Oregon jobless rate inches upward to 5%, despite gain of 7,000 jobs since July
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate rose a bit in August to 5%, despite new data that shows the state’s workforce rising by 7,000 jobs…
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No, Mount St. Helens isn’t erupting again. It’s just stirring up leftover ash 45 years after ‘the big one’
(Update: Adding video) By CNN Meteorologist Briana Waxman (CNN) — For a moment, it seemed like a blast from the past: a plume over Mount St. Helens…
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Governor Kotek directs state agencies to halt non-emergency out-of-state travel and prepare for major budget cuts
Governor Tina Kotek sent a letter Tuesday to the heads of all state agencies, telling them to immediately halt any out of state non emergency travel…
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After nearly 50 years, identity of unidentified remains confirmed
LINN COUNTY, Ore. (Sept. 16, 2025) – On July 24, 1976, skeletal remains of a young woman were found in the area of Wolf Creek near Swamp…
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‘Triple-whammy’: Oregon, Bend gas prices skyrocket due to pipeline outage, refinery issues; AAA says relief in sight
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices in Oregon and Washington are surging due to an outage at the Olympic Pipeline, as well as planned and unplanned…
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Foley Ridge Fire prompts ODOT to close a 21-mile stretch of nearby state Highway 242
McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Foley Ridge Fire that broke out 10 days ago on the Willamette National Forest east of McKenzie Bridge has burned…
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Oregon Department of Forestry: Acres burned across Oregon down significantly compared to 2024
OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, one active large fire is burning on ODF-protected land, and seven others are burning statewide, according to the Oregon…
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Oregon Senate GOP leader Daniel Bonham stepping down, backs Rep. Christine Drazan for Senate appointment
WILSONVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham (R-The Dalles) announced Monday that he will resign from the state…
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BLM’s September timber sales to offer nearly 40 million board feet in Western Oregon
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bureau of Land Management will offer six timber sales in September, totalling 39.7…
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Motorcycle-pickup crash closes Highway 22E at Idanha for several hours, delays Central Oregon travelers
IDANHA, Ore. (KTVZ) — A motorcycle rider was seriously injured in a collision with a pickup Saturday night that closed state Highway 22E at Idanha…
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Surge continues: Oregon gas prices jump 22 cents in past week, average $4.23 a gallon, GasBuddy reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 22.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.23/g Monday, according…
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Damian Lillard to be special guest at fan rally in Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) – The Blazers announced they’re planning to hold a fan rally at Pioneer Courthouse Square with special guest Damian Lillard.…
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Portland State University researchers test out new method to protect buildings from earthquakes
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) – Portland State University researchers are testing a brand-new way to protect buildings during earthquakes. They simulated an…
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BLM Oregon timber sales bring in over $14.3 million
PORTLAND, Ore. –The Bureau of Land Management sold 55.1 million board feet of timber across 2,281 public acres for $14,343,372…
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Oregon Department of Forestry says thousands of fires have sparked statewide so far this year
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry shared an update on the state’s active wildland fires. Right now, two active large fires are…
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What we know about access to COVID-19 vaccine in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Health Authority has released new information about who can get this year’s updated COVID-19 vaccine and where…
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Lomakatsi’s Tribal Stewards summer training program comes to a close in the Oregon Badlands Wilderness
Bend, OR (KTVZ)- Tribal Stewards finished up their summer program on Tuesday. The program works on culturally informed ecological restoration…
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Researchers take key step toward greener lighting and display technologies
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Scientists at Oregon State University have taken a big step toward lighting and display technologies…
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ODOT funding bill clears the House and now heads to the Senate for a vote – here’s what local leaders are saying
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A funding package for the Oregon Department of Transportation passed the Oregon House of Representatives on Monday and now heads…
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Missing Lane County man found deceased, death determined natural causes
LANE COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) – Lane County Sheriff’s detectives were able to confirm missing person Herbert Stout had hitchhiked away from his…
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