Oregon-Northwest Archives

3 wounded in Salem shooting: 1 critical

January 22, 2020 2:22 pm The Associated Press

Authorities say three people were wounded in a shooting in east Salem late Tuesday night.…

Albany man charged in wife’s killing after DNA found on saw

January 22, 2020 10:10 am The Associated Press

An Albany man has been charged with murdering his estranged wife after authorities say her DNA was found on a circular saw he had borrowed. …

Oregon DMV urges air travelers: Get passport card to avoid Real ID backlog

January 22, 2020 11:27 am KTVZ news sources

Attention, air travelers: Something big is happening on Oct. 1 — and if you aren’t paying attention, it might mean missing your flight out of any…

Suspect arrested in stabbing of off-duty Portland firefighter

January 22, 2020 10:01 am The Associated Press

Authorities say a man caught on camera allegedly stabbing an off-duty fire lieutenant in a Portland bar has been arrested.…

ODOT crews clear, reopen Oregon Hwy. 230

January 21, 2020 3:06 pm KTVZ news sources

Oregon Highway 230 is again open after being closed since Jan. 12, when a winter storm brought heavy snow and downed trees to the High Cascades area,…

Oregon’s average gas price dips below $3 for first time in 10 months

January 21, 2020 11:38 am KTVZ news sources

Oregon’s average gas price has dipped below $3 a gallon for the first time since last March, though it’s still up from a year…

2 pedestrians killed in Vancouver crash

January 21, 2020 9:32 am KTVZ news sources

Police say two pedestrians were killed in a crash in Vancouver, Washington, Tuesday morning.…

First U.S. case of mysterious new Chinese virus in Wash. state

January 21, 2020 11:30 am The Associated Press

The U.S. has its first case of a new virus that was found only last month in China. A U.S. citizen who recently returned to the Seattle area from a…

Study: Oregon health reforms have reduced infant deaths

January 21, 2020 10:34 am KTVZ news sources

Oregon’s unique health care delivery system for low-income patients is resulting in fewer infant deaths, according to a recent study by Oregon…

OSU-UO study links kindergartners’ behavior, gut microbiome

January 21, 2020 9:25 am KTVZ news sources

A study of early school-aged children shows a connection between the bacteria in their gut and their behavior, and that parents play a key role in…

Murder trial begins in fatal Portland light-rail stabbings

January 20, 2020 11:23 pm The Associated Press

The murder trial for a man charged with fatally stabbing two men and severely injuring a third on a light-trail train in Portland begins with jury…

Boil-water advisory issued in Hood River

January 20, 2020 1:09 pm The Associated Press

A boil-water advisory is in effect for water customers in Hood River after “potentially harmful bacteria” was found in the supply on Sunday…

Classes canceled at Beaverton HS after fire

January 20, 2020 4:37 pm The Associated Press

BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — Classes at Beaverton High School will be cancelled Tuesday following a weekend fire. KOIN reports that investigators…

Crews work to restore S. Oregon power after storm

January 19, 2020 10:33 pm KTVZ news sources

Pacific Power said its crews, who have been fighting tough winter conditions for days, restored service to about 1,500 southwest Oregon customers on…

Oregon celebrates MLK with Day of Service

January 19, 2020 11:20 pm KTVZ news sources

To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, organizations around the country and the state of Oregon have turned MLK Day into a day of…

Off-duty fire lieutenant stabbed at Portland bar

January 19, 2020 9:40 pm The Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police say they’re investigating after an off-duty Portland fire lieutenant was stabbed at a bar Saturday night. The…

Report: Oregon marijuana sales 420% stronger near Idaho

January 19, 2020 10:03 am The Associated Press

A report has found marijuana sales in Oregon along the Idaho state line are 420% the statewide average.…

Gov. Brown, GOP appear set to face off again over cap and trade

January 17, 2020 12:07 pm The Associated Press

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and the speaker of the House of Representatives, both Democrats, said Friday that passing legislation aimed at stemming global…

Wyden, Merkley urge Trump to warn Saudis for helping suspects flee country

January 17, 2020 9:54 pm KTVZ news sources

Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., called on the Trump administration Friday to take immediate action after the FBI revealed in a newly…

Wyden wants FTC to look into firm collecting, selling Americans’ financial info

January 17, 2020 10:32 am KTVZ news sources

Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., on Friday demanded the Federal Trade Commission investigate…