Judge expresses skepticism of 3 House Republicans’ challenge of mask fines
By Tierney Sneed, CNN A federal judge expressed skepticism Thursday about a lawsuit brought by a few far-right members of the House challenging the…
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OSP seeks tips in poisoning deaths of 8 Eastern Oregon wolves; groups offer $26K reward
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police said Thursday they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the person or persons responsible for…
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Oregon Employment Dept., WorkSource to host ‘Reverse Job Fairs’ in Redmond, Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Employment Department and WorkSource Oregon partners are hosting a “Ready-22” Reverse Job Fair on Tuesday, Dec. 7…
Continue ReadingPotential delay of new long-term care payroll tax considered
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says he is talking to lawmakers about a potential delay in the…
Continue ReadingPolice probe possible hate crime during school board meeting
ENUMCLAW, Wash. (AP) — Police in the greater Seattle area are investigating a possible hate crime after a school board meeting was interrupted by…
Continue ReadingPolice probe possible hate crime during school board meeting
ENUMCLAW, Wash. (AP) — Police in the greater Seattle area are investigating a possible hate crime after a school board meeting was interrupted by…
Continue ReadingPolice probe possible hate crime during school board meeting
ENUMCLAW, Wash. (AP) — Police in the greater Seattle area are investigating a possible hate crime after a school board meeting was interrupted by…
Continue ReadingBiden helps light National Christmas Tree near White House
By ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has helped light the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse near the…
Continue ReadingThe rescue of Parwana: 9-year-old child bride is taken to safety in Afghanistan
CNN By Anna Coren, Rebecca Wright and Abdul Basir Bina, CNN Driving through a snow-capped mountain pass, the young mother huddles together with her…
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OSU’s $153 million Reser Stadium project to include Jan. 7 implosion of stadium’s west side
A $153 million project to complete Oregon State University’s Reser Stadium will include the implosion of the stadium’s west side on Friday,…
Continue Reading$2.5M theft scheme: Georgia ex-official begins prison term
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s former insurance commissioner is beginning a seven-year prison sentence. Jim Beck was…
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Deschutes County SO back with ‘Shop with a Cop,’ again with volunteers filling role
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Planning and preparations are underway for the 2021 Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Shop with a Cop program. Shop with a Cop…
Continue ReadingNew Jersey GOP lawmakers defy vaccine mandate
By MIKE CATALINI Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Disorder and confusion erupted outside the New Jersey Assembly as Republican lawmakers…
Continue ReadingGerman military honors outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel with punk rock sendoff
By Nadine Schmidt, CNN Germany’s military honored Chancellor Angela Merkel with their highest ceremony for a civilian on Thursday, complete…
Continue ReadingTeen arrested in connection with threats to Mukilteo schools
SEATTLE (AP) — A teenager has been booked into juvenile detention on investigation of six felony charges in connection with threats made Wednesday…
Continue ReadingStricter testing requirements for travelers coming to the US will take effect Monday
CNN By Kaitlan Collins and Paul LeBlanc, CNN The Biden administration’s new, stricter Covid-19 testing requirements for all travelers coming to…
Continue ReadingLiberty Univ associate professor charged with sexual battery
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Court records and campus officials say a Liberty University associate professor has been charged with sexual battery and…
Continue ReadingDA: Overworked assistant set bail too low for parade suspect
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Milwaukee County’s top prosecutor says a young assistant in his office sought $1,000…
Continue ReadingNurse gets 10 years for sex assault of incapacitated woman
A former Arizona nurse was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting an incapacitated woman at a long-term care facility where she…
Continue ReadingCourt weighs groping suit against Indiana over ex-top lawyer
By TOM DAVIES Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A lawyer for women who say they were drunkenly groped by Indiana’s former attorney general has…
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