Oregon
Month: January 2024
Washington
Protection for wildfire-prone areas to be considered in siting new wind turbines under Rep. Barnard’s bill
New bipartisan legislation would require a comprehensive evaluation of the impacts on wildland firefighting before permitting new wind turbines. Republican Representative Stephanie Barnard of Pasco is concerned about tall wind turbines getting in the way of […]
Oddities
Amish family’s horse and buggy stolen from Walmart parking lot
Car thefts in shopping center parking lots are not uncommon, but an Amish family’s horse and buggy were stolen from a Walmart in Michigan over the weekend. The Sturgis Department of Public Safety says in a […]
Oddities
Airbnb host who falsified police report facing lengthy stay behind bars
A Georgia Airbnb host is facing multiple charges after allegedly trying to take the company to the cleaners. Airbnb host Katherine Jensen was arrested on June 9, 2023, and charged with two counts of forgery in the […]
Oddities
Polly wants %&@#!! cracker
Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is facing a dilemma over three African grey parrots with a penchant for swearing at visitors. Five foul-mouthed birds that were given a three-month time-out back in 2020 were put back on display […]