Binance founder is sentenced to 4 months in prison on money-laundering violations
By Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Changpeng Zhao, the founder of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, was sentenced on Tuesday…
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Idaho man accused of kicking a bison at Yellowstone National Park is injured and arrested
By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — A man accused of kicking a bison in the leg at Yellowstone National Park while under the influence of alcohol was…
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Portland State University closes campus after pro-Palestinian protesters broke into library
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Portland State University announced Tuesday morning that it has closed its campus downtown after pro-Palestinian…
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Interior Department proposes offshore wind energy sales off Oregon coast, in Gulf of Maine
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — In what the Biden-Harris administration called “another step to support the growing momentum across America for a clean…
Continue ReadingGraffiti-fighting drones being tested in Washington state
By Drew Reeves Click here for updates on this story OLYMPIA, Washington (KPTV) — The Washington State Department of…
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Wyden, Markey say automakers provide detailed location info to police without a warrant, rarely tell car owners
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Edward Markey, D-Mass., requested the Federal Trade Commission investigate major automakers for…
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A massive Powerball win draws attention to a little-known immigrant culture in the US
By CLAIRE RUSH and GENE JOHNSON Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cheng “Charlie” Saephan wore a broad smile and a bright blue sash…
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As Wildfire Awareness Month arrives, ODF officials remind that 70% of blazes are started by people
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – May is Wildfire Awareness Month. Oregon experiences its heaviest wildfire activity during the summer months, but fires occur…
Continue ReadingBinance founder Changpeng Zhao sentenced to 4 months for allowing money laundering
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, faces…
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Reminder: Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the May primary or to update your info, register with a party
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the May 21 primary election. It’s also the deadline to register with a…
Continue ReadingGrowing wildfire risk leaves states grappling with how to keep property insurers from fleeing
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Months after a catastrophic fire burned more than 2,200 homes and killed 101 people in…
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Portland-area husband, wife and friend to split Oregon’s record $1.32 billion Powerball jackpot
The winner of Oregon’s record-breaking $1.326 billion Powerball jackpot is in fact three winners — a husband and wife and their friend, who will…
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Five freight train cars derail on Portland’s Steel Bridge, shutting vehicle traffic for five hours
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Five empty freight cars derailed on the lower deck of Portland’s Streel Bridge Monday morning, halting vehicle traffic…
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Coburg shooting leads to manhunt, I-5 pursuit, crash and officer-involved shooting; 1 killed, 1 injured
COBURG, Ore. (KTVZ) – A shooting in Coburg Sunday afternoon that critically injured one person led to a manhunt and a pursuit on Interstate 5 three…
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‘We need to treat this as an emergency’: Eastern Oregonians await action from state, feds on groundwater contamination
BOARDMAN, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) – It’s been more than 30 years since it was first learned that there were problems with toxic chemicals called nitrates…
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Oregon Housing and Community Services, partner announce $11.5 million for Individual Development Accounts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services, in partnership with Neighborhood Partnerships, this week announced $11.5 million in…
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One year after the end of COVID-19 pandemic emergency, Oregon is among top states keeping people covered
More than 1 million people keep Oregon Health Plan benefits due to efforts to expand coverage options SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With more than 90…
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Wyden applauds new Biden administration rules to improve nursing home and home-based staffing, care
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued a statement this week after the Biden administration finalized…
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Spillover speeds: AAA study finds raising speed limits on interstates can increase crash rates on nearby roads
Raising speed limits on highways could lead to more crashes on nearby roads, according to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.…
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Three ultra-rare little birds have new home: Oregon Zoo welcomes sihek kingfishers
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo is home to many critically endangered species, but perhaps none as rare as its newest arrivals: a trio of…
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