The National Weather Service in Portland issued a Wind Advisory in effect from 8 PM this evening to 6 AM PST Wednesday, signaling a blustery few days ahead for the Portland metro area. Residents can expect south winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. The advisory covers a vast area, including the Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Lower Columbia and Cowlitz River Valleys, Tualatin Valley, the West Hills of Portland, Inner Portland Metro, and parts of Clark County in Washington. According to the forecast, the upcoming weather system will bring consistent showers throughout the week,...

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken legal action against the Biden-Harris Department of Justice led by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, aiming to stop the potential deletion of records from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into former President Donald Trump. Last Friday, Paxton requested these documents under the Freedom of Information Act, expressing concern that these records may never be disclosed, and could be destroyed as previous documents were during Robert Mueller’s tenure as special counsel. The legal suit seeks a preservation order to prevent Smith and the DOJ from possibly destroying records about the Trump investigation. According to...

Early Monday morning, a devastating fire reduced a Montgomery County home to ashes, displacing a family of six along with their pets, as confirmed by fire officials. According to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer, speaking with WTOP , the blaze that started on the home’s deck was likely exacerbated by the wind, leading to the rapid spread and total loss of the property, including several vehicles. The family, which included three adults and three children, managed to escape unharmed with their pets but stood to watch their 10,000-square-foot farm-style home engulfed in flames around 2:30 a.m....

The nonprofit sector in Knoxville is turning the page as United Way of Greater Knoxville announced the resignation of CEO Matt Ryerson, who has led the organization for five years. Ryerson, who was hired in December 2019, decided to step down to pursue other professional opportunities, according to a news release by the group. Following a significant tenure from his predecessor Ben Landers, who held the position for 26 years, Ryerson’s tenure was marked by a period of transition. As reported by WVLT , United Way of Greater Knoxville’s board of directors named Chrystal Armstrong Brown as the interim CEO...

Baltimore County has reportedly squandered $17,289 on highway tolls and related fees between January 2022 and March 2024, with this financial oversight highlighted in a report by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The OIG’s investigation pinpointed mismanagement in the county’s E-ZPass program, identifying a failure to capitalize on discounts and delays in video toll payments, leading to citations and additional charges for vehicle registration flags once citations went unpaid, as reported by CBS News Baltimore . The report also noted that Baltimore County agencies independently acquired E-ZPass transponders for their vehicles to save on tolls. Still, many of...

In a peculiar turn of events at a Walmart in Mt. Juliet, a man’s attempt to lift a donut unfolded into an arrest for possession of a significant amount of narcotics. The suspect, a 44-year-old Nashville man, now faces charges after his petty theft inadvertently exposed a larger criminal operation. According to WSMV , when the Mt. Juliet Police Department responded to the report of the aforementioned theft, they discovered the man in possession of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the substances found were likely “intended for resale,” a detail suggesting the man’s involvement...

The clock is set for high school hoops hysteria as Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum preps to become the beating heart of statewide basketball showcase on February 8, 2025. In partnership with the Wisconsin Sports Network, the arena announced it would roll out the Deer District Prep Showcase, hosting ten high school boys’ basketball teams from around Wisconsin for an all-day tournament, as reported by FOX6Now . According to FOX6Now , with contests tipping off every two hours, starting at the brisk hour of 10 a.m., game enthusiasts can snag general admission tickets for $15, covering all five matchups. Meanwhile, those looking...

In a recent turn of events, Samantha Steele, a commissioner of the Cook County Board of Review, has been charged with a misdemeanor for driving under the influence, following a collision in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago, as reported by Chicago Sun-Times . The incident occurred Sunday evening when Steele’s vehicle was involved in an accident resulting in “extensive” damage, as per police records. The arresting officers described Steele’s eyes as “bloodshot and glassy” and they detected “a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from her breath as she spoke,” details which emerged in conjunction with an open bottle of...

Last night marked the somber 49th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, honoring the memory of the 29 crew members who lost their lives on November 10, 1975. The freighter, which measured a staggering 729 feet, fell victim to a violent Lake Superior storm, its wreckage now a ghostly remembrance at the lake’s bottom. St. Louis County Rescue Squad shared a poignant photo on social media, taken by Rescue Squad member and fan Dawn Rask. “Tonight marks the 49th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a 729-foot ore carrier lost with all hands in a...

Seattle residents are bracing for a bout of inclement weather, as the National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a wind advisory effective from this afternoon through early Wednesday morning. As the city sits under a blanket of overcast skies and a temperature hovering around 48°F, winds are expected to significantly pick up, breaching the calm before the storm. According to the latest update from the National Weather Service , south winds between 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are anticipated across various regions including the southwest interior and Tacoma area. The wind advisory remains steadfast...