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Published on 13:12 GMT

California Taps AI To Fast-Track Wildfire Recovery Permits

Archistar AI Fast-tracked online building permit assessment tool, image courtesy office of ... More California Governor Gavin NewsomArchistar, image courtesy office of California Governor Gavin Newsom In a move to expedite recovery from devastating …

Source: Forbes - Neutral
Published on 16:07 GMT

Republicans Seek to Kill California Auto Pollution Rules Using a “Blatantly Illegal” Tactic

A blanket of smog covers Los Angeles in 1948.Los Angeles Examiner/USC Libraries Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Inside Climate …

Source: Mother Jones - Left-wing
Published on 11:14 GMT

Dangerously hot in Alaska? New warnings show climate change impact.

Websites can be scrubbed of climate change references and the U.S. halted from international and national climate assessments, but rising temperatures leave their own evidence, especially in the nation’s most northern state. Temperatures have climbed for …

Source: USA Today - Neutral
Published on 14:02 GMT

Paying more for paradise, Hawaii raises hotel tax due to climate change

The higher hotel tax rates will take effect starting January 2026 once the governor of Hawaii signs the bill. HONOLULU — Imagine this picturesque view. Palm trees swaying as waves rush across white sand Hawaiian beaches. For decades, this tropical scene is …

Source: WUSA 9 - Washington D.C. - Neutral
Published on 13:12 GMT

Gov. Tina Kotek, saying Oregon agencies must do better, isn’t shy about sending leaders packing

When Gov. Tina Kotek took office, she pledged to hold state agencies accountable. Just over two years into her tenure, she’s proven she’s not afraid to fire people to do so. Since winning the state’s top office, Kotek has ousted at least five key agency …

Source: OregonLive.com - Neutral
Published on 15:19 GMT

Berkshire Hathaway Q1 Results: Operating profit falls 14% to $9.64 billion on wildfire losses, net income drops 64% YoY

Berkshire Hathaway Q1 Results: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc announced its first quarter results on Saturday, May 3, reporting a lower operating profit in the first quarter, hurt by weaker results from its insurance operations, while its cash …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on 13:03 GMT

Forest Service Clears Long-Term Homeless Encampment in Oregon Ahead of Wildfire Prevention Work

Officials say the operation was necessary to carry out critical brush clearing and controlled burns in Deschutes National Forest. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The U.S. Forest Service has removed a long-standing homeless encampment in Oregon’s Deschutes …

Source: [your]NEWS - Right-wing
Published on 10:14 GMT

Hawaii Legislature ends 2025 session on sour note

The last day of the legislative session ended Friday just like it did in 2023: with House Republicans snapping at one another on the House floor shortly after senators walked across the state Capitol, held hands with House members and sang “Hawai‘i Aloha.” …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii - Neutral
Published on 07:45 GMT

"Obliterate state income tax": Brandon Jones' overhaul of California

EL CENTRO — In a wide-ranging interview with the Imperial Valley Press, Republican gubernatorial candidate Brandon Jones, running on a platform of reforming education, reducing taxes, and tackling homelessness, laid out a vision for “restoring California” …

Source: Imperial Valley Press - California - Neutral
Published on 10:29 GMT

Hawaii passes ‘green fee’ hotel tax hike to fund climate relief

WASHINGTON, May 3 — Hawaii lawmakers have passed a “first of its kind” bill that increases the US state’s hotel tax to fund climate change relief efforts, the governor’s office said. Hawaii Governor Josh Green said he intends to approve the legislation …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral
Published on 15:15 GMT

Grammy Awards Donations Distributed to Those Affected by Wildfires

About $10 million in contributions from Grammy Awards viewers has made its way to recipients across the region, helping both music professionals and the broader local population affected by January’s devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires, officials …

Source: Pasadena Now - California - Pending
Published on 09:10 GMT

Hawaii passes 'green fee' hotel tax hike to fund climate relief

Hawaii lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking bill, poised for Governor Green's approval, that increases the state's hotel tax by 0.75 percent. This initiative, a national first, aims to generate $100 million annually for climate change relief …

Source: The Times of India - Center-right
Published on 14:06 GMT

Newsom jabs at Trump and Musk, but will AI make California more efficient? | Dan Walters

Gov. Gavin Newsom staged a news conference in Los Angeles this week to tout the adoption of artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency of state government. That’s pretty dull stuff, so Newsom goosed its news value by contrasting California’s AI …

Source: Lompoc Record - California - Pending
Published on 06:07 GMT

U.S. Forest Service Removes Homeless Camp From National Forest in Oregon to Do Maintenance Work

Screenshot: Central Oregon Daily News/Youtube Every state in the country has problems with homeless people, but some blue states have allowed the problem to get much worse. In Oregon, the U.S. Forest Service has been planning to do some necessary …

Source: The Gateway Pundit - Right-wing
Published on 05:11 GMT

Hawaii Legislature ends with tax on tourists to help mitigate climate change

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Before the state legislature ended its session, lawmakers passed the first-of-its-kind "green fee" bill to protect Hawaii's natural resources. "There are numbers out there that we are not doing enough to fund …

Source: KITV - Hawaii - Neutral
Published on 04:58 GMT

Hawaii lawmakers wrap up session, for now

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii’s annual legislative session came to an end Friday with lawmakers congratulating themselves, while some good government groups complained of secrecy and failure to reform. Senators cross the rotunda to join House members …

Source: Hawaii News Now - Neutral
Published on 04:48 GMT

LA Utility's First Bond Sale Since Wildfires

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is returning to the municipal bond market with a $1 billion offering, roughly three months after shelving a sale in the immediate wake of historic wildfires that began burning in Southern California on Jan 7. …

Source: Yahoo Finance - Pending
Published on 01:44 GMT

California Safe Homes Act could give homeowners cash to fireproof properties

Prime wildfire season in California is not far off, and a new state bill could give homeowners cash to help fireproof their properties. The measure would offer grants to low- and moderate-income property owners living in high fire risk areas. Advocates …

Source: ABC7 News - California - Neutral
Published on 03:19 GMT

Alaska House urges local and state agencies to prepare for a bad wildfire season

Alaska’s wildfire season is shaping up to be especially dangerous this year, and the Alaska House of Representatives is asking local, state and federal officials to prepare ahead of time. On April 25, the House voted 37-0 to approve a resolution calling …

Source: Alaska Beacon - Center-left

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 09:39 GMT

Israel Contains Jerusalem Wildfire After Massive Destruction

(MENAFN) Fire authorities announced Thursday that a vast wildfire that engulfed the Jerusalem area was finally brought under control after raging for nearly 30 hours, leaving a trail of destruction across 20,000 dunams (approximately 4,942 acres). …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 22:14 GMT

Governor Kotek Announces Wildfire Prepared Partnership

Today, Governor Kotek announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), launching a partnership to explore ways to build resilience …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 17:29 GMT

Israel strikes with ‘largest ever’ wildfires

(MENAFN) Israel is grappling with one of the most severe wildfire outbreaks in its history, with fires burning for two consecutive days near Jerusalem. Emergency officials described the blazes as among the largest the country has ever faced. The fires …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 21:04 GMT

Phoenix Dojo Gala to Honor Resilience and Rebuild Pacific Palisades Martial Arts Studio Lost in the LA Wildfires

Gala set for May 17 at Hilton Santa Monica to help rebuild Gerry Blanck’s dojo, lost in the LA fires, and support martial arts programs for local youth. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A powerful story of …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 18:41 GMT

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day: PEMCO urges PNW residents to prepare for hot and dry summer

SEATTLE, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While the Pacific Northwest is just beginning to defrost from a wet and cold winter, PEMCO Insurance reminds residents that now is the time to prepare homes and neighborhoods for wildfire season. With Wildfire …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 20:47 GMT

Wildfire Ravages South Korea’s Daegu, Prompting Mass Evacuations

(MENAFN) A wildfire that erupted on Monday in Daegu, a southeastern South Korean city, reignited on Wednesday, prompting urgent evacuation warnings for nearby residents and a nationwide mobilization order. The fire, which initially started on Mount Hamji …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 20:47 GMT

Wildfire Reignites in South Korea

(MENAFN) A wildfire that first ignited on Monday in the southeastern city of Daegu, South Korea, rekindled on Wednesday, triggering evacuation warnings for nearby communities and prompting a countrywide emergency response effort. The fire initially erupted …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 20:47 GMT

Wildfire Reignites in South Korea

(MENAFN) A wildfire that first ignited on Monday in the southeastern city of Daegu, South Korea, rekindled on Wednesday, triggering evacuation warnings for nearby communities and prompting a countrywide emergency response effort. The fire initially erupted …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 18:07 GMT

Notfallvorsorge ist keine Option, sondern eine Notwendigkeit

Warum ein Notfallrucksack lebensrettend sein kann LANDL, STEIERMARK, AUSTRIA, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- „Die Ereignisse vom 24. November 2023 markieren einen Wendepunkt für unseren Planeten - einen, den die Mehrheit der sogenannten ‚ …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Emergency Services ...
Published on May 2, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Amusement, Gaming & Casino ...
Published on May 2, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Understanding the Free mE® EFT Approach to Emotional Health

Introduction Free mE® EFT Level 1 BURKE, VA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YU2SHINE proudly introduces Free mE® EFT Level 1, the foundational course of the proprietary Free mE® Emotional Freedom Technique system—a unique …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 00:52 GMT

Funding Is Available To Support Cleanup of Your Home

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If your home was damaged but you can live in it safely after the April severe storms and flooding, FEMA may be able to provide you with money to cover costs associated with cleanup and sanitization. This assistance is for eligible …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 21:13 GMT

Hurricane Preparedness Week

May 4 – 10 is Hurricane Preparedness Week, a yearly reminder that your family’s preparedness in your hands. Last year’s hurricane season proves that hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. You may experience high winds, extreme rain and flooding …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 19:03 GMT

Damaged Vehicle Assistance Available for Kentucky Survivors of April Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. – In the aftermath of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides, some Kentuckians are grappling with storm-damaged vehicles. If your insurance doesn’t cover all your storm-related vehicle damage, FEMA …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

FEMA is still here to help West Virginians

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance has passed, but FEMA is still here to help West Virginians. If you have questions about your application, disagree with FEMA’s decision and would like to talk about next steps, or need to update …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 20:53 GMT

FEMA Alert: Watch for Fraud After April Storms in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you are a survivor of Kentucky April storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, floods, landslides and mudslides, you may also be a target of con artists and criminals who try to obtain money or steal personal information. Protect Your …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 06:09 GMT

The Steam Team Joins NADCA, Reinforcing 42-Year Commitment to HVAC Cleaning Excellence in Austin, Texas

The Steam Team Joins NADCA, Reinforcing 42-Year Commitment to HVAC Cleaning Excellence in Austin, Texas. The best air duct cleaning in Austin starts here! AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Steam Team, a leading authority …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Companies ...
Published on April 30, 2025 - 18:46 GMT

Improper Documentation Identified as Major Cause of Insurance Claim Delays

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Timely approval of insurance claims plays a crucial role in helping individuals and businesses recover from loss events. However, industry reports continue to highlight that …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on April 30, 2025 - 18:40 GMT

Understanding Chemical Reactions Between Smoke Residues and Building Materials

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smoke damage from fires can result in much more than visible staining and odor. Chemical reactions between smoke residues and building materials can cause lasting structural damage, …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 18:24 GMT

Understanding the Long-Term Structural Impact of Extreme Heat Exposure

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prolonged exposure to extreme heat conditions is increasingly recognized as a significant factor in the deterioration of residential, commercial, and industrial structures. As heat …

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Published on April 30, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

ATI Restoration Wins Both 2025 RIA Phoenix Awards for Innovation

ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ATI Restoration (ATI), one of the largest disaster recovery firms in the nation, has earned top industry recognition by winning both of the Restoration Industry Association’s (RIA) …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Emergency Services ...
Published on April 30, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

NIST, Ensemble, Ezassi, and IU RedLab Announce Winners of NIST UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge

DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ensemble Consultancy, Ezassi, and the Indiana University RedLab announced the winners of the final phase of the NIST UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge (UAS 6.0), sponsored by the U.S. Department …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Kentucky Survivors Can Apply for FEMA Assistance and SBA Disaster Loan at the Same Time After April Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. – In addition to applying for FEMA assistance, homeowners and renters in designated Kentucky counties have the option to apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration at various stages of their recovery. …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Owen County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Owen County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Carroll County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Carroll County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in McCracken County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in McCracken County at 1 p.m. on April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Christian County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center is opening in Christian County at 1 p.m. on April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

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Published on May 1, 2025 - 03:02 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Butler County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Butler County at 1 p.m. April 30 to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

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