Movies and TV shows casting in Portland, Oregon
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Portland, Oregon.
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School choice ballot measure framed as a pivotal decision for Kentucky education
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentuckians on opposite sides of a school choice ballot measure are framing the election as a pivotal moment for education. They’re making their final pitches before early voting starts Thursday. Voters will decide whether Kentucky’s constitution should be amended to allow tax dollars to support students attending private or
Continue ReadingFormer officer’s shots were ‘like a drive-by shooting’ during Breonna Taylor raid, prosecutors say
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a former Louisville police detective’s actions were like “a drive-by shooting” the night of the deadly Breonna Taylor raid. They were speaking during the closing arguments Wednesday in Brett Hankison’s federal retrial. Hankison fired 10 bullets into the side of Taylor’s apartment, but he didn’t hit
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Rain and snow expected into the weekend
There is a cold front crossing the region today and is expected to bring high desert rain and high elevation snow. A Winter Storm Warning is in place from today until 5 pm Friday afternoon for the Cascade Mountains in Lane and Klamath Counties where over a foot of snow is likely, possibly more. A
Continue ReadingNorth Korea likely to ask for nuclear technology from Russia in exchange for troops, South Korea says
By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — North Korea is “very likely to ask” Moscow for advanced technology related to nuclear weapons in exchange for deploying troops to help Russia in its war against Ukraine, South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun said at the Pentagon on Wednesday. North Korea will likely request Russian technology transfers
Continue ReadingAbortion-rights groups outspend opponents by more than 6 to 1 in ballot measure campaigns
Associated Press The groups promoting abortion-rights amendments on the ballots in nine states have outraised their opponents by more than 6 to 1 and are spending far more on ads. The majority of the money is being raised and spent around the question before voters in Florida. There’s been an influx of campaign funding in
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Oregon gun-control Measure 114 is still on hold two years later as court fights continue; Safeway shooting survivor speaks
(Update: Adding video, comments from Safeway survivor, firearms instructor) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Central Oregonians focus on next week’s election, a controversial ballot measure approved two years ago, is still in legal limbo. It’s now been two years since voters approved Measure 114, and the measure remains a hot-button issue – and a legal
Continue ReadingReggaeton superstar Nicky Jam withdraws Trump endorsement over Madison Square Garden rally: ‘Puerto Rico should be respected’
By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Latin superstar Nicky Jam on Wednesday said he’s withdrawing his endorsement of former President Donald Trump, one month after appearing onstage with Trump while donning a MAGA hat. The reggaeton artist, speaking in Spanish, posted to his 43.5 million followers on Instagram that he was withdrawing his Trump endorsement because of the recent comments
Continue ReadingReggaeton superstar Nicky Jam withdraws Trump endorsement over Madison Square Garden rally: ‘Puerto Rico should be respected’
CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Latin superstar Nicky Jam on Wednesday said he’s withdrawing his endorsement of former President Donald Trump, one month after appearing onstage with Trump while donning a MAGA hat. The reggaeton artist, speaking in Spanish, posted to his 43.5 million followers on Instagram that he was withdrawing his Trump endorsement because of the recent
Continue ReadingRace-motivated assault charges filed against former New Hampshire police officer
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A white former New Hampshire police officer has been accused of a race-motivated assault against a Black bank executive outside of a diner on Thanksgiving Eve 2023. The state attorney general’s office filed a civil rights complaint against Aaron Goodwin on Tuesday. Similar complaints also were filed against his
Continue ReadingJurors, judge and former prison director all ask for mercy for condemned South Carolina inmate
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina death row inmate Richard Moore has more than 20 people asking the governor to spare his life in a clemency petition filed just two days before he is scheduled to die by lethal injection for the 1999 killing of a store clerk. Included in the petition are
Continue ReadingA mother intentionally went over Niagara Falls with her 2 children, police say
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — New York state police say a 33-year-old mother climbed over a safety rail and intentionally went over Niagara Falls with her two children, a 9-year-old and a 5-month-old. Search and rescue efforts have been unsuccessful. Authorities on Wednesday say they responded to the area around 9 p.m. Monday and determined
Continue ReadingH5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States
By Jamie Gumbrecht and Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — H5N1 bird flu has been identified in a pig in the United States for the first time, the US Department of Agriculture said Wednesday. The USDA and Oregon veterinary officials are investigating bird flu cases in a backyard farming operation that had a mix of poultry
Continue ReadingSan Jose sets up new surveillance system to deter crime at shopping center
By Kara St. Cyr Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KPIX) — A new security system installed in a San Jose shopping center promises to reduce crime in for small businesses. Christa Sanchez has seen business after business get vandalized or robbed in the Lion Plaza where her beauty supply store
Continue ReadingPolice investigate handling of a traffic stop involving Lions WR Jameson Williams and a gun
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Police in Detroit are conducting an internal investigation after Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams was not locked up following a traffic stop despite the discovery of a gun under his seat that he didn’t have a permit to carry, authorities said. Chief James White was “very unhappy about the totality
Continue ReadingTrump loses $1.3 billion in net worth after the worst-ever day for his social media stock
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — After a ridiculous spike over the past five weeks that had absolutely nothing to do with the company’s actual business, former President Donald Trump’s social media stock is suffering a sudden setback. Truth Social owner Trump Media & Technology Group’s share price plunged 22.3% on Wednesday. That marks
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Candidate Kent Vander Kamp slams Sheriff Shane Nelson following critical Facebook post, days before election
One week before the ballots are counted in a hotly contested election for Deschutes County sheriff, incumbent Shane Nelson issued a public letter further questioning the qualifications and background of candidate Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp — and that has some voters up in arms, some even calling for him to step down.
Continue ReadingUna red rusa de desinformación vinculada a la célebre “fábrica de trols” tiene en la mira las elecciones estadounidenses, según un análisis
Alexandra Ferguson (CNN) — Una ramificación de la “fábrica de trols” rusa que atacó las elecciones presidenciales estadounidenses de 2016 parece estar ahora en el centro de una campaña de desinformación que intenta influir en las audiencias occidentales y especialmente en la estadounidense, según un análisis realizado por investigadores del Media Forensics Hub de la
Continue ReadingBiden, Cyprus president discuss administration push to win cease-fires in Gaza and Lebanon
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides have discussed a new effort by the U.S. administration and mediators in the Middle East to forge cease-fires to end fighting in Lebanon and Gaza. Christodoulides leads the European Union nation closest to Gaza. The small Mediterranean island nation has played a
Continue ReadingNorth Texan with down syndrome finds therapy in being an equestrian
By Lacey Beasley Click here for updates on this story MESQUITE, Texas (KTVT) — A fearless young woman in Mesquite pushed her boundaries and tried something new after graduating high school. Rebekah Vasquez has Down Syndrome and starts her day like any other 24-year-old. She loves makeup, and the more glitter, the better. Her bedroom
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