2 pioneer statues toppled amid protests at University of Oregon
Two long-standing statues have been torn down on the University of Oregon campus this weekend — the Pioneer Mother and the Pioneer outside Johnson…
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Gov. Brown plans to release some inmates to slow virus spread
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has asked for a list of names by June 22 of inmates eligible for possible release to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the state…
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Oregon reports 158 more COVID-19 cases, one more death
COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 174, along with 158 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Oregon DMV appointment requests top 100,000
On June 2, DMV started accepting requests for in-person appointments at its offices. As of Thursday, the agency has received 98,361 requests and…
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Walden announces $2.7 million to expand rural broadband in Oregon
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., released the following statement Friday after the Federal Communications Commission announced that…
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Oregon Supreme Court rules against Baker County judge, upholds governor’s orders
The Oregon Supreme Court ruled Friday that a Baker County judge erred in ruling that Gov. Kate Brown’s executive orders relating to the coronavirus…
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COCC, OSU-Cascades react to new state rules that allow in-person classes to resume
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission, in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority, announced Friday new state public health standards for…
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Rise in COVID-19 cases bring ‘yellow light’; downtown Bend sees crowds
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and state health officials outlined Friday the data and reasoning behind a one-week pause in processing counties’ reopening…
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Oregon lawmakers press for more testing supplies for long-term care facilities
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Friday led all six Democratic members of Oregon’s congressional delegation in pushing the Trump administration to…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 142 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 173, along with 142 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Dire straits at hand for most Oregon cultural organizations, survey finds
The majority of Oregon’s cultural organizations are facing suspension of operations or permanent closure due to the COVID-19 impact, an Oregon…
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Judge grants order barring most Portland PD tear gas use
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has backed Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s restrictions on the city’s police use of a common tear gas with a…
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C.O. schools have plenty of homework to do to meet state’s COVID-19 guidelines
The Oregon Department of Education on Wednesday released Ready Schools, Safe Learners, the initial guidance for how public and private schools will…
Continue Reading Oregon DMV extends grace period for expired licenses through at least Oct. 1
The Oregon law enforcement citation moratorium for expired driver licenses, permits, ID cards, and vehicle registration has been extended through…
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Oregon AG warns: Scammers may file for jobless benefits in your name
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is warning Oregonians that scammers may be taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to file for…
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BLM proposes expedited timber salvage review, update to forest management rules
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The Bureau of Land Management is proposing updates to antiquated regulations governing administration of timber sales, as well…
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Portland mayor lays out first steps for police reform
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler says he will make policing changes that include ending the use of patrol officers on public…
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Wyden wants public alerted about nursing homes taking COVID-19 stimulus checks
Senate Finance Committee Ranking member Ron Wyden wants DHS alerts to providers and public about some nursing homes illegally requiring Medicaid…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 5 more COVID-19 deaths, 169 total
Five more people in Oregon have died of COVID-19, raising the state’s death toll to 169, as the state’s total case count approaches 5,000, the Oregon…
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Alert issued for missing Portland teen foster child in ‘critical danger’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mataya Gearhart, age 16, is a foster child who went missing from Portland last Thursday night, June 4. “She is believed…
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