Nike to lay off 740 employees at world headquarters in Beaverton
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Nike plans to lay off 740 employees at its world headquarters in Beaverton by June 28, according to a notice the…
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Merkley, Risch introduce bill to boost mass timber industry, promote use in federal, military projects
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Idaho Senator James Risch this week announced the introduction of the bipartisan Mass Timber…
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Focus is on next steps after Oregon lawmakers make ‘groundbreaking’ housing investments
By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers passed a major housing package in this year’s session, but said easing…
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Summer food benefits for Oregon kids amplified through Double Up produce program
By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon is participating in a federal food benefits program for children, called…
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Firefighters douse three-alarm attic fire at historic Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, featured in movie ‘The Shining’
A three-alarm fire broke out Thursday night in the attic of the historic Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, prompting its evacuation, and firefighters…
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Chavez-DeRemer backs slate of bills to hold Iran, terror groups accountable for attacks on Israel
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – This week, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) supported 15 proposals to hold Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable. The…
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National Park Service approves transfer of Crater Lake National Park concessions contract
CRATER LAKE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Park Service has approved the transfer of the Crater Lake National Park concessions contract formerly held…
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US Department of Justice creates carjacking task forces in Oregon, 10 other districts across nation
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The Justice Department announced Thursday that 11 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, including the District of Oregon, have now…
Continue ReadingExpert will testify Bryan Kohberger’s cell phone was outside of Moscow on the night of the Idaho murders, defense says
CNN By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, was out…
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Oregon adds 1,400 jobs in March, 2,800 in February; jobless rate holds steady at 4.2%
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In March, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1,400 jobs, following a revised gain of 2,800 jobs…
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Gov. Kotek hosts signing ceremony for bill providing $30 million for summer learning programs
WOODBURN, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek hosted a signing ceremony Wednesday for House Bill 4082, which legislators passed and the governor…
Continue ReadingSchumer says US will provide $6.1 billion to Micron Technology for chip plants in NY, Idaho
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide $6.1 billion in government support for…
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Alaska Airlines ground stop lifted, delays ongoing
By Gregory Wallace and Ross Levitt, CNN (CNN) — A ground stop that earlier paused Alaska Airlines’ flights has been lifted. “This morning…
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Oregon House, Senate Republican women call on OSAA to only let biological women compete in girls’ sports
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The 12 women members of the Oregon House and Senate Republican Caucuses sent a letter Tuesday to…
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OSP says 52 protesters arrested, jailed for blocking I-5 in Eugene; similar protests reported across US
Dozens of protesters who blocked Interstate 5 southbound in Eugene Monday morning were arrested for disorderly conduct in an operation that involved…
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Oregon DHS points to new initiatives, efforts to support families, prevent child abuse
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – This year’s Child Abuse Prevention Month theme, Doing Things Differently: Moving from the Challenge to the Change,…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court permits Idaho to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors
By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Idaho officials to temporarily enforce a strict statewide ban on…
Continue ReadingWyden condemns Iran’s attacks on Israel, calls on House to pass delayed Israel, Ukraine support
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following statement Monday in response to Iran’s attack on Israel: “I strongly condemn…
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Oregon Court of Appeals keeps gun control Measure 114 on ice, but will expedite case’s hearing
SALEM, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — The Oregon Court of Appeals said Friday it would not override an Eastern Oregon judge’s ruling that puts the state’s gun…
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President Biden approves Oregon disaster declaration, orders federal recovery aid from severe January storms
(Update: Adding governor’s news release) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared Saturday that a major disaster exists in the…
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