Falling roadside tree causes near death event
My wife was nearly killed by a falling roadside tree in Branford. In a recent opinion, Dianne Hoffman, et. al., criticized Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto on his arguments…
Provision for acequia insurance hanging in balance as U.S. House and Senate debate Farm Bill
Members of a flood-damaged acequia clear the irrigation channel during the annual cleaning April 8, 2023, in the burn scar of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon fire. The version of the…
Some Arizona counselors are using ‘sex addiction’ to practice conversion therapy, critics say
Illustration by LOOKOUT Jeffrey Hansen says he treats “porn addiction.” It’s not a recognized diagnosis by the American Psychiatric Association—nor is any kind of sexual addiction promoted by self-described “sex…
McMaster endorses Timmons in 4th District fight
Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the South Carolina Statehouse on Jan. 28, 2023, in Columbia. Trump’s Statehouse visit marked his first trip to the state since announcing his…
Curbing severe wildfire in Oregon depends on urgency, scale, of controlled burns by state and feds
Officials manage a controlled burn in Bend on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Oregon wildfire officials said they are increasing the scale of prescribed burns across the state to prevent severe…
Oregonians largely opt for the familiar in primary
Both Democrats and Republicans in Oregon’s 2024 primary opted for the familiar. (Getty Images) After all the primary campaign season drama this year, most of the Oregon results tended toward…
Hy-Vee closings hit working-class neighborhoods hard
The Hy-Vee store on Logan Street in Waterloo is set to close in June 2024. (Photo via Google Earth) It certainly made the news. Last week, the Hy-Vee grocery store…
Alaska lawmakers approve additional support for addressing missing and murdered Indigenous people
Jennifer Brown plays the drum while Jarrell Williams dances at an MMIP rally on the Capitol steps in Juneau on May 5, 2024. (Photo by Claire Stremple/Alaska Beacon) Lawmakers added…
Resorts World could face massive fines in alleged money laundering case
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recently initiated a related probe involving a number of casinos, including Resorts World. Policy, politics and progressive commentary Three gamblers under federal investigation for…
CA legislators decide fate of dozens of bills
State Sen. Anthony Portantino addresses lawmakers during a floor session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on May 16, 2024. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters With the Friday deadline…