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Today in History: The Associated Press

Today is Wednesday, June 18, the 169th day of 2025. There are 196 days left in the year.Today in history:On June 18, 1812, the War of 1812 began as the United States Congress approved, and President James Madison signed, a declaration of war against Britain.Also on this date:In 1778, American[Read More…]

Today in History: The Associated Press

Today is Wednesday, June 4, the 155th day of 2025. There are 210 days left in the year.Today in history:On June 4, 1989, hundreds, perhaps thousands, of pro-democracy demonstrators and dozens of soldiers are estimated to have been killed when Chinese troops crushed a seven-week-long protest held by occupying demonstrators[Read More…]

Today in History: The Associated Press

Today is Wednesday, May 28, the 148th day of 2025. There are 217 days left in the year.Today in history:On May 28, 1830, President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, which forced nearly 50,000 Native Americans to relocate to designated territories west of the Mississippi River.Also on this date:In[Read More…]

Today in History: The Associated Press

Today is Wednesday, May 14, the 134th day of 2025. There are 231 days left in the year.Today in history:On May 14, 1804, the Lewis and Clark expedition, organized to explore the Louisiana Territory as well as the Pacific Northwest, began its journey near present-day Hartford, Illinois.Also on this date:In[Read More…]

Forest and park service worker cuts leave wildland firefighting crews short-staffed

Martha BellisleAssociated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Trump administration funding cuts and a loss of federal workers who help support wildland firefighting continues to make planning for the upcoming wildfire season a challenge, according to forest and fire officials in Washington state and Oregon.The biggest issue they’re facing is a lack[Read More…]

Simon Hare resignation letter

Chairman Blech, Commissioners Barnett and Smith and fellow citizens of Josephine County,It is with a profound sense of duty that I notify you, effective immediately, of my resignation from the position as Josephine County Budget Officer.The urgency of this action is precipitated by Board’s inaction yesterday. I believe Chairman Blech[Read More…]

Today in History: The Associated Press

Today is Wednesday, April 30, the 120th day of 2025. There are 245 days left in the year.Today in history:On April 30, 1975, the Vietnam War ended as the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to Communist forces.Also on this date:In 1789, George Washington took the oath of office at[Read More…]

Today in History: The Associated Press

Today in History: April 23, Vietnam veterans stage protest at U.S. CapitolToday is Wednesday, April 23, the 113th day of 2025. There are 252 days left in the year.Today in history:On April 23, 1971, hundreds of Vietnam War veterans opposed to the conflict protested by tossing their medals and ribbons[Read More…]