‘It’s going to feel busy’: Bend hotels gear up for record Memorial Day crowds
(Jillian Fortner has a report at Five) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Travel over the Memorial Day weekend this year is expected to set a new record, with…
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During I-5 traffic stop, OSP K-9 team finds 60 pounds of fentanyl in car’s trunk; driver arrested
Update: Adding video. LINN COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon State Police K-9 team located a large quantity of fentanyl – some 60 pounds – during a…
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National Weather Service Pendleton office reportedly won’t have forecasters overnight due to budget cuts
(Update-Adding Video and Comments from Representative Janelle Bynum) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — A Northwest senator sounded the alarm Monday over a report…
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Stay alert, stay safe: ODOT urges driver caution during the ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer travel season is a great time to explore Oregon’s scenic highways and vibrant communities. It’s also one of the…
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When Burns was hit by severe flooding, the Lions Club, community and many others stepped up to help those in need
(Update: Adding video) BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the old saying goes, “If you don’t like the weather in Oregon, just wait a minute and it will…
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Problem Solvers: Central Oregon steps up as 14 dogs are seized in Lake County, with over 100 more likely to come
LAKE COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dog hoarding is growing in rural areas of Southern Oregon’s Lake County, as 14 dogs were seized just this month, and 100…
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OSP says 310 animals have been seized, relocated from West Coast Game Park Safari; three others were euthanized
regon State Police released an update Friday regarding care being given to the animals at West Coast Game Park Safari, where a raid took place…
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Oregon’s gas prices rise more than a nickel a gallon as big Memorial Day travel weekend approaches
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 5.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.90/gallon Monday, according…
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End of an Era: Malheur Enterprise to close after a century of reporting
MALHEUR COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) – An Eastern Oregon newspaper is shutting down after more than a hundred years. The Malheur Enterprise in Malheur County…
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Medford man arrested and charged after driving into medical office building
(Update: Adding video) MEDFORD, Ore. (KOBI) – The Medford Police Department announced charges will be filed nearly a week after a truck…
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Judge in Idaho student killings case demands records held following leak
By Eric Levenson, Jean Casarez, Lauren del Valle and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A judge overseeing the pretrial hearings for Bryan Kohberger,…
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Oregon National Guard salutes Armed Forces Day and National Military Appreciation Month at special Salem event
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The State Capitol Mall was packed Wednesday as civilians and service members gathered in honor of Armed Forces Day. The Oregon…
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Oregon Zoo says sad goodbye to beloved red panda Moshu (nicknamed ‘Sir Snacks-a-Lot’)
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Zoo is mourning the loss of beloved red panda Moshu, who passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, more than a year…
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Oregon economists forecast $500 million less state revenue amid uncertainty, sluggish growth
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Carl Riccadonna, state chief economist and Michael Kennedy, senior economist of the Department of Administrative Services…
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Oregon adds 8,400 jobs in past two months as unemployment rate edges higher
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate rose a bit to 4.7% in April and was 4.6% in March, after rising gradually over the past year from…
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Syphilis during pregnancy is on the rise in Oregon, leading to serious health complications for infants
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Health care providers in Oregon are deeply concerned that congenital syphilis rates continue to rise at an alarming pace,…
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ODOT’s TripCheck online traffic info site marks quarter-century of helping drivers plan ahead for safer trips
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — This month marks a major milestone for Oregon travelers. ODOT’s popular travel information website, TripCheck.com turns 25,…
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OSP Fish and Wildlife seeks public’s help to solve illegal take of wild steelhead in Douglas County
WINCHESTER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person involved in…
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Oregon National Guard to host Armed Forces Day celebrations at State Capitol Mall, Rees Training Center
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard is scheduled to host an Armed Forces Day celebration honoring current serving military members…
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N. California refinery fire pushes West Coast gas prices higher; Bend at $3.83, a dime below Oregon’s average
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gas prices are rising in Central Oregon, across the state and in other West Coast states after a fire last week at a…
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