Bandon wildlife safari cited for several animal health and wellness violations
BANDON, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bandon’s popular West Coast Game Park Safari faces scrutiny for several alleged violations of the Animal Welfare Act. A…
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Wyden, colleagues reintroduce $60 billion legislation to fight intensifying wildfires, drought across the West
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, said Friday he has joined Senate colleagues to reintroduce legislation that would make a $60…
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Warm late-winter storm brings rain and wind, sends Central, Eastern Oregon rivers over their banks, closes highways
The storm that brought high winds, rain and warmer temperatures to Central and Eastern Oregon late Monday and early Tuesday sent trees falling, snow…
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Bynum says she’ll vote against House budget proposal, calls it ‘nonsense’ that will hurt Oregon families
(update: added video) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., released the following statement Tuesday ahead of voting against…
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Oregon nurses vote to ratify contract with Providence, ending historic strike
By Luisa Anderson, Alex Jensen, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Unionized nurses at eight Providence hospitals around Oregon have voted to ratify their…
Continue ReadingNew details emerge in the case against Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students
CNN By Holly Yan and Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — More than two years after a quadruple homicide devastated Moscow, Idaho, a judge unsealed the…
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Thousands without power in Portland area, trees and power lines toppled from strong windstorm
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Thousands of people remained without power Tuesday morning in western Oregon, including the Portland metro area, after…
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As ‘a last resort,’ federal officials kill wolf OR158 that killed 8-12 livestock
LAKEVIEW, Ore. (KTVZ) — Federal officials on Wednesday lethally removed an endangered gray wolf, OR158, following several unsuccessful attempts at…
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An inmate at Two Rivers Correctional Institution has passed away
UMATILLA, Ore (KTVZ) — Another inmate has died while in police custody, and serving a life-sentence. Billy Raymond Bostic, was in custody at…
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Beaverton man, 79, ‘overjoyed’ to win $328.5 million Oregon Lottery Powerball jackpot
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The winner of Oregon’s first Powerball jackpot of the year, worth $328.5 million, is 79-year-old Abbas Shafii of Beaverton, the…
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Oregon House, Senate Republicans outline education priorities, legislation this session
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon House and Senate Republicans announced legislation Thursday to dramatically reform public education that includes…
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Gov. Kotek, state housing agency launch zero-interest loan program to boost workforce housing projects, cut costs
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Thursday the launch of Oregon’s Moderate Income…
Continue ReadingOregon Department of Revenue begins sending out tax refunds; here’s how to find out the status of yours
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Oregon Department of Revenue has begun distributing refunds for the 2024 tax year. Through Feb. 17, the department has…
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Wyden backs bill to raise minimum age to buy assault weapons, high-capacity ammunition from 18 to 21
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he is joining legislation to raise the minimum age to buy assault weapons and…
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Watch: Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s Labor Secretary confirmation hearing Wednesday morning
The Senate confirmation hearing for former Oregon Republican congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer is set for 7 a.m. PT on…
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Oregon U.S. Attorney Natalie Wight fired by President Trump
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon U.S. Attorney Natalie Wight has been fired by President Trump, the U.S. Department of Justice announced late Tuesday.…
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Oregon Senators Wyden and Merkley, colleagues urge Trump administration to make no cuts to Medicare, Medicaid
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said Tuesday they have sent a letter with their Senate colleagues urging Elon Musk’s Department of Government…
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Hiring freeze of firefighters could be deadly, Forest Service captain warns
By Jacob Soboroff, NBC News SKAMANIA COUNTY, Wash. (NBC) — A freeze on the hiring and onboarding of thousands of federal firefighters could have…
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No love at the pumps: Oregon gas prices keep climbing, now average $3.77 a gallon; AAA has a look at why
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The transition to summer fuel is beginning, and that’s pushing pump prices higher in most states, including Oregon, AAA…
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Gov. Tina Kotek places Oregon Youth Authority director on administrative leave
By Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola, KGW SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has placed the director of the Oregon Youth Authority on administrative leave,…
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