November 2024

Ohio voters reject replacing troubled mapmaking system with citizen-led redistricting commission

November 4, 2024 9:01 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio voters have rejected a constitutional amendment that would have established a citizen-led redistricting commission. The outcome Tuesday marked a defeat for the group Citizens Not Politicians. The bipartisan coalition proposed Issue 1 as an alternative after seven sets of legislative and congressional maps produced under Ohio’s existing political

What to watch for on Election Day

November 4, 2024 9:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Eric Bradner and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — It’s decision day in America’s battle for the White House and control of Congress – even if the results could take days or weeks to sort through. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are battling over seven swing states: Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin,

Boeing workers vote to accept deal, end strike

November 4, 2024 8:55 pm CNN Newsource

By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Striking workers at embattled plane maker Boeing voted Monday to accept the company’s most recent offer, ending the costliest strike in the United States in more than 25 years. The International Association of Machinists (IAM) said rank-and-file members voted by 59% to approve the deal. IAM members

Anfernee Simons, Deandre Ayton help the Trail Blazers beat the Pelicans, 118-100

November 4, 2024 8:52 pm The Associated Press

AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the injury-depleted New Orleans Pelicans 118-100 on Monday night. Toumani Camara and Jerami Grant each scored 16 points for the Trail Blazers, who trailed for most of the first

Oregon emergency managers activate coordination center before election ‘out of an abundance of caution’

November 4, 2024 8:50 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management has activated the State Emergency Coordination Center out of an abundance of caution in preparation for the upcoming election period. “This activation is a proactive measure to ensure readiness and support for communities and local leadership across the state,” the Monday evening announcement stated. “It

Oregon State Fire Marshal awards $3 million in grants to boost communities’ wildfire resilience

November 4, 2024 8:42 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – As wildfire increasingly impacts communities across the state, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is working with communities to improve their resilience through newly awarded grant funds. The OSFM awarded $3 million to 40 communities across the state to create defensible space and other wildfire risk reduction projects. Earlier this year, local fire

Oregon’s Rosenblum leads bipartisan coalition of AGs urging peaceful response to election outcome, transition of power

November 4, 2024 8:33 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recognizing the concern nationwide over possible post-election violence and unrest, this morning Oregon Attorney General and President of the National Association of Attorneys General Ellen Rosenblum and Immediate past-President Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost led a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general in a statement calling for peaceful responses to the

OSU Extension Service publication guides horse owners on laminitis

November 4, 2024 8:22 pm Barney Lerten

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Now that fall has arrived, laminitis — a painful yet preventable disease commonly seen in hoofed animals — comes to the forefront of many horse owners’ minds. Oregon State University Extension Service has a guide for pasture-associated laminitis. This free publication, titled “A Horse Owner’s Guide to Pasture-associated Laminitis,” provides an

Empty seats become a more common sight at Trump’s final rallies

November 4, 2024 8:20 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press PITTSBURGH, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump has spent nearly a decade bragging about his crowds. Lately, he’s been making the same boasts to swaths of empty seats. In his third presidential bid, Trump for the first time is facing an opponent who stages her own massive rallies, calling further attention to the fact

The 2024 Central Oregon Gives campaign launches Wednesday

November 4, 2024 8:05 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s annual year-end giving initiative is gearing up to accept contributions at centraloregongives.com, rallying support for over 80 local nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving the diverse needs of Central Oregon’s community. From addressing affordable housing and animal rescue to championing environmental conservation and supporting food banks, Central Oregon Gives stands as

Soccer player killed by lightning strike during match in Peru

November 4, 2024 8:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Jimena De La Quintana and Marlon Sorto, CNN Lima, Peru (CNN) — A lighting strike during a local league soccer match in central Peru killed one player and injured four others on Sunday. Footage of the match showed players walking off the pitch at Coto Coto stadium in the town of Chilca, about 70

High Desert Chamber Music presents this season’s Spotlight Chamber Players

November 4, 2024 7:50 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High Desert Chamber Music announced the following students were selected for this year’s Spotlight Chamber Players program: Madeleine Bloom (violin), Parker Carlson (violin), Jonathan Cupit (cello), Aaron Goyal (guitar), Leah May (violin), Ezra Oncken (violin), and Perrin Standen (viola). This program provides a high level of regular chamber music instruction to aspiring young musicians. “We had a record number of students audition this year, and

On the night before Election Day, Kamala Harris brings in celebrities. Donald Trump is unimpressed

November 4, 2024 7:47 pm The Associated Press

Associated Press On the night before Election Day, at campaign events across the country, celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga and Jon Bon Jovi turned out in force for Kamala Harris ‘ presidential bid. The battleground state of Pennsylvania was particularly starry: In Pittsburgh, the vice president’s rally featured Cedric the Entertainer, Katy Perry and

Meetings don't have to be painful. These 5 strategies can help teams stay engaged.

November 4, 2024 7:45 pm Stacker

Ever had meetings that “could have been an email?” WorkTango compiled insights on how to better engage team members and get more out of gatherings.

Where wealthy Gen Zers are moving

November 4, 2024 7:45 pm Stacker

SmartAsset mines IRS data to rank states based on where wealthy Gen Zers are moving.