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March 11, 2020 10:10 a.m.

Oregon Editorial Roundup

A selection of editorials from newspaper around the state of Oregon:

March 11, 2020 10:10 a.m.

The Latest: UN health agency declares new virus a pandemic

The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak sweeping the globe:

March 11, 2020 9:30 a.m.

The Latest: Italy inmates at large after virus-related riots

The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak sweeping the globe:

March 11, 2020 9:05 a.m.

The Latest: US pandemic readiness office favorably discussed

The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak sweeping the globe:

March 11, 2020 8:05 a.m.

Oglala Sioux Tribe approves medical, recreational marijuana

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe passed a referendum to legalize medical and recreational marijuana on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, according to preliminary results from the tribe's election commission.

March 11, 2020 7:05 a.m.

With primary concession, Holley wins Democratic Lt Gov nod

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina voters are poised to make history in November electing an African American as lieutenant governor for the first time now that a legislator won the Democratic nomination.

March 11, 2020 4:30 a.m.

Turkey's Erdogan compares Greek actions at border to Nazis

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's president on Wednesday made the incendiary claim that the Greek authorities' alleged mistreatment of migrants at its border was comparable to "what the Nazis did," and said he would denounce Greece's action at international platforms.

March 11, 2020 3:05 a.m.

Malaysia PM says Cabinet to declare assets in anti-graft bid

PUTRAJAYA, Malysia (AP) — Malaysia's new Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said Wednesday that all of his Cabinet members will have to declare their assets as part of his pledge to have a government with integrity.

March 11, 2020 2:05 a.m.

Russia passes bill allowing Putin to stay in power past 2024

MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian parliament approved a sweeping constitutional reform in the third and final reading Wednesday, a move that will allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power for another 12 years after his current term ends in 2024.

March 11, 2020 12:14 a.m.

New fiber-optic line to be installed in Quincy

QUINCY — Quincy residents may soon see a fiber-optic line being installed along Road 11 NW, on the north side of Quincy.

Moses Lake High School class in the chicken business
March 11, 2020 12:10 a.m.

Moses Lake High School class in the chicken business

Goal is to make project self-sustaining operation

March 11, 2020 12:05 a.m.

USSF says hostile crowds give men different jobs than women

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation says facing hostile crowds in Mexico and Central America makes playing for the U.S. men's team a different job than competing for the American women and claims the men have more responsibility.

March 11, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Afghans set to release 1,500 Taliban; US wants less violence

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — After a series of delays, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani issued a decree early Wednesday promising to release 1,500 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture to get intra-Afghan negotiations started.

March 11, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Putin backs term limit freeze allowing him to stay in office

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed his tightly guarded political plans Tuesday and supported a constitutional amendment that would allow him to seek reelection in 2024 by restarting the term count.

March 11, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Oregon governor takes sweeping action to cut global warming

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — In an end run around Republican legislators, Oregon's Democratic governor ordered the state on Tuesday to lower greenhouse gas emissions, directing a state agency to set and enforce caps on pollution from industry and transportation fuels.

March 11, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Amaranth, barley, corn and more: the ABC’s of whole grains

We all know by now that whole grains are good for us and that we should be eating more of them. Anyone who has dipped a toe (or spoon) into the world of farro, brown rice and quinoa also knows how satisfying and versatile the arena of whole grains can be.

March 11, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Eyeing football start, Tennessee tweaking sports bet rules

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials overseeing the roll-out of Tennessee's online-only sports betting program offered changes Tuesday to proposed rules over concerns about how to cap payouts, restrict certain types of bets and regulate advertising, as they mull the possibility of the first bets being placed during the upcoming football season.

March 11, 2020 12:05 a.m.

EU vows united response as virus hits its political heart

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders vowed Tuesday to stand united in combating the spread of the coronavirus ravaging member country Italy, and agreed to draft a plan to address any medical shortages and set up a fund to help overburdened health care systems.