17 states sue EEOC over new employer abortion accommodation rule
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — A coalition of Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Equal Employment…
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Vandal arrested, accused of pouring bleach into S. Oregon hatchery fish tank, poisoning nearly 18,000 young fish
REEDSPORT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 18,000 young salmon died after a vandal poured bleach into a Douglas County fish hatchery tank on Monday, according…
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Tip from S. Oregon Child Exploitation Team leads to La Pine man’s arrest; several digital devices seized in raid on home
(Update: La Pine man formally charged, appears in court) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – An investigation sparked by a tip early this year from the Southern…
Continue ReadingNet neutrality is back as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — The US government on Thursday banned internet service providers (ISPs) from meddling in the speeds their…
Continue ReadingFederal judge upholds verdict in E. Jean Carroll case and denies Trump’s motion for a new trial
By Kara Scannell and Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Thursday upheld the verdict and award in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation…
Continue ReadingUS economy grew by just 1.6% in the first quarter, a much slower pace than expected
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The US economy cooled more than expected in the first quarter of the year, but remained healthy by…
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Fire destroys several sheds, outbuildings on NE Prineville street; Crook County Fire crews protect nearby triplex
A fire destroyed several sheds and outbuildings in Prineville Wednesday afternoon, but Crook County Fire and Rescue crews were able to control the…
Continue ReadingBiden administration finalizes new rules for power plants in one of its most significant climate actions to-date
By Ella Nilsen and Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration on Thursday finalized a highly anticipated suite of rules to cut…
Continue ReadingUS pending home sales jumped in March, beating expectations by a mile
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Home sales based on contract signings unexpectedly jumped in March despite elevated mortgage rates that…
Continue ReadingNew York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes conviction and orders a new trial
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The New York Court of Appeals on Thursday overturned the sex crimes conviction against Harvey Weinstein, the…
Continue ReadingSouthwest to stop service to 4 airports in wake of rising losses and more Boeing delivery problems
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Southwest Airlines announced Thursday it will stop serving four airports after reporting increased…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about the protests erupting on college campuses across America
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — College campuses across the United States have erupted with pro-Palestinian protests, and school…
Continue ReadingWho could buy TikTok?
By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — The clock has begun ticking for TikTok to find a new owner. President Joe Biden signed legislation Wednesday that…
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Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
By ABBY SEWELL Associated Press ISTANBUL (AP) — A top Hamas political official told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to…
Continue ReadingUS fertility rate dropped to lowest in a century as births dipped in 2023
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The fertility rate in the United States has been trending down for decades, and a new report shows that…
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Authorities confirm 2nd victim of ex-Washington officer was 17-year-old with whom he had a baby
WEST RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — Authorities on Wednesday confirmed that a body found at the home of a former Washington state police officer who killed…
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‘I did what needed to be done’: Crook County man talks about finding, helping driver badly injured in rollover crash
A Crook County resident who heard the sounds of a very bad late-night crash last weekend stepped out of his parents’ house and stepped up to find the…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Trump’s absolute immunity claims
CNN By John Fritze, Tierney Sneed and Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court appeared ready to reject former President Donald Trump’s…
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‘Where do we put them?’: C.O. homeless advocate, DA weigh in on pending Grants Pass homeless ruling
US Supreme Court justices heard over two hours of arguments Monday on “City of Grants Pass V. Johnson,” a class-action suit that challenges the…
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‘It’s impressive’: Emergency managers from across state share info at Oregon Prepared Conference in Sunriver
For many, Sunriver is a place to relax, unwind and have fun – a break from the workday world. But this week, hundreds of Oregonians whose daily…
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