Libertarians nominate Chase Oliver for president, spurning both Trump and Kennedy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Libertarian Party has nominated party activist Chase Oliver for president. The third party rejected former President Donald…
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Host Saginaw Spirit improve to 2-0 in the Memorial Cup, beating the Drummondville Voltigeurs 4-3
SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) — Hunter Haight broke a tie on a power play with 7:44 left with his second goal of the game and the host Saginaw Spirit…
Continue ReadingBruce Springsteen postpones concerts in Marseille, Prague and Milan due to ‘vocal issues’
By Heather Chen and Dave Alsup, CNN (CNN) — Bruce Springsteen has postponed concerts in three European cities over the next two weeks due to…
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Chavez-DeRemer backs House-passed bill to provide retroactive tax relief for wildfire victims
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The U.S. House recently passed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act with broad bipartisan support. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer…
Continue ReadingNigeria is emerging as a critical mineral hub. The government is cracking down on illegal operations
By TAIWO ADEBAYO Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s government is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests of…
Continue ReadingA tropical storm floods villages and cuts power to millions in parts of Bangladesh and India
By JULHAS ALAM Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — The weakening tropical storm Remal has flooded dozens of coastal villages and left nearly…
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Wyden, Merkley reintroduce bill to strengthen accountability, combat discriminatory police practices
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on Thursday joined the reintroduction for a third time of legislation they say would…
Continue ReadingLightning strike kills Colorado rancher and 34 head of cattle
By JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press/Report for America DENVER (AP) — A Colorado sheriff’s office says a lightning strike has killed a Colorado…
Continue ReadingVietnam’s vintage 1960s steam locomotives are back on the rails
By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Train enthusiasts and history buffs alike will soon have a new Southeast Asian destination to visit, as Vietnam…
Continue ReadingFormer ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor fatally shot in Los Angeles
By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — Former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot in downtown Los Angeles while interrupting…
Continue ReadingFormer ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor killed in downtown Los Angeles shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic…
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People admire colorful creations at Glass Art Show outside The Commons Cafe in Bend
People got to grab a coffee and admire some glass art on Sunday in downtown Bend. Outside The Commons Cafe, there were vendors on hand for the the…
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Merkley reintroduces legislation to put mental health care in reach for every student in America
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – During Mental Health Awareness Month, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) announced the…
Continue ReadingACC and SEC each get 5 regional host sites for the NCAA baseball tournament
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference and Southeastern Conference each had five schools selected Sunday as regional host sites for the…
Continue ReadingChina premier agrees on cooperation with Seoul, Tokyo but issues veiled rebuke against their US ties
By HYUNG-JIN KIM and HUIZHONG WU Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — China’s premier agreed Monday to revive three-way cooperation with…
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Wyden, colleagues urge feds to crack down on tax preparation giants’ ongoing violations of taxpayer privacy
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, joined with four congressional colleagues last week to urge top…
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Draft of Oregon Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan available online for public review
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The public is invited to comment on the draft 2025-29 Oregon Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)…
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Going boating on Oregon waterways? State Marine Board urges you to prepare to play, safely
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Is the water calling? The Oregon State Marine Board wants to remind boaters to be aware of their surroundings, have all the…
Continue ReadingGunman arrested after wounding 5 people in Los Angeles area home, firing at helicopter, police say
SAN FERNANDO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a 61-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of shooting and wounding five people at a Los Angeles area…
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Oregon Lottery launches State Parks-themed Scratch-its, free parking permit program
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Summer is when the outdoors truly start calling to Oregonians. Oregon Lottery is capturing the spirit of the campers, hikers,…
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