Senegal goes to the polls as country’s once sturdy democracy looks shaky
By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Senegalese voters will choose their next president on Sunday in a delayed and high-stakes election that poses a…
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Endangered dolphins on course prevent racing at SailGP New Zealand in Christchurch
By STEVE McMORRAN AP Sports Writer The presence of an endangered species of dolphins on the race course prevented sailing on the first day of the New…
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New OSU study values economic impact of Willamette Valley agritourism at nearly $1 billion
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new, first-of-its-kind economic analysis finds that the annual economic impact of agritourism in Oregon’s Willamette…
Continue ReadingBiden and Trump win Louisiana’s presidential primary having already clinched nominations
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won Louisiana’s primary on Saturday, collecting more delegates after…
Continue ReadingFinding money: How the Pentagon dug down and found $300M for Ukraine but is still deep in the red
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Even with a budget of more than $800 billion and the ability to buy millions…
Continue ReadingChinese coast guard hits Philippine boat with water cannons in disputed sea, causing injuries
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two Chinese coast guard ships have hit a Philippine supply boat with water cannons in the…
Continue ReadingClippers sweep 2-game set in Portland, beating the Trail Blazers 125-117
By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Paul George scored 31 points, Kawhi Leonard had 22 and the Los Angeles Clippers…
Continue ReadingAs speculation about the next Bond grows, here’s how some actors have responded to casting rumors
LONDON (AP) — Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the latest actor reportedly offered a license to kill and succeed Daniel Craig as the new James Bond. The…
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OHA says Death with Dignity Act lethal-dose prescriptions, deaths rose markedly in 2023
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Health Authority has released its 26th annual report on the Oregon Death with Dignity Act, which shows an almost…
Continue ReadingThe UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding a Ramadan cease-fire
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding a humanitarian…
Continue Reading85 years after a racist mob drove Opal Lee’s family away, she’s getting a new home on the same spot
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — When Opal Lee was 12, a racist mob, angered that a Black family had moved in, drove her…
Continue ReadingFill up your gas tank and prepare to wait. Some tips to prepare for April’s total solar eclipse
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Stock up on groceries. Print off driving directions. And be very, very patient.…
Continue ReadingThe ‘Taylor Swift effect’ aims to provide water during Brazil’s life-threatening heat waves
By ELÉONORE HUGHES Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian climatologist Núbia Beray Armond for years had been sounding the alarm about…
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ODFW steelhead satellite tagging project is a first for Oregon
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. (KTVZ) – If you’ve ever wondered where steelhead go in the ocean after they spawned in rivers, you’re not alone. Oregon…
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OSU/NOAA study: Hypoxia (low oxygen) is widespread and increasing in the ocean off the Northwest coast
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Low oxygen conditions that pose a significant threat to marine life are widespread and increasing in coastal Pacific…
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Registration deadline approaching for Oregon Parks Forever’s Bob Ross-inspired Happy Little (Virtual) 5K
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Inspired by American painter and PBS television personality Bob Ross’ love of the outdoors, registration for Oregon Parks…
Continue ReadingMemorial at site of deadliest landslide in US history opens on 10th anniversary
OSO, Wash. (AP) — The small community of Oso, Washington, on Friday inaugurated a memorial honoring the 43 people killed at the site 10 years ago…
Continue ReadingMemorial at site of deadliest landslide in US history opens on 10th anniversary
OSO, Wash. (AP) — The small community of Oso, Washington, on Friday inaugurated a memorial honoring the 43 people killed at the site 10 years ago…
Continue ReadingMega Millions jackpot rises to $1.1 billion after another drawing without a big winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.1 billion after no one matched the game’s six numbers Friday night,…
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Chavez-DeRemer introduces bipartisan bill to combat antisemitism on college campuses
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) and Kathy Manning (NC-06) introduced on Wednesday the Protecting Students on Campus Act. This…
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