River otter drags child off dock and underwater in rare attack at Washington marina
By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A child was dragged off a dock and underwater in a rare attack by a river otter at a marina in Washington state…
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Remains of WWII Army Private William Calkins returned and laid to rest in Hillsboro memorial service, 82 years later
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KTVZ) — The remains of U.S. Army Private William E. Calkins were laid to rest at Fir Lawn Memorial Park in Hillsboro on Friday…
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Oregon DMV mistakenly registered over 300 noncitizens to vote; ‘urgent corrective action’ taken, Kotek says
More than 300 noncitizens were mistakenly registered to vote in Oregon over the last three years through a data entry error by the Oregon Driver and…
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Young climate activists ask US Supreme Court to revive their lawsuit against the government
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Young climate activists in Oregon have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revive their long-running lawsuit against the federal…
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The Biden administration is taking steps to eliminate protections for gray wolves
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday asked an appeals court to revive a Trump-era rule that lifted remaining…
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Already the largest in the world, Eastern Oregon’s dark sky sanctuary is expected to grow
A sanctuary for stargazing in Eastern Oregon is the largest in the world — and is set to get even…
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Wolf poaching on the rise, affecting Oregon recreation, conservation group says
Groups in Oregon are warning wolf poaching poses a threat, not just to the creatures targeted but to people who enjoy the…
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Fire danger level drops to ‘high’ at Crater Lake National Park; summer fire ban lifted, but campfire limits still in place
CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Ore. (KTVZ) – The fire danger level within Crater Lake National Park has dropped from extreme to high due to recent…
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Oregon Water Resources Commission adopts disputed update to groundwater allocation rules; city critics to seek ‘balance’
MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Water Resources Commission voted unanimously Thursday to adopt updates to Oregon’s groundwater allocation…
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Merkley, colleagues try again, reintroduce legislation to spend $2 billion on reducing class sizes
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Reps. Lucy McBath (D-GA-07) and Shontel Brown (D-OH-11) say they aim to address overcrowded…
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Oregon workers’ compensation ‘pure premium’ rate to fall for 12th straight year, agency says
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In 2025, Oregon employers, on average, will pay less for workers’ compensation coverage, the Oregon Department of Consumer…
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Hundreds gather on a Seattle beach to remember an American activist killed by the Israeli military
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — For her 26th birthday in July, human rights activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi gathered friends for a bonfire at one of her…
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Governor Kotek declares drought emergency in Lake County, second of the year, after Jefferson
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Lake County through Executive Order 24-26, and directed state agencies to…
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Idaho’s high court moves the trial for the killing of 4 university students to Boise
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The trial of a man charged in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students will be held in Boise,…
Continue ReadingExplosion at an Idaho gas station leaves two critically injured and others presumed dead
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Officials say two people were badly burned and two others are believed to be dead after an explosion and fire…
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Boeing faces threat of a massive strike as union members vote on a contract today
By Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — Little has gone right for Boeing over the last five years. By this time tomorrow,…
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Oregon State Parks asks visitors to help prevent spread of destructive emerald ash borer, use local firewood
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is asking visitors to help slow the spread of the destructive emerald ash borer by…
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Oregon DHS contracts for advanced evacuation software to boost emergency preparedness, just used on Rail Ridge Fire
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In honor of National Preparedness Month, the Oregon Department of Human Services announced a new…
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Gov. Kotek orders public flags lowered to half-staff to mark Patriot Day, in remembrance of victims of 9/11 attacks
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff until sunset Wednesday, pursuant…
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Wyden introduces bill to ensure full retirement benefits for Americans held hostage, wrongfully detained abroad
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said Wednesday he has introduced bipartisan legislation that would protect…
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