DECISION 2026: One-on-one with gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Oregon House Minority Leader and current state senator Christine Drazan brought her campaign for governor to Central…
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Oregon State Police launch statewide holiday traffic safety operation on Highway 97, surrounding highways
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police (OSP) launched a large-scale traffic safety initiative Friday, ramping up patrols across Highway 97 and…
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Wyden, Senate colleagues demand answers from Forest Service after sharp drop in wildfire fuel reduction work
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Friday he and Senate colleagues are demanding information from the Trump administration about…
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Massive landslide closes state highway in Oregon’s Coast Range, takes out part of road
A large landslide following days of heavy rain and high water has closed Oregon Highway 229 in the Coast Range, the Oregon Department of…
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UPDATE: Campaign to send gas tax and vehicle fee hikes to voters turns in nearly 200,000 petition signatures
The chief petitioners on a referendum to have voters decide the fate of gas tax and vehicle fee increases aimed at funding ODOT delivered to the…
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The Bureau of Land Management continues successful prescribed burn season, contributes to resilience of lands
(Update: Video Added) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management says it is continuing a very successful prescribed burns season, with…
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AAA Expects Sleigh-busting Crowds on the Move this Holiday Season
More than 122 million Americans including 1.7 million Oregonians ready to dash away PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 122.4 million Americans (36% of…
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Oregon whooping cough cases hit record; pertussis vaccination, safety measures urged to protect babies
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pertussis cases in Oregon have reached an all-time high, the Oregon Health Authority said Wednesday, prompting state…
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Critical mineral: BLM approves lithium exploration drill sites in southeast Oregon’s Malheur County
VALE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management said Thursday it recently approved the expansion of lithium exploration activities in southern…
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Redmond High alum Mitch Dahlen to run Oregon State offense
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon native is coming home to help lead the Beavers’ offense. Redmond native Mitch Dahlen has been named…
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Oregon officials say SNAP food benefit work rules now apply statewide; here’s what changed and why
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture ended Oregon’s SNAP work-rule waivers in November. Because of this, Oregon began applying…
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FBI seeking public’s help identifying victims of man who pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of two minors
(Update: Video Added) UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION, Ore. (KTVZ) — The FBI is asking for the public’s help to identify additional victims of Aaron…
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Japan ‘megaquake’ warning highlights Cascadia concerns on West Coast
Japan’s government has issued a rare “megaquake advisory” after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s northern coast on…
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Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion after no Wednesday winner
By Toni Odejimi and Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1 billion after nobody held the lucky grand…
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Oregon issues September unemployment report, delayed months by federal government shutdown
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wednesday’s first release of Oregon’s jobs report in several months due to the federal government shutdown showed a similar…
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AG Rayfield secures $700 million Google Settlement
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With a coalition of 52 other attorneys general, Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Tuesday morning they secured a $700…
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Governor Tina Kotek announces she will run for re-election, could again face Republican Christine Drazan
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced Thursday that she will run for re-election – read her statement below, and one from Republican Christine Drazan,…
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Decision 2026: Candidate Conversations – Republican Danielle Bethell
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As midterm races approach, KTVZ is bringing viewers in-depth interviews with candidates in local and statewide contests. If you…
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Coast Guard has returned rescue helicopter to Newport to stay, after its quiet removal sparked public outcry
Days after a federal judge ordered the return of a U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter to Newport, they have done so – and promised not to move it…
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‘It’s never too late’: Oregon Health Authority urges vaccinations as flu activity rises and the holidays approach
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As influenza activity increases over the next two months before its expected peak in early spring,…
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