In South Dakota Senate, far-right lawmakers rankle GOP
By STEPHEN GROVES and AMANCAI BIRABEN Associated Press PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — In the South Dakota Senate, a group of far-right Republican lawmakers…
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Chavez-DeRemer, over 150 House colleagues seek to halt ‘burdensome’ Waters of the U.S. rule
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) joined Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06), Water…
Continue Reading 1st phase of Mexican solar project to be operating in April
By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Associated Press PUERTO PEÑASCO, Mexico (AP) — Mexico plans to power up the first phase of a huge solar energy project in…
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Transmission lines: Often ignored, but key to Northwest’s renewable energy future
Oregon is pursuing an aggressive climate plan to switch to renewable energy sources, but it faces one often overlooked issue: enough high-voltage…
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Tubelis scores 40 in No. 5 Arizona’s 91-76 rout of Oregon
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Azuolas Tubelis took his family and friends from Lithuania to breakfast in the morning, then…
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Oregon High School Mock Trial Competition returns to Deschutes County Courthouse
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Classroom Law Project is pleased to announce the 2023 High School Mock Trial Regional Competition. After two years of virtual…
Continue Reading Robertson’s 19 lead Portland over San Diego 80-61
By The Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tyler Robertson scored 19 points as Portland beat San Diego 80-61 on Thursday. Robertson added five…
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Hong Kong and Macao will fully reopen borders with mainland China
By Michelle Toh and Wayne Chang, CNN China will fully reopen borders with its special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao next week, in…
Continue Reading China, Hong Kong scrap cross-border travel quota, COVID test
HONG KONG (AP) — Travel between Hong Kong and China will no longer require COVID-19 PCR tests nor be held to a daily limit as both places seek to…
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China, Hong Kong scrap cross-border travel quota, COVID test
HONG KONG (AP) — Travel between Hong Kong and China will no longer require COVID-19 PCR tests nor be held to a daily limit as both places seek to…
Continue Reading DeSantis eyes 2024 from afar as GOP rivals move toward runs
By STEVE PEOPLES, THOMAS BEAUMONT and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may be months away from…
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Parker scores 22 as Portland State downs Idaho 69-66
By The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cameron Parker scored 22 points as Portland State beat Idaho 69-66 on Thursday. The Vandals missed a…
Continue Reading Parker scores 22 as Portland State downs Idaho 69-66
By The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cameron Parker scored 22 points as Portland State beat Idaho 69-66 on Thursday. The Vandals missed a…
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‘Celebrity Jeopardy’ crowns new champion
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN “Celebrity Jeopardy” has a new star winner. The 2023 champion for the show was actor Ike Barinholtz, who…
Continue Reading Biden sounds ready to seek 2nd term while rallying Democrats
By WILL WEISSERT and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden sounded like a candidate making his case for a second…
Continue Reading Iranian film director Jafar Panahi goes on hunger strike in prison
By Hande Atay Alam and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN One of Iran’s most influential filmmakers, Jafar Panahi, has reportedly gone on a hunger strike…
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Pacific Power makes 5 C.O. grants for community enhancement, livability and the environment
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every day, organizations across Central Oregon are putting their hearts into projects and programs to nurture our local…
Continue Reading Indian gay couples begin legal battle for same-sex marriage
By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Utkarsh Saxena and Ananya Kotia’s love story began just like any other college romance. Except…
Continue Reading Ex-UK leader Truss to urge tougher China stance in Tokyo
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss will join the former leaders of Australia and Belgium at a…
Continue Reading A surprising burst of US hiring in January: 517,000 jobs
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — For nearly a year, the Federal Reserve has been on a mission to cool down the job market to…
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