Chavez-DeRemer, Bentz issue statements on their vote for Mayorkas impeachment
Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., released the following statements after the U.S. House of Representatives voted by a narrow…
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Oregon Senate passes bill to cap insulin cost at $35
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate on Tuesday passed Senate Bill 1508, which caps the price of insulin at $35 and prevents Oregonians with…
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Bonneville Power Administration says first-quarter net revenues down due to dry winter
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bonneville Power Administration on Tuesday released its first official forecast of the expected financial performance…
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Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum asks state Court of Appeals to let Measure 114 take effect while state appeals ruling
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In papers filed late Friday afternoon, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed a motion asking the Oregon Court of Appeals to…
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Feds finalize areas for floating offshore wind farms along Oregon coast
The federal government has finalized two areas for floating offshore wind farms along the Oregon coast, authorities announced Tuesday, bringing the…
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Oregon financial agency reminds consumers to be wary of romance scams this Valentine’s Day
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Romance scams can happen any time of year, but with Valentine’s Day this week, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation…
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ODOT travel alert: Winter storm expected in Gorge, Cascade passes; NWS winter storm warning, advisory
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Wind and snow may cause hazardous travel conditions in the Columbia River Gorge and mountain passes this week with a low…
Continue Reading Merkley votes against foreign aid bill, says Netanyahu’s war campaign fails to reflect American values
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., issued the following statement Monday after voting against the Senate’s national security…
Continue ReadingFormer professional wrestler William “Billy Jack” Haynes in custody in wife’s death in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former professional wrestler William Albert “Billy Jack” Haynes Jr. has been taken into police custody in connection with…
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State using $5 million from ARPA to fund OregonSaves retirement accounts for over 900 child care providers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Retirement Savings Board and State Treasurer Tobias Read announced Monday that $5 million of dedicated American…
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Coalition proposes ‘People’s Budget’ for Oregon Legislature’s short session
Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A coalition of groups has laid out its budget priorities for the Oregon legislative session…
Continue ReadingOSU researchers make key advance for capturing carbon from the air
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A chemical element so visually striking it was named for a goddess shows a “Goldilocks” level of reactivity –…
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Gov. Kotek testifies for her housing production bill, announces broad coalition in support
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced a broad coalition supporting her housing production bill, which is building momentum in the 2024…
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Pacific Power launches demand response program using smart thermostats, to boost efficiency
Pacific Power is offering a new energy program called Optimal Time Rewards for residential customers across Oregon and Washington to help customers…
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Parent reminder: School, day care immunization records must be updated by Feb. 21, or kids sent home
PORTLAND, Ore. – With the Wednesday, Feb. 21 deadline fast approaching for updating kids’ vaccinations, the Oregon Immunization Program…
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AAA study finds much greater, deadly roadside danger faced by emergency responders than reported
PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) – Emergency responders who help stranded drivers on the side of the road are struck and killed nearly four times more than…
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Oregon joins 25 other states, SEC in $3 million settlement with TradeStation crypto program
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, along with a task force of state securities regulators, and the U.S. Securities…
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Oregon Lottery offers bets ‘for the Swifties’ during the Super Bowl
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Whether you’re watching the Super Bowl for the plays on the field or to see Taylor Swift, fans have a variety of fun wagers…
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Oregon AG Rosenblum testifies in Salem for 3 bills to protect consumers, clean up pollution from PCBs
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum made special appearances before the Oregon Legislature this week to support three…
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US Fish and Wildlife Service offers $50,000 reward for tips in deaths of three gray wolves in Klamath County
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Friday it is offering a $50,000 reward as it seeks information regarding the deaths of three endangered gray…
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