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October 4, 2023

Helicopter hunt: California island not bending on plan to eliminate population of this invasive species

The Catalina Island Conservancy said using a helicopter hunt to rid the island of invasive mule deer is the fastest and most humane method for protecting the ecosystem.

October 4, 2023

Boozed-up teacher caught in second-grade classroom after driving to work drunk: cops

Wendy Munson, 57, was arrested Monday after allegedly driving to work and teaching while intoxicated in Live Oak, California, police said.

October 4, 2023

Small plane crashes through Oregon home, killing 2 on board

A small airplane crashed into a home in Newberg, Oregon, on Tuesday, killing two people and seriously injuring a third who were all on board.

October 4, 2023

Seattle startup introduces innovative beanless coffee to combat environmental impact of coffee production

A Seattle-based startup is introducing the world's first coffee without beans this week as part of its efforts to reduce the environmental impact of coffee production.

October 4, 2023

Seattle to pay nearly $2M following heart attack death at address mistakenly on 911 blacklist

Seattle has reached a settlement of nearly $2M with the family of a man who suffered a fatal heart attack due to a delayed response by medics caused by a note attached to his address.

October 4, 2023

Alaska's beloved 'Fat Bear Week' roars on after government shutdown averted

Katmai National Park's annual "Fat Bear Week" is back on, as 12 animals take each other on while fattening up before winter hibernation.

October 4, 2023

Video: Watch police bust blue county official accused of producing child porn

Steven Frasher, who serves as the public information officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, was arrested Tuesday for felony child pornography-related charges.

October 4, 2023

North Dakota state senator who died in Utah plane crash recently earned commercial pilot’s license: report

Doug Larsen, the North Dakota Republican state senator who died over the weekend in a plane crash, hoped to work for a major airline, a report says.

October 4, 2023

Lahaina residents petition Hawaii Gov. Josh Green to delay tourism reopening

Residents of Lahaina, Hawaii, which was scorched in one of America’s most deadly wildfires, have submitted a petition with thousands of signatures to delay tourism reopening.

October 4, 2023

Maui wildfire cleanup could become one of America’s most complicated processes due to cultural sites

The cleanup of the Maui wildfire wreckage has a long road ahead. Crews restoring Lahaina are facing complications caused by the region’s historical and cultural sites.