Cities with least home inventory in Portland, Oregon metro area
Stacker compiled a list of the cities in the Portland, Oregon metro area with the least housing inventory.
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Former All-Pro OT Mitchell Schwartz announces retirement
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Former All-Pro offensive tackle Mitch Schwartz, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs win their first Super Bowl in 50 years in 2019, announced his retirement Thursday because of lingering effects from a back injury. The 33-year-old Schwartz, who had played in 134 consecutive games
Continue ReadingAgent Casey Close sues radio host over Freeman allegation
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s former agent and his company have sued a radio host for libel, alleging Doug Gottlieb falsely claimed Casey Close never informed the first baseman of the Atlanta Braves’ last contract offer. Close and Excel Sports Management filed the suit in U.S. District Court,
Continue ReadingClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for August delivery fell 52 cents to $95.78. a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for September delivery fell 47 cents to $99.10 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for August delivery fell 4 cents to $3.19 a gallon. August heating oil fell 2 cents to $3.65 a gallon. August natural gas
Continue ReadingHomeless camp bunker search nets $100K stash of stolen goods
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Northern California police have arrested six people after finding $100,000 of stolen power tools, weapons and other items in an underground bunker at a homeless encampment. The San Jose Police Department said officers on Tuesday recovered the property that was stolen from a nearby business. Police say the thieves stole
Continue ReadingMom charged with her son’s death 23 years after his remains were found in a Georgia church cemetery
By Michelle Watson, CNN A mother is facing charges related to her son’s death more than two decades after his remains were initially found, the DeKalb County District Attorney, said in a news release Wednesday. Teresa Black, 45, is facing two counts of felony murder, two counts of cruelty to children, aggravated assault and concealing
Continue ReadingIMF reaches preliminary deal with Pakistan on $6B bailout
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The International Monetary Fund says it has reached a preliminary agreement on a $6 billion bailout package for Pakistan. Thursday’s announcement sets the stage for the revival of the 2019 accord with the IMF for this majority Muslim nation. Pakistan has been facing a serious economic crisis
Continue ReadingGOP governors mulling 2024 run aren’t rushing abortion laws
By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem had pledged to “immediately” call a special legislative session to “guarantee that every unborn child has a right to life in South Dakota” if the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. But nearly three weeks after that ruling, the first-term Republican
Continue ReadingOfficials take back statement that 13-year-old was driving in the Texas collision that killed 9 people in March
By Greg Wallace and Alaa Elassar, CNN Federal investigators are walking back their assertion that a 13-year-old child was driving the pickup truck in a March collision that killed nine people, including members of a university’s golf teams. The National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report released Thursday that DNA testing performed by
Continue ReadingSchumer readies vote on scaled-back computer chips bill
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill that would provide grants, tax credits and other incentives for computer chip manufacturing may soon see action in the Senate. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is telling senators to expect an initial vote as early as Tuesday on a scaled-back bill that would include $52 billion
Continue ReadingAll missing people have been found after severe flooding in Virginia
By Aya Elamroussi, Michelle Watson and Alaa Elassar, CNN Everyone has been found after reports of more than 40 people missing in a rural Virginia county inundated by a torrential downpour that tore homes from their foundations and damaged roads and bridges. Crews worked overnight and through the morning in the flooded areas to help
Continue ReadingThe SEC has asked Elon Musk more questions about his Twitter deal
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business The Securities and Exchange Commission has continued to examine Elon Musk’s investment in and $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. A letter sent by the SEC to Musk on June 2 includes questions about the billionaire’s use of Twitter to discuss the deal, including his tweets about the deal being
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Deschutes County official: Area is ready for Saturday’s nationwide launch of 988 suicide, crisis lifeline
Starting Saturday, people in Central Oregon and nationwide who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis will be able to call, text or chat 988 to get compassionate care and support from
Continue ReadingPakistani officials: Baluch insurgents abduct, kill officer
By ABDUL SATTAR Associated Press QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani officials say insurgents disguised as security forces have abducted and killed an army officer in the troubled southwestern Baluchistan province. The colonel was abducted together with his family while traveling on a remote highway from the town of Ziarat on Tuesday. The attackers later that
Continue ReadingUS solicits help as it defines old growth and mature forests
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. officials on Thursday solicited outside help as they craft definitions of old growth and mature forests under an executive order from President Joe Biden. The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management issued a notice seeking public input for a “universal definition framework” to identify older forests
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US solicits help as it defines old growth and mature forests
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. officials on Thursday solicited outside help as they craft definitions of old growth and mature forests under an executive order from President Joe Biden. The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management issued a notice seeking public input for a “universal definition framework” to identify older forests
Continue ReadingFrance into Women’s Euros quarterfinals by beating Belgium
ROTHERHAM, England (AP) — Griedge Mbock Bathy headed France into the quarterfinals at the Women’s European Championship in a 2-1 victory over Belgium. Janice Cayman had brought Belgium back into the game by canceling out Kadidiatou Diani’s early headed goal before Mbock Bathy nodded in just before halftime. France clinched the top spot in Group
Continue ReadingArrest sought of Colorado clerk in voting tampering case
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — An arrest warrant has been issued for a indicted Colorado clerk who has become a hero to election conspiracy theorists after she allegedly traveled out of state despite a court order not to do so. A judge on Thursday granted a prosecutor’s request to revoke bond for
Continue ReadingChicago cop accused of striking woman at protest resigns
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago police officer who was facing possible dismissal after being accused of striking a woman and knocking out one of her teeth during a protest has resigned from the department. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability, which investigates officers’ use of force, said in a report released Wednesday that Nicholas Jovanovich
Continue ReadingSchumer pushes bill to boost domestic chip production though key Republican casts doubt on deal
By Manu Raju, Ali Zaslav and Ted Barrett, CNN Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing to move forward with a $52 billion bill to boost domestic semiconductor production to address the chip shortage, according to a source familiar with the matter, but key Republicans who would be needed to advance the plan are pumping
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