Tyler Marx 
Mother Nature delivered a one-two punch to California, unleashing devastating record rainfall and flooding over Southern California. At the same time, an earthquake occurred near Ojai — all amid what has traditionally been the state’s wildfire season and the wild weekend spurred Gov. Gavin Newsom to go south, declaring a state of emergency even before … Read more
On Friday,18, 2023, more than two dozen persons were arrested during a Portland Police Bureau retail theft operation at Mall 205 and Gateway. During the mission, 25 arrests were made, and 16 felony and 15 misdemeanor warrants were issued. Authorities also stated that four stolen vehicles, three firearms, $24,237 in cash, and illegal narcotics were … Read more
Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Congresswoman Val Hoyle (D-Ore.) of Oregon’s 4th congressional district met with fire officials to discuss Oregon’s recent wildfires. The Flat, Bedrock, and Lookout fires have burned over 60,000 acres and forced widespread evacuations across the state. The current wildfires in Canada have allowed other legislators to witness what Oregon is … Read more
Tennessee’s Republican-led legislature is convening in a special session this week to debate a package of public safety initiatives, some of which are in response to a deadly shooting at a Nashville elementary school earlier this year. Though the session is unlikely to result in new weapons restrictions, it does underscore the drastically disparate response … Read more
Saudi border guards are suspected of numerous killings of migrants along the Yemeni border. Hundreds of people have been killed, including Ethiopians crossing war-torn Yemen to enter Saudi Arabia. Migrants have informed the BBC that gunfire has destroyed their limbs, and bodies have been dumped on the paths. Previously, Saudi Arabia denied charges of systematic … Read more
Tennessee lawmakers launched a special session on public safety on Monday, prompted by a deadly school shooting earlier this year, as hundreds of demonstrators marched on legislative grounds demanding reform. Governor Bill Lee, a Republican, called the special session and asked lawmakers to strengthen so-called “red flag” legislation, which tries to make it more difficult … Read more
Tennessee’s House and Senate will convene for a special session Monday to examine mental health and gun policy, months after a school shooting in Nashville killed six people, including three children. When the session begins at 4 p.m., Republican Gov. Bill Lee is anticipated to discuss his legislative and budget priorities. CDT. “As our nation … Read more
On Sunday, an earthquake shook southern California, which is in the path of Hurricane Hilary. The epicenter of the 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred four miles southeast of Ojai, about 80 miles northwest of Los Angeles, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at 2:41 p.m. and was reportedly 14.6 kilometers deep. There … Read more
Tropical Storm Hilary’s heavy rains could trigger flooding and landslides in central and eastern Oregon. Hilary made landfall on Mexico’s Baja California coast on Sunday, but its effects are expected to be felt as far away as Idaho in the coming days. According to the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, flood watches are … Read more
Temperatures in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit endangered outdoor events throughout Oregon last week. Temperatures in the Portland area reached 105 degrees, while Ontario in eastern Oregon approached 110. Temperatures are not expected to be as high this week, but instead of record heat, there will be the annual concern about wildfire smoke. Fires in … Read more