The Bend-La Pine District is releasing students early Wednesday, but the impacted school, Silver Rail Elementary, remains closed until further notice.

Republicans see hope in former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya. Can a Republican win a Senate seat in Minnesota for the first time since 2002?

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he has freed an American hostage, Stephen Hubbard, after a request from President Trump. Hubbard was accused of fighting for Ukraine against Russia, and ...

Public enthusiasm for saunas has taken off in recent years, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and the growth of the wellness industry.

Democrats are running a close governor's race in Alaska. They're hoping to win for the first time in more than 20 years.

Election law expert Rick Hasen explains Trump's interference in the midterms, including threatening local officials with criminal prosecution unless they strike alleged noncitizens from voter rolls.

Al Schmidt is the chief election official in the state of Pennsylvania. President Trump's insults put him in danger during the 2020 ballot count. Now Schmidt talks about preparing for the midterms.

Even in the worst of times, memories of favorite foods, family meals and traditions can provide comfort and hope.

A new report from ProPublica shows how the town and first responders were unprepared for the deadly 2025 flood.

Utah is suing Kalshi, the prediction market company, accusing the platform of gambling, which is illegal in the state. Host Indira Lakshmanan speaks with Utah’s Attorney General Derek Brown about the ...

New York Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander was briefly detained by Israeli defense forces Wednesday morning while picking olives in a pro-Palestinian protest in the West Bank.

Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Wednesday, October 21, 2026. -Little ...