WA man arrested for allegedly aiding Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber
KESQ PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) —A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with last month’s deadly car bombing outside a Palm…
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Crater Lake National Park seeks new superintendent just days before summer season
CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crater Lake National Park is seeking a new superintendent after Kevin Heatley, the park’s previous…
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Gas prices in Bend and around Oregon slide lower, despite rising crude oil prices
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are edging lower as June begins, even as crude oil prices are climbing, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. The…
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Bend man identified as suspect in mass stabbing at Salem shelter; 5 of 12 victims remain in critical condition
A Bend man has been identified by police as the man who stabbed a dozen people Sunday night at a men’s shelter in Salem, one more than initially…
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Contentious gun control bill passes Oregon Senate, heads to House
By Ashley Koch, KGW SALEM, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Lawmakers have managed to make it through four months of the session without anyone walking out…
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Governor Kotek requests presidential disaster declarations for floods in Harney, Coos, Curry and Douglas counties
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has formally requested Presidential Disaster Declarations to provide federal support for flood…
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Estacada man arrested in Roseburg for trafficking 270 lbs of methamphetamine
ROSEBURG, Ore. (KTVZ) Below is the press release from the district of Oregon’s U.S. Attorney’s office: An Estacada, Oregon, man is facing…
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US court blocks Trump from imposing the bulk of his tariffs
By Ramishah Maruf and David Goldman, CNN New York (CNN) — A federal court on Wednesday ruled that President Donald Trump overstepped his…
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Former St. Charles president-CEO James Diegel named interim Oregon State Hospital superintendent
SALEM. Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority announced Wednesday it has hired former St. Charles Health System President and CEO James Diegel as…
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Awesome opossum! Orphaned baby finds new home at Oregon Zoo
(update: adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A tiny opossum found wandering earlier this month has made his way to a new home at the…
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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture issues emergency rules for livestock shows to curb risk of avian flu, rabbit disease
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday it has issued emergency rules to reduce the risks of Highly Pathogenic…
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Bandon’s West Coast Game Park Safari investigation discovers guns, drugs, $1.6 million in cash; owner arrested
BANDON, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Tuesday, Coos Bay sheriff’s deputies arrested 52-year-old Brian Tenney in connection to the multi-agency investigation into…
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As Oregon’s fire season arrives, here’s what you need to know about the three evacuation levels, and how to prepare
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Wildfire Awareness Month comes to a close, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management is urging residents to take action…
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Former guard at Coffee Creek women’s prison receives 20-month sentence for sexual misconduct
(Update: Adding video) HILLSBORO, Ore. (KTVZ) — On May 9, Levi David Gray, a former Coffee Creek Correctional Facility sergeant, pleaded guilty to…
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Butte Creek fire reaches 3000 acres in Wheeler and Gilliam County
Update: Adding additional information and corrections CLARNO, Ore. (KTVZ) – At 2:30 PM on Sunday a wildfire began nine miles north of Clarno Oregon…
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During I-5 traffic stop, OSP K-9 team finds 60 pounds of fentanyl in car’s trunk; driver arrested
Update: Adding video. LINN COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon State Police K-9 team located a large quantity of fentanyl – some 60 pounds – during a…
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National Weather Service Pendleton office reportedly won’t have forecasters overnight due to budget cuts
(Update-Adding Video and Comments from Representative Janelle Bynum) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — A Northwest senator sounded the alarm Monday over a report…
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Stay alert, stay safe: ODOT urges driver caution during the ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer travel season is a great time to explore Oregon’s scenic highways and vibrant communities. It’s also one of the…
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When Burns was hit by severe flooding, the Lions Club, community and many others stepped up to help those in need
(Update: Adding video) BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the old saying goes, “If you don’t like the weather in Oregon, just wait a minute and it will…
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Problem Solvers: Central Oregon steps up as 14 dogs are seized in Lake County, with over 100 more likely to come
LAKE COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dog hoarding is growing in rural areas of Southern Oregon’s Lake County, as 14 dogs were seized just this month, and 100…
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