BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is seeking volunteers from the Sisters area who are interested in serving on the County’s Planning Commission. Applications will be accepted through Friday, April 29, at 5 p.m. The Planning Commission reviews land use policy and zoning regulations and makes recommendations to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Members are the official
Continue ReadingMelissa Velásquez Loaiza (CNN Español) — La Asamblea Legislativa de El Salvador aprobó una reforma al Código Penal para castigar con penas de 10 a 15 años de cárcel a quienes elaboren o colaboren en la realización de pinturas, textos, diseños, dibujos o cualquier otra forma de expresión visual en bienes inmuebles de uso público
Continue ReadingBy Nic Garcia Click here for updates on this story FRESNO, California (KFSN) — It was a swift response by two students at Sanger High School Tuesday afternoon. When they spotted another student with a gun, they reported it to administrators. “Sanger High is a campus that addresses matters rather quickly,” says Sanger Unified School
Continue ReadingFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The budget-conscious Atlanta Falcons signed former first-round picks Rashaan Evans and offensive lineman Germain Ifedi to one-year contracts. Evans bolsters the Falcons at linebacker after spending the past four seasons with the Tennessee Titans. He was the 22nd overall pick in the 2018 draft from Alabama, Ifedi gives Atlanta additional
Continue ReadingBy JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The Ukraine office director for the International Committee of the Red Cross describes a harrowing but determined effort by a small Red Cross team that tried and failed to reach the besieged city of Mariupol. The nine members of the team gingerly navigated checkpoints staffed by jumpy
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press INDIO, Calif. (AP) — Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd are replacing rapper Ye in a headlining spot at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. A new lineup was posted on Wednesday announcing the late change for the festival that runs April 15-17 and April 22-24 in Indio, California. Swedish House Mafia
Continue ReadingBy David Caltabiano Click here for updates on this story GLOBE, Arizona (KPHO) — A Globe woman is celebrating her 108th birthday. Carmen Slough is well-known in the Globe-Miami area, she was born in Douglas but has lived in the town her entire life. Slough owned a clothing store in Downtown Globe for 49 years,
Continue ReadingBy KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Russia says it made a debt payment in rubles this week, a move that may not be accepted by Russia’s foreign debtholders and could put the country on a path to an historic default. The action by Russia was in response to the most recent
Continue ReadingBy KEN SWEET AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Russia says it made a debt payment in rubles this week, a move that may not be accepted by Russia’s foreign debtholders and could put the country on a path to an historic default. The action by Russia was in response to the most recent
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — It was a sunny and warm afternoon, only a few people were lucky enough to be playing golf at Augusta National and heavy equipment was being driven onto the course. That work crew’s mission: to remove a massive tree from the left side of the
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Ramirez and Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir, CNN Kenneth Runnels doesn’t see himself as a “victim” of the drought. He says he’s an “adapter.” Runnels is the chief administrator of the Antelope Point Marina on Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the country and part of the Colorado River system, which provides water
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MANASQUAN, N.J. (KTVZ) – Jersey Mike’s Subs and customers across the country rallied to raise a record-breaking $20 million for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games and Special Olympics State Programs during the company’s 12th Annual Month of Giving in March. Jersey Mike’s locations nationwide accepted donations throughout the month, building to the company’s Day of Giving on March 30, when more than 2,000 restaurants donated 100
Continue ReadingBy KPHO/KTVK News Staff Click here for updates on this story PHOENIX (KPHO) — The Phoenix Fire Department rescued a construction worker who tripped and fell into a trench while working in Phoenix late Tuesday morning. It happened near Central Avenue and Interstate 17, right next to a restaurant called Comedor Guadalajara. Arizona’s Family was
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The attorneys general of six states have written to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell , expressing concern over the league’s treatment of female employees and admonishing him for a lack of improvement to the league’s workplace culture. Without improvement, the attorneys general warned of potential legal action. The letter outlines concerns of
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — The attorneys general of six states have written to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell , expressing concern over the league’s treatment of female employees and admonishing him for a lack of improvement to the league’s workplace culture. Without improvement, the attorneys general warned of potential legal action. The letter outlines concerns of
Continue ReadingBy Kim Powell Click here for updates on this story TEMPE, Arizona (KPHO) — Tempe police put an end to a large gathering taking place at a parking structure on Saturday night that involved about 500 vehicles and 1,000 people. An officer saw the gathering while patrolling where Loops 101 and 202 meet. “This is
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon authorities are searching for a 30-year-old man who is missing after he went snowboarding on Mount Hood. KOIN-TV reports that Ryan Mather was reported missing around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, when his girlfriend called authorities and said he never came home from the snowboarding trip to Mt. Hood Meadows. Hood River
Continue ReadingBy Logan Stefanich Click here for updates on this story BLUFF, San Juan County, Utah (KSL) — Atsushi Yamamoto and his wife, Hiroko Yamamoto, like to take a hands-on approach as architects. They also believe in sharing their experience with future generations. These convictions landed them instructor roles with DesignBuildUTAH, a program at the University
Continue ReadingBy JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer There’s a lot to catch up on from a bizarre baseball offseason before the 2022 season officially begins with first pitch at Wrigley Field. Certainly, the sport is ready to move forward and wash off a winter when owners and players fought fiercely and occasionally publicly over how to
Continue ReadingBy Arianne Brown Click here for updates on this story SANDY, Utah (KSL) — A man who police say was watching YouTube videos while driving crashed into a home in Sandy on Tuesday, causing extensive damage. The incident happened just before 6 p.m. on the 2500 East block of Alta Canyon Drive. Police said the
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