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Counties confront rising property tax concerns
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Local governments and homeowners face mounting property-tax pressures from rising property assessments, constrained tax caps, and budget needs: Suffolk County town leaders want New York to revisit its 2% cap, while officials in Kenosha and Cook County have proposed or signaled higher taxes. In Hocking County, rising home values are a key driver of larger bills, and Washington County residents have been warned of possible sharp increases next year; Cook County’s proposed budget cuts drew criticism that future tax hikes may still be needed.
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Arts Students Showcase Talent Across Campuses
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Colleges and community arts groups are creating low-pressure stages and showcases for emerging performers and media makers, while also connecting young people with professional opportunities. Recent events featured student musicians, young filmmakers and Washington County high school students exploring arts careers.
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‘Sanctuary’ County Released Illegal Migrant Convicted Of Sex Crime Against A Child, ICE Says
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— Jul 16, 2024
Federal immigration authorities ripped a “sanctuary” county near Washington, D.C., for ignoring a detainer request and releasing a criminal illegal migrant convicted of having intercourse with a child. Immigration and…
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Video of Leftist Candidate Threatening Kids Goes Public, Campaign Now in Dire Straits
Opinion
— Jul 3, 2021
Ubax Gardheere wants to be a member of the King County Council in Washington state — not a minor office, considering that King County encompasses the city of Seattle. Gardheere is a hard-left activist who currently…
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Trump Says Russia Will Ship Millions Of Tons Of Diesel To Bring Down Record Prices
Simon August · 2 min · 1h
PA County GOP Official Blasts Toomey for Voting To Convict Trump
Reporting
— Feb 16, 2021
Dave Ball, the Washington County, Pennsylvania, Republican Party chair, is blasting Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) for his vote to convict former President Donald Trump . “We did not send him there to vote his conscience. We…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Close to 500 Ballots Retrieved From Burned Ballot Box in Washington State
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— Oct 30, 2024
About 475 ballots were recovered Monday after an incendiary device was placed in a southwest Washington state ballot box. Clark County Auditor Greg Kimsey said Tuesday election workers will go through what is left of…
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Major Swing County Slapped With Lawsuit, Accused Of Not Removing Noncitizens From Voter Rolls
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— Aug 6, 2024
America First Legal (AFL) is suing Maricopa County, Arizona, for allegedly disregarding state law requiring officials to purge voter rolls of any noncitizens. The Washington, D.C.,-based organization, led by former…
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Milwaukee County Judge’s Win Ends Conservative Control of State’s Supreme Court Amid Abortion Battle
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— Apr 5, 2023
Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election has dismantled the conservative majority. On Tuesday, The Washington Post reported Protasiewicz defeated state Supreme Court justice…
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Watch: DeSantis Brutally Roasts 'Little Elf' Fauci
Reporting
— Aug 25, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is back at it again with his biting criticisms of the Washington establishment. During an event in Seminole County, Florida, on Wednesday, DeSantis shared a particularly harsh admonishment…
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Coroner Clears Husband as New Details Emerge in Wife's Disappearance
Nearly four months after Elena Katherine Moore was found dead following a six-day disappearance, authorities have determined that the 39-year-old South Carolina woman died from a heart condition, ruling out homicide as the cause of her death. According to Fox News , Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher announced Friday that Moore died from complications of cardiac dysrhythmia with premature ve
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Maryland Judge Found Dead in Driveway, Police Say
Reporting
— Oct 20, 2023
A Maryland judge who was found dead in his driveway on Thursday night had presided over the suspect’s divorce, police say. Washington County Circuit Judge Andrew Wilkinson, 52, of Hagerstown, is believed to have been…
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Arkansas Student Charged After Alleged Sexual Assault At Fraternity House
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— Apr 16, 2026
A night that began with a chance meeting near campus has led to serious criminal charges against a University of Arkansas student, according to investigators. Crew Kvern, 19, was arrested April 12 in Washington County…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassin Reportedly Begged Cops For ‘Gentle’ Surrender
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— Sep 18, 2025
The suspected assassin of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk reportedly begged police for a “peaceful” surrender as a condition for turning himself in, authorities said on Wednesday. Washington County Sheriff Nate…
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Priest Brutally Murdered in Church Rectory – Suspect Arrested
Reporting
— Dec 11, 2023
An Iowa man is in jail after police say he burglarized a church rectory in Nebraska early on Sunday morning and stabbed a priest to death. According to KETV , the Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported a 911 call…
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$1.6 Million, Guns, and Narcotics Found at Oregon Safari Park, Police Say
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— May 29, 2025
Oregon police have arrested the owner of a zoo after over a million in cash and checks was discovered, alongside 44 guns and a stash of narcotics. According to The Washington Times , the Coos County Sheriff’s Office in…
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America’s Bid To Loosen China’s Cobalt Grip Comes With A Green Card Attached
Paris Apodaca · 7 min · 1h
Woman and Dog Rescued Moments Before It's Too Late: Car Plunges Into River
Reporting
— Nov 19, 2021
Around 10 p.m. Saturday, Laura Larsen was about to cross the Yakima River in Yakima County, Washington, something she’d done dozens of times without incident. She later told the Yakima Herald that she was familiar with…
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Father Convicted Of Assaulting Daughter Who Refused Arranged Iraqi Marriage
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— Aug 1, 2025
A U.S. citizen of Iraqi heritage who choked his 17-year-old daughter for refusing to travel to Iraq for an arranged marriage was found guilty of assault in Washington state on Thursday. Jurors in Thurston County…
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Report on Domestic Violence Allegation Against Biden’s ICE Nominee Brings Vote to a Halt
Reporting
— Mar 9, 2022
A vote on President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead ICE was canceled after a report of a domestic violence allegation. According to The Washington Times , police investigated Ed Gonzalez, the sheriff of Harris County…
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Watch: Murder Suspect Knows Exactly What He Can Do When State Law Forces Deputies to Uncuff Him
Reporting
— Mar 11, 2023
An Oregon homicide defendant made a quick exit from a courtroom in a wild escape caught on camera. Edi Villalobos Jr, 28, bolted for the courtroom exit shortly after Washington County Sheriff’s Department deputies…
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FBI Tipped Off About Georgia School Shooting Suspect A Year Ago, Agency Says
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— Sep 5, 2024
Local authorities questioned the Georgia school shooting suspect in 2023 following anonymous tips about alleged threats, The Washington Post reported. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office interviewed Colt Gray, then 13…
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Arrested Son Waives Right to Fight Return After Fatal Shooting in Massachusetts
A 22-year-old Massachusetts man arrested in Vermont following the fatal shooting of his mother has agreed to return to his home state, clearing a legal step as authorities continue investigating the killing. According to Fox News , Ryan Hanafin waived extradition during a brief court hearing Friday, allowing Massachusetts authorities to retrieve him without obtaining a governor’s warrant. The timi
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Firefighter Found Dead in His Bunk – Tragedy Labeled ‘Completely Unexpected’
Reporting
— Jan 14, 2023
A 46-year-old Washington state firefighter was found dead in his bunk Thursday morning only hours after returning from a call. “It is with deep sadness, that Clallam County Fire District 3 must inform the local and fire…
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Leftist Candidate Stormed a School Bus, Terrorized Kids by Saying She Could Have a Bomb, Ranted About Somalia
Opinion
— Jun 13, 2021
Ubax Gardheere is a community activist and progressive candidate for King County Council in Washington. Given that’s the home of Seattle, someone with left-wing chops and a high enough profile has a decent chance of…
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Illegal Migrant Accused Of Raping Woman Along Hiking Trail In Sanctuary County Had History Of Prior Arrests
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— Nov 26, 2024
An illegal migrant accused of raping a woman on a popular hiking path in a Washington, D.C.-area suburb previously had been arrested and released multiple times by local law enforcement. A woman walking home on Nov. 18…
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Judge Blocks FBI Move, Preserves Greenbelt Site
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— Aug 17, 2026
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from scrapping the Greenbelt site for the FBI headquarters and moving it to the Reagan Building in Washington, preserving the 2023 site selection and the associated funding. Maryland and Prince George’s County officials hailed the ruling as upholding congressional decisions and safeguarding the planned investment and jobs tied to Greenbelt.
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Quintuple homicide investigation under way near Forest Grove
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— Aug 23, 2026
Washington County investigators confirmed five people were found dead at a secluded Forest Grove home after a vehicle fire, with multiple domesticated animals also dead, and the case is being treated as a quintuple homicide with no arrests yet. Officials say the scene is deeply complex and not believed to be a random act, and they are urging the public to provide information to aid the active investigation.
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AI Might Be Coming To An Urgent Care Clinic Near You, New Study Suggests
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 1h
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