Baltimore celebrates historic 20% drop in homicides even as gun violence remains high
By LEA SKENE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Long plagued by rampant gun violence, Baltimore recorded less than 300 homicides last year for the…
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Fact checking Ron DeSantis’ and Nikki Haley’s CNN town halls in Iowa
CNN By CNN Staff (CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley each participated in CNN town halls on Thursday…
Continue ReadingWorld’s biggest polluter just had its hottest year on record, marked by deadly extreme weather
By Helen Regan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China saw its hottest year on record in 2023, state media reported this week, as the world’s biggest…
Continue ReadingEx-cop gets 14 months in jail in death of Elijah McClain, whose mom calls him ‘bully with a badge’
By COLLEEN SLEVIN and MEAD GRUVER Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A judge sentenced an ex-Colorado police officer to 14 months in jail for his role…
Continue ReadingCorea del Norte dispara más de 200 proyectiles de artillería hacia la zona marítima de amortiguamiento
Ángela Reyes Haczek (CNN) — El ejército de Corea del Sur condenó el viernes a su vecino del norte después de que Pyongyang disparara…
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Big Ol’ Fish: More mighty fine catches to share in the new year
Whatever the age, a great catch is something worth sharing! Feel free to share yours with us from the Share tab at…
Continue ReadingWashington state lawmakers to take on fentanyl and housing in Inslee’s final legislative session
By HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Lawmakers in Washington state will return to Olympia on Monday to address housing, climate…
Continue ReadingIowa principal critically injured in school shooting risked himself to protect students, police say
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE, RYAN J. FOLEY, JOSH FUNK and NICK INGRAM Associated Press PERRY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa principal critically injured in a school…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea’s military says North Korea fired artillery into maritime buffer zone in ‘provocative act’
By Gawon Bae, Jessie Yeung and Brad Lendon, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korea’s military condemned its northern neighbor on Friday…
Continue ReadingGuards hired by California keep eye on sites deemed risky under Los Angeles freeway damaged by fire
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER, JULIE WATSON and KAVISH HARJAI Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Since an arson fire damaged a key Los Angeles freeway, the…
Continue ReadingHundreds of convictions, but a major mystery is still unsolved 3 years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of far-right extremist groups. Former police officers. An…
Continue ReadingA desperate family in Gaza clings to a routine for survival
By MOHAMMED JAHJOUH and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press MUWASI, Gaza Strip (AP) — Stranded in a corner of southern Gaza, members of the Abu Jarad…
Continue ReadingUS employers add a surprisingly strong 216,000 jobs in a sign of continued economic strength
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s employers added a robust 216,000 jobs last month, the latest sign that the…
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Trinity Lutheran girls lose in overtime heartbreaker and more matchups on Friday night
BEND, Or. (KTVZ)- The Trinity Lutheran Saints lost a heartbreaker to North Lake Wednesday night. The Saints had a heroic comeback as they faced a…
Continue ReadingCouisnard’s late layup lifts Oregon past Washington, 76-74
SEATTLE (AP) — Jermaine Couisnard scored a game-winning layup with 12 seconds left as Oregon earned a 76-74 win over Washington on Thursday night.…
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Veteran Sisters Ranger District worker honored as Forest Service NW Region Employee of the Year
Jeremy Fields, a 25-year veteran of the Sisters Ranger District, recently was named the agency’s NW Employee of the Year for his many efforts and…
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The Peaks 360 housing development commits to supporting The Giving Plate, fighting hunger in community
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Peaks 360 residential development west of Redmond recently announced a two-year financial commitment to The Giving…
Continue ReadingMaxwell’s 21, Ejim’s 18 help No. 18 Gonzaga women open WCC with 74-53 win over Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Brynna Maxwell scored 21 points, Yvonne Ejim had 18 and No. 18 Gonzaga defeated Portland 74-53 on Thursday night, kicking off…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend to celebrate 30 years with series of events, activities in 2024
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend announce their 30th anniversary in Deschutes County. The Clubs have played a pivotal role in…
Continue ReadingConclusiones de los foros de CNN con Ron DeSantis y Nikki Haley
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — A una semana y media de las asambleas electorales de Iowa, dos de los contendientes republicanos a las…
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