Two House incumbents seek to woo the other party’s voters in Pacific Northwest swing seats
By Arit John, CNN Ridgefield, Washington (CNN) — Dozens of families lined up outside the Clark County Fairgrounds here on a recent Saturday,…
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Nobel Prize in economics awarded to trio for explaining why some nations are rich and others poor
By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Three economists were awarded the Nobel Prize Monday for their research into how the nature of…
Continue ReadingFloods, blackouts and gas shortages: Florida faces headwinds in the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton
By Ashley R. Williams, Brandon Miller, Zoe Sottile, Josh Campbell, Ella Nilsen, Dalia Faheid and Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — On a dark September…
Continue ReadingWashington state’s landmark climate law hangs in the balance this election
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A groundbreaking law that forces companies in Washington state to reduce their carbon emissions while raising…
Continue ReadingTaiwan condemns Chinese military drills around island as ‘unreasonable provocation’
By Helen Regan and Wayne Chang, CNN Hong Kong/Taipei (CNN) — Taiwan has condemned the latest round of Chinese military drills around the…
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Ridgeview HS football wins $25,000 grant from T-Mobile’s ‘Friday Night 5G Lights,’ finalist for $2 million grand prize
You can vote for which of 16 finalists receive $2 million to upgrade football field REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — T-Mobile announced that Ridgeview High…
Continue Reading4 Israeli soldiers killed, more than 60 people injured by Hezbollah drone in one of bloodiest attacks on Israel since Oct. 7
By Ivana Kottasová, Lauren Iszo, Dana Karni, Sarah Sirgany and Eugenia Yosef, CNN (CNN) — Four Israeli soldiers have been killed and more than…
Continue ReadingBiden announces more than $600 million for electric grid resilience during visit to survey Hurricane Milton damage
By Nikki Carvajal and Michael Williams, CNN St. Petersburg, Florida (CNN) — President Joe Biden made yet another trip to a community devastated…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Oct. 14: Presidential race, Hurricane recovery, Middle East tensions, Space missions, Boeing strike
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — More than 100 cities across the US are celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day today. The alternative to…
Continue ReadingUS to deploy about 100 troops to operate advanced anti-missile system in Israel amid heightened tensions
By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US will send an advanced anti-missile system — and US troops to operate it — to Israel “to help…
Continue ReadingWhat is open and closed on Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — On the second Monday of October, Americans will be celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day, also known as…
Continue ReadingBoeing strike has already cost the company and workers $5 billion, new analysis shows
By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — Sunday marks one month since members of the International Association of Machinists began their strike…
Continue ReadingMilton and Helene are taking a toll on the mental health of Floridians, leaving a trail of anxiety and frayed nerves
CNN By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — In a harsh new world of climate disasters, Amber Henry clutched her four young children as they stood atop the…
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Eggnog before Thanksgiving? Shoppers eager for a new season scramble retail calendars
AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After sipping pumpkin spiced lattes in August and putting up Halloween decorations in late September, Samantha…
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Fungi Fest returns to Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory: Visitors learn about, check out many mushroom varieties
(Update: Adding video, comments from Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory) SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dozens of people turned out early Saturday…
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‘It reaffirms why we’re doing this’: Hundreds gather at Drake Park to support local bid to buy Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Earlier this year, POWDR announced its intent to sell Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort. Now, a local duo is leading an effort for…
Continue ReadingFloridians return home to clean up from two hurricanes, with gas and power in short supply
By Ashley R. Williams, Brian Abel, Amanda Musa and Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — Surrounded by the damage left behind by hurricanes Helene and…
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Hundreds of firefighters are still working to contain several wildfires burning around Central Oregon, state
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Halloween is less than three weeks away, and there are still hundreds of firefighters working to finish containment of…
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For the second time this year, Trump campaign chose not to submit an Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet statement
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — The Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet is arriving in mailboxes across the state ahead of the Nov. 5 election. The booklet lists…
Continue ReadingFlorida was hit first by Hurricane Milton, and scammers could be next
By Amanda Musa, Josh Campbell, Brian Todd and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of Floridians are rebuilding their communities after…
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