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Sound Transit approved a pilot to install fare gates at up to 14 Link light-rail stations as part of retrofitting fare collection, with stations including Westlake, UW Capitol Hill, and Federal Way Downtown among those affected, aiming to improve fare enforcement in the coming years.
A fast-moving Hawk Fire outside Reno swelled to more than 10,500 acres, with strong winds and dry vegetation fueling rapid spread and triggering evacuations for about 1,000 homes in the Somersett area. Governor Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County as roughly 400 firefighters and air crews battled the blaze, with officials urging residents to leave if ordered and stay alert as conditions evolve.
A 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard, Ryder Williams, battled 8–10 foot surf to rescue a 10-year-old boy at Seabright Beach; after multiple waves and with help from teammate Aaron Bohnen, he brought the child ashore and returned to duty. The dramatic save drew national attention and a White House invitation for Williams, and was one of several weekend rescues acknowledged by California State Parks.
A tornado touched down in northwest Bexar County near The Rim with rotation weakening; residents should monitor weather and seek shelter if warned, while flooding remains the primary concern for San Antonio through Thursday—this is a developing story.
Wisconsin Brewing Company in Verona will brew the last batch of Schlitz, basing the recipe on 1948 logs to evoke the beer’s Golden Age. Production begins May 23 with a June 27 debut at the Verona taproom, featuring on-tap Schlitz, 4-packs and live music, plus a talk by brewmaster Kirby Nelson, marking the end of Schlitz brewing under the Pabst/Stroh lineage.
Hawaii is experiencing its worst flooding in more than 20 years, with heavy rain threatening the Wahiawa dam and prompting evacuations for about 5,500 people on Oahu’s North Shore; officials warn of possible dam failure as more rain is forecast, and Governor Green says storm costs could exceed $1 billion, with federal aid being pursued.
Authorities say a fire heavily damaged Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi’s largest synagogue, and a suspect has been taken into custody in what officials call arson; the FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Force are aiding the investigation. No one was injured, several Torahs were damaged or destroyed, and leaders vow to rebuild while continuing Shabbat worship with support from other congregations.