(Update: Video Added) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management says it is continuing a very successful prescribed burns season, with more than 18,000 acres treated since the beginning of September. The Bureau says these burns are necessary, natural, and contribute to the health and preservation of the lands and their ecosystems. Read
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More than 122 million Americans including 1.7 million Oregonians ready to dash away PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 122.4 million Americans (36% of the population) including 1.7 million Oregonians will travel 50 miles or more for the Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year holidays. This year’s travel volume is up 2.2% over 2024, surpassing last year’s
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pertussis cases in Oregon have reached an all-time high, the Oregon Health Authority said Wednesday, prompting state officials to urge people to make sure they and their families are up to date on vaccinations — especially those who are pregnant or spend time with babies — and take steps to reduce
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VALE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management said Thursday it recently approved the expansion of lithium exploration activities in southern Malheur County, about 20 miles west of McDermitt, Nevada. With this approval, HiTech Minerals, Inc. is authorized to conduct lithium mineral exploration activities over the course of five years. Lithium has been on
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon native is coming home to help lead the Beavers’ offense. Redmond native Mitch Dahlen has been named Oregon State’s Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach, Head Coach JaMarcus Shephard announced Thursday. Dahlen grew up in Redmond, played quarterback for the Redmond High Panthers, and spent many Saturdays in the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture ended Oregon’s SNAP work-rule waivers in November. Because of this, Oregon began applying the work rules statewide Dec. 1, expanding from six counties to all counties, state officials said Thursday. This change affects approximately 37,000 people in Oregon today, and the number of people impacted is
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(Update: Video Added) UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION, Ore. (KTVZ) — The FBI is asking for the public’s help to identify additional victims of Aaron William Pizer, who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two minors on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Federal authorities say they believe Pizer may have contacted or assaulted additional victims,
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Japan’s government has issued a rare “megaquake advisory” after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s northern coast on Tuesday, warning that a much larger offshore quake could generate a towering tsunami in the coming days.
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By Toni Odejimi and Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1 billion after nobody held the lucky grand prize ticket in Wednesday’s drawing. The winning numbers were 10, 16, 29, 33, 69, and red Powerball 22, with a Power Play multiplier of 3. While nobody snagged the $930
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wednesday’s first release of Oregon’s jobs report in several months due to the federal government shutdown showed a similar September picture as in previous months: a slow rise in the unemployment rate, despite job growth in several sectors of the economy. The Oregon Employment Department released monthly employment and unemployment data
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With a coalition of 52 other attorneys general, Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Tuesday morning they secured a $700 million Google Settlement. Full Press Release below: Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 52 other attorneys general have secured a $700 million settlement from Google – and have new information
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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced Thursday that she will run for re-election – read her statement below, and one from Republican Christine Drazan, one of several announced candidates, who Kotek defeated in the November 2022 general election.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As midterm races approach, KTVZ is bringing viewers in-depth interviews with candidates in local and statewide contests. If you have an issue or question you would like me to ask candidates who are running for local, state, and national races, reach out to me at spencer.sacks@ktvz.com. I recently sat down with
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Days after a federal judge ordered the return of a U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter to Newport, they have done so – and promised not to move it again, Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Thursday.
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(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As influenza activity increases over the next two months before its expected peak in early spring, Oregon health officials on Thursday urged everyone to get their flu vaccine, particularly as people gather indoors to celebrate the holidays. “So far, hospitalizations remain low,” officials said. “But the percentage of
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It has been nearly a week after the expected opening day and Mt. Bachelor and this year is off to a slow start. The current base depth reads at just 2 inches. Mt. Bachelor had an incredible 2024-2025 season. The resort opened early, on November 15th, which was the earliest open in 26 years. Don’t
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lottery will return more than $887 million to the state for the 2025 fiscal year. Compared to the previous year, the transfer is approximately $60 million less due largely to 2024 administrative savings that weren’t available this year. The transferred amount includes unclaimed prizes totaling $9 million. The funding directly benefits state
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Water Resources Department is now accepting grant applications for the Well Abandonment, Repair and Replacement Fund to help low- to moderate-income homeowners with the cost to repair or replace and abandon a dry well or a well damaged or destroyed by wildfire. WARRF provides up to $40,000 per grant to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is shorter this year. The holiday season is upon us. Now, parking lots are filled with Christmas trees. All across Bend and Deschutes County sit these parking lot pop up lots full of firs. Oregon is the number 1 producer of Christmas trees in the country, but
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(Update: Video Added) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Pendleton man pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two minors and engaging in sexual activity with a third on the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Reservation. Aaron William Pizer faces up to 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a term of supervised release ranging from five years
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