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Dozens of University of Oregon students test positive for virus

October 6, 2020 9:49 am The Associated Press

The University of Oregon is reporting that dozens of students have tested positive for…

2 indicted, accused of pointing guns at Medford protesters

June 19, 2020 9:13 am The Associated Press

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A Jackson County grand jury has indicted two people who allegedly pointed guns at demonstrators who were marching in Medford…

Police: 4 dead in Sweet Home fire were shot or stabbed

April 30, 2020 9:17 pm The Associated Press

Four people found dead Tuesday in a Sweet Home residence destroyed by fire were either shot or stabbed before it was intentionally set ablaze, police…

Gresham man arrested in Bend now facing federal ID theft charges

April 2, 2020 8:04 pm Barney Lerten

A Gresham man arrested last fall in Bend for using a stolen credit card now faces a nine-count federal indictment, accused of stealing financial and…

St. Charles to limit hospital access points amid ’emerging risk’

March 3, 2020 12:58 pm KTVZ News Sources

In response to the emerging risk associated with the spread of COVID-19, St. Charles Health System will begin restricting the number of access points…

Central Oregon fire officials urge caution this weekend amid red flag warning, critical fire conditions

September 9, 2022 4:58 pm KTVZ News Sources

Central Oregon is under a Red Flag Warning for gusty northeast winds from 10 to 20 mph, gusting up to 30 mph and low relative humidity values in the…

Salinas, Erickson, win primaries in new Oregon 6th District

May 20, 2022 12:06 pm Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State Rep. Andrea Salinas has won the Democratic primary in Oregon’s new 6th U.S. House district. Salinas, who has…

OSU veterinary surgeons treat Wash. K-9’s two bullet wounds

January 17, 2021 12:15 am KTVZ News Sources

After eight hours of complex surgery at OSU,, Thurston County, Wash., Sheriff’s Office K-9 Officer Arlo was walking with assistance Saturday after…

Struggling C.O. Gymnastics Academy seeking public’s help to stay in business

January 11, 2021 5:56 pm Jordan Williams

To say the last 10 months for Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy owner Sharman Watt has been a roller-coaster might be an understatement.…

Oregon long-term care residents, staff begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine

December 21, 2020 8:59 pm KTVZ News Sources

Long-term care residents and staff began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations Monday under a statewide rollout plan that prioritizes Oregonians who have…

‘Grim milestone’: Oregon reports record 24 COVID-19 deaths, 1,233 new cases

December 1, 2020 1:42 pm KTVZ News Sources

COVID-19 has claimed a record 24 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 936, along with 1,233 new cases, the Oregon Health…

Oregon reports 4 more COVID-19 related deaths, 393 new cases

February 7, 2021 1:07 pm KTVZ News Sources

There are four new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,023, the Oregon Health Authority reported…

After emotional statements, Oregon House passes gun bill

April 29, 2021 3:15 pm The Associated Press

The Oregon House on Thursday passed a bill, after emotional debate on both sides, that would mandate safe storage of firearms, ban them from the…

Census data delays leave Oregon officials wrestling with redistricting deadline

March 10, 2021 2:25 pm Alec Nolan, The Associated Press

Oregon’s legislative leaders petitioned the state Supreme Court on Wednesday to provide an extension of deadlines for legislative redistricting amid…

Proposed Oregon bill aims to limit bans on homeless camping

February 10, 2021 4:17 pm The Associated Press

Cities and counties in Oregon looking to ban homeless people from sitting, sleeping and camping on public land may soon face a new barrier under a…

Federal judge orders Oregon inmates to be offered COVID-19 vaccines immediately

February 3, 2021 12:28 am KTVZ News Sources

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Oregon’s state prison inmates should be immediately offered the COVID-19…

Fagan sworn in as new secretary of state in Wasco County town of Dufur

January 4, 2021 3:08 pm KTVZ News Sources

New Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan was sworn into office Monday at a small, private ceremony in the Wasco County town of Dufur, joined by her…