ASTORIA, Ore. (KTVZ) โ The U.S. Coast Guard says it suspended its search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Oregon and Washington around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Coast Guard crews searched for the 65-year-old man for over 18 hours, scouring an area of 2,100 square miles, including over 430 miles of trackline. The man
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By Luisa Anderson, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) โ Phil and Penny Knight are donating a record-breaking $2 billion to Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute. It’s the largest single donation made to a university in the U.S. Dr. Brian Druker shared the announcement during a news conference Thursday morning. He said the gift
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A Springfield motorcyclist was killed in a crash Wednesday morning on Oregon Highway 126 near the intersection with U.S. Highway 20 west of Sisters, Oregon State Police reported Thursday.
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(Update: Adding video) JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. (KOBI) โ An investigation is underway into what authorities are saying is a murder-suicide that claimed five lives, including three children, in Josephine County. Oregon State Police say Josephine County sheriffโs deputies conducted a welfare check in the 200 block of Hussey Lane, in the Picket Creek area, on
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Oregonโs jobless rate rose to 5% in July, the highest in four years, as its seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 2,700 jobs in July after a revised loss of 8,600 jobs in June, the Oregon Employment Department reported Wednesday.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) โ The first full week of August was another week with just small price changes at the gas pumps around the U.S., Oregon and the High Desert, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Here’s their full report: Most states, including Oregon, are seeing fluctuations of a nickel or less. Crude oil prices dipped below
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By Jared Cowley (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) โ Tom Dundon, owner of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, has a tentative deal to purchase theย Portland Trail Blazersย from the estate of Paul Allen, according to multiple reports. Sportico’s Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams first reported the agreement, later confirmed by ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reported the sale price is for more
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(Adding video from 5PM broadcast) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the wake of a wildfire, thereโs often an assumption that burned landscapes will be more susceptible to landslides. But new research from the University of Oregon suggests itโs not always that simple. An analysis of the Columbia River Gorge, which runs along the border between
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SALEM. Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced Monday that the budget reconciliation bill backed by the Trump Administration and passed by Republicans in Congress is projected to cut $15 billion in federal funding from Oregon for health insurance coverage, food benefits and other programs over the next six years. The announcement is the result
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SEATTLE (KTVZ) โ The Coast Guard on Monday suspended its search for a missing fisherman from a fishing vessel that capsized Sunday afternoon near Newport, having rescued three other crew members. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a report around 4 p.m., Sunday that the 40-foot fishing vessel Das Bug, with four people
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One lane of Oregon Highway 58 between Central Oregon and Eugene reopened Friday, with flaggers and pilot cars directing traffic through the area of a day-old wildfire in a steep, wooded area just east of Oakridge.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced her final veto decisions Thursday on bills from the 2025 legislative session, as well as signing letters. The announcement follows aย notice of potential vetoesย pursuant to Article V, section 15b, of the Oregon Constitution that the Governor provided last week. Governor Kotek said: โI am grateful to Oregon
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(Update: Adding update from Governor Kotek, Adding House Republican leader’s reaction to proposal) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) โ Governor Tina Kotek unveiled more details Thursday of her proposed funding solution of tax and fee increases lawmakers will take up at an August 29 special session. She said the proposal, if approved, will “preserve critical transportation and
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday that he will hold open-to-all town halls this month in Polk, Jefferson, Josephine, Benton and Clatsop counties. Heading into these five town halls from August 14-23, Wyden has heldย 1,129 open-to-all town hallsย in keeping his promise to hold at least one town hall each year in
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) โ Oregonโs wildfire response continues to evolve with the Oregon Department of Forestryโs recent addition of regional air attack and ongoing investment in severity aircraft. Deputy Director of Fire Operations, Kyle Williams, explained, โThe severity aircraft and regional air attack gives us a huge advantage, both are excellent investments. These help us
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As August begins, fire weather forecasters predict higher-than-average temperatures will continue to dry fuels in the region and, along with lightning, cause numerous natural fire starts across Oregon and Washington, the U.S. Forest Service warned Tuesday ๏ปฟSince the end of May, fire managers in the Pacific Northwest have engaged in fighting
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A recall effort is underway against Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, and itโs led by a Central Oregonian. William Minnix, a resident of La Pine, started the petition recently and told KTVZ News on Monday the recall is driven by accountability.
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HAPPY VALLEY, Ore.ย (KTVZ) – About 230 members of the Oregon Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 218th Field Artillery Regiment returned to Oregon Saturday after a year-long deployment to the Middle East.ย The 2-218th FA deployed to Iraq and Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve to advise, assist and enable partner forces to secure lasting
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(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon heads into its peak wildfire months, August and September, Oregonโs public safety services and natural resource agencies want to remind Oregonians to practice wildfire prevention, prepare their home and a go-bag for evacuation and know where to sign up for alerts. โAs Oregonians and visitors enjoy
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(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ_ Oregon’s wildlife has evolved alongside fire, with many species adapted to periodic burns. However, the increasing intensity and frequency of wildfires, influenced by climate change, are creating new challenges for both animals and ecosystems. The Oregon Wildlife Foundation said Monday it would like to remind the public that wildfire
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