Oregon State

Springfield, OR

Columbus, OH

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

Seattle, WA

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Port Angeles, WA

Ada E.

Nadia Erika Cole, a 21-year-old woman from Port Angeles, Washington, was eagerly looking forward to a three-week vacation in Italy with her mother. They had been planning this trip for over a year to celebrate Nadia's recent graduation from Washington State University. On May 29, 2024, the excitement quickly turned into a nightmare when Nadia vanished from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, leaving behind her phone and carry-on bag.

Nadia Cole, 21, was last seen in Washington on May 29, 2024, after leaving the airport

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

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

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

NORTHEAST OREGON – For anyone in Northeast Oregon that plans to travel or go adventuring after the holiday weekend, various roadwork projects will begin across the region July 8. Recently, both Idaho Power and the U.S. Forest Service announced their own projects for Catherine Creek (see map above) and the Brownlee-Oxbow Highway in Hells Canyon respectively. For Katherine Creek, the Forest Service issued the following notice:

Roadwork projects begin July for Catherine Creek and Hells Canyon

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

AI was beneficial for some of the information in this article. If you are a Virginian who loves sunflower seeds in their shells, you have probably found a prize in the bottom of the bag just like in boxes of Cracker Jacks. Instead of a ring it's encountered a piece of bark that can be found in some bags.

There is a not so welcome surprise in the bottom of some bags of sunflower seeds in the shells

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

The awe-inspiring Swiss Alps often combine amazing scenery with quaint towns, creating little slices of heaven between the snow-capped mountains. Switzerland's nature has even inspired the names of beautiful places in other parts of the world, such as Bohemian Switzerland National Park, a hidden gem of Czechia. In the United States, there is a region known as the "Swiss Alps" of Oregon. Tucked inside this pristine, mountainous section of land is the small town of Joseph.

This Charming Town Is An Under-The-Radar Paradise In The 'Swiss Alps Of Oregon'

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Tracking flatheads provides insights into behavior that can help anglers catch more and larger fish. Meet Fred, a 45-pound flathead catfish living in a river somewhere in the U.S. Doesn’t matter which river, because Fred would behave roughly the same no matter where he lived. Researchers have discovered that while no two flatheads behave exactly alike, all of them follow the same basic rules—winter, spring, summer and fall—from the day they hatch til the day they die. Anglers who understand Fred’s day-to-day lifestyle, in conjunction with his seasonal cycles, have better chances of meeting him and his kin face to face.

Catfish Week: A Flathead's Life Around the Calendar

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Walla Walla County, WA

Prescott, WA

WALLA WALLA COUNTY – The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners approved a contract Monday with InterWest Construction, based in Burlington, Washington to replace the 110-year-old Dell Sharpe Bridge west of Prescott. Built in 1914, the bridge which spans the Touchet River and is accessed via Pettyjohn Road is...

Commissioners approve replacing aging bridge near Prescott

Douglas City, CA

This afternoon, Kentaiwon Durham, the Douglas City Commissioner of Ward 2, entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Consequently, Durham is mandated to resign from his position as a city commissioner.

Georgia City Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $20K PPP Fraud Scheme

Eugene, OR

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Creswell, OR

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Cottage Grove, OR

Thurston, OR

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Junction City, OR

Lowell, OR

Harrisburg, OR

Veneta, OR

Elmira, OR

Fall Creek, OR

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ODFW to host online big game regulations meetings

SALEM – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a series of online public meetings this month with district wildlife biologists presenting proposed changes...

ODFW to host online big game regulations meetings

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