Ecuadorians vote overwhelmingly in referendum to approve toughening fight against gangs
GONZALO SOLANO QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador’s fledgling president got a resounding victory Sunday in a referendum that he touted as a way to…
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The week that life in Dubai ground to a halt
By Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Dubai, UAE (CNN) — The scenes from Dubai this week seemed apocalyptic to residents who are more used to the tranquil…
Continue ReadingAt least 2 killed, 6 others injured in shooting at Memphis block party, police say
By Paradise Afshar, CNN (CNN) — Two people were killed and at least six others were injured in a block party shooting in Memphis, Tennessee,…
Continue ReadingKey players: Who’s who at Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is expected to take the stand as the…
Continue ReadingMillions more go to Trump legal expenses as Biden and Democratic Party expand campaign cash advantage
By Fredreka Schouten, David Wright and Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s leadership PAC spent as much money as it took in last…
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Rain/snow possibly in the mountains with our cities and towns remaining dry
We hope you’re having a nice weekend. Weatherwise, nothing major, just a big change from Saturday into Sunday. Saturday will see the…
Continue ReadingIn face of Modi juggernaut, India’s opposition appears increasingly weak
By Helen Regan and Rhea Mogul, CNN (CNN) — Under the searing New Delhi sun, more than a dozen of India’s top opposition leaders joined hands…
Continue ReadingCucho, Moreira score goals to help Crew play Timbers to 2-2 tie
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Juan “Cucho” Hernández and Steven Moreira each scored a goal to help the Columbus Crew play the Portland Timbers to a…
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Merkley, Wyden join colleagues in letter opposing US Postal Service consolidations in Oregon, across nation
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined a bipartisan group of their colleagues in Congress in a letter led by Senators Susan…
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Oregon State Marine Board urges river boaters to scout ahead, keep a sharp lookout for obstructions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heavy wind and rain from winter storms cause trees to plunge into Oregon rivers. Trees become obstructions, a risk for all…
Continue Reading2 young siblings killed at child’s birthday party when car drives into building in Michigan, police say
By Emma Tucker and Raja Razek, CNN (CNN) — An 8-year-old girl and her 4-year-old brother were killed, and at least nine others were seriously…
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Wyden upset Senate ‘waited until 11th hour to ram through renewal of warrantless surveillance,’ but ‘not giving up’
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following statement Saturday after voting No on a bill to reauthorize Section 702 of the…
Continue ReadingThe House just voted on a potential TikTok ban (again). Now what?
By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — House lawmakers have once again passed legislation that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban, renewing a massive…
Continue ReadingThe House just voted on a potential TikTok ban (again). Now what?
CNN, HOUSE TV, POOL By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — House lawmakers have once again passed legislation that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban,…
Continue ReadingFormer Philadelphia police officer pleads guilty over fatally shooting 12-year-old in the back
By Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — A former Philadelphia police officer pleaded guilty Friday over fatally shooting a 12-year-old boy in the…
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Chavez-DeRemer votes for aid to Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan; says legislation also targets global fentanyl traffickers
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) said she voted Saturday in favor of several proposals to support democratic allies of the…
Continue ReadingYoung brother and sister dead, several hurt when vehicle crashes into Michigan birthday party
BERLIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A young brother and sister died and several people were injured, some of them seriously, when a vehicle driven by a…
Continue Reading3 hospitalized after knife attack on party boat in New York City along Brooklyn waterfront
NEW YORK (AP) — Police in New York City say a knife attack on a crowded party boat at a pier in Brooklyn has resulted in the hospitalization of…
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Downtown Bend Farmers Market set to begin its 2024 season on May 1; here’s who shoppers can choose from this year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — – On Wednesday, May 1, the Downtown Bend Farmers Market kicks off its 2024 season in Brooks Street Alley between Franklin and…
Continue ReadingAmbulance driver killed while aiding Palestinians injured in attack by Israeli settlers in the West Bank
By Mia Alberti, Abeer Salman, Eyad Kourdi and Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — An ambulance driver from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society was killed…
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