Oregon among 27 states with illnesses linked to recalled mushroom-derived candies, cones
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon is one of 27 states with cases of a severe acute illness associated with a brand of candies that contain a potentially…
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Oregon’s Universal Health Plan Governance Board recruits public for committee volunteer opportunities
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Universal Health Plan Governance Board is recruiting members of the public to volunteer to join its work. The Oregon…
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Tourists still flock to Death Valley amid searing US heat wave blamed for several deaths
Associated Press DEATH VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Hundreds of Europeans touring the American West and adventurers from around the U.S. were still drawn…
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New SW Oregon wildfire grows fast to 1,500 acres, prompts Level 1 Be Ready evacuation notices
LAKECREEK, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new fire in southwest Oregon grew to an estimated 1,500 acres by Sunday night, but Oregon Department of Forestry…
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Boeing agrees to plead guilty to defrauding the FAA but escapes punishment sought by victims’ families
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to one charge of conspiracy to defraud the United States for its role…
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Persistent heat wave in the US shatters new records, causes deaths in the West and grips the East
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A long-running heat wave that has already shattered previous records across the U.S. persisted on Sunday,…
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Records tumble as dangerous heat wave scorches the US West and beyond, with the worst yet to come
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Records tumbled across the West as a slow-moving heat wave of potentially historic proportions tightened its…
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ODFW closing McKenzie River to Chinook angling through end of the year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Chinook salmon angling on the McKenzie River will close beginning Monday, July 8 through the end of the year. The Oregon…
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American Red Cross braces for record heat across Oregon over holiday weekend, urges four steps to stay safe
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We are on track to break high temperature records in Oregon and SW Washington over the next couple of days. This creates a…
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Cooling centers open across Oregon to help people beat the heat; 211info has locations online, by county
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cooling centers are opening across Oregon to help people beat the heat during excessively high temperatures this week.…
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Governor Kotek declares statewide ‘extreme heat emergency’ as heat wave arrives
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared a statewide extreme heat emergency Friday as the state prepares for high temperatures, both…
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Oregon gains approval to provide Medicaid coverage to people leaving incarceration
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon has been approved to use federal funding to allow people who are incarcerated to access Medicaid coverage 90 days prior…
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Oregon Parks and Rec seeks public input on proposed changes to camping rate ranges
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public comment on a proposal to adjust the ranges of rates that parks…
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Feds OK expanded Oregon program giving seniors, people with disabilities more options for support to stay in own home
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has approved the expansion of an Oregon Department of Human Services program…
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Report: Oregon traffic deaths jumped 88% in past decade; U.S. figure falls for 2nd year, up dramatically from 2013
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – U.S. traffic fatalities fell in 2023 for the second straight year, three years after traffic fatalities surged in 2020 and 2021…
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Wyden joins legislation to protect tenants at risk of eviction
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he is co-sponsoring legislation to empower tenants and help support housing security…
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Portland Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing to conduct flyovers for Independence Day ceremonies, parades
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The 142nd Wing out of the Portland Air National Guard Base in Portland will conduct Independence Day flyovers for…
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Pacific Power prepares for summer heat, urges customers to conserve energy during peak usage periods
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon heads into the first heat wave of the season this week, Pacific Power is encouraging customers to prepare for…
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Forest Service across NW prepares for ‘dramatic increase in wildfire conditions’ over very hot 4th of July weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Temperatures spiking into the 100s? Check. Rapidly drying grasslands and forests? Check. Possible humidity of less than 20…
Continue ReadingFormer Boeing inspector alleges ‘scrap’ parts ended up on assembly lines
CNN By Gregory Wallace, CNN (CNN) — A former Boeing quality-control manager alleges that for years workers at its 787 Dreamliner factory in…
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