Oregon denies oil terminal permit needed to fully operate

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon regulators said Wednesday they will not renew a permit needed by a crude oil storage company to operate portions of its facility in Northwest Portland.

The juicy, weird and wonderful secrets of the tomato

Tomatoes may be the highlight of the summer garden, but beneath their shiny red skins lies a world full of strange, fantastic, and astonishing facts.

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Porinchok throws huge new personal best in discus to lead Spartans at Glenn Wolf

Porinchok finished an impressive second out of 74 competitors in the event.

COVID-19 testing decrease due wildfires and poor air quality

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The availability of coronavirus testing in Oregon decreased this week due to the massive wildfires and the hazardous air quality that stretched across the state.

EU eyes talks with Taliban but no plans to recognize them

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has no immediate plans to recognize the Taliban after their sweeping victory in Afghanistan but will talk with the militants to ensure that European citizens and Afghans who have worked with the EU can leave safely, the bloc’s top diplomat said Tuesday.

Up to 200K deaths foreseen in US as Spain, Italy demand help

NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak could kill 100,000 to 200,000 Americans, the U.S. government's top infectious-disease expert warned on Sunday as smoldering hotspots in nursing homes and a growing list of stricken cities heightened the sense of dread across the country.

MY TURN: Actions, statements show contradictions about CLN

I am writing this open letter in response to your "My Turn" column published on May 10. I would like to address several statements you made regarding your role and the issues surrounding the Community Library Network.

Ransomware gangs get paid off as officials struggle for fix

BOSTON (AP) — If your business falls victim to

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The Latest: Oregon reports first death from new coronavirus

The Latest on the world's coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 150,000 people and killed more than 5,700. The disease for most people causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some, it can cause more severe illness.

Legals for March, 31 2023

US unveils broad vaccine plan -- but no quick rollout

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government outlined a sweeping plan Wednesday to make vaccines for COVID-19 available for free to all Americans when proven safe and effective, though a top public health official made clear that widespread vaccination of millions of Americans couldn’t come until well into next year.

Swap meet, more, coming up this weekend in Columbia Falls

On Saturday, Sept. 23, boaters, trail runners, and winter recreationists and anyone else interested are invited to gather at Marantette Park in Columbia Falls for an afternoon of community activities.

Red Sox put Benintendi on injured list with rib cage strain

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox placed outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right rib cage strain and recalled right-hander Ryan Weber from their alternate training site to take his spot on the roster.

Jerry Lee Garding, 70

Jerry Lee Garding, 70, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, at home.

The Latest: Speed of viral spread causes concern in S. Korea

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported more than 500 new coronavirus cases for the third straight day, the speed of viral spread unseen since the worst wave of the outbreak in spring.

COVID-19 testing decrease due wildfires and poor air quality

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The availability of coronavirus testing in Oregon decreased this week due to the massive wildfires and the hazardous air quality that stretched across the state.

State cross country: Backyard battle in Class A

Rebecca Farm is host to the 60th Montana State Cross Country Championships Saturday, and for the first time since 2020.

The Latest: Speed of viral spread causes concern in S. Korea

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported more than 500 new coronavirus cases for the third straight day, the speed of viral spread unseen since the worst wave of the outbreak in spring.

Critical choices on school election ballots

School election ballots hit area mailboxes earlier this week, and there are no shortage of trustee candidates for voters to consider.