Local News from Friday, October 16th, 2026

Trump Returns to Dalton for a Rescue Mission in Georgia

Plus, Katie Zacharia’s ouster, A.O.C. on the trail, and another tense debate in Maine.

Oregon Has No Criminal Law Meant to Punish Parents in School Shootings

The boy who attacked a school in Bend is said to have used his mother’s gun. Some states have passed measures to address similar situations.

Appeals Court Questions Justice Dept. Claim that Trump Owns White House Records

A three-judge panel appeared unconvinced by claims that a federal law requiring the president to preserve and hand over his presidential papers was unconstitutional.

Bend Shooting Likely to Heighten Gun Debate in Oregon Governor’s Race

The contest between the Democratic incumbent and her Republican challenger is on edge.