(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public feedback on proposed rules governing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) takeoff and landing in Oregon’s state parks and along the ocean shore. “The proposed rules establish where and how UAS may take off and land on state park property, to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a late start to winter and weeks of tantalizing and teasing storms that brought some, but not a lot of snow to the slopes of Mt. Bachelor – only to melt on warmer and rainy days – this week’s storm is going to deliver what winter sports enthusiasts have been
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s another week of declines at the gas pumps as 2026 begins, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Gas prices continue to fall in Oregon and most other states this week, driven by the usual seasonal factors of low demand and cheaper winter-blend fuel. In addition, crude oil prices remain below $60 per
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HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A two-car New Year’s Eve crash on U.S. Highway 20 in Harney County claimed the life of a Terrebonne man, Oregon State Police reported Monday. Around 5:40 p.m. last Wednesday, Christopher Emanuel Cortez Morales, 25, of Terrebonne, lost control of his Honda Accord, leading to a collision with an Audi
Continue ReadingSALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Secretary of State’s Office provided an update on the Gas Tax and Vehicle Fee Increase repeal petition after it narrowly passed during a special legislative session. On December 30th, the office announced after verifying more 191,000 signatures the petition successfully reached the number of signatures needed and will be
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is urging travelers to plan carefully around a strong windstorm expected to impact the state on Christmas Eve, coinciding with peak holiday travel periods. Current forecasts predict strong winds from mid-morning through midday on December 24, when many people may be traveling to holiday gatherings
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Storm impacts continue to affect roads across Oregon, and travel is expected to remain challenging heading into the weekend, the Oregon Department of Transportation said Friday. Flooding, downed trees, debris, landslides and mountain snow are all contributing to difficult and sometimes unpredictable conditions, with more rain and snow in the forecast.
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SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has expanded statewide flood response capabilities with the distribution of five additional high-capacity sandbagging machines through the State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE) program. With this latest round of SPIRE investments, Oregon now has seven sandbagging machines strategically located across the state, strengthening local and regional capacity to respond quickly
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Whether you prefer a moderate hike through a desert landscape or a paved wooded trail inside city limits, Oregon State Parks has a First Day Hike for you on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1. And four of the 25 outings are in your backyard, here in Central Oregon. Rangers and volunteers will lead
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The U.S. House voted mostly along party lines Thursday to approve a bill that would remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf, a goal of Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., who has called the animals “killing machines” that threaten rural ranchers’ livelihoods. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., along with four fellow Oregon
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Employment Department projected Thursday that Oregon’s total employment will grow by 141,000 jobs, or 6% in the next decade. The 2024-2034 employment projections “reflect modest job growth in the economy, although many additional job openings are expected due to the need to replace workers who leave their occupations,” the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Measure 110 is still far from achieving its promise to help Oregonians struggling with addiction due to frequent policy changes and a lack of stability, coordination and data at the Oregon Health Authority, according to an audit released Wednesday by the Secretary of State Audits Division. “Oregon has struggled to respond
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power is keeping a close eye on a storm system moving into parts of Oregon and Washington, as KTVZ News has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for high winds. Forecasters say strong gusts and heavy rain could lead to power outages in the coming days. Pacific Power’s meteorology team
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Starting Tuesday, Oregon Health Plan (OHP / Medicaid) members will be able to get over-the-counter birth control pills, including Opill, and emergency contraception at no cost at pharmacies in the state. Oregon Health Authority, in collaboration with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy, made this possible through a standing order, which allows pharmacists to
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(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, a federal judge blocked efforts by the Trump administration to fine states millions of dollars for administering SNAP benefits. Read the full press release from the Office Of The Attorney General, including a statement made by Rayfield, below: Attorney General Dan Rayfield today (Monday) released the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Oregon House Minority Leader and current state senator Christine Drazan brought her campaign for governor to Central Oregon on Friday, outlining her vision for the state and voicing strong opposition to recent tax and fee hikes passed for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Just hours before her interview with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police (OSP) launched a large-scale traffic safety initiative Friday, ramping up patrols across Highway 97 and several adjoining routes as the holiday travel season gets underway. The operation, stretching from border to border along Highway 97, includes enforcement along Highways 20, 26, 58, and 126. Captain Kyle Kennedy,
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Friday he and Senate colleagues are demanding information from the Trump administration about how many hazardous fuels projects that have completed environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act have not yet been implemented – commonly referred to as “shelf stock.” “Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Forest
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A large landslide following days of heavy rain and high water has closed Oregon Highway 229 in the Coast Range, the Oregon Department of Transportation said Friday.
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The chief petitioners on a referendum to have voters decide the fate of gas tax and vehicle fee increases aimed at funding ODOT delivered to the state Elections Division nearly 200,000 signatures on Friday, more than twice as many as required to make the fall 2026 ballot.
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