Portland family hosts Ukrainian refugees, hoping to inspire others
By DREW MARINE Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — It’s been almost a month since Tetiana Gusieva and her…
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Murray, Smiley advance in Washington Senate primary
By CHRIS GRYGIEL Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray advanced Tuesday to the fall election in her quest for a sixth…
Continue ReadingIdaho’s top court latest in red state to weigh abortion ban
By REBECCA BOONE and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — It’s likely that virtually all abortions will be banned eventually in…
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Klamath County SO raids, destroys 20-geenhouse illegal marijuana grow near Sprague River; 3 arrested
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office raided and destroyed a 20-greenhouse illegal marijuana grow site west of Sprague River on Tuesday, arresting…
Continue ReadingMan accused of threatening Rep. Jayapal pleads not guilty
SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle man charged with felony stalking for allegedly standing outside U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s home and yelling expletives…
Continue ReadingPatriot Prayer member gets 3 days jail for riot conviction
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A member of the far-right group Patriot Prayer caught on camera throwing a pepper spray can and slapping a woman after a…
Continue ReadingEx-gov. candidate Kristof donates remaining political cash
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Oregon gubernatorial candidate Nick Kristof said Monday he is getting back into journalism. The longtime New York…
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Rabbit hemorrhagic disease confirmed in death of 2 Lane County domestic rabbits
The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University confirmed Monday a domestic rabbit living in Lane County died from rabbit…
Continue ReadingBiden Justice Department sues Idaho over state’s abortion restrictions in first post-Dobbs lawsuit
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The Biden administration filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Idaho for restricting access to…
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New wildfires fought on Umpqua, Willamette national forests, BLM land in NE Oregon
CLEARWATER, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Potter Fire, reported Sunday morning on the Willamette National Forest, grew from 60 to about 400 acres by Monday…
Continue ReadingMurray, Smiley advance in Washington Senate primary
By CHRIS GRYGIEL Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray advanced Tuesday to the fall election in her quest for a sixth…
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Draft rules released to govern police conduct in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A proposed set of conduct and discipline standards applicable to all law enforcement agencies in Oregon were published Monday.…
Continue ReadingAverage Oregon gas prices drop another 11.3 cents in past week; up $1.34 from a year ago
CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 11.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.05/gallon Monday, according to…
Continue ReadingAt least 14 potential heat deaths in Oregon after hot spell
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America SEATTLE (AP) — Oregon authorities are investigating four additional deaths potentially linked to…
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Merkley outlines Oregon agriculture, rural community funding in appropriations bill
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley announced Monday he secured major investments in Oregon agriculture, rural housing, food assistance, and…
Continue ReadingWashington primary includes U.S. Senate, House races
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington voters will winnow the field of candidates in dozens of races in the state’s…
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Three Oregon firefighting task forces head south to help protect N. Calif. communities from the McKinney Fire
The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal mobilized three structural task forces Sunday at the request of California to head south and help battle the…
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Dangerous Pacific Northwest heat wave suspected in 7 deaths
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities in the Portland, Oregon, region said they would keep cooling shelters open…
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Fishing to open Aug. 15 on lower Deschutes River, thanks to improved summer steelhead returns
THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) — Salmon, steelhead, trout and bass fishing will be open under normal permanent regulations starting Aug. 15 on the lower…
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OLCC commissioners plan to tighten cannabis ‘change of ownership’ option, targeting ‘bad actors’
PORTLAND Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission said it has grown tired of “bad actors” gaming the system when they’re…
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