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By Liam Reilly, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Friday ruled that the Pentagon can fire three Stars and Stripes journalists, the latest in a series of blows to press freedoms in the military as the agency has sought to undo the newspaper’s editorial independence. US District Judge Trevor McFadden denied temporary restraining order The post Federal judge allows Pentagon to fire three Stars and Stripes journalists appeared first on KTVZ.

By Jeff Zeleny, CNN Independence, Iowa (CNN) — Of all the cities to visit in Iowa, Rob Sand did not stop here in Independence because it’s a fitting metaphor in his campaign for governor. Yet, he surely needs voters to believe that it is. “I think our political system is broken,” Sand told a crowd The post This Iowa Democrat is stirring hopes of a red state comeback by charting his own path appeared first on KTVZ.

Por Jeff Zeleny, CNN De todas las ciudades que podría visitar en Iowa, Rob Sand no se detuvo en Independence porque sea una metáfora apropiada para su campaña a gobernador. Sin embargo, sin duda necesita que los votantes crean que lo es. “Creo que nuestro sistema político está roto”, dijo Sand a una multitud sentada The post Este demócrata de Iowa está reavivando las esperanzas de una victoria en un estado republicano al trazar su propio camino appeared first on KTVZ.

CNN By Brian Stelter, Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — In a blow to press freedoms within the US military, the Pentagon has forced out several top staffers at Stars and Stripes, the military publication with a long record of editorial independence. Journalism advocacy groups decried the firings and criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for trying The post Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes leaders amid Hegseth pressure campaign appeared first on KTVZ.

August 19, 2026 2:40 p.m.  An Independence, Oregon man died in a freeway crash on Interstate 5 late Monday evening. An Oregon State Police report released Wednesday afternoon said just after 11:45 p.m. troopers responded to the single-vehicle accident on Interstate 5 near milepost 138 in the Oakland area. A preliminary investigation indicated that a...

The generosity of Illinois Valley shoppers added up in a big way this summer, with the Cave Junction Grocery Outlet raising $10,125 for Illinois Valley Living Solutions (IVLS) through its annual Independence from Hunger campaign. The donation was announced Saturday, August 15, during Grocery Outlet’s 80th Birthday Celebration, which included[Read More...] The post Grocery Outlet campaign raises $10,000 for Jubilee Park meals appeared first on Illinois Valley News.

Bend, OR. (KTVZ) --- The Grocery Outlet Independence from Hunger Campaign raised $16,546 during the month of July to support local children and families through the Family Access Network. The funds raised will be converted into Grocery Outlet gift cards and distributed to Crook County clients throughout the year. This marks the fourth consecutive year The post Grocery Outlet raises $16,546 for Food insecurity in Crook County appeared first on KTVZ.

By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday declined to commit to always acting independently of the White House, a concern among critics who worry the Justice Department is carrying out President Donald Trump’s political agenda. “No, I’m not going to pledge that, and no attorney general should ever pledge that,” The post Blanche declines to pledge independence from the White House appeared first on KTVZ.

By Andy Rose, Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in Boston dismissed the Trump administration’s multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against Harvard University that alleged the school failed to protect its Jewish students from discrimination, marking the latest development in their lengthy dispute over funding and academic independence. US District Judge Richard G. Stearns, a Clinton The post Judge tosses Trump administration’s case against Harvard alleging school didn’t protect J