McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A dispute between two men led to a shootout Sunday in McKenzie Bridge that sent both to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Lane County sheriff’s deputies responded around 11 a.m. to a report of two people shooting at each other in the 54700 block of Caddis Lane in
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By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether states may count mail-in ballots received after Election Day, taking up a Republican-led lawsuit that could affect election laws in more than a dozen states across the country. It is the latest of several high-profile voting cases to make it on
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CORVALLIS, Ore. – A satellite imagery analysis shows that the 2021 “heat dome” scorched almost 5% of the forested area in western Oregon and western Washington, turning foliage in canopies from a healthy green to red or orange, sometimes within a matter of hours. Damage to foliage leads to a range of problems for trees
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregonians can plan to receive a kicker credit on their tax returns next year for 2025. According to the Oregon Department of Revenue, a more than $1.41 billion revenue surplus in the 2023-2025 biennium will trigger a kicker credit for the 2025 tax year. The credit will either increase your tax
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s Department of Human Services employees worked through the night and issued full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits Friday in the wake of a federal judge’s order and following Governor Tina Kotek’s directive, her office said. The distribution comes as the Trump administration is asking a federal appeals court
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rising wildfire risk in the Pacific Northwest, combined with notoriously volatile timber pricing, may lower forestland values by as much as 50% and persuade plantation owners to harvest trees much earlier than planned, a new analysis of Douglas-fir forests shows. Under the worst-case scenarios, modeling by researchers at Oregon State University
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — New data released by the College Board show that Oregon students with access to challenging courses continue to make strides in college readiness, particularly through the state’s growing participation and success in Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams. According to the 2025 Advanced Placement State and District Integrated Report for Oregon, the
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Local and state leaders say wildfire seasons are lasting longer across Central Oregon, and the threat is only growing.
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CORVALLIS, Ore. – A statewide study of more than 60,000 adult Oregonians shows that living near cannabis retail stores is associated with a greater tendency toward frequent cannabis use but a lower likelihood of heavy alcohol consumption. The research led by Oregon State University scientist David Kerr looked at nine years of data from an ongoing telephone survey, the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As part of House Bill 3991, passed by lawmakers this fall, vehicle title and registration fees will increase starting Dec. 31, the Oregon DMV said Thursday. “The transportation funding bill, passed on Sept. 29 by a three-fifths majority of the Oregon Legislature, will raise revenue to maintain the quality, safety and reliability of
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education has released its State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report, citing progress being made in efforts to serve students with disabilities. ODE said Tuesday it “remains committed to ensuring all students, including those with disabilities, have equitable access to education as guaranteed by state and federal law. This comprehensive report
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a Memorandum of Understanding Wednesday with the United Kingdom to deepen economic development cooperation and trade relations between the State of Oregon and the UK. “While the federal government creates uncertainty among our traditional trading partners, the State of Oregon continues to step forward, building bridges
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The winning artwork has been selected for the 2026 Oregon Waterfowl, Upland Game Bird, and Habitat Conservation Stamp Art Contests. In the Waterfowl Stamp category, first place went to Richard Clifton of Milford, Del., for his artwork featuring a blue-winged teal. Waterfowl Stamp winner: Blue-winged teal by Richard Clifton. For the Upland Game
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As this year comes to a close, Oregon State Parks is looking back on 2025 and planning for the 2026 season, advising Wednesday of planned fee and permit increases and changes to deal with a budget shortfall. This year, Oregon State Parks welcomed millions of visitors, maintained nearly 1,000 miles of
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is alerting consumers that the National Flood Insurance Program is currently paused due to the federal government shutdown. The congressional authorization for the program lapsed, which is affecting policyholders trying to renew coverage and people buying homes across the country, including Oregon, the agency said.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon’s average price for a gallon of regular gas is down to its cheapest price since April, while the national average remains close to the $3 mark, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. However, Arizona and California are seeing pump prices rise, due to refinery issues. For the week, the national average for
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Flu vaccine rates among Oregon health care workers have plummeted over the last five respiratory virus seasons, raising the risk of infection for patients, the Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday as it released new data. The Healthcare Worker Influenza Vaccination Dashboard, published by OHA’s Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Program, shows that 54% of the state’s
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Monday they are introducing a bill to pause student loan payments for federal employees during government shutdowns lasting longer than two weeks. If approved, the measure would take effect immediately and halt the accrual of interest on affected loans. The proposal would also protect
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will honor all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces during its Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11, in view of the Oregon State Capitol Building. This event will feature remarks by dignitaries and special guests along with ceremonial elements including a
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As thousands of Oregonians face delays in receiving their November SNAP benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Farmers Market Fund (FMF) has launched an emergency program designed to keep healthy food accessible across the state. The new initiative, called Emergency Double Up Food Bucks, provides anyone with an Oregon Trail Card twenty
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