There’s Good News: Oregon Zoo welcomes pair of fluffy penguin chicks
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two tiny Humboldt penguin chicks just came out of their shells at the Oregon Zoo. “We’ve been keeping an eye on these…
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Oregon Zoo bids a sad farewell to Zawadi, one of North America’s oldest male lions
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo bid a sad farewell Thursday to Zawadi Mungu, elder statesman of the African lion pride and one of the oldest…
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Oregon attorney general, 22 other states sue over President Trump’s executive order to limit vote-by-mail
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general and one governor on Friday to file a…
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Oregon Department of Forestry seeks public input on timber sales and forest management
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is inviting public comment starting April 3rd on planned timber sales, recreation projects,…
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Senator Wyden demands answers on national voter database initiative
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is demanding answers from Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano over a recent executive…
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Oregon School for the Deaf student to compete in 2026 Poetry Out Loud National Semifinals
SALEM, ORE. (KTVZ) — Emma Keen, an 11th-grade student at the Oregon School for the Deaf in Salem, will compete in the 2026 Poetry Out Loud National…
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Measles exposure confirmed at Portland Safeway, health officials issue warning
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A measles exposure has been confirmed at a Safeway in Portland, prompting health officials to warn the public of potential…
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Auto thefts plummet in Oregon and across the U.S.; there’s still simple steps you can take to avoid being a victim
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – New data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau shows a sharp drop in vehicle thefts across Oregon and nationwide,…
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs more safety inspections, audit finds
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs to conduct more safety inspections and keep better track of its assets, state auditors recommended…
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry launched a new statewide website and mobile application aimed at reducing the leading cause…
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Oregon adds 2,000 jobs to begin 2026, but 5.2% unemployment rate remains above U.S. figure
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in January and 5.3%, as revised, in December, the Oregon Employment Department reported…
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A pencil running for Oregon governor hopes to make its mark on education issues
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s low youth literacy rates spurred a new candidate to announce a write-in…
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Fore! New Oregon golf license plate goes on sale soon; here’s how to get them, where proceeds go
SALEM, Ore. — Fore! A new Golf Oregon plate sponsored by the Oregon Junior Golf Fund will be on the green at Oregon DMV starting Tuesday, April…
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Washington charges drivers for buying studded tires. Why doesn’t Oregon?
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — As weather warms and more Oregonians spend their time outside, spring brings the telltale…
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Pacific Power, PGE get state OK to raise residential rates again now for 1.5 million Oregon customers
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — The 1.5 million Oregon households who receive electric service through Pacific Power or…
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Oregon Heritage Tree Committee seeks nominations for 2026 program
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Travel Information Council and its volunteer Oregon Heritage Tree Committee are inviting communities across the state to…
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Governor Kotek declares drought emergency in three Oregon counties, including Deschutes
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek declared a drought emergency in Deschutes, Baker, and Umatilla counties through Executive Order 26-05. The…
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NBA approves sale of Trail Blazers to group led by Tom Dundon
By Ryne Buchanan PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers to a group led by Tom Dundon…
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Oregon Parks and Rec seeks feedback on proposed grant program updates
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet Monday, April 13th, to review proposed updates to the County Opportunity Grant…
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Oregon cold case solved after more than 50 years
This article was written by Vince Ybarra with KPTV News PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – A cold case has been solved in Oregon after a man went…
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