Two Indian Nationals Convicted in U.S. Money Laundering, Fraud Plot
Two Indian nationals have been convicted of money laundering conspiracy, concealing the source of illicit funds, and using illegally obtained money to promote a criminal enterprise, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio announced Tuesday.
These 3 Washington Cities Have The Best Motels In The Country
It's no secret to anyone that traveling for vacation is stressful. Even going up in the woods to camp can be a pain in the tent. That's why you often hear people say, "I need a vacation from my vacation!" Anything that can help take the stress off is a...
‘I want people to be able to rely on rail’: Oregon lawmakers push for...
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers are aiming to emerge from the current legislative session with a major new transportation package in tow, one that will hopefully address the Oregon Department of Transportation's long-term structural funding challenges brought about by the...
Nevada prisons director points to 4-mile fence, better staffing; inmate food issues persist
A high-profile inmate escape, the resignation of the prisons director, and reports that fences, doors and windows were vulnerable. It all added up to a spotlight on the Nevada Department of Corrections in 2022.
The Quirky Little Seafood Spot in Washington Everybody’s Talking About
If you're in the mood for some of THEEEE best seafood in Washington, have you thought about going to that little diner named Kerby's?. I don't even know if you can call this place a diner; it's more a fish market. Kerby's is a quaint and tiny place where not only can you buy...
Nevada expands efforts to contain bird flu as second dairy herd is quarentined
With a second case of bird flu detected in a Nevada dairy herd, state and federal officials are increasing efforts to protect livestock and residents. The Nevada Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have introduced new measures to contain the virus,...
History in black and white
Letitia Carson was born enslaved, but died in Oregon a free woman. “In 1854, she brought an unprecedented lawsuit against a white man over the illegal sale of her property and won,” said Oregon Black Pioneers Executive Director Zachary Stocks. “In 1869, she became the first...
Worker retraining, sick leave focus of new Washington state laws
OLYMPIA — Changes to Washington law will give more options to Washington employers looking to keep on workers who are recovering from temporary disabilities. Other changes will expand eligibility to use sick leave to take care of family members and increase the amount families...
Washington’s Top 5 Most Dangerous Professions
I worked for a medical lab for 13 years as a medical courier (driver) and a phlebotomist (professional bloodsucker). As much as I loved my job and the company I worked for (for the most part), I was weary of going to work every day. There were a lot of...
Several ODOT snow plows struck by passing vehicles in past week
The Oregon Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that passing snow plows is dangerous, reporting that several plows have been struck by vehicles in the past week. ODOT reminds drivers that passing a snowplow on the right is illegal when there is no lane available...
