Court lifts US coal sales moratorium in a setback for Dems and environmentalists
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday struck down a moratorium on coal leasing from federal…
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Oregon bill to make standard time permanent almost dies in tie Senate vote; maneuver keeps it alive, for now
SALEM, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — An Oregon bill that would make standard time permanent nearly went down in the Senate on Tuesday — saved, it seems, by…
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Oregon among top states keeping people’s health benefits, announces unwinding for remaining renewals
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With more than 85 percent of the state’s 1.5 million renewals complete, 5 out of 6 Oregonians are keeping their Oregon…
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New study on Oregon’s semiconductor workforce calls for closer coordination among education, industry partners
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Higher Education Coordinating Commission on Tuesday released Oregon’s first Semiconductor Workforce and Talent…
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Chavez-DeRemer introduces bill to reverse dishonorable discharged caused by ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) has introduced the Recover Pride in Service Act, which seeks to help veterans who were…
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Legislative roundup: Senate OKs bills cracking down on transit drug use, requiring school board meeting recordings
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the Oregon Legislature’s “short session” heads into its final weeks, we’ll be providing occasional collections of news…
Continue ReadingBoeing removes head of 737 Max program in wake of safety incidents
By Chris Isidore and Pete Muntean, CNN New York (CNN) — Boeing removed executive Ed Clark, the head of its 737 Max passenger jet program, after…
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To keep whales safe, Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle
By MANUEL VALDES Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Photographer Matt McDonald had lived on Puget Sound for years, but had never seen a whale, so he…
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Alaska Airlines partners with Seattle brewer for its first custom craft beer, ‘Cloud Cruiser’
SEATTLE (KTVZ) — Alaska Airlines said Tuesday it is now serving its first-ever custom craft beer exclusively brewed for the carrier by Seattle-based…
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OSU study sheds light on links between cognitive, motor skills development in children with autism
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recent study by Oregon State University researchers highlighted the ways motor skills and cognitive skills develop in…
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‘Inaction is not an option’: Oregon drug overdose deaths are rising faster than any other state in the nation
Amid talks in Salem on Measure 110 fixes, Rep. Kevin Mannix proposes creation of ‘special misdemeanor’ SALEM, OR – New predictive…
Continue ReadingCyclist in Washington state sustains injuries after a cougar ‘latched onto’ her
SEATTLE (AP) — A woman suffered injuries to her face and neck after a cougar leapt out and “latched onto” her while she was cycling with a…
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Oregon’s average gas price falls, while U.S. average continues to rise
CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.52/g Monday, according to…
Continue ReadingCougar attacks mountain bikers on Washington trail
By Paradise Afshar and Susannah Cullinane, CNN (CNN) — At least one cougar stalked and then attacked a group of five mountain bikers on a trail…
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Interfor closing Philomath sawmill indefinitely, laying off 100, citing high log costs, weak lumber market
BURNABY, British Columbia (KTVZ) — Interfor Corporation announced Thursday that it will indefinitely curtail its sawmill operations in Philomath,…
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OSP seizes alligator from Springfield home; owner had 13-year family pet, only to learn that’s illegal in Oregon
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State Police recently seized an alligator from a Springfield homeowner who had it as a family pet for about 13…
Continue Reading Oregon Senate committee passes bill to end Daylight Saving Time
By KPTV Staff Click here for updates on this story SALEM, Oregon (KPTV) — A senate committee on Thursday overwhelmingly…
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Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission lists Southern Resident orcas as endangered, adopts survival guidelines
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously Friday to list Southern Resident orcas as endangered under…
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Chavez-DeRemer co-leads bipartisan bill to secure border, support allies
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – On Friday morning, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) joined Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Jared Golden (ME-02), Don Bacon…
Continue ReadingNike is cutting about 1,700 jobs
By Olesya Dmitracova, CNN London (CNN) — Nike will lay off about 2% of its employees, or close to 1,700 people, as the sportswear behemoth looks to…
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