CVS Health to split into two publicly traded companies
CVS Health will be splitting into two companies, retaining insurance and pharmacy benefits under CVS Health and rebranding retail pharmacy as CVS Pharmacy.
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House Speaker Johnson won't seek reelection as Democrats usher in new era with sweep of the House and the Senate
House Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek reelection as House Republican leader following the Democrats' win, according to an AP source.
Investigation into the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9 could take over a year
Investigators will likely require months to put together a report detailing what went wrong with a Learjet plane that violently crashed in Florida, killing nine.
How many governor seats flipped in the midterm elections?
Here are the governor seats that switched parties after the votes in Tuesday's midterm elections.
When will Mississippi's US Senate race be called? Here are the latest numbers
Check this interactive, county-by-county map to see the latest in the race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Cindy Hyde‑Smith.
Iranian officials say midterm results show US voters have rejected President Trump's war
Iranian officials celebrated the rejection of the Republican Party and President Donald Trump by voters in the U.S. midterm elections.
How to watch this weekend’s NFL games | Week 9
Welcome to Week 9 of the NFL season! Here are this week's matchups, what time each kicks off and how to watch them.
Democrat Aaron Ford wins in Nevada, becoming first Black man elected governor west of the Mississippi
With his victory over Republican incumbent Joe Lombardo, Democrat Aaron Ford became the first Black person elected to governor west of the Mississippi.
How many House seats did Democrats win in the 2026 election?
The House flipped out of Republican control in the 2026 election with an overwhelming sweep by Democrats.
Election 2026: These races are still too close to call
Only two U.S. Senate races had yet to be called by 7 a.m. Eastern on Wednesday, as well as results for several other U.S. House and state governor races.
Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI
Students using Google software in schools won't be allowed to access the company's search engine unless their school system also opts in to using AI.
2026 Elections | Democrats topple GOP control with stunning upsets across the country
Democrats will control both chambers of Congress after sweeping the midterm elections, in a stunning referendum on President Donald Trump's Republican party.
How many US Senate seats flipped in the midterm elections?
Here are the seats that switched parties after the votes in Tuesday's midterm elections.
In state ballot measures, voters back abortion rights and reject President Trump's redistricting efforts
Voters decided on 145 ballot questions in more than three dozen states during the midterm elections Tuesday.
Democrats have won the Senate and House in the midterms. Here's what that means.
Democrats took control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. Here's what that means when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3.
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race, will become first Muslim senator
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Michigan, defeating Republican Mike Rogers.
Washington initiative to ban transgender athletes from girls K-12 sports leads race
I-638 would prohibit students defined as biologically male from competing on K-12 athletic teams designated for girls or women when separate sports divisions exist.
Washington voters leaning strongly towards keeping 'Millionaire Tax'
Initiative 645 would repeal a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million, which is scheduled to take effect in 2028.
President Trump reacts after Democrats win big in midterms
President Donald Trump took to Fox News late Tuesday to congratulate the Democrats and say he would accept the results.
Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory
Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins conceded to Democrat Troy Jackson early Wednesday, ending her race for a sixth term.
Did anyone win the Mega Millions $482M jackpot? Winning numbers for Tuesday, Nov. 3
Here are the winning numbers for Tuesday's $482 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Midterm election brings wave of historic firsts for some states and the US
The 2026 midterms shaped up to be a wave of historic leadership firsts across the country.
Portlanders reject Measure 26-267: 'Your 2 Cents PDX'
If approved, the Your 2 Cents PDX measure would have let Portland residents direct how 2% of the city's discretionary budget is spent each year.
Democrat Josh Turek wins election to US Senate from Iowa
Democrat Josh Turek won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Iowa, defeating Republican Ashley Hinson.
Pastor Adam Hamilton ousts GOP incumbent Roger Marshall, Democrats' 1st Senate win in Kansas in 94 years
Democrat Adam Hamilton won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Kansas, defeating Republican incumbent Roger Marshall.
2026 general election results for I-638
I-638 would prohibit students defined as biologically male from competing on K-12 athletic teams designated for girls or women when separate sports divisions exist.
2026 general election results for I-001
Initiative 001 would restore provisions of the Parents' Bill of Rights, also known as Initiative 2081, by repealing changes made by the Legislature in 2025.
2026 General Election results for I-645
Initiative 645 would repeal a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million, which is scheduled to take effect in 2028.
Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins election for governor in Texas
Democrat Gina Hinojosa won election Tuesday as governor of Texas, defeating Republican incumbent Greg Abbott in an upset victory for Democrats.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wins 3rd District congressional race, rebuffing John Braun
Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has declared victory over Republican state Sen. John Braun, saying "it's clear" she'll prevail.
Sherrod Brown flips Senate seat in Ohio for Democrats by ousting Sen. Jon Husted
Former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown defeated Republican incumbent Jon Husted in Ohio on Tuesday, flipping the seat for the Democrats.
Democrat James Talarico flips a US Senate seat in Texas
Democrat James Talarico won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Texas, defeating Republican Ken Paxton.
Tina Kotek reelected Oregon governor, defeating Christine Drazan
Democratic incumbent Gov. Tina Kotek declared victory after early results showed her with 52% of the vote to Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan's 45%.
Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor’s race
Democrat Amy Acton won election Tuesday for governor of Ohio, defeating Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
Democrat Annie Andrews wins election to US Senate from South Carolina
Democrat Annie Andrews defeated Republican incumbent Darline Graham for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina.
Watch KGW's Nov. 3 election night live stream and results coverage
KGW has live election results and analysis on the November election from our team of anchors, reporters and political experts.
Amazon to lay off nearly 100 staff in Washington
The announcement comes after the company cut about 1,250 jobs in October.
Incumbents Clark, Green and Zimmerman lead race for Portland City Council District 4
Here are the results for the Portland City Council District 4 race with 12 candidates, including incumbents Olivia Clark, Mitch Green and Eric Zimmerman.
Incumbents Koyama Lane, Morillo, Novick lead Portland City Council District 3 race
Here are the results for the Portland City Council District 3 race, where incumbents Tiffany Koyama Lane, Angelita Morillo and Steve Novick face a glut of newcomers.
2026 Alaska US Senate election results: Dan Sullivan vs. Mary Peltola
Track the results of the Alaska U.S. Senate race between Republican Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola using the county-by-county map.
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history by winning Georgia governor's race
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has made history as the first Black woman to be elected governor of Georgia, defeating Republican businessman Rick Jackson.
Clark County, Washington live results for the 2026 general election
Voters across Clark County are looking at a number of local races in this year's election.
Oregon City man faces new federal charge for alleged kidnapping of 10-year-old Canby girl
Vince Edgar Chavez, 38, has been charged by federal criminal complaint, adding to a laundry list of felony state charges.
Florida US Senate live election night results: Who won between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon?
Track the results of the Florida U.S. Senate race in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Over $23K in bicycles stolen from a Clark County elementary school
Surveillance video appears to show two people stealing 18 bicycles from Salmon Creek Elementary School early Monday.
Republican Ashley Moody wins reelection to US Senate from Florida
Republican Ashley Moody won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Florida, defeating Democrat Angie Nixon.
Washington County chair race: Pam Treece holds the lead Wednesday morning
Commissioner Pam Treece led with 52% of the vote to Commissioner Nafisa Fai's 48% in early results Tuesday night.
Democrat Roy Cooper wins election to US Senate from North Carolina, flips Republican seat
Democrat Roy Cooper won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing North Carolina, defeating Republican Michael Whatley, the Associated Press called.
Florida US Senate live election night results: Who won between Ashley Moody and Angie Dixon?
Track the results of the Florida U.S. Senate race in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Multnomah County, Oregon live results for the 2026 general election
Two Multnomah County commission seats are on the ballot, along with elected mayoral or council races in Portland, Gresham, Fairview, Troutdale and other cities.
Clackamas County, Oregon live results for the 2026 general election
Track live Clackamas County election results in Oregon's Nov. 3 midterm election, including county and federal races, local contests and ballot measures.
Chris Pappas defeats John E. Sununu to keep New Hampshire US Senate seat in Democratic hands
Democrat Chris Pappas won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing New Hampshire, defeating Republican John Sununu.
Live results for top races in Portland and Oregon | Election 2026
Here are the results for the biggest Oregon races, including governor, Multnomah County Chair and six seats on the Portland City Council.
Marion County, Oregon live results for the 2026 general election
Track live Marion County election results in Oregon's Nov. 3 midterm election, including county races, local contests and ballot measures.
Washington County, Oregon live results for the 2026 general election
Voters across Washington County are weighing in on a number of races and measures.
I-5 southbound ramp to I-84 eastbound to close overnight through Thursday
ODOT will close the I-5 southbound ramp to I-84 eastbound from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday for barrier replacement.
Multnomah County chair live results for the 2026 general election: Singleton holds strong lead
Here are the results for the race for Multnomah County chair in the Nov. 3 general election.
Democrat Jon Ossoff wins reelection to US Senate from Georgia
Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff has won reelection from Georgia. Holding his seat was critical to his party's hopes of flipping control of the Senate.
Iowa US Senate race election results: Who won between Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek?
Track the results of the Iowa U.S. Senate race between Rep. Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Miami, Georgia, Utah and Indiana are the top 4 teams in the initial College Football Playoff rankings
The College Football Playoff rankings have been revealed, with an undefeated Miami Hurricanes topping the list. Here's which teams made the bracket.
2026 Texas Governor race election results: Who won between Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa?
Gov. Greg Abbott has conceded to Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the race for Texas governor. Track the results using this interactive map.
Live election night results: Who won the Texas Senate race 2026 between Ken Paxton and James Talarico?
Who won the Senate race in Texas? See a breakdown of votes and live results as Ken Paxton faced James Talarico.
Clark County sees higher early voter turnout as National Guard monitors ballot drop boxes
Following a 2024 ballot drop box firebombing, Clark County is adding another layer of security on Election Day.
WSP confirms at least three officers hurt in shooting south of Spokane, multiple civilian victims
SR 195 north of Smythe Road is still shut down as part of the investigation, which is being led by the Spokane Police Department.
2026 Kansas US Senate live election night results | Roger Marshall vs. Adam Hamilton
In a pivotal race for U.S. Senate control, Sen. Roger Marshall, endorsed by President Trump, faces Adam Hamilton, a pastor and "independent-minded Democrat."
Vancouver man pleads guilty in romance scam that cost victim over $333K
Federal prosecutors say Rithy Ham, 45, posed as two separate women and convinced the victim that the women needed financial help to escape sex trafficking.
Michigan Senate live election results: Who won between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed?
Track the results of the Michigan U.S. Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Live 2026 election night results: House and Senate maps by state and district
Follow live 2026 U.S. House and Senate election results with our interactive map, updated as votes are counted in 435 House races and 35 Senate races nationwide.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to deport detained Afghans to Afghanistan
A federal judge in New York has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plans to deport Afghans detained in the U.S. to Afghanistan or Pakistan.
Washington family sues Snapchat, says map feature enabled 12-year-old girl’s sexual exploitation
The family alleges Snapchat recommended an adult stranger to a 12-year-old, then exposed her location through Snap Map.
Live 2026 Senate election results: state-by-state map
Follow live 2026 U.S. Senate election results with our interactive map, updated as votes are counted in 35 races across the country.
Over 1.6 million ballots have been received in Oregon so far
Ballots are due by 8 p.m. tonight.
South Carolina US Senate race live election results | Who won between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews?
Track the results of the South Carolina U.S. Senate race between Darline Graham and Annie Andrews in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Live 2026 governor election results: map by state
Follow live 2026 governor election results with our interactive map, updated as votes are counted in 36 races nationwide.
2026 North Carolina US Senate election night results | Who won between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley?
Track the results of the North Carolina U.S. Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Missing Utah teen found in Oregon after 18 months; federal complaint details alleged abuse
Federal court documents obtained by KGW detail allegations against a Utah man accused of transporting a missing teenager to Oregon.
2026 House midterms election results: Live map with all 435 districts
Follow live 2026 U.S. House election results with our interactive map, updated as votes are counted in all 435 congressional districts.
2026 Maine Senate race election results: Who won between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson?
Track the results for the key U.S. Senate race in Maine in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
2026 New Hampshire US Senate election results | Who won between Chris Pappas and John E. Sununu?
Track the results of the New Hampshire U.S. Senate race between Rep. Chris Pappas and Republican John E. Sununu in real-time using this interactive map.
2026 Georgia governor race election results: Who won between Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms?
Track the results in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
2026 Georgia US Senate election results: Who won between Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins?
Track the results in real-time using this interactive, county-by-county map.
Ohio governor's race live election results: Who won between Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy?
Track the results of the Ohio governor's race between Democrat Dr. Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy in real-time using the interactive, county-by-county map.
Maine Shaker Sister June Carpenter, one of the last in the U.S., dies at 88
Sister June Carpenter's death at 88 marks a loss for the last active Shaker community in the U.S.
Live results: Ohio US Senate special election | Sherrod Brown vs. Jon Husted
Track the results of the Ohio U.S. Senate race between Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted using the county-by-county map.
Bethesda Game Studios unveils 'Sentinel' as title for 'The Elder Scrolls VI' in 40th anniversary video
Bethesda reveals "The Elder Scrolls VI" will be titled "Sentinel," marking a new chapter in the video game series.
24-year-old woman running New York City Marathon for charity dies after collapsing nearly 2 miles from the finish
A Pennsylvania woman running the New York City Marathon for the first time to raise money for charity collapsed, nearly 2 miles from the finish line, and later died.
Federal judge orders ICE to turn over body camera footage of Oregon arrests
The ruling adds oversight requirements for ICE after a judge found problems with the agency's compliance and arrest documentation.
Justice Department sends 1,000 election monitors across 50 states
The Justice Department is sending 1,000 election monitors to all 50 states in a move it calls the "largest monitoring effort in history."
Plane parts found as far as 3.8 miles from crash site in South Florida, NTSB official says
Investigators found part of the tail of the jet that crashed in South Florida more than a mile from the crater caused when the aircraft made impact.
Daily Dose: Health insurance scam alerts, a surprise billing standoff and possible changes to pregnant worker protections
From warnings about misleading health insurance ads to a growing dispute over unpaid medical bills, here's your daily dose of health news.
Firefighters contain rooftop fire at Jackie's bar in Southeast Portland
Portland firefighters extinguished a rooftop fire at Jackie's, a popular Southeast Portland bar, Tuesday morning after flames spread into part of the building.
Professor who sued OHSU for age discrimination, retaliation settles lawsuit out of court
Dr. Sanjiv Kaul has settled his age discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against OHSU, allowing him to continue his research.
Escaped Tennessee prisoner captured in Missouri after 9-day manhunt
Officers took Tennessee escaped prisoner Jacob Morley into custody after a nine-day manhunt that spanned multiple states.
Federal election monitors will be in Multnomah County on Tuesday
The Department of Justice announced that it will be sending election monitors and observers to all 50 states.
Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election
Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials, including in Oregon.
Man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Cowlitz County judicial candidate
A Castle Rock man was arrested after he threatened a "public execution" in an email demanding a Cowlitz County judicial candidate concede the election immediately.
Why are there no NBA games on Election Day?
The NBA encourages fans to vote by not scheduling games on Election Day, with its "Get in the Game. VOTE." campaign.
Election Day | Discounts on rideshares and transportation to the polls
Need to get to a polling place to cast your ballot? Here are discounts to get you where you need to go.
LIVE UPDATES: Midterm election results as Democrats take control of Congress
Election Day will determine the balance of power in Congress and a host of other issues across the U.S. Here's the latest from across the country.
Democrats win the US House and take unified control of Congress
Democrats won the U.S. Senate and were on the brink of winning the House on Tuesday. Here's the latest.