PureCountry1067 Team

Washington’s Climate Commitment Act Fuels Green Projects at Western Washington University

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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s visit to Western Washington University highlighted ongoing projects funded by the Climate Commitment Act, his signature climate measure. The tour focused on the modernization of the university’s Steam Plant and the construction of Kaiser Borsari Hall, which will be Washington state’s first publicly funded zero-energy academic building. The Steam Plant project … Read more

Oregon’s Lone Rock Fire: Over 137,000 Acres Burned in State’s Longest Wildfire

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The Lone Rock Fire in Oregon, which began on July 13 in Gilliam County, has become the state’s longest-running active wildfire of 2024, despite being fully contained. Having burned over 137,200 acres, it qualifies as a megafire, a term for wildfires covering at least 100,000 acres. This fire is one of five megafires in Oregon … Read more

Oregon Men Arrested in California with $1.3 Million in Cocaine After Traffic Stop

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Two Oregon men were arrested in California after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of a large quantity of cocaine in their vehicle, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The incident took place on Sept. 7, just north of Fresno. CHP officers pulled over 24-year-old Tyler Lee Smith of Philomath, Oregon, and … Read more

Purdue Student Wins $5,000 After Rohrman Automotive Changes Kicks for Cash Rules

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Rohrman Automotive faced significant public pressure after initially withdrawing the grand prize from Purdue student Zachary Spangler, following his successful performance in the Kicks for Cash competition. Spangler had kicked field goals at varying distances during a halftime event, but Rohrman later claimed his final kick was a fraction of a second too late, disqualifying … Read more

Harris-Waltz Campaign Kicks Off in Augusta: Georgia Becomes a Battleground

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This article highlights the significant focus on Georgia as a battleground state ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Both the Harris-Waltz campaign and the Democratic Party of Georgia are mobilizing volunteers, kicking off a series of campaign events starting in Augusta. With influential figures like Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and Georgia State Senator Harold … Read more

Georgia and Tennessee’s New Laws on School Violence Threats: What Experts Say

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This article highlights the ongoing debate over how best to address threats of violence in schools, particularly in the wake of tragic shootings like the one at Apalachee High School in Georgia. It examines recent legislation in states like Georgia and Tennessee, where lawmakers are pushing for stricter penalties for students who make threats of … Read more

Nevada Green Party Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court Over Ballot Access for Jill Stein

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The Nevada Green Party’s emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court revolves around a legal battle over ballot access for its candidate, Jill Stein. The key issue is that the Nevada Supreme Court ruled Stein should be kept off the ballot because the Green Party used the wrong form for collecting signatures. This form was … Read more

High-Speed Crackdown: Connecticut Police Battle Drivers Reaching Dangerous Speeds

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Connecticut State Police have been intensifying their efforts to crack down on drivers reaching speeds in excess of 100 mph. According to Trooper First Class Curt Booker, who is part of the aggressive driving unit, the number of drivers they pull over for speeds above 90, 100, and even 110 mph remains alarmingly high. Booker … Read more