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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Pacific Power receives Emergency Response Award for power shutoff, restoration amid N. California wildfire threat
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – PacifiCorp received the Emergency Response Award from Edison Electric Institute this week in recognition of the company’s…
Continue Reading OHA: Oregon needs 3,700 mental health, substance abuse treatment beds, closing gap could cost $170 million a year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon needs up to 3,700 adult mental health and substance use treatment beds to close existing gaps and meet future service…
Continue Reading Amid Umatilla Basin nitrate crisis, Oregon Health Authority mails drinking water test trips to untested households
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority and partner organizations are mailing more drinking water test strips to Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater…
Continue ReadingFirst officer is convicted of murder since Washington state law eased prosecution of police
Associated Press A jury found a suburban Seattle police officer guilty of murder Thursday in the 2019 shooting death of a homeless man outside a…
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Oregon Secretary of State Griffin-Valade certifies May primary election results; 35% of voters returned ballots
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade certified the results of the 2024 primary election on Thursday. Official…
Continue ReadingNike is in a slump
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Nike posted sluggish growth as the largest sportswear brand in the world faced rising competition,…
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Bryan Kohberger murder trial in University of Idaho student killings set for June 2025
By Eric Levenson and Cheri Mossburg, CNN (CNN) — The murder trial of Bryan Kohberger, the criminology grad student accused of fatally stabbing…
Continue ReadingWyden, Merkley, colleagues call on Postal Service to prepare for November election
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden said Thursday he is leading Senate colleagues including fellow Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley in calling on…
Continue ReadingBoeing blames missing paperwork for Alaska Air incident, prompting rebuke from safety regulators
By Gregory Wallace and Chris Isidore, CNN Renton, Washington (CNN) — For months, missing paperwork has hindered the investigation into how a…
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From a time before trees: Ancient, eel-like Pacific lamprey are back at the Oregon Zoo
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo’s newest residents are also its oldest: 25 Pacific lamprey moved in this week, and the ancient fish are…
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Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care releases first strategic plan, ‘Growing Oregon Together’
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care has released the 2024-2029 strategic plan along with its Diversity, Equity,…
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FBI seeks info to help identify man who may have ‘critical information’ about child sexual assault victim
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The FBI is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have…
Continue ReadingDriver dead and 3 passengers hurt in attack on Washington interstate, authorities say
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (AP) — A driver was found dead and three passengers in the vehicle were found hurt in an attack that involved a stabbing and…
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