Atop the Oregon Cascades, UO team finds a huge buried aquifer
Oregon’s Cascade Range mountains might not hold gold, but they store another precious resource in abundance: water.
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Oregon firefighters save Southern California home in first 24-hour shift
By Sabinna Pierre, KGW.COM LOS ANGELES (KGW) — Oregon firefighters are proving their expertise and dedication as they continue to support California in battling devastating wildfires. On Friday, during their first 24-hour shift in Southern California, one of the Marion County strike teams played a key role in saving a home. The Salem Fire Department said the incident occurred
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Oregon State Fire Marshal: Don’t believe everything you read online about California wildfire response
By Sabinna Pierre, KGW.com SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — Here’s what really happened when Oregon firefighters headed south to help with California’s wildfires: They drove down Wednesday, got their trucks checked Thursday morning, and got right to work. No drama, no delays, and definitely no emissions test roadblocks, according to a statement clearing up the misinformation from the Oregon State Fire
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Update: Oregon firefighters mobilized to assist with California wildfires
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Fire Marshal is deploying six additional strike teams of water tenders to Southern California to assist with ongoing wildfires. In total, 30 water tenders and 70 firefighters from 11 Oregon counties will join efforts to combat the fires. The fire personnel and equipment are coming from Clackamas, Columbia,
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Portland-area Providence strike begins: Nearly 5,000 health care workers, including doctors and nurses, hit picket lines
A long-anticipated health care workers strike began early Friday morning across 14 Providence facilities after Providence Health and the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) failed to reach an agreement in contract negotiations.
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With Oregon’s homelessness crisis continuing, Gov. Kotek extends state of emergency
By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday continued the homelessness state of emergency she declared on her first day in office for a third year as the state continues to grapple with the crisis of thousands of people living outside. Kotek’s executive order follows confirmation in
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Bend Rep. Emerson Levy, other moms in the Oregon Legislature are driven by a passion for kids
By Hannah Wallace, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Children are a top priority for the moms in the Legislature and a big reason why many of them are there. Take Emerson Levy, a renewable energy attorney in Bend. When she ran for the Legislature for the first time in 2020, she was motivated
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Oregon extends Medicaid coverage and enhanced benefits to more young adults
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Young adults with special health care needs may now qualify for no-cost health coverage and additional benefits through the state’s Medicaid program, the Oregon Health Plan. The new benefits are available to young adults ages 19-20 who meet income and health care needs requirements. In Oregon, one in five children under
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Rep. Janelle Bynum first Oregon freshman named to powerful House Financial Services Committee in 28 years
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) was selected Wednesday to serve on the powerful House Financial Services Committee. Bynum was one of only three first-term Democrats to be named to the committee, her office said. This marks the first time that an Oregon freshman has been named to the committee in 28 years. The Financial
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Oregon state auditors flag ‘minor’ spending issues by Gov. Kotek’s office
The report resulted from anonymous complaints received last year By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State auditors have flagged several “minor” and “unintentional” apparent violations of state ethics laws after reviewing spending from Gov. Tina Kotek’s office. The potential issues, first reported by Willamette Week, involved spending on parking, concert tickets and
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Task force tackles Oregon’s hospital ‘boarding’ problem
Oregonians who are ready to leave the hospital but still require care do not have enough places to go, affecting providers and patients at all levels.
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Disability watchdog group seeks order finding Oregon in contempt of court over delays in mental health admissions
Disability Rights Oregon wants a federal judge to hold the state in contempt of court for failing to move people from jails into Oregon State Hospital for mental health care within a court-ordered deadline of seven days.
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Rising oil prices fuel C.O. gas price rise as new year begins
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are ticking up on the High Desert and elsewhere in the first days of 2025. The major driver is a rally in crude oil prices, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Here’s their weekly report: While the national average for regular gas came close to $3 a gallon in late 2024,
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Oregon plan to ease child welfare regulations sparks early opposition
State senator says proposal aimed at encouraging treatment and placement of children with complex behavioral needs would undo laws passed to protect them By Mike McInally, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State officials and advisers are working on a child welfare proposal for this year’s session they hope would encourage more providers to
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Congressional Black Caucus marks historic firsts as its membership hits record
Written by: William J. FordPublished by: Oregon Capital ChronicleWASHINGTON, D.C. – With a record 62 elected Black officials, including historic firsts of two women senators and two representatives from Alabama, the Congressional Black Caucus held a swearing-in ceremony Friday morning before members took the oath of office for the 119th U.S. Congress. Democrats Angela Alsobrooks
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The White House Approves Federal Disaster Assistance for Oregon Following Wildfires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – In response to the devastating wildfires that swept through Oregon this summer, President Joe Biden has authorized federal disaster assistance to support the state’s recovery efforts. The wildfires, which raged between July 10 and August 23, 2024, caused significant damage in several counties. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made
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Police investigating homicide near Washington State campus, one confirmed dead
PULLMAN, Wash. (KHQ) – The Pullman Police Department has confirmed that the victim of a Thursday morning shooting has died. Authorities have reclassified the incident, which took place near the 800 block of NE California Street, as a homicide. The shooting occurred early on Thursday, December 26, when officers responded to reports of a medical
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Mount Bachelor Boasts Deepest Snowpack in the Country as Early-Season Storm Delivers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mt. Bachelor reported a whopping 14 inches of fresh powder overnight, bringing the mountain’s base depth to an impressive 84 inches – the deepest in the entire country. According to a press release from Mt. Bachelor, the exceptional conditions are expected to continue throughout the weekend, with forecasts predicting heavy snowfall
Continue ReadingHeavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights
AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne about an hour after the Federal
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Violent two-vehicle crash on US 20 west of Santiam Pass
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — First responders rushed to the scene of a violent two-vehicle crash along US 20 west of Santiam Pass. Before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, the highway camera, provided by ODOT, showed traffic backed up and moving slowly in both directions.Oregon State Police tell NewsChannel 21 that they do not have a lot
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