepest Snowpack in the Country as Early-Season Storm Delivers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mt. Bachelor reported a whopping 14 inches of fresh powder overnight, bringing the mountain’s base depth to an impressive 84…
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Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights
AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as the…
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Violent two-vehicle crash on US 20 west of Santiam Pass
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — First responders rushed to the scene of a violent two-vehicle crash along US 20 west of Santiam Pass. Before 4:00 p.m. on Monday,…
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Redmond Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Identity Theft, Tax Evasion
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 69-year-old Redmond, Oregon man has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison after using a stolen identity to open…
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ODOT receives $33.2 million federal grant to build first Interstate 5 wildlife overcrossing in southern Oregon
ASHLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A $33.2 million federal grant will allow the Oregon Department of Transportation to build the state’s first wildlife…
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A large koi fish dumped illegally into the McKenzie River prompts ODFW response
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff responded to a report made Wednesday to the Oregon Invasive Species…
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Oregon Attorney General-elect Rayfield establishes federal oversight cabinet
Oregon Attorney General-elect Dan Rayfield has tapped a dozen prominent Oregonians who work in areas like health care, law and labor to advise his…
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Oregon PUC cuts Pacific Power’s Jan. 1 rate hike request by nearly half – but residential rates still set to jump nearly 10%
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission ruled Thursday in rate hike request by Pacific Power, approving an overall increase for all…
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WATCH: Oregon health officials report: ‘Influenza season has definitely arrived,’ urge vaccinations
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —As the remaining days of 2024 tick down – and flu and other respiratory illnesses slowly tick up – Oregon public health…
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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden explains vote against ‘wasteful’ defense spending bill
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following statement Wednesday after voting against the National Defense Authorization…
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Invasive ‘murder hornets’ are wiped out in the US, officials say
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The world’s largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and…
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Oregon gains 5,100 jobs in November; unemployment rate holds in narrow range
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment gained 5,100 jobs in November, following a revised increase of 3,500…
Continue ReadingTaking simple steps now can ease 2025 tax-filing stress, Oregon Dept. of Revenue advises
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — For those who dread tax season every year, the Oregon Department of Revenue says there’s no reason to let filing taxes cause…
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