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Montana's largest nursing home prepares to close following patient safety violations
This story was originally published by Montana Free Press at montanafreepress.org. The state’s largest nursing home plans to close its doors weeks after being terminated from the federal Medicare and Medicaid program after “a history of serious quality issues” and violations for deficient patient care. In a...
National fire risk elevated to highest level earlier than expected amid fires in Washington and Idaho
The National Interagency Fire Center announced that wildfire risk has pushed national resources to the highest preparedness level, trending earlier than the two previous years. The NIFC is the nation’s center for wildland fires, and it operates on five levels of preparedness based on the risk of fires. Levels depend...
Oregon Gov. Kotek suggests $515 million budget increase for K-12 schools
The governor explained the increase would go into effect for the 2025-2027 biennium and support the current service level — which determines how much money the state needs to maintain its authorized education programs.
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VA secretary: Making progress on better care for vets
Veterans' Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough says his agency is making progress on reducing the rate of veterans’ suicides and improving care for veterans. But speaking with reporters after a keynote address at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, McDonough said the more than 2,400 mental health professionals and veterans’ service advocates acknowledge there’s more to be done. “It is not a mistake that we are doing this conference in Oregon,”...
People living, dumping on Oregon’s public lands ‘overwhelming’ Bureau of Land Management
Hover over the Redmond Municipal Airport on Google Maps and scroll north of the Ochoco Highway. From a distance, the parcels of public land look like undisturbed patches of Oregon’s high desert: Western juniper trees scattered between brown and green tufts of bunchgrass and sagebrush set in the rain shadow of the High Cascades.
Baker City man receives 30-day sentence for sending explicit photo to teen girl
BAKER CITY — A Baker City man has been sentenced to 30 days in county jail and three years of probation after admitting to sending sexually explicit photographs to a minor. Samuel Madison Jr., 20, pleaded guilty in Baker County Circuit Court on Tuesday, July 16, to one count of luring a minor, a Class C Felony. The charges stem from an incident in December 2023, when Madison sent explicit photos of himself to a 14-year-old girl’s cellphone.
Suspect arrested three times over two days in Union County
UNION COUNTY — A Spokane Valley man has been arrested following a series of incidents involving trespassing and vehicle theft in Union County. George Wayne Brooks, 51, was first arrested on July 9, after unlawfully entering the Oregon Department of Transportation weigh station building near milepost 258 on I-84 eastbound. According to Oregon State Trooper Eric Madsen, Brooks was taken into custody and lodged at Union County Jail on a charge of Criminal Trespassing II.
Comedy Legends Trash Idaho In New National Ad Campaign
Comedy legends Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are making waves in the cannabis industry with their new hemp-derived Delta-9 THC gummies, Cruise Chews. The ingredients are federally legal, but the iconic duo has hit a snag when it comes to shipping restrictions in certain states. Idaho, in particular, has become the main punchline in their marketing, highlighting the legal restrictions faced by Cheech & Chong's Cruise Chews. However, in addition to Idaho, the product can't be sold in Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon due to state-specific regulations.
In Central WA, 4th District race heats up in conservative showdown
Most election analysts expect Washington’s 4th Congressional District to remain Republican come November. That’s usually good news for a candidate like U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, an experienced incumbent — he’s been in Congress since 2015 — with a sizable chest of political contributions. Washington Statewide...
Pair Charged With Attempted Residential Burglary in Asotin County
CLARKSTON - Two people are facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to break into a home in Asotin County. According to court documents, at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the Asotin County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a possible residential burglary in progress in the 2200 block of Riverside Drive in Asotin County.
Man Accused in Lewiston Stabbing Case to Enter Treatment Program to Avoid Prison Sentence
LEWISTON - A man who was accused of stabbing another man at a Lewiston residence in May has changed his plea as part of a plea deal. Lewiston Police responded to a report that a man had been stabbed at a residence in the 200 block of South Garden Court around 8:00 a.m. on May 23. 20-year-old Torquil E. McIntosh, of Lewiston, would be arrested a short time later.
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