Merkley, California rep introduce ‘bold’ legislation to address plastic pollution crisis
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-OR, teamed up with Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) Wednesday to introduce the bicameral Break Free from…
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Some companies using lots of water want to be more sustainable. Few are close to their targets
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM and BRITTANY PETERSON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Major corporations in water-guzzling industries such as apparel, food…
Continue Reading71% of Americans believe the climate crisis is harming people now, poll shows
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — A large majority of Americans – 71% – believe the climate crisis is causing at least some harm to people in the…
Continue ReadingFrance’s Macron seeks international support for his proposal to build a coalition against Hamas
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron sought to promote — with little success so far — the creation…
Continue ReadingMpox vaccinations should be recommended for high-risk men, even after outbreak ends, advisers say
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Government health advisers say gay and bisexual men at high risk for mpox infection should get…
Continue ReadingUS Judge Biggers, who ruled on funding for Black universities in Mississippi, dies at 88
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Funeral services were being held Wednesday for longtime U.S. District Judge Neal Brooks Biggers Jr. of Mississippi, who issued…
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i4Education re-imagines, rebrands Central Oregon educator talks
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon’s nonprofit i4Education organization announced this week that it is rebranding and expanding the region’s…
Continue ReadingAutoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union said Wednesday it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford…
Continue ReadingCaptain or boat owner: Lawyers trade blame for 2019 fire that killed 34 people as trial begins
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal prosecutors say the captain of a scuba dive boat should be held responsible for the…
Continue ReadingA teacher was shot by her 6-year-old student. Is workers’ compensation enough?
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A heated debate has emerged about the once-unimaginable shooting of a teacher by her…
Continue ReadingApple raise prices for Arcade gaming subscription service, AppleTV+ streaming
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple Inc. is raising the prices for its AppleTV+ streaming and Arcade gaming plans as well as its bundled Apple One…
Continue ReadingIllinois man who pepper-sprayed pro-Palestinian protesters charged with hate crimes, authorities say
By CLAIRE SAVAGE Associated Press/Report for America CHICAGO (AP) — A man accused of pepper spraying pro-Palestinian protesters who gathered near…
Continue ReadingPope’s big synod on church future produces first document, but differences remain over role of women
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church is heading into its final stretch.…
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Oregon health officials worried about continued low flu vaccination rates among health care workers
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Influenza vaccination rates among Oregon’s health care personnel have not recovered from significant declines suffered…
Continue ReadingEnvironmental groups reject deep-sea mining as key UN meeting looms
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Environmental groups are urging a moratorium on deep-sea mining ahead of an…
Continue ReadingDetroit man who threatened Michigan governor, secretary of state sentenced to 15 months probation
DETROIT (AP) — A 60-year-old Detroit man will serve 15 months of probation after threatening to kill Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary…
Continue ReadingHurricane Otis’ explosive intensification is a symptom of the climate crisis, scientists say
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — The rapid intensification Hurricane Otis underwent in the hours before it slammed into southern Mexico is a…
Continue ReadingSenate panel OKs Lew to be ambassador to Israel, and a final confirmation vote could come next week
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved Jacob Lew to be ambassador to Israel,…
Continue ReadingOregon Dept. of Revenue call center to close Thursday morning for staff training
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Taxpayer Services Call Center will be closed for staff training starting at 7:30 a.m. on…
Continue ReadingBitcoin prices have doubled this year and potentially new ways to invest may drive prices higher
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin is having another moment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency soared to…
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