Oregon House, Senate Republicans outline education priorities, legislation this session
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon House and Senate Republicans announced legislation Thursday to dramatically reform public education that includes…
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Gov. Kotek, state housing agency launch zero-interest loan program to boost workforce housing projects, cut costs
 SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Thursday the launch of Oregon’s Moderate Income…
Continue ReadingOregon Department of Revenue begins sending out tax refunds; here’s how to find out the status of yours
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Oregon Department of Revenue has begun distributing refunds for the 2024 tax year. Through Feb. 17, the department has…
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Wyden backs bill to raise minimum age to buy assault weapons, high-capacity ammunition from 18 to 21
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he is joining legislation to raise the minimum age to buy assault weapons and…
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Watch: Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s Labor Secretary confirmation hearing Wednesday morning
The Senate confirmation hearing for former Oregon Republican congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer is set for 7 a.m. PT on…
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Oregon U.S. Attorney Natalie Wight fired by President Trump
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon U.S. Attorney Natalie Wight has been fired by President Trump, the U.S. Department of Justice announced late Tuesday.…
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Oregon Senators Wyden and Merkley, colleagues urge Trump administration to make no cuts to Medicare, Medicaid
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said Tuesday they have sent a letter with their Senate colleagues urging Elon Musk’s Department of Government…
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Hiring freeze of firefighters could be deadly, Forest Service captain warns
By Jacob Soboroff, NBC News SKAMANIA COUNTY, Wash. (NBC) — A freeze on the hiring and onboarding of thousands of federal firefighters could have…
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No love at the pumps: Oregon gas prices keep climbing, now average $3.77 a gallon; AAA has a look at why
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The transition to summer fuel is beginning, and that’s pushing pump prices higher in most states, including Oregon, AAA…
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Gov. Tina Kotek places Oregon Youth Authority director on administrative leave
By Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola, KGW SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has placed the director of the Oregon Youth Authority on administrative leave,…
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An eruption is possible at Alaska’s Mount Spurr. What we know about the volcano
By Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN (CNN) — A volcano near Alaska’s most populous city could be on the brink of eruption after showing signs of…
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Downtown Portland has received 3.5 inches of snow; here’s how the rest of NW Oregon stacked up
By Anthony Macuk (KGW), Rod Hill, Chris McGinness, Alex Jensen PORTLAND, Ore. — The last round of snow from this week’s winter storm wrapped up…
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NW officials issue public health alert, raw pet food warning after 2 Portland-area cats contract bird flu, are euthanized
SALEM, Ore. (KTZV) — The Oregon and Washington Departments of Agriculture warned pet owners Friday about the risks of raw pet food after tests…
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Sticking snow from Salem to Portland causes slick road conditions; some TriMet bus service suspended
By Luisa Anderson, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Widespread snow has arrived in northwestern Oregon and it’s sticking, creating slippery road…
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The Oregon Zoo’s new baby elephant has a name: Tula-Tu brings balance to herd
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rose-Tu’s baby has a name! The young Asian elephant calf, born at the Oregon Zoo on Feb. 1, will henceforth be known as…
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4 minor injuries reported in massive pileup on Interstate 84 near Multnomah Falls; SUV catches fire
An SUV caught on fire in an over-100-car pileup on Interstate 84 Thursday, KGW reported. But Oregon State Police said the numerous crashes did not…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum introduces bipartisan bill focused on helping rural small businesses find funding
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., has introduced a bill that would require the SEC to annually report on the issues “rural small…
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ODOT alert: Expect treacherous travel as wintry conditions stretch across the state late this week
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – If you must travel around Oregon over the next couple of days, ODOT advises you to be prepared for slick roads, reduced…
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North Medford High School gym’s roof collapses under weight of heavy snow; no serious injuries reported
By KOBI NBC5 Staff MEDFORD, Ore. (KOBI/KTVZ) — The roof of the North Medford High School gymnasium collapsed late Tuesday morning, prompting…
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‘Alarming’: Oregon’s cyber tips of online child solicitation, ‘sextortion’ soar 857% over the past four years
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s an alarming trend in Oregon and every state in the country: Children are being extorted on social media, with…
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