Lost seal pup rescued on the Oregon Coast, safely returned to the ocean
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…
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Pain at the pump: Oregon’s average gas prices jump nearly 15 cents in a week, over 30 cents in past month
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…
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Kevin Stine, Navy veteran and educator, enters Oregon State Senate race
MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Medford City Councilor and U.S. Navy veteran Kevin Stine filed for the Democratic nomination for Oregon State Senate District…
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Oregon officials warn of workers’ compensation scam targeting Spanish-speaking employees
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services is warning Spanish-speaking workers about a scam targeting injured…
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Oregon agencies team up to offer free tax help
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon taxpayers can get free help filing their federal and state income tax returns at WorkSource Oregon centers across the…
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Oregon Health Authority reminds families of upcoming school vaccination deadline
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the annual school vaccination deadline approaching, the Oregon Health Authority is reminding parents and caregivers to…
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Oregon lawmakers look to regulate AI chatbots
By Robin Linares, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lawmakers who ”missed the boat” on regulating social media now have a chance to…
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Democratic Oregon lawmakers advance bill to move up transportation tax referendum to May
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A bill to reschedule the date for a controversial transportation tax referendum from…
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Oregon Lottery sees $1.3M+ revenue from Super Bowl bets
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.…
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Layoffs or redirecting funding: Oregon lawmakers grappling again with ODOT’s budget gap
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers are once again discussing ways to fill a massive shortfall within the Oregon Department of Transportation’s budget…
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Senator Ron Wyden, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduce bill to prevent President Trump from profiting off lawsuit
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Ron Wyden and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation Tuesday to prevent President Donald…
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Oregon Humane Society helps rescue 17 dogs, six cats in Christmas Valley neglect case; 3 puppies found dead
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – At the request of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon Humane Society assisted with the rescue of 17 dogs…
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International migration sustaining Oregon’s population growth, new estimates show
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Most of Oregon’s population growth in 2024-25 came through international immigration, according to new estimates from the…
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Oregon lawmakers propose criminal penalties for alarming, threatening public officials
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — As threats of violence against public officials continue to rise nationwide, Oregon…
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Oregon Health Authority offers tips to stay safe and healthy during Super Bowl LX celebrations
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…
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‘Deceptive practice’: Hayden Homes Amphitheater backs Oregon bill to ban speculative ticketing
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to ban resellers or people affiliated with…
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‘Don’t take the bait!’: Latest text message scams target ODOT, DMV; here’s what to watch out for
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…
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Flight delays and cancellations hit Redmond airport due to low visibility
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several arriving and departing flights have been diverted or cancelled on Thursday. According to several airlines , at the time…
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Federal judge blocks immigration agents from making warrantless arrests in Oregon
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A federal judge issued a ruling Wednesday blocking federal immigration agents from…
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Healthcare Without Fear Act aims to protect patients from immigration enforcement in Oregon hospitals
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers heard emotional testimony this week from nurses, healthcare advocates and community members supporting the…
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