OnPoint Community Credit Union now accepting applications to honor outstanding educators
PORTLAND, Ore., February 20, 2024 — OnPoint Community Credit Union is calling for the public’s help to honor the region’s most inspiring and…
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Supreme Court seems skeptical of EPA’s ‘good neighbor’ rule on power plant pollution
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appears skeptical of the federal government’s…
Continue ReadingPotential deal to fund WIC food aid faces blowback
By Tami Luhby and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — With a partial government shutdown looming at the end of next week, House leaders are discussing an…
Continue ReadingAttorney for widow of slain Haitian president rejects indictment and says it’s politically motivated
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An attorney for Haitian President Jovenel Moïse’s widow, who was indicted in his…
Continue ReadingIllinois governor’s proposed $53B budget includes funds for migrants, quantum computing and schools
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is outlining a $52.7 billion state spending plan with more money for…
Continue ReadingAn attempt by UK lawmakers to vote on a cease-fire in Gaza descended into chaos
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — U.K. lawmakers have called for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. But the move came after dozens…
Continue Reading¿Qué es la fertilización in vitro o FIV y qué es el congelamiento de óvulos?
Sol Amaya (CNN) — Si se habla con un grupo de 100 personas nacidas en Estados Unidos, es probable que dos de ellas hayan nacido como resultado…
Continue ReadingTulsa woman provides Alzheimer’s resources in the Black community
By Naomi Keitt Click here for updates on this story TULSA, Oklahoma (KJRH) — This Black History Month, 2 News Oklahoma…
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Bend marks a quarter-century since its first roundabout; now there’s over 50, with more to come around C.O.
The intersection of Century Drive and Colorado Avenue in southwest Bend is where the first roundabout in Bend was installed, back in 1999.…
Continue Reading¿Cómo llega Messi a su debut en la nueva temporada MLS?
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN Español) — La MLS levanta el telón de la temporada 2024 y no hay mejor acto que tener al último ganador…
Continue ReadingThe death of an Oklahoma teen after a fight in school has LGBTQ+ advocates seeking answers
By Andy Rose and Whitney Wild, CNN (CNN) — A 16-year-old student died following a fight at an Oklahoma high school – and as an investigation…
Continue ReadingA sand hole collapse in Florida killed a child. Such deaths occur several times a year in the US
By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The collapse of a sand hole that killed a 7-year-old Indiana girl who was digging…
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Three C.O. teens help save a life: Bend Fire & Rescue focuses on learning CPR during National Heart Month
It’s National Heart Month, a reminder we share the importance behind learning how to perform CPR. Last year, Central Oregon teens helped save a life…
Continue ReadingPacks of pills turn heads in Richmond. And that’s exactly what she wants: ‘We need to question more’
By Elizabeth Holmes Click here for updates on this story RICHMOND, Virginia (WTVR) — One of the largest packs of pills…
Continue ReadingIn wake of mass shooting, here is how Maine’s governor wants to tackle gun control and mental health
By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s governor has rolled out legislation she says will prevent dangerous people…
Continue ReadingDays after Alabama’s Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children, a third clinic pauses IVF treatment
By Isabel Rosales, Christina Maxouris, Meg Tirrell, Chris Youd and Maxime Tamsett, CNN (CNN) — A third fertility clinic in Alabama has halted…
Continue ReadingOklahoma police say nonbinary teen’s death was not result of injuries from high school fight
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Police in Oklahoma say a teen who died a day after an altercation at school did not die as a…
Continue ReadingCould Nashville be home to the next MLB team?
By Jason Lamb Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE (WTVF) — Could Nashville be home to its very own Major…
Continue ReadingEl Dorado County boy “Shines” through adversity, pursues Paralympic dreams on prosthetic legs
By Ashley Sharp Click here for updates on this story EL DORADO COUNTY, California (KOVR) — At just six years old, Shine…
Continue ReadingIVF is dominating headlines in Alabama and across the country. Here’s what you should know about it
By LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer Alabama lawmakers and Gov. Kay Ivey have agreed to protect in vitro fertilization providers from legal liability.…
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