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Central Oregon wildfire reaches 85% containment
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (107+ words) Firefighters have 85% of the Pine Mountain fire contained as of Monday morning. The 2, 589 acre fire was declared a wildfire Thursday after prescribed burns in the Deschutes National Forest spread, the U. S. Forest Service said. Firefighters were focusing on controlling the fire's…...
No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 4 Arkansas NCAA Tournament odds update: Experts adjust predictions, Peat and Acuff headline player props
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (394+ words) On Thursday night, the No. 1-seeded Arizona Wildcats take on the No. 4 Arkansas Razorbacks in what will be their biggest challenge yet. The high-octane matchup tips off at 9: 45 p. m. ET at SAP Center in San Jose, California. In anticipation of this…...
Intel lays off 669 more Oregon workers as local headcount dwindles
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (523+ words) Intel laid off another 669 Oregon workers Thursday on top of 2, 400 Washington County jobs the chipmaker cut in July, according to a filing with state workforce officials. Long the semiconductor industry's most advanced manufacturer, Intel lost its lead several years ago…...
No. 12 Oregon State baseball vs. Arizona: Preview, how to watch
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (291+ words) No. 12 Oregon State continues its weekend in Surprise, Arizona against Arizona Saturday afternoon at Surprise Stadium. The Beavers lost Friday's season opener to Michigan 5-3. Dax Whitney allowed one run on five hits and three walks and struck out six over…...
The U. S. needs leading-edge chip research. Can Intel deliver? Will it even try?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1781+ words) Semiconductor manufacturers are spending tens of billions of dollars to build advanced factories in Arizona and Texas. They're being cheered on by the federal government, which has chipped in billions of taxpayer dollars to ensure the U. S. doesn't become completely reliant…...
Investigation continues a week after Today show host's mother was reported missing
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (429+ words) TUCSON, Ariz. " The urgent investigation into the apparent kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continued Sunday, a week after the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie was reported missing in Arizona. Savannah Guthrie solemnly told the potential kidnappers in a…...
Self-driving Waymo cars could soon hit Portland's streets under proposed Oregon bill
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (758+ words) With the same level of ease as ordering an Uber or Lyft, Oregonians may soon be able to ride in self-driving cars or get their groceries delivered by a fully autonomous vehicle if a bill in the Legislature advances. House…...
Sunnyslope vs. Desert Vista: Watch Arizona boys high school basketball matchup live tonight
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (190+ words) The Sunnyslope Vikings will put their unblemished region record on the line tonight when they travel to face Desert Vista in a 6 A Central matchup. Sunnyslope enters at 19-1 overall and 3-0 in region play, earning national recognition for their dominant start…...
When do we spring forward in 2026? Daylight saving time starts soon
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (236+ words) In a few weeks, it will be time to spring forward once again. Despite ongoing efforts to end seasonal time changes, we will continue to spring forward in March and fall back in November for the foreseeable future. Moving to…...
Democratic attorneys general warn of election integrity fight ahead of 2026 midterms
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (859+ words) Five Democratic attorneys general who have waged high-profile legal battles against the federal government had a clear message on Wednesday ahead of the upcoming midterm elections: The fight against President Donald Trump's administration has only just begun. California Attorney General…...