By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate in a 17-11 vote Thursday advanced a Central Oregon lawmaker’s bill meant to safeguard public lands against the threat of privatization. Senate Bill 1590, sponsored by Sen. Anthony Broadman, D-Bend, would prohibit state agencies from using any funding, data, equipment or staff
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By Shaanth Nanguneri and Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Republicans ended a brief Senate walkout that threatened to derail Democrats’ plans to reschedule a referendum on controversial transportation tax and fee increases from November to May. Both chambers on Thursday gaveled in with enough Republicans in attendance to reach a quorum,
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Public health officials say a new data tracking tool the Oregon Health Authority launched Thursday shows the five confirmed measles cases identified in the state since Jan. 1 likely represent only a portion of infections occurring around the state To strengthen early detection, OHA has published a new measles wastewater surveillance dashboard showing viral concentrations by county and categorizing activity as very low, low, moderate or high over two-week periods, OHA said in a news release
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WASHINGTON. — U.S. Senators. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley will not attend the State of the Union address on Feb. 24, choosing instead to host a virtual town hall for Oregonians. The live online event will focus on protecting the U.S. Constitution and addressing federal policy concerns. The town hall, co-hosted with the organization People’s
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Republicans in the Oregon Senate staged a walkout Wednesday afternoon ahead of a scheduled vote on a bill to reschedule a referendum on controversial transportation tax and fee increases from November to May.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue said Wednesday it’s begun sending out refunds for the 2025 tax year, having already processed more than 500,000 electronically filed returns. Most taxpayers can expect to receive their refunds within two weeks of the date their return is filed, the department said. Some returns, however, require
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By Elizabeth Wiley, KING5 News SEATTLE (KING5) — The Seattle Seahawks are going up for sale following their Super Bowl championship, a post from the team announced on Wednesday. According to the post on Instagram, late owner Paul G. Allen’s estate “has commenced a formal sale process” for the franchise. This is in line with
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By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — The five-week Oregon legislative session started in early February with more than 260 bills aimed at tackling issues from roads funding to data privacy to school funding to federal immigration and tax policies. Now, halfway through the session and past the Feb. 16 deadline for bills
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ)–The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on proposed updates to manage 2.5 million acres of timberlands in western Oregon. The initiative aims to expand domestic timber production and reduce the nation’s reliance on foreign imports. A notice opening the public comment period will be published in the Federal Register on February
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By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Microsoft says it is on track to invest $50 billion by the end of the decade to help bring artificial intelligence to lower-income countries, as concerns mount over the technology’s potential to deepen inequality. The announcement was made Wednesday at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, where
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By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Ongoing legal fights over President Donald Trump’s attempt to send hundreds of Oregon, California and Texas National Guard troops to Portland last fall over the objections of residents and state and local leaders will come to an end. Mary Helen Murguia, chief judge of the 9th
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BUTTE FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Butte Falls Charter School canceled classes at its Natural Resource Center on Feb. 12 after a wolf was sighted near the property. The animal was spotted at approximately 1:15 p.m. in close proximity to the center, which is located outside of town across from the Butte Falls Prospect Highway. Assistant
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TRUCKEE, Calif. (KTVZ) — As many 10 skiers were missing Tuesday after an avalanche struck a group of 16 people skiing in the Castle Peak area near Truckee late Tuesday morning, authorities said. Nevada County, Calif., sheriff’s deputies said in a Facebook post that at least six skiers survived the avalanche and remained at the
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By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon public universities and schools would have to promptly notify their communities when federal immigration agents step onto campus under a bill the Oregon House passed Tuesday. Federal policy has long blocked immigration enforcement at “sensitive areas” including schools, churches and hospitals, but the Trump
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CANNON BEACH, Ore. — A baby seal is back where it belongs after a rescue effort on the Oregon Coast. The Haystack Rock Awareness Program in Cannon Beach shared a video on facebook, showing the seal pup making its way back to the water. The organization said the young seal had wandered into town and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 14.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.60/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,307 stations in Oregon. Prices in Oregon are 30.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 9.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Medford City Councilor and U.S. Navy veteran Kevin Stine filed for the Democratic nomination for Oregon State Senate District 3 on Monday. Stine’s campaign centers on steady leadership, educational improvement and long-term economic opportunity for the Rogue Valley. Stine has served on the Medford City Council for 11 years and spent
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services is warning Spanish-speaking workers about a scam targeting injured employees in several states, including Oregon and nearby Idaho and Montana. According to the agency, scammers are contacting workers through phone calls, emails, and social media platforms such as Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. They
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon taxpayers can get free help filing their federal and state income tax returns at WorkSource Oregon centers across the state this February and March. WorkSource Oregon and the Oregon Department of Revenue are partnering to provide in-person assistance at six locations. The first event is Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the annual school vaccination deadline approaching, the Oregon Health Authority is reminding parents and caregivers to make sure their children’s immunizations are up to date or risk missing school. Under state law, all students attending public and private schools, preschools, Head Start and certified child care programs must have documentation
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