US looking into reported detention of American-Iranian citizen in Iran
By Jennifer Hansler, Artemis Moshtaghian and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — An American-Iranian journalist who once worked for a US-funded…
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Redmond sanitation company worker injured when train collides with truck at crossing
A Redmond sanitation company worker was injured and taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after his truck was struck by a freight train at a…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift watches Travis Kelce and the Chiefs play Buccaneers after wrapping US leg of Eras Tour
AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pop superstar Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night to see the Kansas City Chiefs and…
Continue ReadingAbout 24 states say they’ll send National Guard troops to DC for vote certification and inauguration
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — More than two dozen states have indicated they would be willing to send National Guard troops to Washington if…
Continue ReadingIowa teen gets life in prison for fatal drive-by shooting near a school
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Another Iowa teenager has been sentenced to life in prison for a fatal drive-by shooting near Des Moines East High School…
Continue ReadingRussian rocket launches Iranian satellites into orbit as Moscow and Tehran expand ties
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian rocket has blasted off successfully to carry a pair of Iranian satellites into orbit, a launch that reflected growing…
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Oregon’s local ballot measures seek voter input on psilocybin businesses, wind energy, STAR voting
By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four years after Oregon voters approved the regulated use of psilocybin mushrooms…
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State awards Bend’s Thistle & Nest $10.3 million to help build 74 affordable homes off SW Murphy Road
The Oregon Housing and Community Services Housing Stability Council on Friday awarded more than $10.3 million to Thistle & Nest, a nonprofit…
Continue ReadingNew York Philharmonic fires two players after accusations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power
Associated Press The New York Philharmonic is firing principal oboist Liang Wang and associate principal trumpet Matthew Muckey after their union…
Continue ReadingA former Six Flags park is finally being demolished after Hurricane Katrina’s devastation
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans’ former Six Flags theme park, which shuttered in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, is finally coming down. The…
Continue ReadingAt least 25 dead after boat ‘deliberately capsized by traffickers,’ says UN migration agency
By Eve Brennan, CNN (CNN) — At least 25 people, including several children, died after their boat was “deliberately capsized by…
Continue ReadingLast-minute challenges in battleground Pennsylvania target thousands of mail-in ballots
By Tierney Sneed, Fredreka Schouten and Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Thousands of mail-in ballots in the battleground state of Pennsylvania have…
Continue ReadingBelarus’ authoritarian ruler will face only token challengers in presidential vote
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus’ election commission on Monday allowed seven politicians loyal to President Alexander…
Continue ReadingDealing with election stress, the home-buying divide, dazzling meteor shower: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea fires a barrage of ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of US election
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles into the sea on Tuesday, its neighbors…
Continue ReadingNew York State Police suspend a trooper while investigating his account of being shot and wounded
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York State Police have suspended a trooper without pay after launching an investigation into his account of…
Continue ReadingTrump wants the presidential winner to be declared on election night. Why that’s unlikely
Associated Press Former President Donald Trump is stepping up his demands that the winner of the presidential race be declared shortly after polls…
Continue ReadingPennsylvania election officials weighing in on challenges to 4,300 mail ballot applications
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — More than 4,000 mail ballot applications have been challenged across 14 Pennsylvania counties, leaving…
Continue ReadingGeorgia high court says absentee ballots must be returned by Election Day, even in county with delay
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s highest court has stayed a lower court ruling that would have allowed certain voters in the state’s third-largest…
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Philomath man killed in weekend crash on SW Belmont Lane west of Madras; speed, alcohol apparent factors
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Philomath man was killed west of Madras late Saturday night when he failed to negotiate a sharp turn at about 90 mph and…
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