Oregon-Northwest Archives

Aerial view of fire-hit Cascades forest OSU

Rising wildfire risk making timberland less valuable, long harvest rotations less feasible, OSU study finds

November 6, 2025 6:10 pm KTVZ

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rising wildfire risk in the Pacific Northwest, combined with notoriously volatile timber pricing, may lower forestland…

Oregon students are showing increased college readiness through Advanced Placement courses, success

November 6, 2025 5:21 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — New data released by the College Board show that Oregon students with access to challenging courses continue to make strides…

‘We all need to work together’: State and local leaders highlight growing wildfire threat in Central Oregon

November 6, 2025 11:30 am Jillian Fortner

Local and state leaders say wildfire seasons are lasting longer across Central Oregon, and the threat is only…

Closer proximity to cannabis retail stores linked with more cannabis use but less drinking

November 6, 2025 4:32 pm KTVZ - News Team

CORVALLIS, Ore. – A statewide study of more than 60,000 adult Oregonians shows that living near cannabis retail stores is associated with…

Here’s how much Oregon’s vehicle title and registration fees will be rising Dec. 31 to cover ODOT’s shortfall

November 6, 2025 12:08 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As part of House Bill 3991, passed by lawmakers this fall, vehicle title and registration fees will increase starting…

Oregon schools report shows progress in efforts to serve students with disabilities

November 5, 2025 5:29 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education has released its State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report, citing progress being…

Governor Kotek signs economic cooperation, trade agreement between Oregon and the United Kingdom

November 5, 2025 4:56 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a Memorandum of Understanding Wednesday with the United Kingdom to deepen economic…

ODFW Stamp Art Contest judges with winning entries

Winning artwork selected for ODFW’s annual Stamp Art Contests

November 5, 2025 4:14 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The winning artwork has been selected for the 2026 Oregon Waterfowl, Upland Game Bird, and Habitat Conservation Stamp Art…

Oregon State Parks face budget shortfall, plan fee and permit hikes to sustain operations, services

November 5, 2025 1:59 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As this year comes to a close, Oregon State Parks is looking back on 2025 and planning for the 2026 season, advising Wednesday…

Oregon agency offers advice as National Flood Insurance Program paused due to federal government shutdown

November 4, 2025 5:39 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is alerting consumers that the National Flood Insurance Program is currently…

Oregon gas prices have fallen to their lowest level since last spring, pacing the nation, AAA reports

November 4, 2025 2:30 pm KTVZ

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon’s average price for a gallon of regular gas is down to its cheapest price since April, while the national average…

OHA health care workers flu vaccination dashboard

‘Very worrying’: Nearly half of Oregon health care workers not vaccinated against the flu, OHA says

November 4, 2025 3:35 pm KTVZ

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Flu vaccine rates among Oregon health care workers have plummeted over the last five respiratory virus seasons, raising the…

Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden

Wyden, Merkley introduce bill to pause student loans during extended Government shutdowns

November 3, 2025 9:40 pm Silas Moreau

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Monday they are introducing a bill to pause student loan payments for…

Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony to honor Oregon’s veterans on Nov. 11 at the state Capitol

November 3, 2025 4:03 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will honor all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces during its Statewide Veterans Day…

Emergency food bucks help Oregonians access fresh produce amid SNAP delays

November 2, 2025 9:32 pm KTVZ

As thousands of Oregonians face delays in receiving their November SNAP benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Farmers Market…

Law enforcement officers stand guard outside the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in south Portland on October 5.

Federal judge extends order blocking Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Portland

November 2, 2025 7:29 pm CNN Newsource

By Danya Gainor, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A judge has extended her order blocking President Donald Trump from deploying any National Guard…

‘We have been slammed’: food banks and pantries react to latest snap benefits issues

November 1, 2025 6:04 pm Spencer Sacks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families were supposed to receive their SNAP benefits for the month of November on Saturday. However they have not received it…

Oregon lays to rest the unclaimed cremated remains of several veterans with full military honors

October 31, 2025 5:27 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs honored nine individuals — eight veterans and one dependent family member — in a…

Governor Kotek welcomes judges’ rulings on SNAP benefits, but says: ‘We are still in a hunger emergency’

October 31, 2025 1:27 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek welcomed two federal judges’ rulings Friday that ordered the Trump administration to continue paying…

Governor Kotek declares food security emergency, directs $5 million to Oregon food banks on eve of SNAP benefits cutoff

October 29, 2025 4:59 pm KTVZ

(UPDATE: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek declared a 60-day “food security emergency” late Wednesday and directed $5 million to…