Alpacas test positive for H5N1 bird flu for the first time
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Highly pathogenic avian influenza, sometimes called bird flu, has been confirmed in alpacas for the first time,…
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OHA report says Oregon health care costs rose 3.6% in 2021-22, driven by prescription drugs, other factors
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority on Tuesday released its annual report on cost growth trends for health insurance plans and…
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With wildfire season at hand, state emergency managers share prep tips, reminder of three-level evacuation alerts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is encouraging Oregonians to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season by…
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Oregon Zoo, partners release endangered pond turtles to the wild in the Columbia River Gorge
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer came early last week for 11 northwestern pond turtles reared at the Oregon Zoo. With the help of volunteers and…
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Oregon citizen-soldiers, airmen take part in Memorial Day ceremonies across the state
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon National Guard Soldiers and Airmen took part in Memorial Day services and community events around the state on Monday,…
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At least 20 sickened by biotoxin from mussels harvested over weekend on north Oregon coast; officials say to throw them out
An outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning that sickened at least 20 people is prompting state health officials to urge those who harvested mussels…
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Dead humpback whale washes ashore on Oregon coast
MANZANITA, Ore. (KTVZ) – A dead humpback whale washed ashore Monday morning at Nehalem State Park near Manzanita, the Oregon Parks and Recreation…
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Snake River Correctional Institution guards fire two warning shots to stop fight involving nearly 70 inmates
ONTARIO, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fight between two inmates Saturday afternoon in a recreation yard at the Snake River Correctional Institution led to a…
Continue ReadingBill Walton, basketball Hall of Famer and colorful commentator, dies of cancer at 71
By Kevin Dotson, Steve Almasy and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Bill Walton, the basketball Hall of Fame center who won two national titles at…
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Wyden, Merkley reintroduce bill to strengthen accountability, combat discriminatory police practices
 WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on Thursday joined the reintroduction for a third time of legislation they say would…
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Merkley reintroduces legislation to put mental health care in reach for every student in America
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – During Mental Health Awareness Month, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) announced the…
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Wyden, colleagues urge feds to crack down on tax preparation giants’ ongoing violations of taxpayer privacy
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, joined with four congressional colleagues last week to urge top…
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Draft of Oregon Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan available online for public review
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The public is invited to comment on the draft 2025-29 Oregon Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)…
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Oregon Lottery launches State Parks-themed Scratch-its, free parking permit program
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Summer is when the outdoors truly start calling to Oregonians. Oregon Lottery is capturing the spirit of the campers, hikers,…
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Oregon health insurers seeking larger rate hikes for 2025, averaging 9.3% for individuals, 12.3% for small groups
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon consumers can get a first look at requested rates for 2025 individual and small group health insurance plans, the…
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Federal judge finds Postal Service wrongfully fired Oregon probationary mail carrier, orders $141K in lost wages, damages
After a two-day bench trial, the U.S. Department of Labor said, a federal judge has ordered the U.S. Postal Service to pay $141,307 in lost wages and…
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Oregon Health Authority encourages mpox vaccinations
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As people gather and travel to celebrate Pride Month in June, health officials are reminding Oregonians about the…
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Oregon Health Authority kicks off 2024 Oregon beach monitoring season
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program is kicking off the 2024 beach monitoring season by announcing the list of coastal…
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Oregon Wildfire Funding Workgroup convenes to address sustainable funding to address critical needs
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)Â – The Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon State Fire Marshal are convening a workgroup to discuss solutions for…
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Amid cleanup of mystery tar-like substance along Oregon, Wash. coast, public urged to avoid material, keep pets away
Responders continued surveying and cleanup efforts Saturday for a tar-like substance washing up on shorelines and impacting wildlife since last…
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