Japan may be sick of mass tourism. But the deer in this ancient UNESCO-listed city love it
By Lilit Marcus, CNN (CNN) — While Japan’s overtourism issues may be causing headaches for local residents, there’s one group that seems to…
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OSU, other researchers improve database tool to better predict where and when wildfires might occur
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A newly enhanced database is expected to help wildfire managers and scientists better predict where and when wildfires…
Continue ReadingA shortlist of Democrats who could be a vice presidential pick for Harris
CNN By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Karl de Vries and Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — With President Joe Biden’s support unleashing a flood of…
Continue ReadingExclusive: Beyoncé gives Kamala Harris permission to use her song ‘Freedom’ for her presidential campaign
By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris made a big entrance during her first official visit to her campaign…
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Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for much of state, including Crook County, due to smoke from wildfires
Deschutes County residents can expect ‘intermittent smoke’ PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air…
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Oregon DMV warns customers of phishing scam by hackers impersonating the agency
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon DMV made customers aware Monday of a phishing scam “where hackers contacting our customers are claiming to be from…
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Progress made on nearly 600-acre Microwave Tower Fire threatening Columbia Gorge town of Mosier
Crews worked through the night to stop or slow the Microwave Tower fire near the Columbia Gorge town of Mosier, taking advantage of the cooler…
Continue ReadingBiden to meet this week with families of American hostages in Gaza
By MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden is expected to meet this week with the families of Americans believed to be held hostage in Gaza.…
Continue ReadingMaría Corina Machado en Conclusiones: Maduro ha hecho de su campaña la violencia, es lo único que le queda
CNNEspañol sjv (CNN Español) — María Corina Machado aseguró en Conclusiones de CNN con Fernando del Rincón que Nicolás Maduro ha hecho de…
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The 411 on area codes: How new tech and population growth fuels the need for more digits
Using information from the North American Numbering Plan Administrator, Spokeo analyzed the proliferation of area codes and how they are…
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Signature sandwich from each state
Stacker researched staple sandwiches—the kind that makes residents proud—and highlighted one from each state that everyone should…
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How many workers can AI really replace? Estimates are all over the place.
Verbit analyzed jobs data as well as academic and analyst forecasts to illustrate the potential for AI to displace jobs in the coming…
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Bend firefighters stop two smoldering fires at small sizes in field on Skyline Ranch Road, lot near Caldera High School
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – While wildland firefighters work to stop new and older blazes in rural areas that have grown to hundreds or thousands of acres,…
Continue ReadingHow the House GOP campaign arm is pivoting to target Harris: Border, fracking and protests
By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — The House Republican campaign arm is developing a targeted plan of attack to pin specific pieces of Vice President…
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Durkee Fire tops 173,000 acres, closes long stretch of I-84 in E. Oregon; overnight closure planned for 3-5 nights
(Update: Eastbound closure extends west to La Grande freeway to shut overnight for 3-5 nights) BAKER CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The nearly 174,000-acre…
Continue ReadingHarris secures enough delegate endorsements to win the Democratic presidential nomination
By Ethan Cohen, Molly English, Matt Holt and Sydney Topf, CNN (CNN) — Kamala Harris has the support of enough Democratic delegates to win the…
Continue ReadingColombia’s president signs bill to ban bullfighting in the South American country
Associated Press BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Monday signed a bill that bans bullfights in the South American…
Continue ReadingBillion-dollar Mitsubishi chemical plant economically questionable, energy group says
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An energy group says a $1.3 billion chemical production facility to be built in Louisiana by Japanese…
Continue ReadingTrump asks New York appeals court to throw out $454 million civil judgment
By Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — Lawyers for Donald Trump asked a New York appeals court Monday to throw out the…
Continue ReadingWatchdog who criticized NYPD’s handling of officer discipline resigns
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The head of an oversight board that investigates allegations of misconduct by New York City police officers has…
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