Smith Rock Way closed near Terrebonne for Deschutes County bridge replacement project
A portion of Smith Rock Way near Terrebonne has closed so Deschutes County can replace an old wooden bridge with a modern concrete one that can…
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Haiti’s leader to resign as gangs run rampant through country engulfed in crisis
By Caitlin Stephen Hu and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — The embattled prime minister of Haiti, Ariel Henry, has said he will resign after weeks of…
Continue ReadingA Gaza family uprooted by war and grieving their losses shares a somber Ramadan meal in a tent
By MOHAMMED JAHJOUH and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press MUWASI, Gaza Strip (AP) — For Muslims around the world, Ramadan combines religious reflection…
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Oregon gas prices up 7.3 cents a gallon in past week, 34 cents in a month, now close to year-ago level, GasBuddy reports
CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 7.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.88/g Monday, according to…
Continue ReadingDucas’ hot start powers No. 21 Saint Mary’s past Santa Clara 79-65 and into WCC title game
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Ducas set the tone with 18 of his 21 points in the first half, and No. 21 Saint…
Continue Reading2 backcountry skiers from New Zealand are killed in an avalanche in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese police say two backcountry skiers from New Zealand have died in an avalanche on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido. A…
Continue ReadingOregon governor wants tolling plan on 2 Portland-area freeways scrapped
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek wants to scrap a plan to implement tolls on large sections of two Portland-area interstates, she said…
Continue ReadingOregon governor wants tolling plan on 2 Portland-area freeways scrapped
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek wants to scrap a plan to implement tolls on large sections of two Portland-area interstates, she said…
Continue ReadingPassenger on Boeing flight that suddenly dropped says pilot told him he lost control after instrument failure
CNN By Kathleen Magramo, Manveena Suri and Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — The pilot of a terrifying flight from Australia to New Zealand told…
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Oregon AG Rosenblum, 43-state coalition urge FTC to update, strengthen children’s online privacy, safety protections
In a letter Monday to the Federal Trade Commission, Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum co-led a bipartisan coalition of 43 state attorneys…
Continue ReadingTrump’s team is slashing Republican National Committee staff amid takeover, AP sources say
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Just days after installing his new leadership team at the Republican National…
Continue ReadingMexico’s presidential candidates sign commitment for peace with church leaders concerned by violence
By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s presidential candidates on Monday signed a commitment for peace with…
Continue ReadingBrooklyn preacher known for flashy lifestyle found guilty of wire fraud and attempted extortion
NEW YORK (AP) — A Brooklyn preacher known for his flashy lifestyle and who boasted of his friendship with New York City’s mayor has been found…
Continue ReadingKirk Cousins chooses Atlanta, Saquon Barkley goes to Philly on a busy first day of NFL free agency
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Kirk Cousins is heading to the Falcons. Saquon Barkley is joining the Eagles. Brian Burns is going to the…
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‘The trickle-down effect is unmeasurable’: C.O. health care workers still feeling the impact of nationwide cyberattack
The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare has had significant impacts on much of the nation’s health care system, including on the High Desert.…
Continue ReadingAngela Chao, shipping industry exec, died on Texas ranch after her car went into a pond, report says
JOHNSON CITY, Texas (AP) — The Wall Street Journal reports that shipping business CEO Angela Chao died on a Central Texas ranch in February after…
Continue ReadingA meeting of the UN body promoting equality for women starts with 5 male speakers
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N.’s preeminent body promoting equality for women and girls has opened its…
Continue ReadingNominee to Maryland elections board questioned after predecessor resigned amid Capitol riot charges
By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Republican nominee to the state elections board has appeared before a panel of state…
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‘Opt-in for Families’: Doris Duke Foundation awards $9 million grant to Oregon for early abuse, neglect prevention
A new initiative backed by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., aims to help services around the country that respond to at-risk children. The Doris Duke…
Continue ReadingYemen Houthi rebels target a Liberian-flagged ship in Red Sea with missiles; no damage reported
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels have targeted a Liberian-flagged container ship in the…
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