Alaska Democratic lawmaker apologizes after Nazi comment
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska lawmaker is apologizing after saying Nazi experimentation on prisoners “produced results.” State Rep. Sara…
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Pac-12 has 3 undefeated teams, lowest among Power 5 leagues
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The list of Pac-12 teams that remain undefeated has dwindled to a precious three after just two games.…
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Oregon secretary of state: 760 Oregonians applied to serve on redistricting advisory commission
– Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced Tuesday that 760 Oregonians submitted applications to join the People’s Commission, a group…
Continue ReadingUS military aid to Egypt released despite rights concerns
By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is releasing nearly $200 million in military aid to Egypt but will…
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Better Business Bureau announces Oregon Torch Awards for Ethics finalists
Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific (BBBGWP), which serves more than 20 million consumers in Alaska, Central Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho,…
Continue ReadingUS grants license for temporary nuclear waste dump in Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are giving the go-ahead for temporary storage of highly radioactive waste in west Texas. The Nuclear Regulatory…
Continue ReadingUS grants license for temporary nuclear waste dump in Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are giving the go-ahead for temporary storage of highly radioactive waste in west Texas. The Nuclear Regulatory…
Continue ReadingThe Golden Ray cargo ship capsized because of inaccurate stability calculations, the NTSB finds
By Rebekah Riess and Melissa Gray, CNN The capsizing of the Golden Ray cargo ship off the Georgia coast two years ago, which resulted in more than…
Continue ReadingIn Sandra Cisneros’ new book, an overdue letter to a friend
By SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Sandra Cisneros feels like she’s finally replied to a long overdue letter with her new…
Continue ReadingLocal health departments planning for potential Covid-19 booster rollout, but there is still ‘some confusion’
CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN It’s not clear if or when boosters doses of Covid-19 vaccines will be OK’d for fully vaccinated people in…
Continue ReadingArizona Supreme Court allows release of Senate audit records
By BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Supreme Court has rejected the state Senate’s effort to keep records of its…
Continue ReadingCOVID surge pushes much of Idaho toward medical rationing
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s public health officials say crisis standards of care are imminent for the state’s…
Continue ReadingCOVID surge pushes much of Idaho toward medical rationing
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s public health officials say crisis standards of care are imminent for the state’s…
Continue ReadingMan assumes dead child’s ID for 3 decades, pockets benefits
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon man who assumed the identity of a dead child more than 30 years ago, worked under the child’s name and later…
Continue ReadingAncient spider caring for her offspring is trapped in 99 million-year-old amber
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Nothing gets between a fiercely protective mother spider and her children. Dripping tree resin trapped adult female spiders…
Continue ReadingFeds: NYC mobsters shook down union with threats, extortion
By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Members of a New York City crime family threatened violence, pressured workers and pocketed…
Continue ReadingFilm financier gets 13 years in prison for $60M fraud scheme
MIAMI (AP) — A South Florida man claiming to be a film financier was sentenced to 13 years in prison for running a scheme to steal over $60 million…
Continue ReadingMassachusetts activates up to 250 National Guard troops to drive school vans
CNN, KCRA, WJLA, WBZ By Steve Almasy, CNN Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday activated up to 250 National Guard troops to help with school…
Continue ReadingFormer Boston Bruins center Fred Stanfield dies at 77
By The Associated Press Former Boston Bruins center Fred Stanfield, the mild-mannered sidekick to Bobby Orr on the high-scoring teams of the early…
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EDCO announces 8 Bend Venture Conference Early Stage semi-finalist companies
Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Tuesday the eight finalist companies advancing in the Early Stage competition for the…
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