LeBron James, long a dominant force on the basketball court, will now try his hand at writing children’s books. HarperCollins Publishers announced a two-book deal with the LeBron James Foundation on Tuesday. James’ debut book is a picture book titled “I Promise.” It is scheduled for release on August 11, 2020. “Books have the ability
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A Northern California man who had been reported missing when he didn’t return home after a work trip to Oregon was found dead in Heather Canyon at Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort on Monday.
Continue Reading(CNN) — President Donald Trump has pardoned former New York police commissioner Bernie Kerik, he announced at Joint Base Andrews on Tuesday. Kerik served time in prison for tax fraud and lying to officials.
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A hoax bomb threat made on social media by a Central Oregon Community College student Tuesday morning led to a 45-minute precautionary evacuation of the Jungers Culinary Center, school officials said.
Continue Reading(CNN) — President Donald Trump is once again weighing commuting former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s prison sentence, according to a person familiar with the matter. Trump publicly hinted he would use his clemency powers for Blagojevich, a Democrat, in August. But he faced sharp blowback from some conservative members of Congress, including from Illinois, as
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Sunriver Resort announced Tuesday that it has committed $40 million over the next five years to new and refreshed facilities and enhancements that will improve guest experiences at the historic, iconic Oregon lodge.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a $2,500 grant from the BNSF Railway Foundation, which will be used to provide 25 students and their family members at Crook County High School with basic-need resources such as nourishing food, safe shelter, clothing, health care, school supplies, and much more. During the 2018-19
Continue Reading(CNN) — The death toll from the novel coronavirus has reached 1,873, as almost half of China’s 1.3 billion-strong population remain subject to varying forms of travel restrictions and other quarantine measures. On Tuesday, Liu Zhiming, director of the Wuchang hospital in Wuhan, the city at the center of the outbreak, himself died of the virus, according
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Two Oregon Department of Transportation managers at the center of a 2017 whistleblower-retaliation scandal have retired following a six-month internal investigation into possible new policy violations.
Continue ReadingWe saw no new snow overnight under very clear skies,
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A cell of high pressure centered to our NW will be responsible for delivering plenty of sunshine, warmer temperatures and gentle easterly breezes today.
Continue ReadingGood morning. Our news coverage plans Tuesday. If you have questions or suggestions about the report, please call the Seattle bureau at 206-682-1812 or 1-800-552-7694. SPORTS BBA—MARINERS PEORIA, Ariz. — The Seattle Mariners hold their first full squad workout on Tuesday. UPCOMING: 500 words. By 3 p.m. PT. IN BRIEF: —EWU-ATHLETICS SPENDING: Some faculty members
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Motorsport and sustainability are finally on converging paths, says the woman dubbed the “female Elon Musk.” As the MotoE World Cup prepares for its sophomore season, Livia Cevolini, CEO of the series’ motorcycle manufacturer Energica, believes technology and shifting public opinion mean zero emissions racing is ready to go mainstream. “Finally, we’re able to commit
Continue Reading“Alexa, should I watch Frontline’s documentary about Jeff Bezos and Amazon?” The instant recognition that question evokes is a reminder of the company’s power and reach, which the PBS program artfully demonstrates in a two-hour documentary that includes interviews with a number of past and current employees. “Amazon Empire: The Rise and Reign of Jeff
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story LAFAYETTE, LA (WGNO) — A student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has been diagnosed with mumps, the University and the state Office of Public Health confirmed Monday. UL Lafayette, in cooperation with the Office of Public Health, is monitoring the situation to ensure the health and
Continue Reading Dutch soccer legend Ruud Gullit says he was “disappointed” to see players not back Porto striker Moussa Marega as he walked off the pitch after being subjected to racist abuse from opposition fans. The 28-year-old had to push away his own teammates as he tried to leave the field during his side’s match against Vitoria
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It takes just 15 seconds to check a child’s vision, to determine if the child needs glasses or further eye care.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every young person has the potential to become a good communicator and leader, but this potential needs to be developed. With this in mind, the Toastmasters Club of Redmond has partnered with the High School JROTC program to present Toastmasters International’s Youth Leadership Program. “The program’s unique eight-session, workshop-style design enables
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charisma Osborne scored 22 points, including seven in overtime, and No. 8 UCLA rallied to beat 15th-ranked Oregon State 83-74 Monday night. Japreece Dean added 22 points and 12 assists for the Bruins, who overcame a 14-point deficit in the third quarter. Mikayla Pivec had 19 points and nine rebounds for
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening’s drawing of the Oregon Lottery’s “Megabucks” game were: 21-25-26-29-41-48 (twenty-one, twenty-five, twenty-six, twenty-nine, forty-one, forty-eight) Estimated jackpot: $4.2 million
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