Forestry service busy with series of small fires
Below is a catalog of all lightning-caused fires that have broken out in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. These fires, despite their small size, pose a huge challenge. Cle Elum Ranger District Daniel Ridge Fire; one-tenth of an acre in size;…
Weather will impact efforts to contain Lower Fire and Park Fire
Watch: Rescue workers save dog and puppies from park fire A Rottweiler and her four puppies were airlifted to safety by helicopter after being trapped in a truck for three days during the raging Park Fire in California. Gusty winds…
Wilmington man dies after two-vehicle crash near Middleton
According to Delaware State Police, an 83-year-old man died Saturday after a two-vehicle crash in Middletown. According to police, a 66-year-old man was driving a Ford Explorer in the right lane on Summit Bridge Road northbound near the intersection with…
Market Basket buys Seekonk Showcase Cinemas property. What are the plans?
Market Basket bought the property for $9.5 million Video shows Seekonk’s Showcase Cinemas just purchased by Market Basket Check out the Showcase Cinemas in Seekonk after the building was purchased by Market Basket. SEEKONK, Massachusetts – Demoulas Super Markets, the…
A booming tourism industry generates record revenues from the overnight tax
Concerns have been raised as to whether the ever-increasing number of short-term holiday rentals is contributing to the housing problem in the district. West Palm Beach – Sunfest, Spring Training, GreenMarket and Cityplace Some of the things that make West…
Springfield Art Museum hosts 99x party; homeless shelter needs school supplies
Linda Light | Especially for the News Leader Time to buy tickets for the Art Museum’s 99x party On September 28th, the Springfield Art Museum will once again host the region’s most unique, extraordinary and entertaining event of the year…
North Carolina does not charge drivers excessive gasoline taxes
John Hood | Guest columnist RALEIGH — Our state has a fuel tax of 40.65 cents per gallon. That’s one of the highest rates in the country — but don’t jump to conclusions. North Carolina doesn’t spend any more on…
St. Joseph County Council votes on tax breaks for Amazon data centers
The St. Joseph County Council will vote on August 13 to give final approval to tax abatements for Amazon’s $11 billion data center project near New Carlisle. The tax abatements are 50 percent on real estate and 85 percent on…
Utility work disrupts traffic in Old Town Goleta | Local News
Residents of Hollister Avenue should expect increased traffic as utility work on the street will begin soon and last until the end of August. According to the City of Goleta, utility work is being done on underground cables in preparation…
Evacuation orders and warnings issued near Redding
Firefighters respond to a vegetation fire that broke out Saturday afternoon in the 1600 block of Lower Springs Road and Eureka Way west of Redding. The Lower Fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread. Multiple emergency responders, including…
