Young humpback whale leaps out of Seattle bay, dazzling onlookers
By MANUEL VALDES Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A humpback whale visiting the waters off Seattle dazzled onlookers Thursday morning with several…
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Oregon State’s Damien Martinez arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State running back Damien Martinez was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, a…
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OSP troopers rescue 15 dogs from abandoned, stolen rental truck; two Klamath Falls residents arrested
A rental truck abandoned in a Klamath Falls truck stop parking lot for several days was found on Thanksgiving to have a precious barking cargo inside…
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Oregon secretary of state won’t remove Donald Trump from May presidential primary ballot
Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade announced Thursday she will follow the usual procedure for the state’s presidential primaries and…
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Leaked document says US is willing to build energy projects in case Snake River dams are breached
By HALLIE GOLDEN and REBECCA BOONE Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. government is willing to help build enough new clean energy projects in…
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A climber tumbled hundreds of feet down Oregon’s highest peak. Volunteer rescuers happened to see it – and saved her life
By Sarah Dewberry and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — A 36-year-old woman slipped and fell several hundred feet from Oregon’s highest mountain…
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Gov. Kotek establishes Oregon State Government AI Advisory Council
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In response to the growing role that generative artificial intelligence is playing in society, Governor Tina Kotek announced…
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Wyden, colleagues introduce legislation to address rise in attacks on postal workers
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senate colleagues introduced bipartisan legislation Wednesday that would address the steep increase…
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Merkley introduces bill to ban TSA’s new facial recognition system at US airports
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The holidays are here, with more people traveling. Last summer, the TSA announced a new facial recognition screening…
Continue ReadingWolverines receive protection under Endangered Species Act as climate change threatens their habitat
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — The North American wolverine has officially been listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act and will…
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OSU researchers lead $4.2 million USDA grant to study disease plaguing honeybees
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Researchers at Oregon State University have received a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
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Oregon secretary of state joins ‘Trusted Info 2024’ campaign, urging citizens to turn to election officials
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade on Tuesday joined fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries…
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Oregon Department of Agriculture leads trade mission to Singapore, Taiwan
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Department of Agriculture Assistant Director Jonathan Sandau and five agricultural companies from around the state…
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Chavez-DeRemer backs resolutions demanding Hamas release all hostages, reaffirming Israel’s right to exist
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) voted Tuesday in favor of House Resolution 793, which calls on Hamas to immediately release all…
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Kotek outlines steps after Portland teachers strike to address ‘systemic issues’ of teacher pay, school funding
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following the tentative agreement reached to resolve the teacher strike at Portland Public Schools, Governor Tina Kotek…
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Embattled Oregon school district in court after parents accuse it of violating public meetings law
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon school district that sparked controversy in 2021 over a decision to ban diversity symbols was in court Tuesday…
Continue ReadingState Supreme Court puts ruling that gave Oregon State, Washington State control of Pac-12 on hold
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The Washington state Supreme Court on Tuesday granted a request by the University of Washington and the…
Continue ReadingSigns of mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs reported in at least a dozen states
By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — An infectious respiratory disease among dogs that continues to baffle veterinarians has now been reported in at least…
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Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer
By CLAIRE RUSH, JANIE HAR and MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tossing tent poles, blankets and a duffel bag into a shopping…
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Oregon gas prices still falling; average drops close to $4/gallon, GasBuddy reports
(Update: Adding KTVZ.COM Poll) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 4.6 cents per gallon in the last week,…
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