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End of an era? GOP walkout shows political chasm where ‘The Oregon Way’ once meant bipartisan trust

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:50:45 GMT

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has long been seen as a quirky state whose main city was satirized in a TV comedy, where rugged country folk and urban hipsters could get along and political differences could be settled over a pint or two of craft beer.But with a Republican walkout in the Democrat-controlled Oregon Senate in its third week, Oregonians these days are wistfully recalling “The Oregon Way,” when politicians of different stripes forged agreements for the common good. Famous examples include establishing the nation’s first recycling program, ensuring public beach access for the entire coastline and limiting urban sprawl in a pioneering land-use program. A quarter-century ago, former Republican U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith and current Democratic U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden championed legislation together in Congress and even jointly appeared at town halls across the state, said Kerry Tymchuk, who was Gordon’s chief of staff back then. That spirit of cooperation was mirrored in the ...

North Carolina GOP gubernatorial field expects former congressman Mark Walker to join

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:50:45 GMT

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker is expected to formally join next year’s race for North Carolina governor this weekend, entering a Republican primary already filled with the standing lieutenant governor and state treasurer. Walker, a former pastor, scheduled a Saturday morning announcement at a Christian K-12 school in Kernersville to reveal his plans for the governor’s race. A spokesperson for a political consulting firm advising Walker said last month that the Guilford County Republican was preparing to enter the race. Walker, who served six years in Congress through 2020, finished a distant third in the 2022 Republican U.S. Senate primary to eventual general election winner Ted Budd.Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced their gubernatorial bids earlier in the spring. On the Democratic side, Attorney General Josh Stein announced his gubernatorial bid in January. Primary elections are scheduled for March.Democratic Gov....

Meet the influential new player on transgender health bills

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:50:45 GMT

Do No Harm, a nonprofit that launched last year to oppose diversity initiatives in medicine, has evolved into a significant leader in statehouses seeking to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youths, producing model legislation that an Associated Press analysis found has been used in at least three states.The nonprofit, not widely known outside conservative medical and political circles, describes itself on its website as a collection of doctors and others uniting to “protect healthcare from a radical, divisive, and discriminatory ideology.”Representatives of Do No Harm turned down opportunities to talk with The Associated Press and emailed a statement explaining the group’s position.WHO IS BEHIND DO NO HARM?Founder Dr. Stanley Goldfarb is a kidney specialist and a professor emeritus and former associate dean at the University of Pennsylvania’s medical school. Goldfarb retired in 2021 and incorporated Do No Harm in January 2022.Do No Harm initially focused on race...

5-vehicle crash shuts down Long Beach freeway

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:50:45 GMT

Police are responding to a five-car collision in Long Beach Friday night. The crash, reported around 9:12 p.m. on the westbound lanes of the 91 Freeway, just west of Cherry, involved a Honda, Mercedes, Ford, and two other unknown vehicles. The The 91 freeway has been condensed to one lane and traffic appears to be backed up for at least two miles. None of the passengers involved were transported to the hospital. No injuries have been reported and the passengers' conditions are currently unknown. The cause of the crash remains unknown.

Harrison Ford ‘triumphant,’ but initial reviews of ‘Indiana Jones’ are mixed

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:50:45 GMT

Critics got their first look at “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” at the Cannes Film Festival - and the reviews were mixed.Harrison Ford reprises his role for a fifth and final adventure - a race against time to find a legendary dial that will change the course of history. IGN’s Siddhant Adlakha referred to the film’s action as dull, unexciting, and impactful. “Dial of Destiny lumbers from scene to scene, with action that never quite manages to be exciting,” he wrote. “The action in Dial of Destiny is dull by comparison, whizzing by too quickly to land, and with physics too cartoony to leave a lasting impact.” Although David Rooney from The Hollywood Reporter claims the film sends a “sweet blast of pure nostalgia” and “a reminder of how much fun those early movies were,” he also argues that it was hard to enjoy because of “how glaringly fake so much of it looks.” “The more the films have come to rely on a digital paintbrush, the less hair-raising their adve...

Customers unhappy about new Starbucks' nugget ice 

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:50:45 GMT

Starbucks is rolling out new nugget ice for their iced beverages and customers are not too happy about it. According to Business Insider, the trendy coffee chain is testing new technology to speed up the time it takes to make iced beverages. This change comes in response to a surge in demand for iced drinks. The company reported that 75% of the company’s sales are now iced beverages. "As we continue to innovate and make investments in the Starbucks experience for our partners (baristas) and customers, we are introducing new machines that make nugget ice to select stores this year," the company said. "Like many of our recent investments, this machine allows partners to focus on delivering the Starbucks experience while hand-crafting the same delicious, high-quality iced beverages our customers have come to expect from Starbucks."  Customers took to Reddit to voice their concerns about the new nugget ice, calling out that it’s smaller, flakier, and chewier, and tends to wate...

Summer Essentials for the Whole Family!

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:50:45 GMT

Pictures provided by lingerphotographyMantis BBQWith Bbq season on the horizon one of my favorite’s sauces actually gives back! Mantis BBQ gives 10% of each purchase back to the Kidney Project! This family business has not only created a delicious product but a fantastic brand. In addition to the sauces comes the newly released BBQ dust that can be used for bloody Mary’s, over chips and in dips!https://mantisbbq.com Cosmic CrispAn Apple A day is what they always say……but with Cosmic Crisp you won’t want to stop at one. Cosmic Crisp is one of the firmest and crunchiest that not only will you enjoy but will crave!WSU researchers, including pome fruit breeder Kate Evans are proud to have introduced The Apple of Big Dreams to the market that is exclusive to Washington State. The Cosmic Crisp® apple has earned high marks from consumers and chefs for its perfectly balanced flavor, crisp texture, juiciness and striking color. From snacking and baking to drinks and decor, the Cosmic Cr...

Newark: Authorities release footage of fatal police shooting

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:50:45 GMT

NEWARK — Authorities on Friday night released body-worn camera footage of a fatal police shooting last month in Newark.The shooting occurred April 13 around 4:45 p.m. in the 39000 block of Cedar Boulevard.The footage, which was released by the Newark and Fremont police departments, shows officers confronting Elmer Lopez-Castaneda, 19, of Newark, as he and another person sit in a Mercedes-Benz sedan backed into a parking space. At the time, Lopez-Castaneda was wanted in connection with an armed carjacking earlier this year in Newark.An officer orders the driver, Lopez-Castaneda, to step out of the car with his hands up, which he does, the footage shows. Lopez-Castaneda is told to keep his hands up and walk toward the officer but is then instructed to turn around. Officers spot what appears to be a gun in Lopez-Castaneda’s waistband and order him to get on the ground.The gun turned out to be a full metal replica of a Beretta M9 pistol, according to police.The footage shows Lopez-Casta...

SFPD officer shoots, kills suspect in Glen Park

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:50:45 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A San Francisco Police Department officer shot and killed a suspect on Friday evening, SFPD confirmed. Police originally responded to a call regarding a suspect armed with a gun attempting to enter a Glen Park business, SFPD confirmed. The incident happened around 2:20 p.m. on the 100 block of Bosworth Street. Here’s what Sonoma Hells Angels did to a member who had an affair with the president’s wife SFPD said a business employee got out of the building and called police. Officers arrived at the scene and contacted the suspect. SFPD said he refused to comply with officers for about 3 and a half hours. "As officers were attempting to negotiate with the suspect an officer involved shooting occurred," SFPD said. "The suspect was transported to the hospital. Despite the life-saving efforts of the emergency responders and medical staff the suspect succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased."   The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, SFPD's Intern...

Fremont police release bodycam footage of fatal police shooting

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:50:45 GMT

(KRON) -- The Fremont Police Department released bodycam footage of a fatal police shooting on Friday. The shooting happened on April 13, 2023, and 19-year-old Newark resident Elmer Lopez-Castaneda was killed. You can watch the video here. WARNING: The events in this video are graphic and viewer discretion is advised. The incident began when police say they were notified about a vehicle that had been carjacked on February 14. The alleged carjacking happened on the 5700 block of Thornton Avenue in Newark. A teenage victim had just dropped their child off at school when the suspect approached them with a knife, police said. The suspect drove off in the vehicle. SFPD officer shoots, kills burglary suspect On April 13, a license plate reader camera alerted the Newark and Fremont police departments about the vehicle. Newark officers located the car at Chase Suites Hotel, 39150 Cedar Boulevard, at 4:11 p.m. The vehicle was unoccupied when police found it, but officers watched two men, ...