By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (Oregon Capital Chronicle) — A Marion County Circuit Court judge said he will rule quickly on a case brought against the Oregon Secretary of State by GOP lawmakers and voters over the timing of a gas tax referendum. Senior Judge David Leith on Tuesday heard roughly an
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 65-year-old Portland man was killed in a crash Monday afternoon while skiing with friends on Mt. Bachelor, authorities said Tuesday. Emergency responders were dispatched to the ski and snowboard resort at 2:22 p.m. after reports of an injured skier on the Wanoga Way ski trail, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Revenue stopped nearly $2 billion in tax refund fraud over the past five years, Governor Tina Kotek said Tuesday. In 2024 alone, partly as a result of the outsized kicker that year, the department prevented more than $1.4 billion in attempted fraud, such as breaches of tax-preparer
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Anyone who drives knows all too well the local impacts of crude oil prices that have skyrocketed following the strikes on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, and the stalling of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Add in the normal seasonal factors are also putting upward pressure on pump
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Turn on the TV at any time of day and you can tell that sports betting, right from your phone, is easier than ever. March marks Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the risks associated with gambling, particularly the growing trend of sports betting. The Oregon Health
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A federal judge on Monday ordered federal officers at Portland’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility to continue to restrict their use of tear gas and less-lethal munitions against non-violent protesters, marking the second ruling in less than a week that has limited their use of chemical agents.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Terranaut Beer, a northeast Bend brewery that opened less than two years ago, has been named one of USA Today’s 10Best “Best New Breweries” in the United States, putting Central Oregon’s newest taproom on a national stage. The recognition comes through USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, which highlight standout new
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Oregon lawmakers proposed hundreds of bills in the packed, five-week-long legislative session that wrapped on Friday, including dozens that failed to cross the finish line.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Health Authority is urging riders to take safety precautions when using e-scooters and e-bicycles, as new data show a sharp increase in serious injuries associated with these “micromobility,” or motorized devices. An analysis by OHA’s Injury and Violence Prevention Program, using Oregon hospital and emergency department discharge data, shows that e-scooter-related injuries more than doubled between
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) introduced legislation Monday to stop application of the provisions of the Endangered Species Act to the National Flood Insurance Program. Congressman Bentz’s legislation amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 “so that the insurance program remains focused on its intended purpose: protecting property and human life from flood risk,” Bentz’s office
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Transportation confirmed on Monday that the agency will avoid layoffs and deep service cuts following last week’s passage of legislation that addresses a $297 million budget shortfall for the agency’s maintenance and operations work. “The action prevents layoffs and widespread service reductions that would otherwise have disrupted
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gas prices in Oregon have risen 25.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.11 a gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,307 stations across the state. Prices in Oregon are 61.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 43.1 cents per gallon higher
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Danielle Mullenix IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — What began as a spiritual journey to the Holy Land quickly transformed into a desperate mission for survival. Alicia Ramos, an Idaho Falls pastor, is finally home after being caught in the crossfire of the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Ramos was part of a group of
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After just over a month of long meetings, sharp disagreements and hard-fought compromises, the Oregon Legislature adjourned with the call of “sine die” late Friday afternoon, two days before the constitutional deadline for wrapping up what’s known as the “short session.”
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Oregonians who pay in cash could pay a couple cents more or less under a bill headed to Gov. Tina Kotek.
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By Alex Brown, Stateline SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers have voted to increase the state’s lodging tax in order to help fund wildlife conservation. The tax increase passed the state Senate on Wednesday in a 20-9 vote, a week after approval in the House. The measure is expected to bring in roughly $37 million per
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(Update: Adding photo, info from Coast Guard) By John Tanet, Alex Jensen, KGW ASTORIA, Ore. (KGW) — Tyler Jaggers, the Coast Guard rescue swimmer who was injured in a “tragic incident” last Friday has died, the Cowlitz County Search and Rescue reported. “Tyler has passed from injuries sustained during an attempted medical evacuation of a
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 4144 Thursday, establishing a statewide Battery Producer Responsibility Program to address the rise of lithium battery fires. The bill now moves to Governor Tina Kotek’s desk for a final signature. The legislation creates a producer-funded system for the collection and recycling of certain batteries and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Senate Democrats rejected a proposal Thursday that would have authorized state and local law enforcement to coordinate with federal immigration officials regarding noncitizens convicted of felonies with named victims. The proposal, introduced as a Republican-backed amendment to House Bill 4111, would have allowed police and the Oregon Department of Corrections
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate passed House Bill 4157 unanimously on Tuesday. This legislation expands state hearsay exemptions to ensure survivors of human trafficking can have their testimony presented as evidence in court trials. Existing Oregon law allows limited hearsay exemptions for crimes involving domestic violence and child abuse. House Bill 4157 extends
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