Governor Kotek issues notice of potential vetoes for 2025 Legislative Session
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Thursdsay, pursuant to Article V, Section 15b(4), of the Oregon Constitution, Governor Tina Kotek provided notice to the…
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Happy half-birthday to Tula-Tu! Oregon Zoo’s elephant calf is just 6 months old, and already a star
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo’s youngest Asian elephant is halfway to 1 today, and what a year it’s been so far: In her first six…
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I-5 traffic stop turns up 120 pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl pills; 2 men face federal charges
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two suspected drug traffickers face federal charges after they were caught transporting approximately 120 pounds of…
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Governor Kotek signs four education bills, says they aim to ‘build on the fundamentals,’ hold schools accountable
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek commemorated the signing Thursday of Senate Bill 141, House Bill 2140, House Bill 3037, and House Bill…
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End of July is a good time to give thirsty urban trees a good soaking, Oregon Department of Forestry says
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry wants to remind urban homeowners that now is the perfect time to remember to water your…
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Coast Guard helicopter crew evacuates woman with health emergency from cruise ship off Washington coast
ASTORIA, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Coast Guard MH-60 helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria medevaced a woman experiencing a health emergency onboard the…
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‘Very different spot’: ODF says 2025 wildfire season has seen much less acreage burned so far, compared to last year
Millions of acres were burned across Oregon during the 2024 wildfire season. Six “mega-fires” (over 100,000 acres each) burned across Eastern…
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Tsunami advisory lifted along Northwest coast; no big waves, but officials still urging visitors to exercise caution
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Tsunami Advisory has been canceled for the coastal areas of Oregon and Washington from the Oregon-California border to the…
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A huge earthquake sent tsunami waves hurtling across the Pacific – but little damage was reported. Here’s what we know
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — One of the most powerful earthquakes in modern history shook Russia’s remote east coast Wednesday, sending tsunami…
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Oregon Department of Corrections outlines moves to improve health care after Department of Justice investigation
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â The Oregon Department of Corrections said Tuesday it “has taken major steps to improve health care services for adults in…
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Oregon counties, cities and AFSCME union call on governor, top lawmakers to fix and stabilize transportation funding
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a unified call to action, the Association of Oregon Counties, the League of Oregon Cities and Oregon AFSCME sent a joint…
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Governor Kotek signs two ‘essential’ pieces of clean-water legislation
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) (KTVZ) — Â Last week, Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 1154 and House Bill 3525 into law, two pieces of legislation which…
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Bend homeowner joins others hailing five bills aimed at boosting housing, signed into law by Governor Kotek
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek on Monday commemorated the signing of House Bill 2138, House Bill 3031, House Bill 2258, Senate…
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Five recent fires in Tillamook State Forest tied to target shooting, prompt fire safety reminders
TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, Ore. (KTVZ) —The quick actions of Oregon Department of Forestry crews and rural fire departments have put out five fires…
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department survey aims to gather public input amid projected funding shortfall
SALEM, Oregon (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department wants to better understand the public’s values and priorities for the future of…
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Cash, gloves and screenshots: Top investigators detail Bryan Kohberger’s unusual behavior after Idaho student murders
By Jean Casarez, Lauren del Valle, Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Moscow, Idaho (CNN) — In the days after murdering four University of Idaho students in…
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Governor Kotek pauses farm stand rule changes after public blowback, family farms’ concerns over their impacts
regon Governor Tina Kotek said Friday she has directed the Department of Land Conservation and Development to pause farm stand rulemaking and…
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Watch as Coast Guard helicopter crew rescues ill crew member from fishing boat off the Oregon coast
SEATTLE (KTVZ) — A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew evacuated an ill Canadian crew member from a fishing vessel about 180 miles west of Astoria on…
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Alaska Airlines plane hits multiple deer while landing in Kodiak, Alaska. It’s more common than you might think
By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after an Alaska Airlines plane struck several…
Continue Reading Kotek signs legislation aimed at improving wildfire response, prevention efforts
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek on Thursday signed House Bill 3940 into law, bipartisan legislation that funds more tools for wildfire…
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