Summer travel plans impacted by rising gas costs, survey finds
OREGON (KTVZ) — GasBuddy released its 2026 Summer Travel Survey results and forecast today, indicating that American road trip culture remains…
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Oregon State Parks introduces digital 12-month parking permits starting May 21
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) will begin offering digital 12-month parking permits starting May 21. These new…
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Oregon Trail Days and more: BLM’s public events celebrate history and public lands
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management will host three public events across Oregon to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American…
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There’s Good News: 8-year-old honored by Oregon State Police for courageous, life-saving actions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police recently held a special ceremony, honoring a young hero. OSP, local fire, and EMS agencies gathered on May…
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Crook County Democrats oppose animal rights petition that could restrict hunting, fishing and agriculture
PRINEVILLE, Ore. — Crook County Democrats are taking a firm stand against a proposed Oregon ballot measure they say would go too far. The local…
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Decision 2026: Oregon Secretary of State urges voters to drop off ballots at ballot boxes as soon as possible
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is encouraging voters to return their completed ballots by 8:00 p.m. tonight for the May…
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Oregon enforces campfire rules as Wildfire Awareness Month begins
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is being recognized as Wildfire Awareness Month in Oregon, with the State Parks and Forestry Department’s both partnering…
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Apply to join Oregon’s Recreational Trails Program Grants Advisory Committee
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking two volunteers to serve on its Recreational Trails Program Grants…
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Gas prices in Oregon climb, national average dips by a cent
OREGON (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon increased 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week, reaching an average of $5.27 per gallon today.…
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Washington monitors fourth person for hantavirus as Bend doctor remains isolated
(Updated May 17, 2026; Health officials in Washington are now monitoring a fourth person for possible hantavirus exposure) SEATTLE & KING COUNTY,…
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New app from ODF helps Oregon residents check local burn regulations and stay safe
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is Wildfire Awareness Month and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is urging residents to take extra precautions to…
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BLM seeks artist-in-residence to capture Oregon’s Yaquina Head beauty
SALEM, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking an Artist-in-Residence at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in Newport, Oregon. The…
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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden demands answers on rise in detention times for unaccompanied minors
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden has expanded a comprehensive investigation into the federal agency…
Continue Reading Oregon gas prices soar to $5.32 a gallon, national average reaches $4.50
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gas prices are up in most states again this week, including Oregon, whose average rose four cents to $5.32 a gallon. The…
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Employers beware: Oregon OSHA scams on the rise
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division has alerted employers to two active scams targeting businesses, with…
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Oregon Lottery Revenue Bond sale generates $140.1M for affordable housing and more
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s recent Lottery Revenue Bond sale successfully generated $140.1 million this month, providing crucial funding for…
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‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ contest returns, submission window open now
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon Business & Industry has announced the fourth annual ‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ contest is open now through July.…
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Gas prices in Oregon rise to $5.27, up 30.4 cents from last month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 8.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.27 cents a…
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Gov. Kotek signs legislation to improve access to mental health and addiction services
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek today signed five bills at the University of Oregon’s Ballmer Institute in Portland, Ore., aimed at…
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Portland firefighter accused of luring Deschutes County child
This article was written by Jamie Parfitt with KGW News PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland firefighter was arrested Wednesday after investigators…
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