Oregon State

Portland, OR

Columbus, OH

Utah State

Daily Mail

A 19-year-old hiker who tragically drowned in a Utah waterfall had accidentally filmed her own death has been identified.

Utah hiker, 19, who inadvertently filmed her own death after setting up phone to record beside river she drowned in is identified

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Newark, NJ

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

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

InsideEdition

"We're kind of having to shift our focus from search and rescue to recovery," the couple's daughter, Ashlynn Ankofski tells Inside Edition.

Search Continues for Couple Who Went Missing After Getting Swept Away During Flash Floods in Utah

We take a closer look at the legendary, ancient white sturgeon. From Idaho’s Snake River, to the mighty Columbia River between Oregon and Washington, the sturgeon is on every angler’s bucket list. In this Field Guide, we cover what makes this fish such a blast to catch, as well as the state of the species in the western United States.

Field Guide: White Sturgeon

Montana State

Powder

Montana residents received a Winter Storm Watch alert from the National Weather Service late last week. Snow, the NWS said, was possible at high altitudes throughout the state. There’s something undeniably silly about the NWS discussing “Winter Storms” in June. Should it have been a “Summer Storm ...

Montana Hit With Deep June Snowfall

Maine State

Washington State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – As of Monday, Washington is the third state in the country to allow punishment for “stealthing.”
                Stealthing is the act of removing or tampering with a sexually protective device before or during intercourse without a partner’s consent.
                California and Maine were the first two states to pass similar laws, but Washington’s law goes further adding dental dams, spermicides, cervical caps, and other devices used to prevent...

Civil penalties for 'stealthing' now in effect in Washington state

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Nevada State

Belmont, CA

Explore Eureka, Belmont, and Aurora, forgotten gold rush towns in Nevada. Eureka boasts a rich history since the 1860s, blending cultural landmarks with modern attractions. Belmont, once bustling, now stands as a well-preserved ghost town, showcasing mining’s transient nature. Aurora, a once-thriving gold rush town, reflects Nevada’s boom-and-bust past. These towns, with faded glory and rugged landscapes, mirror the rise and fall of mining communities.

3 Forgotten Gold Rush Towns in Nevada

Allentown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MOREA – An Allentown woman is in Schuylkill County Prison, accused of trying to smuggle...
The post PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison

Nick Davies

Oregon’s vast and rugged wilderness is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering breathtaking landscapes, dense forests, and serene lakes. However, beneath its natural beauty lies a darker narrative of mysterious disappearances that have baffled investigators and haunted the memories of those left behind. This article delves into some of the most perplexing cases of people who vanished without a trace in Oregon’s wilderness.

Mysterious Disappearances in Oregon’s Wilderness

No, there aren’t any waterfalls or ocean beaches. No, it isn’t near any big cities or hot tourist destinations. And no, it’s not always worth making a road trip to see. But Catherine Creek State Park is still a special little place, adorned with natural beauty and peaceful quietude, and perhaps worth more attention than it receives.

This is one of Oregon’s least visited state parks. Here’s why you should visit anyway

It’s a modern spin on the classic treasure hunt: six special bottles hidden across Oregon, offering the chance to direct $6,000 to local nonprofits. The Hidden Bottle Hunt is back for another year in Oregon, hiding the treasure in parks and on trails around the state, offering a series of clues to help people find them.

When to look for Hidden Bottle Hunt treasures in Oregon parks

New Jersey State

NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Man Admits Drug Trafficking & Illegal Firearm Possession

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Gladstone, OR

West Linn, OR

Lake Oswego, OR

Clackamas, OR

Happy Valley, OR

Oregon City, OR

Tualatin, OR

Damascus, OR

Beaverton, OR

Wilsonville, OR

Canby, OR

Gresham, OR

Boring, OR

NewsBreak

Oregon cities prepare for a very hot Fourth of July weekend

Weather forecasters are predicting a heat wave across much of Oregon starting Thursday, with temperatures potentially reaching triple-digits over the weekend. Highs could get up to...

Oregon cities prepare for a very hot Fourth of July weekend

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