US unveils guidance for federal vaccine mandate, exemptions
By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is outlining procedures for employees to request medical or religious…
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Fate of George Floyd pardon request now with Texas governor
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas agency has approved a request that George Floyd be granted a posthumous pardon for a 2004…
Continue ReadingThis is what the fight looks like to save the wildlife impacted by the California oil spill
By Christina Zdanowicz and Stella Chan, CNN As oil-covered animals come ashore, the broader effect of the California oil spill on wildlife is…
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Deschutes County seeks Big Chainring Award nominees
Do you know someone who helps enhance Deschutes County communities by improving bicycling and walking conditions or by encouraging people to commute…
Continue ReadingBirds, wetlands may bear early brunt of California spill
By AMY TAXIN Associated Press HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Since a pipeline spilled crude off the California coast this weekend, just a handful…
Continue ReadingJudge: Giuliani pal can’t pay travel tab, taxpayers on hook
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has ruled a Rudy Giuliani associate facing trial next week in New York City for allegedly making illegal campaign…
Continue ReadingFacebook asks court to dismiss FTC antitrust complaint
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Facebook is asking a federal court to dismiss a revised complaint against it by the Federal Trade Commission.…
Continue ReadingIdaho Lt. Gov. McGeachin’s contempt hearing set for Oct. 13
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin is scheduled for a hearing next week on whether she should be…
Continue ReadingIMF gets briefing on probe into China rankings at World Bank
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund says its board of directors has been briefed by…
Continue ReadingIMF gets briefing on probe into China rankings at World Bank
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund says its board of directors has been briefed by…
Continue ReadingOklahoma judge blocks 2 abortion laws, allows 3 others
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma judge has temporarily blocked two new anti-abortion laws from taking effect next…
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Oregon reports 8 more COVID-19 related deaths, 3,286 new cases over weekend
There are eight new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon over the weekend, raising the state’s death toll to 3,823, the Oregon Health Authority…
Continue ReadingDaniel Craig on bidding Bond goodbye in ‘No Time to Die’
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Fifteen years and five films later, Daniel Craig’s tenure as 007 is coming to a close. “No Time to…
Continue ReadingUS-bound flights of Afghan evacuees to resume after measles pause
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Flights of Afghan evacuees from staging areas abroad will resume this week as part of Operation Allies Welcome, according…
Continue ReadingDaniel Craig on bidding Bond goodbye in ‘No Time to Die’
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Fifteen years and five films later, Daniel Craig’s tenure as 007 is coming to a close. “No Time to…
Continue ReadingRefugee admissions hit record low, despite Biden’s reversal
By JULIE WATSON Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Refugee admissions to the United States fell to a record low during the 2021 budget year despite…
Continue ReadingPolice: Man arrested after firing at officers; no injuries
MOLALLA, Ore. (AP) — Police say officers responding to a medical call arrested a man after he fired guns at them from a house northeast of Salem in…
Continue ReadingIdaho governor to visit Mexico border on Wednesday
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little says he will tour the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday with nine other Republican governors.…
Continue ReadingHollywood’s behind-the-scenes crews vote to authorize strike
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Film and television production in North America is in jeopardy of coming to a standstill after its behind-the-scenes…
Continue ReadingHollywood’s behind-the-scenes crews vote to authorize strike
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Film and television production in North America is in jeopardy of coming to a standstill after its behind-the-scenes…
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