Coast Guard cutter returns to Astoria after intercepting $41 million in cocaine
The US Coast Guard Cutter Alert returned home to Astoria on Wednesday following a 63-day counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific…
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Less than 40% of fourth-graders are attending full in-person school, and less than 30% of eighth-graders, new data shows
The nation’s school districts are making strides in their efforts to reopen, but new data shows that many more students are still learning…
Continue ReadingSecondhand clothing is booming right now. This online store wants to cash in
Got a designer bag in your closet? One chain hopes you’ll walk into one of its new shops and give it up for the right price. Demand for…
Continue ReadingLead investigator in Derek Chauvin case changes mind about what George Floyd said in video
The special agent who led the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigation into George Floyd’s death struggled to make sense of a…
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Two New York doormen who closed the doors while an Asian woman was attacked have been fired
Two New York doormen who closed the doors to their building’s apartment lobby while a 65-year-old Asian woman was punched and kicked outside…
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Oregon reports 7 more COVID-19 related deaths, 481 new cases
There are seven new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,434, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue Reading‘Street Vet’ raises $15K for Vietnam vet who couldn’t afford surgery for pet in need
Click here for updates on this story MODESTO, California (KOVR) — A Modesto veterinarian is helping out a Vietnam War…
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Vandals drill 7 holes in Tumalo Irrigation District pipeline; reward offered
The Tumalo Irrigation District is offering a reward of up to $12,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of vandals who drilled…
Continue ReadingChild’s quick decision saves West Virginian trapped under ATV
Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Parents today may be a bit worried their kids…
Continue ReadingMan arrested after assaulting elderly Asian man in racially motivated attack in Chinatown, police say
Click here for updates on this story PHILADELPHIA (KYW) — A man has been arrested after police say he assaulted an…
Continue ReadingPatrons at brewery stiff server on tip after disagreeing with state’s 90-minute seating time rule
Click here for updates on this story MORRISTOWN, New Jersey (WCBS) — A New Jersey server got “zero” written in for…
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Parents of 445 migrant children separated at border under Trump still have not been found, court filing says
The parents of 445 migrant children separated from their families due to Trump administration policies at the US-Mexico border between 2017 and 2018…
Continue ReadingMan does Nazi salute, tells Jamba Juice employee to ‘go back to your county’ after being denied service for not wearing mask
Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A racist confrontation, which started over a customer…
Continue ReadingKids, ages 7 & 11, killed after being dumped from backhoe bucket and run over
Click here for updates on this story FORT WORTH, Texas (KTVT) — Two children riding in the front bucket of a backhoe…
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Jack Hanna, beloved animal expert, stepping away because of dementia
Jack Hanna, an animal and wildlife expert who became famous after his many TV appearances, is retiring from public life due to dementia, his family…
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Oregon AG cracks down on deceptive car dealership promotions
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Wednesday a crackdown on deceptive prize promotions run by car dealerships.…
Continue ReadingHow one company is working to protect precious birds and powerlines
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO (WBBM) — Protecting precious birds and protecting our powerlines. Some…
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Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District outlines spring road opening, closure plans
The Bend-Ft. Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest said Wednesday it wants to let the public know about a range of road openings and…
Continue ReadingDog missing for 5 years now ‘safe and warm’ after reunion with owner
Click here for updates on this story FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A Framingham dog was reunited with her owner…
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Former Hydro Flask CEO to deliver OSU-Cascades commencement address
An Oregon business leader who helped lead the dynamic growth at one of the state’s leading outdoor product companies will deliver the commencement…
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