By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Tylor Megill struck out a career-high 10 in a career-long seven innings and the New York Mets took advantage of a string of mental and physical mistakes by the reeling Yankees to rout their Bronx rival 10-3 at Citi Field in the opener of
Continue ReadingSAN DIEGO (AP) — The co-owner of a network of online charter schools who was accused of stealing tens of millions of dollars in California education funds is going to prison. Jason Schrock was sentenced Friday in San Diego to four years in prison. He and a co-defendant also were fined $37.5 million. The two
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Despite another year of mostly closed curtains, Sunriver Stars Community Theater is preparing for a year of celebration in honor of its 10th anniversary season. Pending state and local restrictions, the theater company plans to expand its board and kick off the year with a late-winter comedy directed by local veteran actor, Ron Pugh.
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta zoo says several members of its troop of western lowland gorillas have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. Zoo Atlanta issued a statement Friday that tests were conducted after handlers noticed gorillas showing signs of mild coughing, runny noses and a small loss of appetite. The zoo said
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Three guinea pigs need good homes. They should go together because they’re siblings! Despite being bald, they are sweet lil talkative creatures!
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos Barreda (CNN Español) — Han pasado casi 20 años desde el atentado del 11 de septiembre de 2001, evento que cobró la vida de un total de 2.977 personas en la ciudad de Nueva York, Washington y en las afueras de Shanksville, Pensilvania. Además de las pérdidas de vidas provocadas en forma directa por
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The three-day event Oct. 1-3 is for climbers of all ages and abilities. It’s a fundraiser for the American Alpine Club, and benefits the park’s trails too! News release: American Alpine Club’s Craggin’ Classic series is back in the PNW. The Smith Rock Craggin’ Classic will be happening October 1st to 3rd at Smith Rock
Continue ReadingMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Aerial Powers scored 20 points and Kayla McBride added 15 points to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 89-72 on Friday night. Minnesota moved into a tie with Phoenix for fourth in the WNBA standings. The Lynx face Indiana the next two games, and play Washington in the regular-season finale
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ke’Bryan Hayes capped off a ninth-inning rally with an RBI single as the Pittsburgh Pirates slipped past the Washington Nationals 4-3. Hayes completed a two-run comeback by sending a pitch from Washington reliever Alberto Baldonado to right field, scoring Ben Gamel from third. The victory spoiled
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stressed, tired and ready for winter. No, not you: That’s how the trees in Central Oregon are feeling. Leaves change colors as temperatures drop and the trees begin to conserve energy.
Continue ReadingVANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Protesters returned to the grounds of a Vancouver, Washington high school Friday despite a judge’s attempts to quash demonstrations there. Oregon Public Broadcasting reports at Skyview High School protesters including Joey Gibson, founder of the Vancouver-based far-right group Patriot Prayer, were among a crowd of about 40 people between 2 p.m.
Continue ReadingBy Melissa Alonso, CNN Florida’s 1st District Court on Friday reinstated a stay on mask mandates in schools, blocking local school requirements for now, court documents show. Lawyers for Gov. Ron DeSantis filed the emergency appeal after a judge ruled on Wednesday that the state must stop its enforcement of a mask ban. The latest court ruling
Continue ReadingBy Haley Brink and Ben Westcott, CNN Vietnam and Taiwan are bracing for powerful twin storms which are expected to make landfall over the weekend. Super Typhoon Chanthu is expected to bring damaging winds and extremely heavy rainfall to Taiwan, while Tropical Storm Conson is forecast to bring flooding rains to Vietnam. Taiwan issued a
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — George Campbell and Ezequiel Barco scored to help Atlanta United beat Orlando City 3-0. Atlanta has won five of its last six games — starting with a four-match winning streak. Orlando had its seven-game unbeaten streak end — the second-longest run in club history. Campbell scored in the 25th by heading in
Continue ReadingBy DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — After sustaining serious knee and elbow injuries in college at Alabama, Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Terrell Lewis doesn’t take football for granted. With a recent run of good health creating optimism the Rams might finally have a handle on how to manage his ongoing
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have traded the rights to Marc Gasol back to the Memphis Grizzlies, where the 36-year-old center spent his first 11 NBA seasons. The Lakers also sent a second-round pick in 2024 and cash to Memphis on Friday in exchange for the
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We talked with a Bend veterinarian about respiratory issues known as “kennel cough” that can worsen in times of heavy smoke.
Continue ReadingBy Rebekah Riess, Giovanna Van Leeuwen and Aya Elamroussi, CNN A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old boy in North Carolina who was killed when about 150 rounds of ammunition were fired into a residence late Tuesday night, according to a news release from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. Police said Asiah
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Tina Charles had 26 points and 16 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 82-74 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Charles moved past Rebekkah Brunson (3,356) for second place on the WNBA career rebounding list, trailing Sylvia Fowles (3,674). Washington (11-18) moved into a tie with
Continue ReadingAlejandra Ramos (CNN) — Un niño de 3 años murió y su hermana resultó herida dentro de la casa de un pariente en Charlotte, Carolina del Norte, luego de que varias personas dispararan aproximadamente 150 veces contra la residencia, dijo la policía, que este viernes arrestó a un sospechoso vinculado al caso. El Departamento de
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