Arrest made in Seattle carjacking that killed a beloved 80-year-old dog walker
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle police arrested a suspect Wednesday who they say carjacked a beloved 80-year-old dog walker who died after…
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Full or partial closures planned at several Oregon state parks for construction projects, starting in September
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several Oregon State Parks will close or partially close starting in September for construction work that includes everything…
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Four firefighting managers from Hawaii join Dixon Fire under Northwest Compact
DAYS CREEK, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hawaii, the most recent state to join the Northwest Compact, hit the ground running by sending personnel to Oregon on…
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Paint it black? OSU scientists study impact of painting wind turbine black, to curb bird collisions
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University researchers are part of a team looking at reducing bird collision risks with wind turbines by…
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Hold the line! Forest Service is hiring 200 wildland firefighters in Oregon, Washington; Redmond event Sept. 12
(Update: Change of location for C. Oregon event) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Forest Service in Oregon and Washington is hiring about 200…
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Prominent Oregon drug trafficker, final defendant in major drug ring, gets 8-year federal prison term
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The manager of an Oregon-based drug trafficking cell with ties to a large Mexico-based drug trafficking organization was…
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ACLU sues city of Medford, accusing police department of illegally monitoring progressive activists
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon is suing the city of Medford, saying its police department has been unlawfully…
Continue ReadingPortland man faces federal charges for making hoax bomb threats targeting Jewish hospitals and care centers across New York
By Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — An Oregon man who is accused of targeting several Jewish hospitals and care centers in New York City and Long…
Continue Reading‘Oregon Rebate’: Measure 118, to provide $1,600 to every Oregonian, makes Nov. ballot, draws business, political foes
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — A controversial measure that would put more money in the pockets of Oregonians will be on the ballot in November,…
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Oregon Health Authority seeks public comment on proposed changes to state’s ‘crisis care’ guidance
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority said Friday it is seeking input from the public on changes to the state’s crisis care…
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Oregon National Guard unit holds mobilization ceremony before year-long deployment to the Balkans
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A mobilization ceremony for soldiers from the Oregon Army National Guard’s 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team was held Friday…
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Interstate 84 open in Gilliam County after three wind-driven wildfires merge, prompt 22-mile closure
Three wildfires that merged in strong winds on Saturday night burned along seven miles of Interstate 84 near Arlington, forcing closure for a time…
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Share your experiences, thoughts about e-bikes in Oregon State Parks online survey
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to share their experiences and opinions on electric…
Continue Reading Baker City man receives 27-month federal prison term for assaulting girlfriend on Burns Paiute Indian Reservation
EUGENE, Ore.—A Baker City man was sentenced to federal prison last week for assaulting his then-girlfriend on the Burns Paiute Indian Reservation…
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Southern Oregon restaurant sentenced to pay fine, restitution for stealing Covid-19 relief program funds
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —A southern Oregon restaurant was sentenced in federal court Friday for stealing more than $759,000 in federal funds intended…
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Oregon State Penitentiary inmate suspected of contracting tuberculosis moved to hospital for further testing
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Corrections said it became aware Friday that a case of tuberculosis was suspected in an Oregon State…
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Senator Wyden, colleagues urge DOJ to protect election workers in upcoming election
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden said Thursday that he and Senate colleagues are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to take further action…
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Governor Kotek convenes Summer and After School Learning Summit in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek co-convened a Summer and After School Learning Summit sponsored by the Oregon Community Foundation and…
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Wyden cheers lower drug prices for seniors through Medicare negotiations
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., celebrated Thursday’s announcement by the Biden-Harris administration of lower…
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Newly identified remains of missing World War II soldier from Oregon set to return home
WASHINGTON (AP) — The remains of a missing World War II soldier from Oregon have been identified and are set to return to the state for burial,…
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