Oregon State

Columbus, OH

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for Durkee Fire in Baker County as officials say it has ballooned to 116,431 acres, or about 182 square miles, Sunday morning, with 0% containment. The Conflagration invocation was requested by the Oregon State Fire...

Oregon wildfire spreads to 182 square miles, gov invokes Conflagration

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Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a state of emergency over the threat caused by wildfires burning tens of thousands of acres throughout Oregon.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declares state of emergency over wildfire threat

Colorado State

NBC News

A slight respite from hot, dry weather Monday slowed the hunger for acreage among Oregon's eight major wildfires, but an ominous forecast loomed as the state welcomed outside help. Oregon's largest blaze, the Cow Valley Fire along the state's desolate eastern flank, stood at 132,528 acres Monday, with 5% containment...

Several blazes, including a 'megafire,' growing in Oregon amid dry fuel and high temperatures

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Firefighters in El Dorado County, California tried to put out a wildfire that surrounded an airport, as the heat wave continues across the west coast state. Fire crews could be seen dropping water and fire retardant powders from planes and helicopters in a bid to stop the fires from spreading.

California airport engulfed by wildfires

Montana State

Flathead County, MT

CBS DFW

A 72-year-old man shot and killed a grizzly bear in Montana after it charged and attacked him on Friday. He has since been hospitalized.The man was reportedly out picking huckleberries when the confrontation occurred, according to a release from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. He used a handgun to kill the bear in what officials say was a "surprise defensive encounter." The incident occurred approximately 2 miles north of Columbia Falls in Flathead County.Montana officials said that an adult female grizzly bear was killed and that they are looking into whether there are any cubs present.Earlier in the day, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff killed a separate grizzly bear after they received a report that it had broken into a home in Maiden Basin, according to a separate release from the agency. Officials said that the bear had been involved in other recent incidents, including breaking into homes and stealing food in the Gardiner area, which serves as one of the entrances to Yellowstone National Park. No injuries were reported.


Man picking berries in Montana kills grizzly bear in self-defense

Wyoming State

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WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

Washington State

Selkirk Sentinel

Glacier Peak is an impressive stratovolcano that is nestled in the northern Cascade Mountain Range of Washington State. It stands at an impressive 10,541 feet and is renowned for its rugged beauty and remoteness.

Glacier Peak Volcano: An Unpredictable Threat

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorable puppy named Koi who they describe as a “sweet and happy little puppy who found himself dumped at a high kill shelter for unknown reasons.” Despite the harsh start to his life, Koi remains an adorable and energetic puppy. Now, thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. giving him a second chance and rescuing him from the high-kill shelter, Koi is ready for adoption and looking for his forever home.

Meet Koi: The Sweet & Happy Little Puppy Dumped At A High-Kill Shelter

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Upside Foods, a leading player in the cultivated meat industry, has announced significant staffing adjustments as it navigates challenges within the sector. The company, known for its innovative approach to producing meat from cell cultures, cited the need to streamline operations and adapt to evolving market conditions.

A Leading Food Company Announces a Significant Wave of Layoffs

Florida State

Axios Tampa Bay

Data: Oxfam America; Chart: Axios VisualsMore than a quarter of Florida workers — mostly women, Black and Hispanic — would benefit from a raise in minimum wage to $17, according to new data from Oxfam.The organization revised its definition of a low-wage worker this year, from those earning less than $15 an hour to those earning less than $17.State of pay: This fall, state minimum wage increases to $13 per hour for non-tipped employees and $9.98 per hour for tipped employees.Flashback: Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2020 to make the minimum wage $15 by 2026. It will increase by a dollar on Sept. 30 every year until then.After that, the minimum wage will be adjusted each year for inflation.The big picture: Just 13% of U.S. workers earn less than $15 an hour; two years ago, that number was 31.9%, per Oxfam.

Which Floridians would benefit from $17/hour

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Denver, CO

Axios Denver

Two Denver brothers recently went viral for launching a "Find Chris Love" campaign behind their brother's back, including renting billboards and starting a website and social media accounts.The big picture: The brothers, Henry and Jamie Cooke, were featured on "Good Morning America" and ABC News for their matchmaking moves.What he's saying: "I'm in, like, a state of disbelief," Chris Cooke said in an Instagram video after he learned of his brothers' efforts. "I have gotten a few really solid matches … I couldn't be happier with everything that my brothers have done."How it worked: The Cooke brothers gave themselves 30 days in their quest to help their brother find his forever person.July 13 marked the deadline, and although it's unclear whether Chris Cooke met his match, numerous women have reached out hoping to be the one."I am thrilled with how things have turned out," Henry said in a video on Day 30. "I really hope that one of the amazing people he's managed to find and match with is going to be his life partner and his wife."The bottom line: It's not easy dating in Denver, so we're wishing Chris all the best in his search for his soulmate.

Two Denver brothers looking to find their sibling love go viral

APD Chief Joshi reports father arrested after killing in-laws, wife, and 6-year-old son; 1-year-old in critical condition. A man shot and killed four family members, including a 6-year-old child, and critically wounded a 1-year-old infant in their Alameda home Wednesday night, according to Alameda Police Chief Nishant Joshi . The Chief held a press conference on Thursday morning on the steps of the Alameda Police Department (APD) headquarters on Oak Street to provide details of the horrific crime .

Alameda Shooting Leaves Four Dead, Infant Fighting for Life

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. A woman in her 40s fell off of a cliff and tumbled down a rock chute along a southern Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail on Sunday.

A PCT Hiker Decided to Shortcut the Trail in Southern Oregon—And Fell Off A Cliff

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Oregon's wildfire season already worse than last year

Wildfires across Oregon — many fueled by recent record-breaking heat waves across the region — have burned more acreage so far this year than the entire...

Oregon's wildfire season already worse than last year

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