NeighborImpact opens regional office in Warm Springs
Nonprofit organization NeighborImpact has opened a new regional office location to assist members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
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Supreme Court declines to block New York vaccine mandate
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter The Supreme Court turned away two emergency requests Monday from health care workers, doctors and nurses in New York to block the state’s vaccine mandate. Justices Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas dissented. The dispute arose when three nurses and a group called We the Patriots
Continue ReadingJustices won’t block vaccine mandate for NY health workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has refused to halt a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers in New York that does not offer an exemption for religious reasons. The court acted Monday on emergency appeals filed by doctors, nurses and other medical workers who say they are being forced to choose between their
Continue ReadingChauvin expected to plead guilty in Floyd civil rights case
By AMY FORLITI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin appears to be on the verge of pleading guilty to violating George Floyd’s civil rights. A federal docket entry on Monday shows that a hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday for Chauvin to change his not guilty plea. The move would
Continue ReadingInslee unveils climate proposals ahead of budget plan
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a plan to offer rebates for new and used electric vehicles, on top of the sales tax exemption that currently exists for such vehicles in the state. Under the proposal, rebates of up to $7,500 would be available for
Continue ReadingInslee unveils climate proposals ahead of budget plan
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a plan to offer rebates for new and used electric vehicles, on top of the sales tax exemption that currently exists for such vehicles in the state. Under the proposal, rebates of up to $7,500 would be available for
Continue ReadingInslee unveils climate proposals ahead of budget plan
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is proposing a plan to offer rebates for new and used electric vehicles, on top of the sales tax exemption that currently exists for such vehicles in the state. Under the proposal, rebates of up to $7,500 would be available for
Continue ReadingVox Media is acquiring the conglomerate that owns NowThis and Thrillist
By Kerry Flynn, CNN Business Vox Media, owner of Vox, The Verge, New York magazine and other digital media sites, is acquiring Group Nine Media. The company said Monday evening that it had signed an agreement to acquire Group Nine in a deal that is set to close in early 2022. The company indicated Jim
Continue ReadingOSHA is investigating deadly Amazon warehouse collapse after Illinois tornado
By Liz Stark and Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has opened an investigation into the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Illinois, after an EF-3 tornado caused major structural damage to the building Friday, a spokesman confirmed to CNN. At least six Amazon workers died at the warehouse building collapse.
Continue ReadingOSHA is investigating deadly Amazon warehouse collapse after Illinois tornado
CNN By Liz Stark and Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has opened an investigation into the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Illinois, after an EF-3 tornado caused major structural damage to the building Friday, a spokesman confirmed to CNN. At least six Amazon workers died at the warehouse building
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Flakes fly as Mt. Bachelor gets 63rd season underway; Hoodoo sets Friday opening
The snow was deep, the lifts were spinning and the flakes were flying as Mt. Bachelor finally got its 63rd season underway Monday.
Continue ReadingThis was the deadliest 24 hours in December for tornadoes on record. Here’s what else we know about the storms
By Brandon Miller, Judson Jones and Ralph Ellis Severe weather struck with a violent intensity this weekend, leaving a wide path of death and destruction across eight states. There were at least 50 reports of tornadoes during the outbreak from late Friday into Saturday in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee, according
Continue ReadingReward offered for information on Jelani Day’s death
By Omar Jimenez and Kay Jones, CNN The FBI is offering a reward for information regarding the death of Jelani Day, the Illinois State University student whose body was discovered in September. The $10,000 reward was announced on Monday in a news release from the Jelani Day Joint Task Force. Day was last seen on
Continue ReadingReport links Colombia police to deaths of 11 in protests
By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian police killed at least 11 people during protests that broke out in September of last year, following the death of a taxi driver who was beaten to death while in police custody, a report backed by the United Nations found. The 182-page report published on
Continue ReadingYour Health Idaho extends enrollment deadline after delays
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s state health insurance exchange has extended the deadline to enroll for coverage by a week after low staffing levels and increased demand for coverage caused delays in the application process. Your Health Idaho announced Monday that Idaho residents who don’t have health insurance through their employee and who aren’t eligible
Continue ReadingCOVID issues prompt NBA to postpone Bulls’ next 2 games
CHICAGO (AP) — The NBA has postponed the Chicago Bulls’ next two games, with 10 of the team’s players in the league’s health and safety protocols. The Bulls were scheduled to host the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday and visit the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. No makeup dates were announced. The Bulls’ next game is now
Continue ReadingSupreme Court rejects appeal over press access in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a conservative think tank over Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to exclude the group’s writers from press briefings. The justices acted without comment Monday. They left in place lower court rulings that said the decision is legal. The John K. MacIver Institute for Public
Continue ReadingUS woman accused in high-profile road crash to face UK trial
LONDON (AP) — British prosecutors say an American citizen who left Britain after being involved in a crash that killed a teenage motorcyclist is to face charges in a U.K. court. In an apparent breakthrough in the long-deadlocked case, prosecutors said the case against Anne Sacoolas would be heard in a London’ court on Jan
Continue ReadingEx-NFL player Bellamy gets 3 years for COVID relief fraud
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Former NFL player Josh Bellamy has been sentenced to three years and one month in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining over $1.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Court records show Bellamy was sentenced Friday in Tampa federal court. He pleaded guilty in June to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The wide
Continue ReadingEx-NFL player Bellamy gets 3 years for COVID relief fraud
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Former NFL player Josh Bellamy has been sentenced to three years and one month in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining over $1.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Court records show Bellamy was sentenced Friday in Tampa federal court. He pleaded guilty in June to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The wide
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