Ore Fire burns about 500 acres in steep, rugged terrain NE of Blue River
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire suppression efforts continue on the Ore Fire, which is burning in steep, rugged terrain 7 miles northeast of Blue…
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Oregon fire marshal sends firefighters, gear to Baker County’s Durkee Fire as more out-of-state crews arrive
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Friday, the Oregon State Fire Marshal sent structural protection resources to the Durkee Fire in Baker County through…
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Lightning-sparked fires in NE Oregon burn thousands of acres as numerous new fire starts emerge
La GRANDE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is getting even busier in northeast Oregon as more lightning-sparked fires come to light,…
Continue ReadingSeattle officer fired for ‘cruel comments and callous laughter’ following Indian grad student’s death, police chief says
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — A Seattle police officer has been fired over the “dehumanizing laughter” and “cruel comments” he…
Continue ReadingGov. Kotek invokes Conflagration Act for fires near Pilot Rock in Umatilla County; three task forces mobilized
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Thursday night, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for a series of fires in Umatilla…
Continue ReadingOregon authorities recover body of award-winning chef who drowned in river accident
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon authorities said Wednesday that they have recovered the body of award-winning chef Naomi Pomeroy following her…
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Governor Kotek releases proposal to boost State School Fund, the main source of public K-12 funding
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Office of Governor Tina Kotek unveiled a proposal Wednesday to boost the current service level for the State School Fund…
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It’s a boy, and he’s named ‘Bugsy’: Oregon Zoo welcomes roly-poly armadillo baby
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo’s armadillo family grew by three tiny bands last month as parents Max and Toby welcomed a new pup.…
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Falls Fire north of Burns tops 91,000 acres, 0% contained; 1,400 firefighters on it; fire less active than predicted
The week-old Falls Fire burning in Harney and Grant counties about 13 miles north of Burns continues to grow, now topping 91,000 acres, as does a…
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Oregon’s job picture sees little change in June; unemployment rate dips slightly to 4.1%
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.1% in June, down a bit from 4.2% in May, and has been in a tight range between 4.0% and 4.2%…
Continue Reading2nd Washington man pleads not guilty in 2022 attacks on Oregon electrical grids
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A second Washington state man has pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing him of damaging power substations in Oregon…
Continue ReadingMoney from Washington’s landmark climate law will help tribes face rising seas, climate change
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Tens of millions of dollars raised by a landmark climate law in Washington state will go to Native American tribes…
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Former Oregon Senate president, veteran lawmaker Peter Courtney dies at 81; Knopp, others pay tribute
Former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney, who retired last year as the longest-serving legislator in Oregon history, has died from…
Continue ReadingAward-winning Oregon chef Naomi Pomeroy drowns in river accident
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Naomi Pomeroy, an award-winning chef who helped put Portland on the map as a culinary destination, has…
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160-pound Great Pyrenees with raw/cut paws rescued on coastal mountain trail
CANNON BEACH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 160-pound Great Pyrenees needed help from rescuers recently when the dog refused to keep walking on a trail at Saddle…
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Oregon Department of Agriculture seeks public comment on new large-scale farming regulations
Oregonians have until Monday, July 22 to submit comments on the implementation of new environmental restrictions for the state’s largest…
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Oregon Dept. of Administrative Services upgrades site, improves public records request process
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Administrative Services announced Monday it has made it easier for customers to request and receive…
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OSU researchers find silver lining in wildfire smoke: It can help protect vulnerable tree seedlings
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Forest scientists at Oregon State University studying tree regeneration have found that wildfire smoke comes with an…
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Oregon calls in out-of-state crews from as far as Florida to help battle numerous wildfires burning across the state
The Oregon State Fire Marshal and the Oregon Department of Forestry announced Monday they are bringing in out-of-state firefighters and equipment to…
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Oregon senators, state lawmakers voice reactions to shooting at Trump rally
Oregon’s two U.S. senators, a congresswoman and two GOP state legislative leaders issued statements In response to the apparent attempted…
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