Rain Aids in Fight Against California Wildfire That Killed 2 August 3, 2022 By Noah Berger and Christopher Weber YREKA, Calif. (AP) — When ash began to fall and his throat was burning from the smoke, Franklin Thom decided... Read More
Heat Wave Puts Oregon Workplace Safety Rules to the Test August 2, 2022 By Monica Samayoa and Bradley W. Parks PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — New state rules require access to water, shade and breaks on hot days, but workers say... Read More
2 Bodies Found in Burned Vehicle in California Wildfire Zone August 2, 2022 YREKA, Calif. (AP) — Two bodies were found inside a charred vehicle in a driveway in the wildfire zone of... Read More
Dangerous Pacific Northwest Heat Wave Suspected in Seven Deaths August 1, 2022 By Rebecca Boone BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities in the Portland, Oregon, region said they would keep cooling shelters open through Sunday night... Read More
Wildfires in West Explode in Size amid Hot, Windy Conditions August 1, 2022 By Julie Watson and Rebecca Boone SAN DIEGO (AP) — Wildfires in California and Montana exploded in size overnight amid windy, hot conditions and were quickly... Read More
Pipeline Company to Pay Nearly $1M over California Oil Spill July 29, 2022 HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The owner of an underwater oil pipeline that spilled some 25,000 gallons of crude into... Read More
Oakland to Pay $1.5M to Fired Police Chief After Verdict July 28, 2022 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland City Council approved on Tuesday a $1.5 million payout for a former police chief... Read More
Viewpoint: Videotaping of Child in Shower is ‘Sexual Misconduct’ Excluded by Policy July 28, 2022 By Jordan Plitt Plaintiffs, R.S. and D.S. filed a lawsuit against a homeowner, Shawn Conrad, in Yellowstone County, Montana. The case involved a... Read More
Haines Continues Long Recovery from Late 2020 Landslides July 27, 2022 By Michael S. Lockett HAINES, Alaska (AP) — More than a year and half after the Haines landslides, organizations, both local and out-of-state, are... Read More
Terminals at California’s Third-Busiest Port Resume Regular Hours July 26, 2022 By Lisa Baertlein Marine terminals at California’s Port of Oakland opened for normal operations on Monday after port leaders and police ended a... Read More