SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– With bipartisan support, the Oregon House of Representatives on Tuesday passed House Bill 2251, which would prohibit Oregon students from using their smartphones during the school day. “With this legislation, Oregon will join the growing number of states taking action to support students’ mental health and academic outcomes by reducing digital distractions,”
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to a cyberattack last week, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality staff were unable to receive emails from Wednesday, April 9, through Friday, April 11, the agency said Tuesday. “If you submitted a public comment during this time via email, you will need to resubmit that comment,” the agency said.
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By Libby Dowsett, KGW OREGON CITY, Ore. (KGW) — Investigators have turned up more information about the missing kayaker who went over the Willamette Falls in Oregon City late Saturday night, but the search for the man continued without success Monday. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Marine Unit said people camping near the railroad tracks in Oregon City
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –Midnight Tuesday night is the deadline to file tax year 2024 state and federal personal income tax returns, and the Oregon Department of Revenue wants to remind taxpayers of the tools available to make the experience easier for both those who haven’t yet filed their 2024 return and those who have. Through Monday,
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Shares of Boeing fell Tuesday following a report that China has halted the delivery of all its jets to airlines in the country as part of an escalating trade war that has enveloped the world’s two biggest economies. Boeing (BA), a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, fell
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and Bureau of Labor and Industries Commissioner Christina Stephenson announced Monday an initiative to protect students from bullying, discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, national origin and immigration status in Oregon schools. “Every student in Oregon deserves to learn in an environment free from bullying, harassment,
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Evacuation levels in and around Burns are being lowered as the flood waters continue to recede, the Harney County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday. Here’s the full flooding update from the agency: The area of North Broadway Avenue and a portion of North Foley Drive are lowered to Level 1, and all
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Seth Ratliff, KIFI BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – On Monday, an Idaho state court issued a ruling allowing more exceptions to the state’s total abortion ban. Idaho’s current abortion law previously allowed for abortions only when necessary to prevent the death of the mother. The ruling broadens the exception, allowing pregnant women to access abortion care if
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Noah Farley POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) —Victor Perez, who was shot several times by Pocatello Police, has died after being taken off life support, his family confirms. The family of Victor Perez, a 17-year-old with autism and cerebral palsy who was shot in a highly controversial officer-involved incident, received heartbreaking news on Friday: Doctors have determined
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — On Friday, acclaimed conservationist Jane Goodall made a stop in Portland to speak with students about conservation and how they can get involved in their communities. “These events are now happening all over the world, and the students come and they make their presentations from the little ones to the university
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – An autistic teen with physical disabilities continues to fight for his life after being shot nine times by Pocatello Police Officers over the weekend. Victor Perez at home: Photo courtesy of the Perez family. According to his family, 17-year-old Victor Perez is currently in a coma and hooked up to a
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.s hard-hit Harney County begins to recover from historic floods, Governor Tina Kotek stressed the need for federal funding and urged President Donald Trump to officially declare a disaster.Â
Continue Reading PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality said Friday it continues to work with the Department of Administrative Services Enterprise Information Services and a Microsoft cybersecurity team to address a recent cyberattack.  Key information: There continues to be no evidence of a data breach.  DEQ is prioritizing re-establishing vehicle inspection station services. Â
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The minimum known count of wolves in Oregon at the end of 2024 was 204 wolves, up from 178 last year, according to the Oregon Wolf Conservation and Management annual report released Friday by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The population also hit an important threshold, with seven breeding pairs documented
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Josephine County Animal Control tells NBC affiliate KOBI it’s confirmed rabies cases and tests connected to recent fox attacks, some toward dogs and cats, as well as people. More recent details: https://kobi5.com/news/rabid-fox-attacks-prompt-warning-in-josephine-county-270252/
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – After recent storms and flooding across the state, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Oregon Department of Emergency Management are sharing important safety tips for cleaning up disaster debris. Following these guidelines can help protect your health, your neighbors and the environment. Cleaning up after a disaster can be overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — The Oregon Department of Education said Wednesday that it refuses to jettison diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in public schools, despite threats from the Trump administration that it will withhold federal funding. Governor Tina Kotek said in a statement that she’d directed ODE to “hold the line” and defend the resources
Continue Reading The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has been the target of a cyberattack, the agency announced Wednesday.
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Two of the three children found dead in a Cornelius home were students at Cornelius Elementary School, the Forest Grove School District confirmed Wednesday.
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By Evan Watson, KGW SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — Oregon has moved one step closer to banning students from using cellphones at school after a committee advanced a bill to the full House of Representatives. The bill — HB 2251 — goes further than previous proposals. Beyond prohibiting student cellphone use during class, phones would also be banned
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