A massive Powerball win draws attention to a little-known immigrant culture in the US
By CLAIRE RUSH and GENE JOHNSON Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cheng “Charlie” Saephan wore a broad smile and a bright blue sash…
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Donald Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in hush money case
By Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle, Jeremy Herb and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — New York Judge Juan Merchan has fined former President Donald…
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Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, an FBI report says
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, according to an…
Continue ReadingTask force updates guidance for breast cancer screenings for women 40 and older
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Women are now advised to get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40 and until age 74, according to…
Continue ReadingHouse Democrats announce they would save Speaker Mike Johnson if Marjorie Taylor Greene triggers her effort to oust him
By Haley Talbot, CNN House Democratic leadership announced Tuesday that Democrats would kill an effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson from his…
Continue ReadingStudent loan forgiveness for public-sector workers will be temporarily paused. Here’s what you need to know
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — Student loan forgiveness for public-sector workers such as teachers and nurses will be temporarily…
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As Wildfire Awareness Month arrives, ODF officials remind that 70% of blazes are started by people
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – May is Wildfire Awareness Month. Oregon experiences its heaviest wildfire activity during the summer months, but fires occur…
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Whychus Creek Overlook to undergo wall modification next week to improve views, accessibility
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Forest Service said Monday it is partnering with Sisters Trail Alliance to make the Whychus Creek Overlook on the Sisters…
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Reminder: Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the May primary or to update your info, register with a party
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the May 21 primary election. It’s also the deadline to register with a…
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Firewood-cutting season opens Wednesday on the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests; permits required
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Wednesday, personal and commercial use firewood collection season will resume on the Deschutes and Ochoco National…
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‘It’s worse than you could possibly imagine’: Oregon GOP lawmakers, candidates share thoughts on border visit
Sixteen Oregon Republican state senators, representatives and candidates are touring the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona this week with the Border…
Continue ReadingGrowing wildfire risk leaves states grappling with how to keep property insurers from fleeing
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Months after a catastrophic fire burned more than 2,200 homes and killed 101 people in…
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We need to do more with less, new Oregon Health Authority director says during Central Oregon visit, tour
New Oregon Health Authority Director Dr. Sejal Hathi’s regional tour of Central Oregon health care organizations and facilities — her fifth around…
Continue Reading4 law enforcement officers were killed in shooting at a home in Charlotte, North Carolina. 4 other officers are hospitalized
By Devon M. Sayers, Shawn Nottingham and Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Four officers were killed in a shooting while attempting to serve a warrant…
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Deschutes County plans Wednesday 1 p.m. countywide test message for Deschutes Alerts recipients
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Wednesday at 1 p.m., the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County 911 will be sending a test message to…
Continue ReadingUS safety regulations will require better automatic braking
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — With distracted driving and pedestrian fatalities on the rise, auto industry regulators believe technology…
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Portland-area husband, wife and friend to split Oregon’s record $1.32 billion Powerball jackpot
The winner of Oregon’s record-breaking $1.326 billion Powerball jackpot is in fact three winners — a husband and wife and their friend, who will…
Continue ReadingHere’s what flyers should know about the bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill
By Gregory Wallace and Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Lawmakers have unveiled a bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization deal, which…
Continue ReadingNebraska brothers sucked out of their home by a tornado survive to tell the tale
By Maya Blackstone and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — It was Friday afternoon in a western suburb of Omaha, Nebraska, and Roger Slatten had just…
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Five freight train cars derail on Portland’s Steel Bridge, shutting vehicle traffic for five hours
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Five empty freight cars derailed on the lower deck of Portland’s Streel Bridge Monday morning, halting vehicle traffic…
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