GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Authorities in the South American country of Guyana say they have seized more than 8,000 pounds (3,600 kilograms) of cocaine found in a lush jungle near the border with Venezuela. The land seizure is considered the biggest in recent history. Security Minister Robeson Benn told reporters Sunday that he estimates the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beaver Coach Sales, locally owned and operated RV dealership, proudly welcomed a group of children from the Boys & Girls Club of Bend as part of their #WorkforceWednesday program. This unique initiative is designed to introduce young minds to potential career paths, offering them hands-on experiences in various industries. During the visit,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CAIRO (AP) — Libyan officials say one of the country’s most wanted human trafficker was killed Sunday in the capital, Tripoli. They say Abdel-Rahman Milad was shot dead Sunday by unknown assailants. Libyan media outlets reported that he was shot while he was in his vehicle in a western area of Tripoli. Footage
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Health Authority, Jackson County Vector Control and Jackson County Public Health Division have confirmed the identification of Aedes aegypti (Ae. Aegypti) mosquitoes in the county – the first time the disease-carrying mosquito species has been found in Oregon. Jackson County Vector Control identified the Ae. aegypti mosquito as part of its routine mosquito surveillance,
Continue ReadingHONOLULU (AP) — Police say three people were killed and two others injured in a shooting at a home stemming from a dispute between neighbors in Hawaii on Saturday night. Honolulu police say the 58-year-old shooter was also fatally shot by a resident, who was arrested on a second-degree murder charge. The shooting happened after
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, through its consumer advocacy, compliance and enforcement teams, recovered $5,675,543 for Oregonians in the first half of 2024. DFR’s consumer advocates and compliance teams have recovered $5,195,749, while the enforcement team has ordered $479,794 in restitution. DFR consumer advocates help Oregonians in a variety of
Continue ReadingÁngela Reyes Haczek Esta cobertura en vivo finalizó. Sigue las actualzaciones más recientes de la información aquí. El barrio de Sheikh Radwan, en el norte de la Ciudad de Gaza, el 3 de agosto de 2024, en medio del actual conflicto entre Israel y el grupo extremista Hamas. (Crédito: Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP vía Getty Images) The-CNN-Wire™
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., have announced that KWSO-FM, a non-commercial community radio station owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, is receiving up to $158,749 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The federal grant will be used to upgrade the radio station’s broadcast transmission infrastructure as
Continue ReadingReport for America/Associated Press Authorities are investigating the weekend collapse of a portion of bleachers at a rodeo arena in Texas, injuring 12 people near San Antonio. Emergency responders arrived shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday at the fairgrounds in Boerne, about 30 miles north of San Antonio. An assistant fire chief says four people were
Continue ReadingAndrea Saint Martin (CNN) — El ala abierta de los 49ers de San Francisco Ricky Pearsall recibió un disparo en un intento de robo en San Francisco el sábado por la tarde, de acuerdo con la policía. Alrededor de las 3:30 p.m. (hora local), un sospechoso intentó robar a Pearsall, lo que desató un altercado
Continue ReadingBy Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — The shooting and attempted robbery of a San Francisco 49ers rookie in broad daylight in downtown San Francisco has placed a renewed spotlight on the city ahead of this fall’s mayoral election. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during the attempted robbery on
Continue ReadingAssociated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Several thousand people have rallied in Serbia, accusing the populist government of a crackdown against environmental activists opposed to a European Union-backed lithium mining plan in the Balkan country. The protest outside the headquarters in central Belgrade of the state RTS television come just weeks after tens of thousands
Continue ReadingCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge has blocked a new law banning foreign nationals and green card holders from contributing to state ballot campaigns in Ohio. He cited grounds that the law curtails constitutionally protected free speech rights. U.S. District Judge Judge Michael Watson wrote Saturday that the law wouldn’t accomplish its stated goal
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Crooked River Ranch Fire and Rescue hosted its annual Volunteer Firefighter Breakfast on Sunday morning.
Continue ReadingISTANBUL (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Istanbul on Sunday to protest recent legislation that critics say is leading to the killing of stray dogs across Turkey. Last month, legislators approved the new law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from Turkish streets citing safety concerns. Animal-lovers fear it will lead to widespread
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By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Federal grant money is supporting an Oregon organization rehabilitating the land and training tribal youth. The Interior Department’s Indian Youth Service Corps has awarded the Lomakatsi Restoration Project two grants of $300,000 and $400,000. The funds will support the organization’s Tribal Youth Ecological Stewardship Training and Employment program. Marko
Continue ReadingAssociated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz munched on a pork chop on a stick and washed it down with a vanilla shake as the Minnesota governor and his family visited his home state fair. Walz was joined Sunday by his wife, Gwen, and their daughter, Hope. He said there are
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer Helmet communication has come to major college football, with one player — the quarterback on offense, typically the on-field play-caller on defense — being able to hear voice instructions from the sideline until 15 seconds remains on the play clock. It’s a new option for this season after being experimented with for
Continue ReadingBy John Ramos Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO, California (KPIX) — San Francisco treasures its naval military history and is home to the SS Jeremiah O’Brien, one of the last remaining liberty ships that sailed into harm’s way to help win World War II. Now it is facing another threat —
Continue ReadingBy Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL, KCBS) — Lawmakers have passed a pair of identical bills to ban all plastic grocery bags in the state of California. The companion bills, AB-2236 and SB-1053, both aim to completely prohibit grocers from offer any type of bags that aren’t paper. Their
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