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Camper Found Alive After Two-Day Ordeal in Mount Jefferson Wilderness
local4 hours ago

Camper Found Alive After Two-Day Ordeal in Mount Jefferson Wilderness

Rescuers located 68-year-old John Nelson alive about five miles from Russell Lake after he went missing on July 7 in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. He’d been stranded in rugged, burned terrain with downed trees; volunteers and air assets—including an Oregon National Guard Black Hawk helicopter—brought him to safety for medical evaluation. Nelson, a retired doctor, was reunited with his family after the rescue, which involved multiple agencies and more than 100 rescuers.

via KTVZ|
#local#missing-person#mount-jefferson-wilderness
Summit Fire Expands in Antelope Valley, Evacuations Under Way
local5 hours ago

Summit Fire Expands in Antelope Valley, Evacuations Under Way

A fast-moving brush fire in Llano, Antelope Valley known as the Summit Fire grew to 2,709 acres with 0% containment, triggering evacuation orders and warnings. At least one structure was damaged or destroyed as about 10 air tankers fought the flames, which pushed toward the Angeles National Forest. Evacuation shelters were opened for residents and pets, and no injuries were reported at this time.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#angeles-national-forest#antelope-valley#evacuation-orders
Weekend windfall: Mega Millions and Powerball top $1B as drawings approach
local11 hours ago

Weekend windfall: Mega Millions and Powerball top $1B as drawings approach

The Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have swelled to a combined about $1.06 billion after neither game produced a jackpot winner in the latest drawings, with Mega Millions at roughly $604 million and Powerball at about $457 million ahead of Friday and Saturday night drawings. Washington’s Lottery tickets are available statewide. Recent WA prizes include a $30,000 Mega Millions ticket and a $50,000 Powerball prize. Mega Millions drawings occur on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. Pacific time, while Powerball drawings are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 7:59 p.m. Pacific. Since 2025, Mega Millions raised the starting jackpot to $50 million and added automatic multipliers from 2x to 10x for non-jackpot prizes, and Washington state has directed more than $5.7 billion to state programs since 1982.

via KOMO|
#jackpot#local#lottery
Irvine rattlesnake bite tragedy spurs renewed trail-safety warnings
local14 hours ago

Irvine rattlesnake bite tragedy spurs renewed trail-safety warnings

A 25-year-old Costa Mesa man died after a rattlesnake bite he suffered during a fall in Irvine’s Quail Hill area; officials urge hikers and mountain bikers to stay on marked trails, wear protective clothing, carry a charged phone and water, and be aware of snake activity which rises in spring and summer. Experts note fatalities from snake bites are rare, most bites are treatable with antivenom, and many bites are dry; authorities emphasize medical aid over criminal investigation in this incident and that snakes are relocated away from homes when found.

via Voice of OC|
#hiking-safety#irvine#local
Indiana Trooper Hurt in LaPorte County Shooting; Suspect Identified, Found Dead Nearby
local14 hours ago

Indiana Trooper Hurt in LaPorte County Shooting; Suspect Identified, Found Dead Nearby

Indiana State Police identified the trooper shot in Michigan City as Sgt. Justin Heflin, and named the shooting suspect who was later found dead about 10 miles from the scene after a pursuit that began in Berrien County. The trooper was hospitalized in serious condition, and ISP investigators are continuing to piece together the events surrounding the LaPorte County incident.

via WSBT|
#indiana#laporte-county#local
NYC Moves to End Deceptive Subscriptions and Hidden Fees
local20 hours ago

NYC Moves to End Deceptive Subscriptions and Hidden Fees

New York City is adopting rules to ban deceptive subscription traps and require upfront total pricing, with penalties up to $525 per user and enforcement starting Oct. 1. The junk-fee rule would apply to housing and other services, aiming to curb hidden costs and misinformation, in a broader push led by Commissioner Samuel Levine and Council member Zohran Mamdani. A public comment period and hearing will follow before final adoption, signaling a major shift in how prices are presented to consumers in NYC.

via The Guardian|
#consumer-protection#junk-fees#local
Clay milestone marks a leap in Central New York's chip ambitions
local1 day ago

Clay milestone marks a leap in Central New York's chip ambitions

Micron poured the first concrete at its Town of Clay semiconductor campus, signaling progress on a project that has grown from a $100 billion promise to about a $250 billion investment for four fabs. The site is planned to become the largest U.S. semiconductor facility, with construction shifting toward the second fab in 2028. The initiative is expected to create up to 100,000 jobs nationwide (about 50,000 in New York and 9,000 direct Micron roles), and was celebrated by Gov. Hochul and local officials as a milestone for Central New York.

via WSTM|
#central-new-york#jobs#local
Former Sac State star killed crossing in Delano
local1 day ago

Former Sac State star killed crossing in Delano

Ivan Garza, 25, a former Sacramento State Hornets offensive lineman and Kennedy High School graduate, was fatally struck while crossing a Delano street around 4 a.m. Wednesday; the driver stayed on scene and Garza died at the hospital; police are investigating whether drugs or alcohol were factors; tributes poured in from family and RFK High School, and a GoFundMe has been set up for funeral expenses.

via New York Post|
#delano-california#fatal-crash#ivan-garza
World Cup’s uneven footprint: Pioneer Square thrives while Seattle’s CID struggles
local1 day ago

World Cup’s uneven footprint: Pioneer Square thrives while Seattle’s CID struggles

Seattle experienced mixed World Cup effects: Pioneer Square businesses largely benefited, with reports like Turabi Rug Gallery selling over $10,000 to World Cup fans, while the Chinatown-International District saw declines (International Lobster Roll down 20–25% and Anh Ơi Bake Shop posting its worst sales days). Explanations split between insufficient CID marketing and lingering street issues at 12th and Jackson; some urge more signage and housing/services, others emphasize fans chasing crowds. Mayor Katie Wilson outlined a Unity Loop and promised stepped-up policing and services, but cautioned real change will take time. The piece also highlights reporter Cornelius Hocker’s new focus on social-media storytelling as he continues to cover these evolving local dynamics.

via KUOW|
#chinatown-international-district#local#pioneer-square
Flash Floods Submerge Southern Minnesota; I-90 Closures Prompt Rescues in Austin, Adams, LeRoy
local1 day ago

Flash Floods Submerge Southern Minnesota; I-90 Closures Prompt Rescues in Austin, Adams, LeRoy

Heavy rainfall caused flash floods across southern Minnesota, trapping people and pets in Adams and LeRoy and flooding Austin; I-90 was closed overnight due to water over the freeway and reopened by sunrise after rescues. 4–7 inches of rain fell in Mower County, Beaver Creek Valley State Park remains closed for debris cleanup, and damage assessments are planned as flood warnings linger for the Cedar River and local creeks. A heat wave is forecast for Sunday into next week.

via MPR News|
#austin#flooding#i-90