Hello, rhino baby! Oregon Zoo welcomes rhinoceros calf
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo’s rhinoceros family grew by about 100 pounds on Monday night as 11-year-old eastern black rhino…
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Oregon state park visitors can book same-day online reservations statewide, starting Jan. 1
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visitors hoping to find a last-minute state park campsite soon will have the chance to view and book same-day campsite…
Continue ReadingStrong atmospheric river to slam Northwest with over a half foot of rain, creating a significant flood threat
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Another strong atmospheric river is set to barrel into the Northwest late Monday and dump over half a…
Continue Reading1 of 3 Washington officers charged in death of Black man Manuel Ellis testifies in his own defense
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — One of the three police officers charged with killing Manuel Ellis, a Black man whose death in 2020 as he pleaded for air…
Continue ReadingMan in Washington state killed wife, 2 daughters and brother before killing himself, authorities say
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A man fatally shot his wife, their two adult daughters and his brother before killing himself at a Washington state home,…
Continue Reading2 bodies found at Washington state military base believed to be missing couple, authorities say
By Jennifer Henderson, CNN (CNN) — Two bodies found on a military base Saturday likely belong to a missing couple whose tenant has been arrested in…
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Lawmakers announce $833K to OSU for developing food safety outreach programs
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, with Representative Val Hoyle, announced Monday a federal investment of $833,127 for Oregon…
Continue ReadingRecordings show how the Mormon church protects itself from child sex abuse claims
By MICHAEL REZENDES and JASON DEAREN Associated Press HAILEY, Idaho (AP) — Paul Rytting listened as a woman, voice quavering, told him her story.…
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Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal that may attract regulator scrutiny
SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Airlines agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal announced Sunday, potentially putting it on track for a clash…
Continue ReadingPortlanders wake to downed trees, power outages
By Jeffrey Lindblom Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND Oregon (KPTV) — People in the Portland area woke up…
Continue ReadingIdaho baby found dead by police one day after Amber Alert, police say father is in custody
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho baby was found dead by police on Saturday, one day after an Amber Alert was issued for him, authorities said.…
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Oregon agency seeks info about unlicensed insurance producer accused of misappropriating premiums
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is seeking information from anyone who has had insurance dealings with Joshua M.…
Continue Reading Wyden, Blumenauer introduce legislation to support US kombucha industry
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee,…
Continue Reading Wyden leads Democratic colleagues in introducing Billionaires Income Tax Act
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., led colleagues Thursday in introducing the Billionaires Income Tax Act,…
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Winter weather in Pacific Northwest cuts power to thousands in Seattle, dumps snow on Cascades
SEATTLE (AP) — Winter weather brought high winds and snow to parts of the Pacific Northwest, knocking out power in some areas and dumping fresh…
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Oregon Statewide Report Card released by Department of Education
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The 2022-23 edition of the Oregon Statewide Report Card is now available on the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) website.…
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Portland man facing federal charges in fentanyl overdose death of 15-year-old
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Portland man is facing federal charges, accused of distributing counterfeit Oxycodone pills containing fentanyl that…
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Amtrak Cascades adds two more daily round-trips between Seattle and Portland
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KTVZ) – Just in time for the holidays, WSDOT and ODOT are starting two additional Amtrak Cascades daily round-trips between Seattle…
Continue ReadingDeath toll from Alaska landslide hits 5 as authorities recover another body; 1 person still missing
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of one of two people who had been missing following a deadly landslide last week in the…
Continue ReadingCity Council in Portland approves $2.6M for police body cameras
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The City Council in Portland approved $2.6 million for permanent police body cameras in a unanimous vote, a crucial step…
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