By Robin Linares, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lawmakers who ”missed the boat” on regulating social media now have a chance to address the next emerging technology’s effects on youth, Oregon lawmakers contend. Sen. Lisa Reynolds, D-Portland, and the Senate Early Childhood and Behavioral Health committee she chairs are championing Senate Bill 1546 to regulate
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By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A bill to reschedule the date for a controversial transportation tax referendum from November to May is headed to the Oregon Senate for a vote. Senate Bill 1599 is a Democratic-led attempt to move the date that Oregon voters can approve or reject parts of a
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregonians wagered $8.4 million on this year’s Super Bowl, making it the state’s largest single sports betting event of the year. The wagers, placed through the Oregon Lottery’s DraftKings Sportsbook, generated more than $1.3 million in revenue for the state, according to the Oregon Lottery. The total amount wagered increased from the
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SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers are once again discussing ways to fill a massive shortfall within the Oregon Department of Transportation’s budget — except this time, they can’t raise taxes or fees.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Ron Wyden and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation Tuesday to prevent President Donald Trump from receiving financial benefits from a $10 billion lawsuit against the federal government. The ‘Stop Presidential Embezzlement Act’ targets any settlement resulting from the president’s legal action against the IRS and Treasury Department. In
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – At the request of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon Humane Society assisted with the rescue of 17 dogs and six cats suffering from suspected neglect at a property in Christmas Valley. The rescue, which took place last Thursday, was part of a search warrant served by the sheriff’s office following a weeks-long investigation into reports from concerned neighbors, according to an OHS news release on
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Most of Oregon’s population growth in 2024-25 came through international immigration, according to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. “This dynamic was even more pronounced over the longer period between 2020 and 2025, when immigration was the only positive component of population change,” the Oregon Employment Department said Monday in
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By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — As threats of violence against public officials continue to rise nationwide, Oregon lawmakers want clear criminal penalties for those who attempt to intimidate a public official or their family. Lawmakers on Monday heard testimony on Senate Bill 1530 and Senate Bill 1516, sponsored by the Senate Judiciary Committee, which
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Super Bowl LX is on Sunday, and that means a lot of people will be gathering to watch the game, root for their favorite team and enjoy delicious food and beverages at parties and events. While fans gather to watch the Super Bowl, public health officials in a news release Friday encouraged people to enjoy the celebration while making choices that support health
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By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to ban resellers or people affiliated with resellers from offering event tickets they don’t actually have, unless they have a written contract to obtain the ticket from an initial sale. House Bill 4024, which has bipartisan support, comes as states
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new year brings another set of phishing text messages making the rounds from scammers falsely claiming to be from ODOT and DMV. “Don’t take the bait!” the agency warning in a news release warning sent out on Friday. “If you receive an unsolicited text message claiming to be from ODOT
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several arriving and departing flights have been diverted or cancelled on Thursday. According to several airlines , at the time of publication, as many as 24 flights as early as around 10 A.M. have been diverted or cancelled. According to Redmond Airport officials, flights have been delayed and cancelled due to
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By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A federal judge issued a ruling Wednesday blocking federal immigration agents from making warrantless arrests in Oregon, joining Washington D.C. and Colorado with similar rules in place. The decision is based on M-J-M-A v. Wamsley, a lawsuit the Portland-based Innovation Law Lab filed late last year against
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers heard emotional testimony this week from nurses, healthcare advocates and community members supporting the Healthcare Without Fear Act — a proposal that would limit the presence of federal immigration officers inside hospitals and clinics. Senate Bill 1570, introduced as part of the 2026 Immigrant Justice Package, seeks to hold
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s latest economic forecast paints a mixed picture of the state’s outlook, showing rising business distress and a stubbornly high unemployment rate even as state leaders look for ways to spark growth. Economists with the Department of Administrative Services Office of Economic Analysis presented the first-quarter forecast Wednesday, warning that labor
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After hearing from another packed meeting room that again voiced divided opinions, DeschutesCounty commissioners voted 2-1 Wednesday to send a proposed five-district map to county voters – and in another 2-1 vote to put it on the November, not May ballot.
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By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capitol Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers meeting at the Capitol to balance the state’s budget are staring down a much rosier economic forecast than expected. Lawmakers will have about $106 million more revenue to work with in the state’s general fund than expected and $50 million more from other
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By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is probing Nike in response to unspecified allegations that the company discriminates against White employees, the agency said Wednesday. The agency said it is investigating potential discrimination against White workers that may have occurred in part due to “NIKE’s Diversity, Equity,
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TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry announced Wednesday that Browns Camp Off Highway Vehicle Campground will leave behind its first-come, first-served model and adopt a reservations-only system. This change will be put into effect when the campground opens for the 2026 season on April 1st. ODF State Forests Recreation Facilities
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University-Cascades has published the findings of a years-long study of sustainable tourism, revealing that the costs of the industry are beginning to outweigh the economic benefits for residents in many popular destinations. The research suggests that local communities are increasingly reaching a breaking point where tourism pressures negatively impact
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