By KPTV Staff Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — The former president of the Portland Marathon Inc. pleaded guilty Tuesday to crimes while leading the organization and will serve three years’ probation. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of Oregon, Lester V. Smith, Jr., 80, the former president
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN) — Las devastadoras inundaciones en Libia por la tormenta Daniel dejan al menos 5.300 personas muertas y unas 10.000 desaparecidas. Según la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM), más de 30.000 personas fueron desplazadas. Las fuertes lluvias de la tormenta causaron que dos presas se rompieran en la ciudad norteña de Derna, arrasando
Continue ReadingBy MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olivia Rodrigo is going on tour and she’s bringing the next generation of pop talent, as well as a beloved ’90s alt-rock band, with her. In 2024, Rodrigo will be joined by funk-and-soul up-and-comer Remi Wolf, dark pop princess Chappell Roan, song of the summer
Continue ReadingPITTSBURGH (AP) — Two men have been sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole in a drive-by shooting in downtown Pittsburgh that left a toddler dead in his car seat. Twenty-five-year-old Markez Anger and 27-year-old Londell Falconer were both sentenced Wednesday in connection with their first-degree murder convictions last June. They were also
Continue Readingmacamilarincon (CNN Español) –– El presidente electo de Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo de León, anunció este martes la suspensión temporal del proceso de transición de mando luego de que varios agentes del Ministerio Público allanaran las instalaciones del Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE) y abrieran urnas de votación. “Hemos informado al presidente Alejandro Giammattei que suspendemos temporalmente
Continue ReadingGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian health officials in the Gaza Strip say at least five people have been killed and 20 others wounded in an explosion next to the separation fence along the Israeli frontier with Gaza. The cause of Wednesday’s blast wasn’t immediately known. The explosion took place during a demonstration along
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– It’s now been 20 years since the B&B Complex Fire — two big fires that merged into a giant one — exploded in the Deschutes National Forest near the Cascades crest and Santiam Pass.
Continue ReadingBy ALI SWENSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — As Americans fend off a late summer COVID-19 spike and prepare for a fresh vaccine rollout, Republicans are raising familiar fears that government-issued lockdowns and mask mandates are next. It’s been a favorite topic among some of the GOP’s top presidential contenders. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Continue ReadingBy KPTV Staff Click here for updates on this story KELSO, Washington (KPTV) — The Washington attorney general is suing a Kelso gun store, claiming the store continued to sell high-capacity magazines even though they were banned in the state last year. This is the second lawsuit that has been filed to enforce Washington’s ban
Continue ReadingBy BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has seized a commanding fundraising lead over Republican challenger Daniel Cameron in their marquee matchup in Kentucky. Beshear is seeking a second term in a state that otherwise has become a GOP stronghold. Their latest campaign finance reports show Beshear accumulated about
Continue ReadingBy Annie Grayer, Marshall Cohen and Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made several unproven claims Tuesday while announcing the opening of a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The Republican-led investigation will focus on “allegations of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption” by Biden, related to his family’s overseas business
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Deschutes County District Attorney Stephen Gunnels says there have been no arrests or major updates to share in the “very active” investigation into Evelyn Weaver’s July killing at her northwest Bend home, assuring it’s a top-priority case. NewsChannel 21 is asking: How long it takes before a case is considered cold?”
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(Update: Adding video, comments from department) CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — In less than two months, voters in Crooked River Ranch will decide whether to pay more for firefighting resources. Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue has a new five-year levy on the Nov. 7 ballot. “We’re looking at an increase for our new levy
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Marvel Studio’s VFX workers unanimously voted to unionize with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, marking the first time visual effects workers have unionized with IATSE, the union announced Wednesday. The National Labor Relations Board oversaw the election, and the count was held Tuesday after the
Continue ReadingBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — For better or for worse, all eyes appeared to be on Selena Gomez Tuesday night at the MTV Video Music Awards. The singer and actress hit the pink carpet wearing a red Oscar de la Renta floral halter dress and matching accessories. She cheered on her friend Taylor
Continue ReadingBy Scott McKane Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSTU) — Over four decades later, a Utah family is hoping to get some answers and closure about who killed their father. The pain remains for relatives of Celedon Archuleta who was murdered in his Salt Lake City home back in May
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A Bend man recently charged with stealing five-dozen bottles of alcohol from area stores after he was caught on security camera putting three bottles of tequila in his pants is now also charged with stealing 125 items from Harbor Freight Tools, found in a raid on his home, police said Friday.
Continue ReadingBy Darienne DeBrule Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSTU) — A Montana man is recovering in Salt Lake City after being mauled by a grizzly bear while hunting last week. Rudy Noorlander was helping two hunters who had rented ATVs from his company as they attempted to find a deer
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — A person’s sense of purpose declines leading up to and following a diagnosis of dementia or cognitive decline, according to a new study. “Purpose in life is the feeling that one’s life is goal-oriented and has direction. It is an important component of well-being,” said Dr. Angelina Sutin, lead
Continue ReadingGREENSBURG, La. (AP) — Classes are canceled at a Louisiana high school where a student was shot to death and two others were injured. A 14-year-old student at St. Helena College & Career Academy in Greensburg is in custody after the Tuesday shooting. The local sheriff described the shooting as a senseless tragedy. Authorities have
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