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December 19, 2023

Colorado to adopt its 6th area code in 2026

Colorado leadership announced on Monday that starting in 2026, anyone living in northern and western Colorado could be assigned the new 748 area code.

December 19, 2023

Major 'climate deception' lawsuit against Big Oil voluntarily dismissed

One of the first major lawsuits of its kind alleging oil companies have deceived the public about global warming was voluntarily dismissed after plaintiffs were hit with setbacks.

December 19, 2023

Hawaii Gov. Green proposes $425M recovery budget for Maui after devastating wildfires

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is seeking $425 million from lawmakers in the next fiscal year to aid Maui's recovery from August's devastating wildfires, he said Monday.

December 19, 2023

Bryan Kohberger's motions to dismiss Idaho murders indictment denied

Latah County District Judge John Judge denies Idaho student murders suspect Bryan Kohberger's motions to dismiss his indictment in a quadruple stabbing.

December 19, 2023

Los Angeles' new wealth tax could be a model for broke blue cities across America

The city of Los Angeles and the legislators responsible for California's financial quagmire have devised a fresh tactic within the confines of the conventional playbook.

December 19, 2023

Police search for suspect after Washington mall shooting

Police in Washington are looking for a man they say shot a loss prevention officer at a mall following an alleged shoplifting incident. It happened Monday evening.

December 19, 2023

California considers adding treated wastewater to drinking supply through new proposal

California regulators are considering new rules to allow water agencies to recycle wastewater and reintroduce it into the drinking water supply, officials say.

December 19, 2023

Washington hiker survives 1,200-foot fall on Mt. Ellinor in Olympic National Forest, Navy says

A 30-year-old hiker was rescued Saturday after falling more than 1,200 feet down a ravine on Mt. Ellinor in the Olympic National Forest, officials said.

December 19, 2023

Colorado releases first 5 wolves as controversial reintroduction program moves forward

Gray wolves were released in Colorado as part of a voter-approved reintroduction program. The release was supported in urban areas but faced opposition in rural regions.

December 19, 2023

My 11-year-old daughter’s school planned on having her share a bed with male student

My daughter was immediately uncomfortable sharing a room, let alone a bed, with a boy, regardless of the student’s gender identity, and snuck into the bathroom to call me.