Oregon lawmakers react to ending of the longest government shutdown in history
After 42 days, the longest government shutdown is getting closer to being over and the government will be…
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Oregon lawmakers voice concern over reports of possible ICE detention facility in Newport, Coast Guard helicopter move
NEWPORT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Democrats in Congress and a state lawmaker voiced concern Wednesday about reports that the federal Immigration and…
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New MRI contrast agent designed at OSU represents breakthrough in safer medical imaging
Update: Adding video CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) -– Scientists at Oregon State University have filed a patent on a design for a new magnetic resonance…
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Oregon’s and Bend’s gas prices are still falling while they rise in much of the country, AAA reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – While gas prices in Oregon continue to decline, prices in many other states and the national average are climbing, AAA…
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Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion after there were no big winners in Tuesday’s drawing
By Lily Hautau, CNN (CNN) — The Mega Millions jackpot is approaching $1 billion dollars after there were no big winners in Tuesday’s drawing.…
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Shootout in McKenzie Bridge leaves two men seriously injured
McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A dispute between two men led to a shootout Sunday in McKenzie Bridge that sent both to the hospital with…
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Supreme Court agrees to decide if mail-in ballots can arrive after Election Day
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether states may count mail-in ballots received after Election Day,…
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Satellite images reveal shocking heat dome damage — millions of trees across Oregon scorched in hours
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A satellite imagery analysis shows that the 2021 “heat dome” scorched almost 5% of the forested area in western Oregon and…
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Oregon taxpayers to receive kicker credit on 2025 Oregon tax returns
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregonians can plan to receive a kicker credit on their tax returns next year for 2025. According to the Oregon Department of…
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Oregon issues full November SNAP food benefits under Gov. Kotek’s direction following federal judge’s order
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s Department of Human Services employees worked through the night and issued full November Supplemental Nutrition…
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Rising wildfire risk making timberland less valuable, long harvest rotations less feasible, OSU study finds
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rising wildfire risk in the Pacific Northwest, combined with notoriously volatile timber pricing, may lower forestland…
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Oregon students are showing increased college readiness through Advanced Placement courses, success
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — New data released by the College Board show that Oregon students with access to challenging courses continue to make strides…
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‘We all need to work together’: State and local leaders highlight growing wildfire threat in Central Oregon
Local and state leaders say wildfire seasons are lasting longer across Central Oregon, and the threat is only…
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Closer proximity to cannabis retail stores linked with more cannabis use but less drinking
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A statewide study of more than 60,000 adult Oregonians shows that living near cannabis retail stores is associated with…
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Here’s how much Oregon’s vehicle title and registration fees will be rising Dec. 31 to cover ODOT’s shortfall
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As part of House Bill 3991, passed by lawmakers this fall, vehicle title and registration fees will increase starting…
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Oregon schools report shows progress in efforts to serve students with disabilities
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education has released its State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report, citing progress being…
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Governor Kotek signs economic cooperation, trade agreement between Oregon and the United Kingdom
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a Memorandum of Understanding Wednesday with the United Kingdom to deepen economic…
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Winning artwork selected for ODFW’s annual Stamp Art Contests
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The winning artwork has been selected for the 2026 Oregon Waterfowl, Upland Game Bird, and Habitat Conservation Stamp Art…
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Oregon State Parks face budget shortfall, plan fee and permit hikes to sustain operations, services
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…
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Oregon agency offers advice as National Flood Insurance Program paused due to federal government shutdown
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is alerting consumers that the National Flood Insurance Program is currently…
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