0820 Today in History
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1 killed, thousands under evacuation orders as wildfires tear through Washington state
The fire broke out at about noon Friday and quickly spread due to wind and dry fuel, officials said.
West Kelowna officials warn of a difficult night as wildfires grow
Jason Brolund, chief of the West Kelowna fire department, said on Friday that residents will face a difficult night as wildfires burn close to the city. (Aug. 19)
Emergency responders search through burned homes and cars in Lahaina
Emergency responders search through burned homes for human remains
Utility workers work to restore power lines in Lahaina
Hawaiian Electric, the largest supplier of electricity in Hawaii works on downed power lines in Lahaina.
Visa rules in Nicaragua bring Mauritanians to U.S.
An influx of Mauritanians are migrating to the U.S. through a point of entry in Nicaragua, enabled by the country’s immigration policy. Many find their way to Cincinnati, where a community of Mauritanians are helping new arrivals get situated. (Aug. 19…
‘Born again in dogs’: How Clear the Shelters became a year-round mission for animal lovers
August is Clear the Shelters month, when animal advocates push to find forever homes. Advocates find meanings both large and small in helping animals.
Exclusive: Efforts to resurrect the woolly mammoth to modern day reaches Alaska classrooms
The company seeking to bring back woolly mammoths to modern day also wants to make sure schoolchildren’s interest in science doesn’t go extinct.
Southern California under first ever tropical storm watch, fixing USWNT: 5 Things podcast
Southern California is under a tropical storm watch for the first time, how social media pushes hate on users: 5 Things podcast
Restaurant workers who lost homes in Maui fire strike a chord with those looking to help
“We are currently taking the time to talk to each person in our work ‘ohana to assess the extent of their losses and how we can best help with their specific needs,” reads a GoFundMe page created by the group Na Hoaloha Ekolu.
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