Fewer immigrants are seeking Oregon health care benefits under Trump
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Thousands fewer people are receiving health care through a Medicaid-like Oregon program…
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Oregon DHS taking steps to protect rural access to SNAP benefits; Jefferson, Crook counties included
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting next Monday, Feb. 1, some people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits and live…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum pitches patchwork ‘K-30’ plan to tackle generational affordability issues
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle WEST LINN, Ore.— At a library in suburban West Linn, nursing students, millennial parents and recent…
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Oregon in top 10 of America’s most arts-vibrant communities for third consecutive year
(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon has secured its spot as a national cultural staple, coming in at number 10 in the 10th annual Arts…
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West Coast Health Alliance endorses updated immunization guidelines
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) is voicing strong support for the American Academy of Pediatrics’ newly updated…
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Tigard mother, daughter indicted on forced labor and health care fraud charges
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Just days after the City of Bend recognized Human Trafficking Awareness Month with a proclamation, federal prosecutors…
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OSP K-9 team seizes meth and cocaine during I-5 traffic stop in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police say a routine traffic stop on Interstate 5 led to a major drug seizure in Marion County. On Friday…
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Portland police identify, arrest suspect in shooting of two officers
By Anthony Macuk, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Portland police said Monday they have arrested a man suspected of shooting two police officers in the…
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Authorities identify climber killed in 300-foot fall on Mount Hood
Authorities on Monday identified a climber from Portland who was killed in a 300-foot fall on Mount Hood on Sunday morning when he apparently lost…
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Ex-Blazer Chris Dudley, who narrowly lost governor’s race in 2010, says he’s running again for GOP nomination
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. — Chris Dudley, the ex-Portland Trail Blazer who came closer than any Republican in…
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Oregon State Hospital makes ‘significant’ improvements, is now in compliance with patient care and safety standards
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Hospital has made notable changes in regards to patient care and safety after a sentinel event in March of…
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OHA says Oregon hospitals fall short in meeting national standards for preventing some health care-associated infection measures
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to new data from the Oregon Health Authority, Oregon hospitals made gains in lowering the number of health…
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Governor Kotek appoints Ken Sanchagrin as Oregon Public Defense Commission Executive Director
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, January 23rd, Governor Tina Kotek announced she has selected Ken Sanchagrin as the Oregon Public Defense Commission…
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Representatives Mark Owens and Vikki Breese-Iverson, Senator Mike McLane to hold virtual town hall
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ahead of the short legislative session beginning February 2nd, Representative Mark Owens, Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson,…
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‘Just a start’: Kotek, industry leaders inch closer to reforms for Oregon business climate
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. –Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek kicked off her plan Thursday to jump-start Oregon’s economy…
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Governor Kotek names Nevada’s state forester as the first woman to lead Oregon’s Department of Forestry
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — After a year-long search, Gov. Tina Kotek has chosen Nevada’s state forester to take the…
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Oregon’s jobless rate holds at 5.2% for last two months of 2025; state sees 2,200 fewer jobs in December
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate held at 5.2% in both November and December, the same rate as September, the Oregon Employment…
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Oregon National Guard Aircrews design new standard of life-saving equipment, implemented across entire U.S. Army
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard aircrews have designed a new, life-saving piece of equipment necessary for medical evacuation…
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Central Oregon Legislative Town Hall Series arrives in Bend and Redmond
OREGON (KTVZ) — Senator Anthony Broadman, Representative Emerson Levy, and Representative Jason Kropf will be hosting legislative Town Halls this…
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Republican transportation referendum leader announces bid for Oregon governor
By: Mia Maldonado (Oregon Capital Chronicle)One of the leaders behind the effort to block increases to Oregon’s gas tax has entered the race for…
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