Warming today ahead of some late day clouds
Dry and mild pattern continues one more day, but changing to a cooler pattern tomorrow. Today we start out on the sunny side and stay that way most…
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As Russia edges toward a possible offensive on Kharkiv, some residents flee. Others refuse to leave
By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — A 79-year-old woman makes the sign of the cross and, gripping her cane, leaves her home in…
Continue ReadingVenice Biennale titled ‘Foreigners Everywhere’ platforms LGBTQ+, outsider and Indigenous artists
By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press VENICE, Italy (AP) — Outsider, queer and Indigenous artists are getting an overdue platform at the 60th Venice…
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COCC’s Earth Day Fashion Show puts focus on sustainable style
COCC’s annual Earth Day Fashion Show on Friday featured students and faculty hitting the runway in outfits made from donations to the Clothing…
Continue ReadingBiden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapse
By FARNOUSH AMIRI and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed legislation reauthorizing a key…
Continue ReadingTrump picks up more national delegates as the only choice for Wyoming Republicans
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press Republicans in Wyoming have awarded former President Donald Trump all 29 of their national delegates in a…
Continue ReadingIsrael and Iran’s apparent strikes and counterstrikes give new insights into both militaries
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Israel demonstrated its military dominance over adversary Iran in its apparent…
Continue ReadingCalifornia is rolling out free preschool. That hasn’t solved challenges around child care
By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY AP Education Writer CONCORD, Calif. (AP) — A year before I-Ting Quinn’s son was old enough for kindergarten, she and her…
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Merkley, Risch introduce bill to boost mass timber industry, promote use in federal, military projects
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Idaho Senator James Risch this week announced the introduction of the bipartisan Mass Timber…
Continue ReadingTrump cancels rally because of weather, proving the difficulty of balancing a trial and campaign
By BILL BARROW Associated Press WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump had to cancel his first planned rally since the start of his criminal hush…
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Focus is on next steps after Oregon lawmakers make ‘groundbreaking’ housing investments
By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers passed a major housing package in this year’s session, but said easing…
Continue ReadingVenezuela’s main opposition bloc agrees on candidate to challenge Maduro in presidential election
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s main opposition coalition has agreed to unite behind former diplomat Edmundo González as its challenger to…
Continue ReadingThe drug war devastated Black and other minority communities. Is marijuana legalization helping?
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press ARLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — When Washington state opened some of the nation’s first legal marijuana stores in…
Continue ReadingThe drug war devastated Black and other minority communities. Is marijuana legalization helping?
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press ARLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — When Washington state opened some of the nation’s first legal marijuana stores in…
Continue ReadingMelania Trump is set to make a return to her husband’s campaign with a rare political appearance
By STEPHANY MATAT Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Former first lady Melania Trump is making a return to her husband’s presidential…
Continue ReadingHaiti’s former capital seeks to revive its hey-day as gang violence consumes Port-au-Prince
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti (AP) — They call it Okap, home to Haiti’s kings, emancipated slaves and revolutionaries.…
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Summer food benefits for Oregon kids amplified through Double Up produce program
By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon is participating in a federal food benefits program for children, called…
Continue ReadingRecord Store Day celebrates indie retail music sellers as they ride vinyl’s popularity wave
By ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Special LP releases, live performances and at least one giant block party are scheduled around the…
Continue ReadingA man escaped Sudan’s bloody civil war. His mysterious death in Missisippi has sparked suspicion
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Dau Mabil escaped war-torn Sudan as a child and built a new life in…
Continue ReadingLawsuits under New York’s new voting rights law reveal racial disenfranchisement even in blue states
BY AYANNA ALEXANDER Associated Press FREEPORT, N.Y. (AP) — Weihua Yan had seen dramatic demographic changes since moving to Long Island’s…
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