Arkansas judge temporarily blocks state law banning mask mandates in schools
In a press conference on his YouTube channel, Governor Asa Hutchinson (R-AR) said he regretted banning mask…
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5 things to know for August 5: Coronavirus, Texas van crash, Iran, Mexico, Bill Gates
By Dominic Rech, CNN A firefighter in Dallas has been charged after allegedly faking his family’s Covid-19 diagnoses and taking paid leave to…
Continue ReadingBiden announces new emissions standards, target that 50% of vehicles sold in US by 2030 are electric
By Ella Nilsen, CNN President Joe Biden unveiled another component of his administration’s plan to fight the climate crisis on Thursday,…
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Olympic cycling Day 13: Dutch win, mixed bag for GB
The Netherlands’ Shanne Braspennincx won the women’s keirin and British rider Matthew Walls won the men’s omnium Thursday in track…
Continue ReadingMiami-Dade leaders announce a series of meetings for policy changes after the Surfside collapse
By Madeline Holcombe and Rebekah Riess, CNN Local and federal officials will convene a series of meetings, dubbed “Sunshine” meetings, to…
Continue ReadingAs people of all ages flock to a Louisiana vaccination site, an official says he is optimistic outreach is working
By Madeline Holcombe, Nadia Romero and Jeff Simon, CNN As hospitals in Louisiana fill up with Covid-19 patients, vaccination sites in the state are…
Continue ReadingIran’s hardline new president sworn in amid stalled nuclear talks and hopes of Saudi detente
By Frederik Pleitgen, Claudia Otto and Ramin Mostaghim, CNN Ebrahim Raisi was inaugurated as Iran’s next president on Thursday, signaling the…
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ODOT holds Terrebonne open house to discuss latest Highway 97 safety plans
The Oregon Department of Transportation will host an open house Wednesday evening in an effort to highlight updated plans to improve safety through…
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Brazil dethroned as ROC wins in men’s semifinals
After defeating reigning Olympic champion Brazil, the ROC advances to the gold medal match. Maxim Mikhaylo led the ROC team with 22 points and came…
Continue ReadingAugust 5 Tokyo 2020 Olympics news and results
By Joshua Berlinger, Aditi Sangal and Adam Renton, CNN The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2021 Cable News Network, Inc., a WarnerMedia Company. All…
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C.O. towing company backs new law to hold unlicensed, predatory tow businesses accountable
Towing can be a headache for anyone, especially if it is not regulated or practiced…
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Nanna Koerstz Madsen looks back at impressive second round
Reaction and highlights from Denmark’s Nanna Koerstz Madsen, who shot a 64 in the second round of the 2020 Tokyo…
Continue ReadingDallas firefighter allegedly faked his family’s Covid-19 diagnoses and took paid leave to go to a resort
By Ashley Killough and Amir Vera, CNN A Dallas firefighter was charged with theft after allegedly taking paid leave for nearly a month while lying…
Continue ReadingTen people were killed and 20 were injured after a van crash near Encino, Texas
By Keith Allen, CNN Ten people were killed and 20 people were taken to area hospitals after a van crashed on Highway 281 near Encino, Texas,…
Continue ReadingThis Arkansas hospital is so short on nurses in this newest Covid-19 surge, it’s offering a $25,000 signing bonus
By Amir Vera, Martin Savidge, Maria Cartaya and Jason Hanna, CNN Takela Gardner began her nursing career just two years ago, but her patients already…
Continue ReadingDelta variant is ravaging the world but it’s pushing Southeast Asia to breaking point
By Helen Regan, CNN Countries across Asia are grappling with their worst coronavirus outbreaks of the pandemic, spurred by low vaccine rates and the…
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Deschutes County commissioners split on COVID-19 mask recommendation
Deschutes County commissioners spent more than an hour debating Wednesday but in the end, the split board did not make any recommendation whether…
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Amid rise in COVID-19 patients, St. Charles welcomes state rule requiring staff vaccinations or testing
St. Charles Health System, again dealing with a rise in COVID-19 patients, said Wednesday it is beginning efforts to meet Gov. Kate Brown’s new state…
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‘You’ve just got to fight through the conditions’: Bend Elks try to play through wildfire smoke
Fighting through the conditions is exactly what the Bend Elks Baseball team did Tuesday night against the Walla Walla Sweets — until it just…
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‘Perfect storm’ of hail causes roof, water damage to some Bend homes
Two major hailstorms have hit the Bend area in less than two months, causing damage to some roofs and homes.…
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