Soldiers killed by wrong way drunk driver in Washington state, authorities say
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Two soldiers stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state were killed when their vehicle was hit by an alleged…
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PacifiCorp will pay $178M to Oregon wildfire victims in latest settlement over deadly 2020 blazes
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Pacific Power, part of PacifiCorp, said Monday it has agreed to a $178 million settlement…
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ODOT crews reopen Highway 101 on Oregon coast after landslide forces closure for several hours
MANZANITA, Ore. (KTVZ) — A landslide closed U.S. Highway 101 early Monday morning for several hours but it was fully open again by the noon hour,…
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Senator Wyden urges Biden administration to investigate UnitedHealth Group for negligent cybersecurity
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina S. Khan and U.S.…
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Wyden urges Trail Blazers to honor memories of Bill Walton, Maurice Lucas with statue outside Moda Center
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden wrote in The Sunday Oregonian about the recent passing of Bill Walton and advocated for the Portland Trail…
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Oregon officials close entire coast to mussel harvesting due to shellfish poisoning
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon authorities have closed the state’s entire coastline to mussel harvesting due to an “unprecedented” outbreak of…
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Chad Daybell is sentenced to death in ‘doomsday’ triple-murder case
By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Chad Daybell was sentenced to death Saturday upon the recommendation of the jury that convicted him of first-degree…
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Oregon utility regulator rejects PacifiCorp request to limit its liability in wildfire lawsuits
Oregon utility regulators have rejected a request from PacifiCorp that sought to limit its liability in wildfire lawsuits. Under the proposal,…
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You can help save Oregon wildlife during summer travels, using your phone to – get this – take photos of roadkill
Mapping project aims to find top-priority spots for safer wildlife crossings – and not just for deer, elk PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregonians hit…
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OSP: Linn County sheriff’s deputy fatally shoots domestic violence suspect who moved toward him, refused to drop rifle
LEBANON, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State Police are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting in which a man reportedly fired a gun during a…
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Oregon defendants without a lawyer must be released from jail, US appeals court says
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a ruling that Oregon defendants must be released from jail after seven days if they…
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Families of those who died in Boeing crashes press the Justice Department to prosecute the company
WASHINGTON (AP) — Relatives of passengers who died in two jetliner crashes pushed federal officials Friday to prosecute Boeing on criminal charges…
Continue Reading OHA asking anyone who recently harvested, ate coastal mussels to complete survey as recent illnesses investigated
State health officials on Friday asked anyone who recently harvested or ate any shellfish from the Oregon coast to complete a survey as part of an…
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Oregon State Hospital receives feds’ ‘statement of deficiencies,’ set to submit plan to address issues
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Hospital said Thursday it has received a statement of deficiencies from the Centers for Medicare and…
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Portland’s Legacy Health and OHSU sign merger agreement
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ/KGW) — Legacy Health and Oregon Health and Science University announced Thursday that they’ve signed a binding agreement to…
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Chad Daybell found guilty of killing first wife and second wife’s 2 children
By Steve Almasy, Taylor Romine, Ray Sanchez and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — Chad Daybell was found guilty Thursday of first-degree murder and…
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3-hour meeting ends with FAA saying Boeing can’t increase Max plane production until quality is fixed
By Gregory Wallace, CNN Washington (CNN) — Boeing executives presented sweeping changes to the company’s production process and safety…
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New OSU specialty license plate unveiled; $40 vouchers available
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregonians can now purchase a voucher for a new, specialty Oregon State University license plate that features the…
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Oregon health officials issue warning over sharp rise in pertussis cases; Deschutes, Jefferson counties have had 23
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Oregon health officials expressed concern Thursday about a sharp increase in cases of pertussis – known as whooping cough…
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Oregon Marine Board’s ‘Operation Ship Shape’ targets lapsed motorboat registrations, equipment requirements
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board, in partnership with 31 county sheriff’s offices and the Oregon State Police, will be looking…
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