Decision 2026: Candidate Conversations – Republican Danielle Bethell
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As midterm races approach, KTVZ is bringing viewers in-depth interviews with candidates in local and statewide contests. If you…
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Coast Guard has returned rescue helicopter to Newport to stay, after its quiet removal sparked public outcry
Days after a federal judge ordered the return of a U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter to Newport, they have done so – and promised not to move it…
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‘It’s never too late’: Oregon Health Authority urges vaccinations as flu activity rises and the holidays approach
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As influenza activity increases over the next two months before its expected peak in early spring,…
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Meteorologist Shannon Brady gives insight into where all the mountain snow is this year
It has been nearly a week after the expected opening day and Mt. Bachelor and this year is off to a slow start. The current base depth reads at just…
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Oregon Lottery returns $887 million to state, had $9 million in unclaimed prizes – and made 12 players millionaires
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lottery will return more than $887 million to the state for the 2025 fiscal year. Compared to the previous year,…
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State grants are now available to help owners of dry household wells, or ones hit by wildfire
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Water Resources Department is now accepting grant applications for the Well Abandonment, Repair and Replacement…
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It’s Christmas time, which means popup Christmas tree lots
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is shorter this year. The holiday season is upon us. Now, parking lots are filled…
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Pendleton man pleads guilty to sexually abusing minors on Umatilla Reservation
(Update: Video Added) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Pendleton man pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two minors and engaging in sexual activity with a…
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department seeking public input on proposed changes to rates, reservations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) recently announced proposed changes to reservations, fees, and more in order…
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Family and friends of Hailey Athay still searching for Longview mother one year after her disappearance
By Alma McCarty, KGW LONGVIEW, Wash. — This week marks one year since Hailey Athay, a 34-year-old Longview mother, disappeared without a trace.…
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Oregon State University hires new head football coach
CORVALLIS, Ore. (Oregon State University) – JaMarcus Shephard has been named Oregon State University Head Football Coach, the 33rd in program…
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New law raises concerns of Oregon cannabis consumers
(update: adding video, quotes from CEO and Cofounder of Shift Natural, Ryan Evans ) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When the House and Senate passed the…
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Oregon Health Authority offers four steps to a happy, safe and healthy holiday meal
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families, friends and Thanksgiving guests can stay safe from foodborne germs by practicing four simple steps…
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OSU 3-D printing researchers develop fast-curing, environmentally friendly concrete substitute
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Researchers at Oregon State University said this week they have developed a quick-setting, environmentally friendly…
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OSP arrests California truck driver after SUV struck his jackknifed semi on Highway 20, killing two people
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A California truck driver was arrested by Oregon State Police on two counts of criminally negligent homicide after an SUV struck…
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Oregon business group urges lawmakers to act on ‘unsanctioned public camping,’ prepares possible ballot measure
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon business organization is calling on state lawmakers to restore local control over “unsanctioned public camping” – and…
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Oregon Supreme Court ruling has state reviewing, recalculating prison sentences – and 17 released inmates back behind bars
(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sentences are being recalculated for hundreds of current or former Oregon prison inmates after a state…
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Olympic Pipeline partially reopens as Oregon gas prices edge up before busy holiday travel week, AAA says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices remain relatively calm ahead of Thanksgiving, but the Oregon average has ticked up due to this month’s outage…
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‘A perfect place to grow evergreens’: Oregon holds onto its title of top Christmas tree producer by adapting
(Update: Video added) CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – It sounds like the setup for a holiday romantic comedy: Priya Rajarapu works as a Christmas tree…
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Oregon Department of Education issues Statewide Report Card, results of student survey
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The 2024-25 edition of the Oregon Statewide Report Card is now available on the Oregon Department of Education website. This…
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