MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER – British Petroleum downplayed the possibility of a catastrophic accident at an offshore rig that exploded, causing the worst U.S. spill in decades along the Gulf coast and endangering shoreline habitat. In its 52-page exploration plan and environmental impact analysis for the well, BP suggested it... »
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Arizona deputy wounded in desert shootout found
PHOENIX – Authorities in southern Arizona have found a deputy wounded in a shootout with suspected drug smugglers after a frantic hour-long desert search. Pinal County sheriff’s Lt. Tamatha Villar says the deputy suffered a superficial wound to his abdomen after... »
Oil rig overturns in La.; no leaks detected
MORGAN CITY, La. – Officials say an oil drilling rig on its way to a scrap yard has overturned in Louisiana. No injuries have been reported. The overturned rig is unrelated to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that... »
National ID Card Included In Democratic Immigration Bill
Democrats pushed forward on an immigration overhaul on Thursday evening with no Republican support, as Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) continues to hold out, arguing that the divisive... »
Arizona Immigration Law Causes Fury, But Will It Ever See The Light Of Day?
Immigration reform is back in the news, thanks to a law recently passed in Arizona, which gives enforcement officials the power to make “reasonable searches” of... »
LA police hunt man with ‘Bourne-like’ identity
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Los Angeles police are hunting a mystery man who fled as they raided his apartment, leaving behind piles of bogus cash, high-tech... »
Top Romantic Restaurants in Olympia, Washington
By Allegra Oxborough, Trails.com Trinacria Chef Eugenio Aliotta is brings true Sicilian flavor from his hometown across the Atlantic. Munching on farmer’s market-fresh ingredients amid the quirky and cozy décor, you... »
Earth Day for K-12 Students and Puget Sound
The Pacific Education Institute and the Puget Sound Partnership will have over twenty school districts (25%) from around Puget Sound joining them at the Seattle Art Museum’s... »
Rutledge Alexander Oraker of Bremerton
Rutledge Alexander Oraker of Bremerton April 28, 1912 to April 5, 2010 Rut Oraker of Bremerton, WA entered the presence of our Lord on April 5, 2010 a few days shy of... »