Oregon State

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La Pine, OR

The Independent

 A wind-driven wildfire spread Wednesday outside a central Oregon community, where residents of numerous homes and businesses were urged to evacuate, authorities said.The Darlene 3 Fire grew to nearly 4 square miles (10 square kilometers) near the community of La Pine and was 30% contained, Central Oregon Fire Information posted on the social media site X.Evacuation alerts were sent to 1,100 homes and businesses, said Lt. Jayson Janes of the Deschutes County Sherriff's Office. He said about 50-60 people sought refuge at a local high school serving as an evacuation center.It was not known whether any structures had burned....

Wind-driven wildfire spreads outside a central Oregon community and prompts evacuations

Sweet Home, OR

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Kristy Tallman

LINN COUNTY, Ore. — A tragic accident on Wednesday evening, July 3, 2024, resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy and serious injuries to two others. The crash occurred at approximately 6:17 p.m. on Highway 20, near milepost 21, involving two Dodge Ram trucks.

Tragic Crash on Hwy 20: 12-Year-Old Killed, Two Others Seriously Injured

Kansas State

Starting today in Kansas, providers are supposed to ask patients why they are getting an abortion. A Florida law goes into effect allowing people who shoot bears on their property a "Stand Your Ground" type defense. It's July 1, so states across the country are putting laws into effect. From...

July 1 laws taking effect in states across the country

California State

Latin Times

Five new laws went into effect this past July 1 in California that are expected to have an impact on residents' pockets. Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has gained some national notoriety in recent weeks thanks to his endorsement of President Biden ahead of the November elections following a disappointing first debate performance, signed the laws earlier this year.

Five new laws that will have an impact on Californians' pockets

California is about to pass the state’s first rules to protect workers inside from high heat. These rules could go into effect later this summer. The new rules for the workplace were approved by a standards board at the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) on Thursday. That means they will be sent to the state’s Office of Administrative Law for a quick final review. If all goes well, the standards could be in place by the beginning of August.

California is Going to Be the Third State to Require Indoor Workers to Wear Heat-protecting Gear

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Pierce County, WA

Spanaway, WA

SPANAWAY, Wash. – In a dramatic high-speed chase that unfolded across Pierce County early on July 6, law enforcement responded to an incident where a suspect opened fire at state troopers on I-5. The chase began in Parkland, leading officers through various communities before culminating in Spanaway. Marcus Cardenas, a witness to the police chase, expressed shock at the unfolding events. He described the scene as “super jolting” and noted, The guy pulled the gun out of his car and shot the cop car, the state trooper, six or seven times.

Suspect Killed in High-Speed Chase and Shootout on I-5

Thomasville, GA

Vanishing Georgia

This home may not be as grand or ornate as the Lapham-Patterson House, but it’s certainly an eclectic Queen Anne, one of the most unusual I’ve encountered. And it’s definitely worth a drive down Clay Street to see it. The central turret, or tower, is its most prominent feature, while the unusual floor plan is […]

Queen Anne House, Circa 1886, Thomasville

New York City, NY

Brooklyn, NY

New York Post

More than 100 Big Apple residents and elected officials rallied outside Brooklyn’s Floyd Bennett Field on Sunday, calling on city leaders to shut down a troublesome migrant tent city at the federal site. 

Fired-up locals draped in US flags converged on the massive site in a 90-vehicle long caravan and demanded that City Hall not renew a lease for the 2,000-bed migrant shelter that has been the focus of neighborhood complaints since it opened last year.

“Illegals are being prioritized over New Yorkers and many, many New Yorkers feel that this crisis is just not debatable and there’s no end in...

Fired-up New Yorkers push feds to close troublesome migrant tent city: ‘No more’

Houston, TX

Insurance premiums are rising in many states following multiple climate disasters. The crisis is altering both the residential and commercial real estate markets, as deals fall apart over the cost and availability of insurance. Because the impact varies from state to state, insurance issues are changing the competitive landscape. An...

Insurance crisis that started in Florida, California is spreading. Your state could be next

Bacon County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

As temperatures rise, power crews working on behalf of the nonprofit organization Light Up Navajo are racing to connect homes in the Navajo Nation to the power grid. CNN’s Ed Lavandera speaks to residents of one New Mexico community about the arrival of the life-changing service.

Go inside the race to bring electricity to one of the poorest regions in the US

Lincoln County, OR

Lincoln County, Ore. — A tragic three-vehicle collision on Highway 20 near milepost 30 resulted in two fatalities on the evening of July 1, 2024. The Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to the scene at 6:35 p.m., where the crash significantly impacted traffic for approximately six hours during the investigation.

Highway 20 Collision Claims Two Lives in Lincoln County

Salem, OR

GOBankingRates

The cost of living has been eating at Americans' savings across the country. Sticky inflation combined with exploding rates have been taking a toll on many consumers. Learn: What the Upper Middle...

In Less Than a Decade, These Will Be the Most Affordable West Coast Cities To Live

Jefferson County, OR

Denver7 News KMGH

Federal regulators have shut down the trucking company at the center of a deadly crash on Highway 285 in Jefferson County last month.

Regulators shut down trucking company involved in deadly Highway 285 crash

WashingtonExaminer

As contraband Chinese pesticides contaminate marijuana farms across California, state officials have not issued warnings that the polluted drug could pose a fatal threat to the public.  Chinese-labeled pesticides have been flagged on cannabis farms in at least six California counties, according to a Los Angeles Times investigation. After California agencies raided illegal cannabis-growing warehouses […]

California officials haven’t warned public about deadly marijuana contaminants: Report

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Power companies turn on wildfire protective settings

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