Wyden joins legislation to protect tenants at risk of eviction
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he is co-sponsoring legislation to empower tenants and help support housing security…
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Portland Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing to conduct flyovers for Independence Day ceremonies, parades
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The 142nd Wing out of the Portland Air National Guard Base in Portland will conduct Independence Day flyovers for…
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Pacific Power prepares for summer heat, urges customers to conserve energy during peak usage periods
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon heads into the first heat wave of the season this week, Pacific Power is encouraging customers to prepare for…
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Forest Service across NW prepares for ‘dramatic increase in wildfire conditions’ over very hot 4th of July weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Temperatures spiking into the 100s? Check. Rapidly drying grasslands and forests? Check. Possible humidity of less than 20…
Continue ReadingFormer Boeing inspector alleges ‘scrap’ parts ended up on assembly lines
CNN By Gregory Wallace, CNN (CNN) — A former Boeing quality-control manager alleges that for years workers at its 787 Dreamliner factory in…
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To save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of another owl species
Associated Press To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy…
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New state law takes effect, giving Oregonians major new consumer privacy protections
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Did you notice you slept better last night? As of July 1, Oregonians have a new and powerful set of consumer privacy rights and…
Continue ReadingEx-astronaut who died in Washington plane crash was doing a flyby near a friend’s home, NTSB says
Associated Press The former Apollo 8 astronaut best known for taking the iconic “Earthrise” photo, who died last month while piloting a plane…
Continue ReadingSeattle plastic surgery provider accused of posting fake positive reviews must pay $5M
SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle-area plastic surgery provider accused of threatening patients over negative reviews and posting fake positive ones must…
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Oregon Zoo prepares 100 imperiled northern leopard frogs for big leap back into the wild
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A hundred imperiled northern leopard frogs will be hopping back into the wild soon, thanks to a recovery program at the…
Continue ReadingBoeing agrees to buy Spirit Aerosystems as part of plan to shore up safety
By David Goldman and Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Boeing has agreed to buy Spirit Aerosystems, one of its major suppliers and…
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Oregon, Calif. survey highlights gaps in wildfire risk reduction awareness, access to needed resources
QUINCY, Mass. (KTVZ) — In an effort to help wildland urban interface communities better protect their homes against wildfire, the Fire Protection…
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OHA, ODOT urge Oregonians to celebrate safely over the Fourth: ‘Rethink the Drink,’ drive sober
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – As Oregonians gear up to celebrate the busy months of summer – from the Fourth of July and barbecues to weddings and river…
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Oregon reports of hate and bias incidents still on the rise, DOJ annual report finds
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Justice Civil Rights Unit has provided its annual update on the groundbreaking work of DOJ’s…
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100,000 more Oregonians may qualify for free health coverage through Oregon Health Plan’s new ‘Bridge’ program
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon is now able to offer free health care coverage to people in more income categories through a new benefit called Oregon…
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OSU researchers discover novel way to kill breast cancer cells without affecting regular ones
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University researchers have discovered compounds that convert a protein known for protecting cancer cells…
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Oregon state agency, lawmakers react to Supreme Court ruling on homeless camping regulations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing cities to enforce regulations against the homeless sleeping on public property draw…
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Some cities facing homelessness crisis applaud Supreme Court decision, while others push back
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside in public spaces will…
Continue ReadingHomeless people can be ticketed for sleeping outside, Supreme Court rules
By Devan Cole and John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court ruled Friday in favor of an Oregon city that ticketed homeless people for sleeping…
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NWS confirms destructive SE Oregon, western Idaho storm was a microburst
BOISE, Idaho (KTVB) — The Nyssa, Oregon community faces the aftermath of a confirmed microburst that tore through their community Wednesday…
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