Memorial Day weekend is a popular time for visitors to enjoy their public lands, and, this year, the federal Bureau of Land Management is providing tips for safe and responsible recreation.
Continue ReadingTwo of the troopers involved in Ronald Greene’s arrest will be fired by the Louisiana State Police, two sources with knowledge of the investigation told CNN. One of the sources, a state official, told CNN’s Nick Valencia that the firings will happen “soon,” but did not indicate the timing. A second source with knowledge of
Continue ReadingThe Department of Homeland Security plans to issue a “security directive” in the coming days that would require pipeline companies to report cyberattacks to the federal government, a shift from the current system of voluntary reporting, according to a source familiar with the plans. The plan to further regulate the pipeline industry comes about two
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The Oregon Public Utility Commission said Tuesday it has approved a final one-month extension to the moratorium on disconnections for electric and natural gas customers of investor-owned utilities, now set to end July 31.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS) — Many of the survivors of the Holocaust have lasting memories they wish they could forget. One survivor may have no recollection, but new proof verifies her presence. Stella Fertig always had written verification she survived the Holocaust — a distribution card for her father
Continue Reading“The Voice” Season 20 finale (part one) aired Monday night, with five finalists vying for the win. The show, in it’s 10th year on air, is also celebrating last original coach Blake Shelton on his 10-year anniversary. Shelton’s fiancée, Gwen Stefani, returned on Monday night to play Shelton a special tribute video. “Obviously you changed
Continue ReadingPediatricians worry parents will misinterpret a finding by advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and become scared — for no reason — to vaccinate their children against Covid-19. Last week, members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices put out a statement that they had investigated reports of a heart
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Governor Kate Brown issued the following statement Tuesday:
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story MIAMI (WFOR) — South Florida’s real estate market is a sellers dream right now. “I’ve never seen a market like this one. The prices are increasing at an astronomical rate,” said Melissa Miller, a top real estate broker in Weston. Miller said most houses are selling for above
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story SOUTHWICK (WBZ) — As Abhi Shah stocked the soda fridge at his parents Lucky Stop convenience store in Southwick on Monday, he lamented his very brief windfall. “I was a millionaire for a night,” he said while laughing. He’s referring to a visit several weeks ago from Lea
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All watercraft entering Oregon are required to be inspected at an aquatic invasive species station when the stations are open, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife reminded Tuesday. Failure to stop at an open station could result in a $110 fine.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story RANDALLSTOWN, Maryland (WJZ) — When it comes to the cicadas they seem to cover some neighborhoods while avoiding others altogether. In Randallstown, they’re so bad some people are changing plans and avoiding going outside all together. When WJZ’s Sean Streicher arrived Monday afternoon it was raining, which seemed
Continue ReadingA Black woman will soon sit on Missouri’s highest court for the first time. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson named Judge Robin Ransom to the state’s Supreme Court on Monday, filling a vacancy created after Judge Laura Denvir Stith retired in March. Ransom most recently served on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, a post
Continue ReadingThe Biden administration announced Tuesday that it is moving to advance offshore wind power on the coast of California for the first time. When developed, the regions selected have the potential to generate enough green energy for up to 1.6 million homes over the next decade, according to the administration. The announcement is another move
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The Oregon Heritage Commission, State Library of Oregon and Washington State Library have partnered to launch Northwest Digital Heritage, an online platform for Oregon- and Washington-based libraries, museums and cultural heritage organizations to digitize and make accessible cultural heritage materials.
Continue ReadingThe Biden administration announced Tuesday that it is moving to advance offshore wind power on the coast of California for the first time. When developed, the regions selected have the potential to generate enough green energy for up to 1.6 million homes over the next decade, according to the administration. The announcement is another step
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (KCNC) — A teenager from Texas, shot and paralyzed, is crediting a Colorado surgeon for giving him back the use of his left arm. The 18 year old had a complicated surgery at Swedish Medical Center that also relieved his excruciating pain. Aaron Assiter can make
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This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against adult content extortion schemes.
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A Huntington Beach man has had a second chance at life after he received the nation’s first ever minimally invasive double-lung transplant. 57-year-old Frank Coburn was beginning his second chapter, enjoying life with his loving bride of more than 30 years, and the
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story ESCALON, California (KOVR) — Police say an Escalon man was charged with reckless endangerment Monday morning after firing his gun into the air to defend his pet duck. Police say a neighborhood dog bit the duck, breaking its leg. The incident drew several Escalon police officers and the
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