EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 69-year-old Redmond, Oregon man has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison after using a stolen identity to open over 30 bank accounts and credit cards, while also evading payment on a significant tax debt totaling $1.1 million. Michael David Anastasia was sentenced Tuesday, and in addition to his
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ASHLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A $33.2 million federal grant will allow the Oregon Department of Transportation to build the state’s first wildlife overcrossing over Interstate 5 in southern Oregon’s Cascade Siskiyou National Monument. It’s also the first such crossing for the entire stretch of I-5 between Mexico and Canada. The Federal Highway Administration grant was
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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff responded to a report made Wednesday to the Oregon Invasive Species Hotline that a koi (fish) was spotted near the Armitage Boat Landing on the McKenzie River near Eugene. District fish biologists removed the large koi which was most likely intentionally released into the McKenzie River. Koi can
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Oregon Attorney General-elect Dan Rayfield has tapped a dozen prominent Oregonians who work in areas like health care, law and labor to advise his office as it tries to defend against potential threats to Oregon policies from the incoming Trump administration.
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SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission ruled Thursday in rate hike request by Pacific Power, approving an overall increase for all customer types about 8.5 percent Jan. 1 – about half what they sought. But residential customers still will see their bills jump by nearly 10 percent. In its initial general rate case
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —As the remaining days of 2024 tick down – and flu and other respiratory illnesses slowly tick up – Oregon public health officials said Thursday they are hopeful people will consider giving themselves and their loved ones the gift of health by getting vaccinated against respiratory viruses. The holidays are a good
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following statement Wednesday after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “This bill gives our military servicemembers a needed raise. And I support efforts to bolster our democratic allies and partners in Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine. “But I cannot greenlight wasteful defense spending that will do more
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Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The world’s largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the “murder hornet” for its dangerous sting and ability to slaughter a honey bee hive in a matter of hours, has been declared eradicated in the U.S., five years after being spotted for the first time in Washington state near the Canadian
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment gained 5,100 jobs in November, following a revised increase of 3,500 jobs in October, the state Employment Department reported Wednesday as the state’s jobless rate continued to hold in a narrow range. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.1% in November and 4.0% in October and has
Continue ReadingSALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — For those who dread tax season every year, the Oregon Department of Revenue says there’s no reason to let filing taxes cause them to sweat. Taking a few easy steps in the next few weeks can make preparing 2024 tax returns easier in 2025—and lower taxpayers’ heart rates in the process.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While many of us take time off during the holidays, scammers don’t rest. According to a new AARP Fraud Watch Network report, fraudsters work even harder during the festive season. Last year, individuals in Oregon lost a total of $97.5 million to fraud, the organization says. “Every day, we hear new ones,”
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the assistance of a new “facial re-approximation,” a 25-year-old Oregon State Police cold case is receiving new attention. Working closely with Oregon State Police Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Nici Vance, Parabon NanoLabs used the individual’s genetic phenotype to create the latest illustration. On Nov. 3, 1999, mushroom pickers reported the discovery
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Monday a $3.5 million settlement with Camping World, a national dealer of recreational vehicles, with multiple locations in Oregon. This result resolves a multi-year consumer protection investigation by the Oregon Department of Justice Civil Recovery Section. “The settlement orders Camping World to return $3 million in refunds to affected
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By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers have previewed some of their ideas to build more homes and lower rents and home prices for Oregonians struggling with the high cost of housing. During committee hearings at the state Capitol last Tuesday and Wednesday, lawmakers discussed proposals to limit rent increases
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTV) —A Damascus, Oregon woman was arraigned in federal court Monday after she was indicted for filing 20 fraudulent small claims in circuit courts throughout Oregon and receiving at least $190,000 in garnished funds from victims. Sharon Neal has been charged with five counts of mail fraud. According to the indictment, between August
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The day-use parking fee will increase from $5 to $10 per day at the 25 Oregon State Parks that currently charge for parking, starting Jan. 2, Oregon State Parks announced recently.
Continue ReadingAuthor: Andrew Greif | NBC News – Colorado’s Travis Hunter was named the winner of the Heisman Trophy, college football’s most prestigious individual award, becoming the first honoree in more than two decades to play significant roles on both offense and defense.Hunter was one of four Heisman finalists Saturday, and the heavy betting favorite to win. His fellow finalists
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Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday signed Senate Bill 5801, passed in Thursday’s legislative special session, that allocates $218 million to the Department of Forestry and the Oregon State Fire Marshal to pay for costs associated with the 2024 wildfire season.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the holiday season approaches, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Bad Apple Campaign returns to help Oregonians take a bite out of inflation, minimize food waste and maximize holiday budgets. The updated campaign features new resources and advice from people in Oregon who save money by reducing the food they
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is expanding its program offering subsidized COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics to all licensed long-term care facility residents and staff who might not otherwise have access. The program, run by the ODHS Office of Aging and People with Disabilities (APD), initially prioritized long-term care facilities
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