Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions Search autocomplete is currently not responding BOILING SPRING LAKES, N.C. – The American RedCross shelter at South Brunswick High School (280 Cougar Rd American RedCross’ sheltering team remains on standby in the event an ad.. – Brunswick County Chairman Mike Forte has declared a state of emergency effective Friday BOLIVIA, N.C. – Looking for a new job opportunity? Come to the Brunswick County Job Fair on Friday, May 9, 2025 to meet with our team members and learn more about what job openings are available w.. Developments in the case will be added to that page as they become available the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a decision in the election protest brought by state supreme court candidate Jefferson Griffin The North Carolina State Board of Elections has issued a statement regarding the decision: ?? 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BOILING SPRING LAKES, N.C. – The American RedCross shelter at South Brunswick High School (280 Cougar Rd American RedCross’ sheltering team remains on standby in the event an ad.. – Brunswick County Chairman Mike Forte has declared a state of emergency effective Friday BOLIVIA, N.C. – Looking for a new job opportunity? Come to the Brunswick County Job Fair on Friday, May 9, 2025 NC – US MgO has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility for its innovative construction material products in Brunswick County creating at least 35 new jobs and $5 million in new investments BOLIVIA, N.C. – Are you prepared for emergencies? Come by the ReadyBrunswick Preparedness Expo on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 to meet with our team members and other local organizations to learn more ab.. – Brunswick County’s Risk Management and Parks and Recreation departments are partnering to offer First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Training in 2025 This new training program is designed to provide residents with the knowledge an.. Notice is hereby given that the Brunswick County Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on May 12 in the Commissioners Chambers of the David R Sandifer Administration Building located at 30 Government Center Drive NE at the Brunswic.. Notice is hereby given that the Brunswick County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on May 12 Sandifer Administration Building located at 30 Government Center Drive at the Brunswick C.. Posted 5.01.2025System Pressure Advisory Rescinded - Broadway St - NavassaBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 4/29/2025 in Navassa Brunswick County Public Utilities water users located at:  Posted 4.25.2025System Pressure Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 4/24/2025 Brunswick County Public Utilities water users located at: Posted 4.23.2025System Pressure Advisory- RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 4/22/2025 Posted 4.24.2025System Pressure Advisory Navassa - RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 4/23/2025 04/16/2025System Pressure Advisory RESCINDED - SouthportBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 04/15/25 Posted 04.16.2025Scheduled Water Outage RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 04/15/25 Posted 04.03.2025Scheduled Water Outage Advisory RESCINDED- NavassaBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 04/2/25 Posted 04.05.2025Scheduled Water Outage Advisory RESCINDED- Navassa  Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 04/04/25 Posted 04.01.2025Scheduled Water Outage Advisory RESCINDED- NavassaBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 03/31/25 Posted 3.27.2025System Pressure Advisory - Shallotte RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 3/26/2025 NOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATER Brunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater from damage to the collection system from construction activities near 6680 New Penny Ln Posted 3.14.2025System Pressure Advisory Rescinded- SouthportBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 3/12/2025 Posted 3.10.2025Brunswick County Public Utilities has received questions from some customers related to the odor of their water Brunswick County is currently working to flush parts of the system to help dissipate any remaining odor issues Brunswick County Public Utilities will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer collections system in Brunswick Plantation on Wednesday Please be aware that you may see smoke emitting from the groun.. PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATER Brunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater near 320 George II Highway SE in Winnabow The force main leak was reported at approximately.. POSTED 2.27.2025SYSTEM PRESSURE ADVISORY RESCINDEDBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 2/25/2025 Posted 02.27.2025System Pressure Advisory RESCINDEDBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 2/25/2025  are hereby notified that it is .. Posted 2.15.2025Scheduled Water Outage- RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 2/14/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at Royster Rd Posted 02.13.2025Scheduled Water Outage- RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 2/10/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at (1002 to 1017) Lake Shore Dr and 1402 Myrtle Ave.. Posted 2.8.2025System Pressure Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 2/7/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at the address below are hereby notified that it is n.. Posted 2.4.2025System Pressure Advisory - RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 2/3/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at the address below are hereby notified that it is.. Posted 1.29.2025System Pressure Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 1/28/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at the address below are hereby notified that it is.. Posted 1.27.2025System Pressure Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 1/23/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities at West Brunswick High School located at the address below .. PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater near 50 College Road NE in Bolivia The force main leak was reported at approximately 9:0.. PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater near 3872 Bancroft Drive in St The force main leak was discovered at approximatel.. Posted 1.21.2025FREEZE WARNING: 1/21/2025TAKE MEASURES TO PROTECT IRRIGATION AND WATER SYSTEMS This notice is to all water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities Customers are advised to take precautions to protect their household and irrigation wa.. Posted 1.21.2025System Pressure Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 1/20/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities at West Brunswick High School located at the address below .. Posted 1.11.2025System Pressure Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 1/10/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Southport located at the address below are hereby notifi.. Posted 1.6.2025Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 1/4/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Shallotte located at the addresses below are hereby notified that it is no.. Posted 12.13.2024Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 12/11/2024 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Southport located at the addresses below are hereby notified that it i.. Posted 12.6.2024Brunswick County Public Utilities will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer collections system in The Village of Calabash on Friday Please be aware that you may see smoke emitting from the ground Posted 12.05.24Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 12/04/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located in Leland (H2GO water customers not affected) Posted 11.22.2024On Oct. 26, 2024, the Brunswick County Public Utilities Department began its annual disinfection changeover and flushing program Public Utilities crews have worked to flush water mains and distribute chlorine throu.. Posted 11.16.2024Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 11/15/2024 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Carolina Shores on Lakeview Ct are hereby notified that it is no longe.. Posted 11.8.2024Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 11/7/2024 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in the Ocean Isle Beach area along Beach Dr and at the addresses listed be.. and other utilities that purchase water from Brunswick County Public Utilities employees flush the water mains by opening fire hydrants and allowin.. Posted 11.04.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 10/30/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located in the Dutchman Acres Community of Southport at the addresses below are hereby not.. Advisory Rescinded Posted 10.08.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 10/7/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Shallotte located at: Posted 10.07.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 10/3/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Ocean Isle Beach located at:  Posted 10.03.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 10/2/24 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at 201 to 314 River Drive in Southport are hereby notified that it is no longer neces.. Posted 10.02.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 10/1/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Ocean Isle Beach located at Abbington Pl (all addresses) Posted 09.30.2024Brunswick County Public Utilities will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer collections system in Southport beginning Tuesday Please be aware that you may see smoke emitt.. Posted 09.20.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 9/19/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Southport located on Jericho Rd (all addresses) are hereby notified that it is no longer.. Posted 09.19.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 9/18/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Southport located at the following addresses:  the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in St James located on the following streets:  the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Boiling Spring Lakes located at the following addresses:  Posted 09.11.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 9/9/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Sunset Beach located at: Posted 08.29.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 8/27/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at: Posted 08.29.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 8/22/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located from 4598 through 4718 Main St and 107 through 135 Shallotte Ave in Shallotte are h.. the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities  located at 4812 Posted 08.10.2024PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE- TREATED & PARTIALLY TREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a bypass of both treated (disinfected) and partially treated wastewater at the West Brunswick Regional Water Reclamation Fac.. PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater near 6610 Dunrobin Point Southwest in Ocean Isle Beach The service line leak was discovered at approxi.. PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE- UNTREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater at the Sea Trail Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 1395 Angels Trace SW in Sunset Beach PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE- PARTIALLY TREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of partially treated wastewater (not disinfected) at the West Brunswick Regional Water Reclamation Facility located at 235 Grey Water Road in S.. PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater near 573 Ocean Isle Beach Road in Ocean Isle Beach The force main leak was discovered at approximately.. Posted 07.30.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 7/29/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at the Waterway Landing Condominiums in Sunset Beach (1135 Park Road Advisory RescindedPosted 07.26.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 7.25.2024 Brunswick County Public Utilities water users located at 4764 Brunswick County Public Utilities water users located at 5211 Advisory RescindedPosted 05.31.24Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 5/30/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at Highway 87 (George II Hwy) : 48 NOTICE OF WWTP BYPASS- CHLORINATED WASTEWATERPosted 07.19.2024Brunswick County Public Utilities had a bypass of treated chlorinated wastewater at the Shallotte Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) located at 349 Forest Street Extension in S.. Posted 06.24.2024The system has fully resumed normal operation We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this period Based on the findings of the laboratory analys.. Advisory RescindedPosted 06.12.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 6/11/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Winnabow located at: Advisory RescindedPosted 06.10.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 6/8/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at 1820 to 2029 Whispering Pines Street in Ocean Isle Beach are he.. Advisory RescindedPosted 06.10.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 6/6/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located in Shallotte at  Advisory RescindedPosted 06.01.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 5/31/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at all addresses on Windsong Dr Advisory RescindedPosted 05.31.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 5/30/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at all addresses Lightwood Ln 414 Advisory RescindedPosted 05.30.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 5/29/2024 Posted 05.28.2024Due to fire hydrant repair work the water consumers of Brunswick County located at 253 to 283 Smith Ave and all addresses on Arnold St and Northside Dr in Shallotte will be out of service on 5/30/2024 from approximately 8:00 am to 2:00 p.. Advisory RescindedPosted 05.10.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 5/9/2024 Brunswick County Public Utilities water users located at 101 N Shore Drive and all addresses on 27th Street in Sunset Beach are her.. Brunswick County Government30 Government Center Drive NEBolivia Phone: 800-442-7033Contact Us The Wake Forest Police Department needs your help supporting one of its officers’ family members was recently diagnosed with stage II breast cancer The Murray family has lived in Wake County for years Danielle Murray has taught at East Wake Academy for about 10 years Kevin Murray has been with the Wake Forest Police Department for 7 years and worked for the Garner Police Department before that “We're all brothers and sisters on and off the job and we treat each other all like family,” said Lt David Zick with the Wake Forest Police Department One way the department plans to help is financially In a post on Facebook “(Danielle Murray) has been undergoing costly medical procedures that are causing a financial hardship for the Murray family All proceeds from the May 7 Benefit Bar-B-Que will be used to help offset Danielle’s medical expenses.” at Wake Forest Fire Station #1 at 420 Elm Avenue Plates are $15 each and include generous portions of barbecue The police department is not accepting pre-orders but there will be eat-in and drive-thru takeout options Delivery is available for orders of 15 plates or more 4vs1Kentucky Wake Forest Advances to NCAA Super Regionals with 4-1 Victory Over Kentucky5/3/2025 8:31:00 PM | Men's Tennis The Demon Deacons will host either Texas A&M or Baylor next Friday, May 9 at 5 p.m. Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad are both dealing with long-term knee injuries, while on-loan back-up goalkeeper Matt Turner is ineligible to face his parent club. Nottingham Forest are monitoring Callum Hudson-Odoi, who came off with a hamstring issue during Thursday's league defeat by Brentford. Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo said in his pre-match press conference that last weekend's FA Cup semi-final defeat had taken a lot out of his players and that he would need to manage his squad carefully. Crystal Palace have only won one of the past 14 league meetings and are winless in eight (D5, L3). Forest have never lost in nine Premier League encounters with Crystal Palace (W4, D5), the only opponent they have faced more than twice in the competition without losing. Crystal Palace are winless in four league matches (D2, L2) but they did beat Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-finals last time out. Palace are unbeaten in their past four home games (W3, D1). They conceded 14 Premier League goals in April, more than any other team, and the joint-most they had ever conceded in a single month. Palace have won just three of their last 24 Premier League matches played on a Monday (D9, L12). However, one of those came in their last home Monday game in May 2024 when they thrashed Manchester United 4-0. Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored 10 goals in his last 13 Premier League appearances. Nottingham Forest have lost four of their past five matches in all competitions. Forest could win 10 top-flight away matches in a season for just the fourth time. They have won two of their last three away league games in London. Chris Wood could become the first Forest player to score 10 Premier League away goals in a season; he currently has nine. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made Scroll LeftScroll RightCrystal Palace have only won one of their last 14 league meetings with Nottingham Forest (D6 L7) and are winless in eight (D5 L3) since a 1-0 win in the Championship in December 2011 Nottingham Forest have never lost in nine Premier League meetings with Crystal Palace (W4 D5) the only opponent they have faced more than twice in the competition without losing and the only side the Eagles have faced 5+ times in the Premier League without winning Crystal Palace are winless in their last four Premier League matches (D2 L2) last having a longer run when going eight without a win at the start of this season Nottingham Forest have won nine away Premier League matches this season and have only won 10 top-flight away matches in a season on three occasions – in 1977-78 (finished 1st) Crystal Palace conceded 14 Premier League goals in April It was their joint most in a single month in Premier League history Nottingham Forest have won two of their last three away Premier League games in London (L1) as many as they did across their previous 23 trips to the capital combined (W2 D5 L16) Forest are looking to win three away games in London in a season for the second time in the Premier League Across their last 24 Premier League matches played on a Monday Crystal Palace have picked up just three wins (D9 L12) though one of those was in their last home Monday game in May 2024 when they hammered Man Utd 4-0 Chris Wood has scored 17 goals in his last 24 Premier League appearances on the road for Nottingham Forest and has nine away goals this season with no Forest player ever scoring 10 away goals in a season He could be the sixth player to score 10+ home goals and 10+ away goals in a Premier League season over the age of 30 with Mohamed Salah also achieving that in 2024-25 Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored 10 goals in his last 13 Premier League appearances It’s the second consecutive season he’s scored 10+ goals from January until the end of the season scoring 14 in 18 games in 2023-24 in that timeframe with Andrew Johnson the only Eagles player to achieve this beforehand (11 in 2004-05) Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze has been involved in 13 goals in his last 18 starts in all competitions (6 goals 7 assists) and another goal would see him become the first Palace since they returned to the Premier League in 2013 to have both 10+ goals and 10+ assists in all competitions in a season Copyright © 2025 BBC. 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As the new Biomass satellite settles into life in orbit following its launch on 29 April ESA has released its most extensive satellite-based maps of above-ground forest carbon to date the dataset offers the clearest global picture yet of how forest carbon stocks have changed over time Developed through ESA’s Climate Change Initiative this new long-term record integrates data from multiple satellite missions – and will soon be further enhanced by data from the Biomass mission itself It tracks the carbon-rich woody parts of vegetation across the globe for different years between 2007 and 2022 at resolutions ranging from 100 m to 50 km it is tailored to support climate and carbon modelling and national greenhouse-gas reporting activities as part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement is a pivotal moment for climate science as it provides an unprecedented level of consistency and timeliness in the provision of above-ground biomass estimates globally “This empowers researchers and policymakers alike to track carbon dynamics with the temporal precision necessary for meaningful climate action.” Trees play a vital role in the global carbon cycle storing large amounts of carbon as biomass While this carbon stock increases as forests grow it can be rapidly released back into the atmosphere through deforestation and wildfires – contributing significantly to rising carbon dioxide levels and The dataset draws from different Earth-observing satellites including ESA’s Envisat and Europe’s Copernicus Sentinel-1 Thanks to close international collaboration particularly with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency this latest release significantly improves on the accuracy of biomass estimates and corrects long-standing underestimates in high-biomass regions Refinements to the biomass retrieval algorithm have resulted in a dataset that delivers more consistent and reliable information across the world’s forest biomes – though it remains most accurate up to 400 tonnes of biomass per hectare who leads ESA’s Climate Change Initiative Biomass Project “The new dataset provides a much more accurate representation of global forest biomass particularly in regions where earlier versions underestimated high-density forests.” Lucas added that challenges remain in capturing the most carbon-rich ecosystems “Detecting biomass densities above 400 tonnes per hectare is considerably more difficult because the relatively short wavelengths of current radar sensors don’t fully penetrate or interact with the larger woody components of dense tropical forests.” “When assessed against independent reference data from all over the world better characterisation of the states and dynamics of carbon stored in vegetation is still necessary which will be facilitated by ingesting additional satellite data from past missions which is set to transform how we assess the planet’s forest carbon stores Equipped with the first spaceborne P-band radar this pioneering satellite will be capable of penetrating thick forest canopies to measure the carbon locked in even the densest vegetation It promises to drastically reduce uncertainties in forest carbon estimates especially in tropical regions such as the Amazon “We hope and anticipate that data from the Biomass mission will be able to extend the record of biomass stored in the world’s forests with this reducing uncertainties in the global carbon cycle and its contribution to climate change,” added Prof The ESA Climate Change Initiative Biomass Dataset Version 6 is free and open: access here Read more: How Biomass the mission will be used in the Climate Change Initiative Biomass Project Above-ground biomass global datasets 2007–2022 SILVER CITY, N.M. — A wildfire located on the Iron Mesa An evacuation order for Snow Lake is in effect According to Watch Duty, the evacuation order is only for recreational facilities at Snow Lake No evacuation order has been issued for any residences Forest Service lists the following areas as at-risk: Willow Creek recreational facilities and threatened or endangered wildlife species Iron Fire is located within the Whitewater Baldy burn scar and is burning grass Several agencies are responding including the Gila Hotshots and Idaho City Hotshots two additional hotshot crews have been order and additional engines The Southwest Area Type 3 Incident Management Team has been ordered to take over management of the wildfire on Tuesday morning Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KOB via our online formor call 505-243-4411. 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Join in now! 2025 4:23 p.m.After local officials banned camping in urban areas Shawna Roberson answers the phone while packing up her home in the Deschutes National Forest on Apr Forest Service closed about 26,000 acres of the Deschutes National Forest on Thursday after homelessness advocates unsuccessfully attempted to delay the project’s start Forest Service officials have said they need to clear vegetation in the area to prevent wildfires They gave roughly 200 people living in encampments nearly four months of warning to collect belongings and find somewhere else to go Deschutes National Forest spokesperson Kaitlin Webb said in a prepared statement that “it’s not within our purview or authority to lead out on addressing homelessness and houselessness.” National homeless advocates say the evictions show the Trump administration’s ineffective approach to a widespread housing crisis That political framing has drawn national media coverage to what’s been a years-long effort by local and state officials to stop people from living on public land in Central Oregon In the final week leading up to the closure, people at the site near Bend were hoping for reprieve while trying to get themselves and their community out of the forest. On Tuesday, a federal judge rejected a request for a temporary restraining order that would have paused the camp removal drove along Horse Butte Road with Jesse Rabinowitz the day before the May 1 closure Jesse Rabinowitz drives to Shawna Roberson's trailer home while Mandy Bryant directs him through the Deschutes National Forest on Apr The two got word that law enforcement were at Roberson's trailer the campaign and communications director with the National Homelessness Law Center described the closure as the largest eviction of people living on federal land in recent memory Bryant had been living in the forest for years with her boyfriend who said he used to judge people living unsheltered before it happened to him Under the banner of updating the city’s parking code last year councilors voted to require people to move their vehicles every 24 hours Some people driven out of the city moved to more rural areas to the north to an encampment known as “Dirt World.” Others moved south which residents refer to as “China Hat” and “Horse Butte.” The Forest Service calls its plan to close this area the Cabin Butte project A recent point-in-time count showed homelessness in Bend has decreased while increasing in surrounding rural areas Deschutes Forest manager Holly Jewkes alerted local officials in a 2022 letter that city sweeps were pushing people onto federal land Thursday’s camp removals have the potential to move people back into more urban areas with tight regulations and limited resources for services The week leading up to the Cabin Butte closure both Bryant’s and Daggett’s vehicles broke down Bryant called it “a perfect storm of adding onto an already stressful moment.” She said it seemed to be happening to a lot of people who were trying to get their things together to leave Mandy Bryant looks out into the forest in the Horse Butte area of the Deschutes National Forest on Apr Bryant moved out of the Deschutes National Forest just before the May 1 closure Rabinowitz picked up Bryant and drove out to have a pizza party in the forest a goodbye event for a community where some residents have lived for years local volunteers from Bend Equity Project and The National Vehicle Residency Collective gathered to share food and support people getting their things together in the last hours before the closure Colleen Thomas supervises Deschutes County’s Homeless Services Outreach Team She said the impact of this closure feels “a lot heavier” than the sweeps in Bend some of them may have been living in this area for four “so they’ve created community and their homes are much more complex than just a tent on a sidewalk.” the Homeless Outreach Services Team supervisor for Deschutes County Bryant said that when new people would move into their area they’ll give you something today even though they know they’re going to need it tomorrow just because you need it that day,” she said As the afternoon grew long on the day before the closure Shawna Roberson was trying to bag up clothes She wore a brace to support her back and said moving was painful Roberson was one of the 80 people to file a disability claim against the U.S Department of Agriculture in an attempt to slow the looming forest closure Local advocates also sought a restraining order against the Forest Service last week a law enforcement officer had just been by “They were actually really nice today,” she said She said they told her that before midnight “we gotta be on the other side of the gate.” Shawna Roberson's walker in the Deschutes National Forest on Apr Roberson was one of 80 people who filed a disability claim with the USDA in an attempt to delay the project even as local and federal law enforcement were on site The Forest Service said people won’t be able to move in and out of the area to get things they left behind but abandoned property would be held for up to 90 days People need to be able to show proof of ownership to claim their property Webb didn’t immediately know where the items would be held or what people might do if ownership documents are inside the confiscated property Tags: Homeless, Homelessness, Bend, Central Oregon Stand with OPB and protect independent journalism for everyone Listen to the OPB News live stream (opens new window)Streaming Now – The Gardner-Webb baseball team dropped a pair of one-run games at Wake Forest on May 3-4 at Couch Ballpark GWU fell 4-3 extra innings contest in a suspended game on Saturday afternoon before dropping the nightcap by the final of 9-8 on Sunday Game one saw the Runnin' Bulldogs get off to a quick start, taking a 1-0 lead in the top of the second following an RBI off the bat of Matt Ilgenfritz, scoring Nick Capozzi who had drew a leadoff walk Wake came back with two runs of its own in the bottom of the third after Jimmy Keenan hit a solo shot followed by an RBI single Jack Winnay The Deacs added a single run in the bottom of the sixth Gardner-Webb was able to battle back and knot the score at 3-all with one run each in the seventh and eighth innings. Tanner Thomas went deep on an 0-1 count before Garrett Macias added a run-scoring hit up the middle, plating Lawson Knight The game was suspended in the top of the ninth because of inclement weather and was resumed the next day After both teams went scoreless in the ninth Wake brought home the game-winning run after Ryan Preisano drew a bases loaded walk The Runnin' Bulldogs once again struck first in game two, plating four runs in the top of the second, recording four hits in the at-bat. Capozzi came around to score after a sacrifice fly by Matt Ilgenfritz before three consecutive RBI hits staked the visitors to a four-run lead Wake Forest came back with two runs in the third and three more in the fourth while taking its first lead of game two that would be the last runs for GWU while the Demon Deacons tied the game with three runs in the sixth before taking game two with a single run in the eighth Gardner-Webb returns to the diamond on May 9-11 traveling to High Point for a three-game set with the Panthers Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry are collaborating on a project to enhance the habitat within Michaux State Forest The project aims to create a mosaic of habitats benefiting wild turkeys and other wildlife species many of which are classified as species of great conservation concern More than 1,000 acres of the southern Pennsylvania state forest are being monitored for management work set to begin this summer and cut-and-leave treatment of trees that have died due to disease or insect infestation These managed acres will contribute to the 100,000 acres of land conserved under the NWTF’s Forests and Flocks Initiative Foresters plan to cut down more than 1,000 trees across the 205-acre project footprint Strategically placing woody material directly into or near streams will improve habitat support diverse ecosystems and enhance forest composition and structural diversity at all vegetation layers Trees will be strategically removed to create stream canopy gaps and increase downed woody materials along three miles of streams and adjacent forests This increased structure in and around the stream will help reconnect the water table with the floodplain slow down water velocity during high flow events reduce erosive potential and improve water filtration and recharge through increased retention time within the watershed Managers also plan to retire about three miles of poorly placed redundant road segments which negatively impact streams and stream-side forests The roads will be repurposed as shared-use trails and firebreaks designed to prevent or slow the spread of wildfires and control prescribed burns predictability and safety of implementing prescribed fire and other managed disturbance regimes to sustain dynamic habitats at the upper tributary system level is working in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program and South Mountain Partnership Conservation Network to advance all five of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) program pillars The Pennsylvania NWTF State Chapter committed significant funds to the project via the state chapter’s Super Fund the Super Fund is a volunteer-driven program NWTF volunteers in every state raise money at banquets and other types of fundraisers and then allocate a significant portion of those funds back into meaningful conservation and outreach projects in their respective states The project will directly benefit wild turkeys by creating early successional habitat the project will improve ecosystem conditions for all species by increasing species and structural diversity on a landscape level resulting in a healthier forest and a greater quantity and quality of nesting and brood-rearing habitat for wild turkeys The Public Opinion, The Record Herald, Echo-Pilot are growing their local news “The NFWF project on the Michaux is a continuation of the great restoration work that has occurred on the South Mountain ridge-tops,” said Mitch Blake is now being restored acre by acre through landscape-scale disturbance It's great to see the habitats for species of the greatest conservation concern being addressed as well as upper tributary water quality concerns This project is really the epitome of a landscape scale forest health collaborative.” the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested more than half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted more than 24 million acres of critical wildlife habitat The NWTF has also invested more than $10 million into wild turkey research to guide the management of the wild turkey population and to ensure sustainable populations into perpetuity This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct or share your thoughts at http://bit.ly/3RapUkA with our News Automation and AI team This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Nottingham Forest head to Crystal Palace on Monday desperately needing a win to breathe fresh life into their Champions League aspirations Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have lost three of their last four Premier League outings with home defeats to Everton and Brentford only made worse by flat Nuno was able to name something close to his full-strength side against Brentford but what followed was an uncharacteristically fragile defensive display in a 2-0 defeat While Monday’s defeat prompted a panicked reaction on social media it is still a remarkable season — and Forest can still achieve their Champions League dreams They sit only three points off Chelsea (fifth) and Newcastle (fourth) ahead of their game in hand against Palace tonight Nuno admitted his challenge is to get them back to what made them thrive over the last nine months But what are the most important factors for Forest Any suggestion that this side have somehow ‘bottled it’ Nobody would have seen Champions League football as even a remote possibility for Forest back in August Even if the worst happens and they do fall away from the race for a top-five finish the achievements of this group of players are something to be lauded and celebrated After two years fighting relegation, Nuno has had his side going toe-to-toe with the big boys at the top end of the table. And they are almost certain to secure European football of some kind for the first time since 1995-96. There is not one Forest fan who would have sniffed at the thought of that But there has been one major change in recent weeks the expectation around the wider football world had been that Forest would slip out of contention because they were overachieving and it could not last forever There was very little pressure on the Forest players because even after being in the top four since December But as we approached the final stages of the campaign the possibility of Champions League football became a stark reality They absolutely still can get over the line if they can play with the same conviction as before Forest won three penalty shootouts on their way to the FA Cup semi-final won at Anfield and Old Trafford and beat Manchester United and Manchester City at the City Ground They have got this far on the back of tremendous spirit and belief and Forest’s almost unique identity has been at the core of their success lure them into a position where there is space to exploit and hit them on the counter-attack Forest have averaged 40.3 per cent possession The issue is that when they are allowed to dominate the ball Since promotion from the Championship in 2022 Forest have won just one of their 15 games in the competition in which they have had at least 51 per cent possession (D8 L6) they face a Palace side who have a similar mentality — they have averaged just 42.7 per cent possession at Selhurst Park Forest’s other remaining away game is at West Ham who have averaged 49.4 per cent possession at home The upcoming home games against already relegated Leicester City and Champions League qualification rivals Chelsea will have a different dynamic Leicester have conceded 42 goals in 17 away games including 14 in their last six matches on the road which has seen them collect only a single point from a 2-2 draw at Brighton They have not won any of their last 12 outings in all competitions Nuno often states that there are no easy games in the Premier League But that is a fixture that — even taking local rivalry into account — a side with Champions League aspirations should be expecting to win who visit for what feels likely to be a huge fixture on the final day have averaged the second-most possession on the road this season (59.7 per cent) behind Manchester City (60.5 per cent) The City Ground will be rocking for both of their home games; fans will ensure there is an intimidating But the challenge in their away games will be to find a way to get something from Palace and West Ham who are not teams that generally dominate on the ball Forest have never been the most prolific scorers this season The 1.53 goals per 90 they have averaged (53 goals from 34 games) puts them joint-ninth in the Premier League Where they have thrived is in their ruthless level of finishing The 52 non-penalty goals Forest have scored exceed their 40.4 xG (expected goals) by 11.6 But Forest have failed to score in three of their last four games in all competitions and they have found the net only twice in their five home games Chris Wood has scored 19 of Forest’s 53 goals He has contributed 36 per cent of his team’s tally which is a bigger percentage than any other player in the top flight Elanga has scored six and Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi — who now has a hamstring injury that makes him a doubt for the remaining games — have provided five The New Zealand international has recently been sidelined with a hip problem suffered while playing for his country in late March Wood has scored just once in nine appearances for Forest his worst run of scoring form since the first nine games of last season he was used as a sub in seven of those fixtures Wood’s contribution to Forest’s rise has been massive But in his three league games since returning from injury he has had only three shots (one on target) Wood is a player who has flourished despite a limited number of efforts on goal — he has averaged a relatively modest 1.84 per 90 during the current campaign Where he has excelled is in making the most of his opportunities His rate of 0.30 goals per shot is the most prolific in the Premier League — for comparison Wood came close to scoring against Brentford with a header And even he cannot put away the chances he doesn’t get With Forest having lost eight of the nine games in which they have not scored the first goal their ability to find their own scoring touch again will be vital The rise in trail use at forest preserves and parks throughout the region comes with words of caution from those who oversee the facilities especially when it comes to electric bicycles “We’ve seen an increase in both e-bike use on our trails and public concerns about cyclists riding too fast or unsafely,” said Beth Schirott communications specialist with the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County The same is true at the Lake County Forest Preserves where e-bikes are allowed on any trail where traditional cyclists can ride “These bikes are a great vehicle for older adults or persons with mobility issues to get out and enjoy our preserves,” said Ron Davis many visitors aren’t aware that Class 1 and 2 e-bikes are allowed in the preserves DuPage is partnering with forest preserve districts in Kane and Will counties, the McHenry County Conservation District and the Fox Valley and Naperville park districts in an initiative focused on trail safety, rider etiquette and understanding e-bike classifications and regulations The agencies are distributing pocket-size handouts with trail safety guidelines and e-bike regulations while adding social media posts and trailside signs to remind visitors of key safety messages we saw this as a good time to not only promote safe and courteous trail use but also collaborate with other agencies to raise awareness of bike regulations,” Schirott said Class 3 e-bikes, which can reach a speed of 28 mph are not permitted in those jurisdictions, nor are they permitted on Forest Preserve District of Cook County trails, which lists rules and safety guidelines on its website. Lake County also asks trail users to walk and ride on the right, pass on the left; move into single file when passing for approaching others; say, “On your left,” when passing from behind; use your voice instead of bells around horses and ask riders if it is safe to pass; and ride single file if biking in a group. Nuno Espirito Santo's side will have to be stubborn and resolute to get anything at Selhurst Park They have shown that kind of character plenty of times already this season - but they really need it now you feel like every team involved needs to win every game and I can see my boyhood team Forest dropping more points here I just hope it does not prove crucial for them Read the full predictions and have your say here Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool & 'expected to join' Real Madrid - reaction and updates Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool at end of season World Snooker Championship final: Zhao to resume 11-6 up on Williams The final series of Man Like Mobeen has arrived John Simm stars in the provocative 90s drama Warm-hearted comedy with Ben Miller and Sally Phillips Follow two ambitious river restoration projects Palmer's brilliance could be key moment in Chelsea's Champions League quest Europa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney VideoEuropa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney Ask Me Anything the new BBC Sport service designed to serve you Bayern's 'James Bond' - how Kane clinched his first trophy Nine bolters with a shot of making the Lions squad How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool VideoHow 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool Still number one & 'sparring' with Draper - return of Sinner Saints 'punch' favourites Leinster in game for the ages How Bournemouth turned tables on set-piece specialists Arsenal VideoHow Bournemouth turned tables on set-piece specialists Arsenal Vardy the best £1m ever spent - Shearer VideoVardy the best £1m ever spent - Shearer 'Pretty special' - Leeds and Burnley's fight for Championship title Match-fixing scandal to Crucible final - fall and rise of Zhao Elton John & Happy Gilmore - McIlroy on Jimmy Fallon show 'Painful but we'll be back' - Luton's rise and fall 'Balls all over the Crucible floor' as pocket breaks during semi-final Video'Balls all over the Crucible floor' as pocket breaks during semi-final Two opposing views on football's transgender ban Varsho makes 'crazy' behind-the-back catch VideoVarsho makes 'crazy' behind-the-back catch (WSET) — The Forest Volunteer Fire Department has introduced a new addition to its fleet: the Tower Five ladder truck This $2 million project was deemed necessary to accommodate the growing needs of the Forest community The new ladder truck boasts 264 feet of ladders which are particularly beneficial when responding to emergencies in rough terrain SEE ALSO: Fire departments across ABC13 area honor National Fallen Firefighters Weekend the truck is expected to enhance response times the Forest Volunteer Fire Department is seeking community support to raise the remaining funds For those interested in donating, click here. Firefighters are responding to a wildfire on Iron Mesa in the Gila Wilderness The Iron Fire was reported about noon Sunday and has grown to 901 acres No one was reported injured after a fire started inside Gila National Forest Sunday and dead and down logs in the Iron Mesa area according to a Gila National Forest social media post Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Gregory R.C. Hasman covers crime and is the road warrior. You can contact him at ghasman@abqjournal.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Stay informed with the latest top headlines from your trusted local source the Albuquerque Journal—delivered to your inbox every day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist it provides narrative coverage of local trends going beyond the headlines to keep you informed Stay in the loop with the top stories of the week delivered straight to your inbox every Saturday Sign up to see what’s trending and get the latest on the stories that matter most to our readers Get breaking news and important alerts sent straight to your inbox as they happen Stay up-to-date with the latest sports headlines and highlights from the Albuquerque Journal Get the latest on local happenings delivered straight to your inbox Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account BEND — Chris Daggett spent the night of April 30 and the morning of May 1 attempting to pull out as many friends and neighbors as possible from the China Hat homeless camp south of Bend RVs or anything else he could fit as between 100 and 200 people scrambled to pack their belongings and leave a place some had lived for years "I just want to get back there because there’s still a lot of people behind those gates — a lot of really good people — who still need help." At roughly 3:30 a.m. May 1, Deschutes National Forest officially closed 34,600 acres just south of Bend for a forest management project aimed at reducing the risk of wildfire and improving forest health It’s a critical project given the forest’s proximity to a population center that has grown to more than 100,000 over the past decade But the closure gated off one of the few places the city’s population of nearly 1,000 unhoused residents could reside for an extended period The camp was home to as many as 300 people at one point spread in 90 different encampments across roughly 900 acres The closure is scheduled to last about a year homeless advocates said at least 40 to 60 people remained behind the closed gates despite warnings they could be cited for $5,000 or forced to spend six months in jail executive director of the nonprofit Home More Network and a former resident of the camp said she had hundreds of phone calls and texts from “frantic people all through the day” and into the night who’d discovered they could leave the area but no longer return to retrieve their belongings “Please have compassion,” she said at a news conference where homeless advocates and members of the camp gathered to take stock of the situation and where some food and drinks were being served along Forest Road 18 And please work together in giving people an opportunity to rebuild.” She said many members of the camp had jobs didn’t use drugs and sought to live a normal life but that the combination of skyrocketing housing costs in central Oregon combined with “one bad day or a few bad decisions,” had landed them without a home and at the camp Forest Service officials said that “any abandoned property of value left within the closure area will be impounded into safe keeping for 90 days Individuals may reclaim impounded property if they can show proof of ownership." Those looking to reclaim property can call 541-383-5562 As the cost of living has exploded in central Oregon the number of people living in national forests just outside Bend and Sisters has increased dramatically In 2022, the Statesman Journal reported on a collection of people who were employed in Sisters but couldn’t afford the price of rent to live in town They commuted to work in the morning and returned home to live in RVs vehicles or tents in Deschutes National Forest The official term is “non-recreational camping,” a phrase the Forest Service uses to describe people who camp in a national forest for longer than the designated limit which in the Deschutes and most Oregon national forests is 14 days within a 30-day period have become established and become not only a home for people but also places that police and deputies took people to get them off city streets campaign and communications director for the National Homelessness Law Center said many people at the China Hat camp were actually brought to the camp by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office deputies A major question was where residents of China Hat would go next Some said they planned to travel to Juniper Ridge another homeless camp on federal land outside town others said they planned to try the local Walmart parking lots “They’re just displacing people and displacing people basically playing whack-a-mole with their lives And that just forces them deeper into this cycle of poverty and makes it even harder to get or keep a job get services or find housing,” Rabinowitz said Forced displacement leads to many negative impacts including the increased threat of sexual assault “People don’t know where to go,” Rabinowitz added The plan was for the Forest Service to work with local providers to find resources for the camp well before the closure happened the Forest Service said it had been collaborating with the county and local providers for months But camp residents and homeless advocates said there had been basically no action to help campers move their belongings “There’s been literally nothing,” Daggett said “The Forest did not propose or agree to coordinate transitional services and support or alternate housing solutions for unhoused community members impacted by the closure,” the Forest Service said in a statement and local service providers would be best equipped to share transitional support services and plans.” Why is the Cabin Butte Project needed?A critical reason for the Cabin Butte Project is reducing the risk of wildfire and it’s not hard to understand why it’s important once you look at a map wildfire danger has increased dramatically in the forests of central Oregon at the same time housing is moving closer than ever to the forest conduct prescribed burns and clean up hazardous materials in the area Deschutes National Forest said in a news release In June 2024, the Darlene 3 Fire, which threatened to burn La Pine, ignited at a homeless encampment outside town Other wildfires have been traced to homeless camps and in a tinder-dry forest “We understand the need for fire mitigation,” said Chuck Hemingway “But we were disappointed that there wasn’t an organized effort that would have permitted an orderly relocation of people instead of what resulted — a mass exodus that spread into the early morning.” Zach Urness has been an outdoors reporter in Oregon for 18 years and is host of the Explore Oregon Podcast. He can be reached at zurness@StatesmanJournal.com or (503) 399-6801. Find him on X at @ZachsORoutdoors and BlueSky at oregonoutdoors.bsky.social Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCASTLE HAYNE (WECT) - New Hanover County has issued the group behind a transformative and controversial development project in Castle Hayne a series of permit violations sent to Copper Builders founder Wade Miller on April 14 include building a structure without the appropriate building floodplain and Coastal Area Management Act permits which protects coastal resources from development impacts The notice is tied to what Miller described as a “premanufactured and had been put there within the past few weeks Hunters on the property had noticed the structure and New Hanover County received pictures of it triggering the notice of violations letter The county threatened fines of $100 per day unless Copper Builders removed the structure or completed commercial building application permits by April 24 Those applications have been submitted and are under review “Apparently in response to a complaint from a motivated citizen the County inquired about this use and issued a notice of violation,” Miller “We…will continue to work with the County to resolve this concern in an appropriate and legal manner.” who argue the project will negatively impact traffic “This was never meant to be developed this way,” said Julie Hurley Copper Builders has been adamant they’ll see the project through despite objections though said they have adjusted parts of their plan based on community feedback The project doesn’t need county commissioner approval a subdivision of the development will go in front of the county’s technical review committee next week to iron out more specifics whose property is a stone’s throw from a piece of the development site the notice of violations is a cause of concern “This has thrown up a lot of red flags about what possibly come as far as trustworthiness and transparency,” she said Hurley is worried the developer is trying to get ahead of the game without playing by the rules “To see a picture of a structure without a permit is very disconcerting,” Hurley said Hilton Bluffs Notice of Violation Letter by WECT Staff on Scribd Hilton Bluffs Notice of Violation Letter by WECT Staff on Scribd You can also try using the site navigation or search tool to find your content Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInJONES COUNTY (WITN) - Crews are continuing to work to contain the fire still burning in the Croatan National Forest Forest Service says the fire has consumed 950 acres of forest and remains 60% contained They say more than 80 personnel are now assigned to the incident The Black Swamp Fire was first noticed on Sunday North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission and the National Park Service were called in to help with battling the wildfire The Forest Service say crews are making good progress soaking the smoldering organic materials around the perimeter of the fire with the sprinkler system Earthen dams will be installed to help in pumping more water to areas around the fire 195,000 gallons of water have been dropped on the fire by helicopters Closures remain in effect for Black Swamp Road Great Lake Boating Access Area and Sheep Ridge Wilderness Area Smoke from the fire can cause limited visibility and may impact local air quality so officials are asking people to drive slowly and use caution on roads where smoke may be settling The Forest Service says the fire does not pose a risk to nearby communities but the public should avoid areas near the fire WITN will keep you updated on the latest developments as soon as they are available Steve & Johnetta Forbes Commit $500,000 to Benefit Wake Forest Student-Athletes4/30/2025 1:51:00 PM | Men's Basketball The Forbes family’s generosity to Wake Forest University and Wake Forest men’s basketball will help the Demon Deacons program in a multitude of ways A federal judge denied a request for a restraining order on April 29 that would have stopped the planned closure of U.S Forest Service land and eviction of upward of 100 people living in Deschutes National Forest south of Bend Deschutes National Forest will close roughly 34,600 acres that’s part of a wildfire risk reduction project on May 1 in the China Hat Road area Anyone remaining in camps in the area could be subject to fines or jail if they remain District Court Judge Michael McShane denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have stopped or delayed the closure A lawsuit filed by homeless advocates argued the closure would “cause irreparable harm to more than 100 persons experiencing homelessness currently living within the area to be closed.” The lawsuit also sought relief for 76 other disabled China Hat Road residents The denial sets up what could become the “largest federal eviction of a homeless community in recent history,” advocates said and those of us living in the forest are trying our best to survive,” Mandy Bryant said in a statement sent by the National Homelessness Law Center “People I care about are facing the unimaginable: losing everything they own or risking one year in jail and a $5,000 fine.” The closure is moving forward to begin the long-planned Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project The project is intended to address “critical forest restoration efforts” and will thin forest “The work aims to reduce wildfire risk and restore damaged habitats in the Wildland Urban Interface near Bend,” a news release said the Forest will reevaluate the continued need for the closure to provide for safe The Forest Service did not immediately return calls explaining how they would attempt to remove residents that stayed in the forest past the May 1 deadline In 2022, the Statesman Journal reported on a collection of people who were employed in Sisters but couldn’t afford the price of rent to live in town A 2015 survey conducted by the Pacific Northwest Research Station found 75% of rangers reported encountering non-recreational campers at least once a month more than half the rangers in Oregon and Washington said the amount of time they’d spent addressing homelessness had increased The situation in central Oregon creates a difficult situation Many people simply can’t afford to live even in a place where they work but long-term camping in the forest can lead to a buildup of trash ecological damage and major wildfire risks The Darlene 3 Fire, which threatened to burn La Pine in June 2024, ignited at a homeless encampment outside of town The issue has become a flashpoint in the China Hat area outside of Bend But many people have nowhere to go if they’re evicted “This eviction is a waste of government resources that will displace communities and push homeless people into other cities and forests while doing nothing to address the growing lack of housing that people can afford,” said Jesse Rabinowitz spokesperson for the National Homelessness Law Center European dreams are still flickering for both Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest as they lock horns under the Monday night lights at Selhurst Park in a Premier League clash that could prove pivotal in the race for continental qualification in 2025-26 Fresh from their electrifying 3-0 FA Cup semi-final demolition of Aston Villa at Wembley Oliver Glasner's revitalised Eagles are flying high and eyeing a strong finish to a campaign that still holds plenty of promise With an FA Cup final showdown against Manchester City on the horizon Palace now turn their focus back to league matters hoping to keep pace in the hunt for a potential top-seven finish Nottingham Forest LIVE in US on Fubo (free-trial) come into the fixture licking their wounds after a sobering 2-0 loss to City in their own semi-final outing Pep Guardiola's side struck early in both halves to blunt Nuno Espirito Santo's men at Wembley and Forest's recent form has left fans and neutrals alike wondering whether they've run out of steam at a crucial moment in the season The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.: TV channel: USA Network Live stream: Fubo This game is available for live TV broadcast on USA Network in the US. The streaming option is available on Fubo which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers so you can try the service before you buy NBC and 200+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable STREAM:Best of Premier League action LIVE in US on Fubo (free-trial) This Premier League clash takes place at the Selhurst Park in London Here's how that time translates across the U.S.: Palace are nearly at full strength heading into this one with Tyrick Mitchell recovering well from a knock picked up late in their cup triumph Only Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure remain sidelined while Matt Turner is ineligible against his parent club not that Dean Henderson’s starting spot was under threat Callum Hudson-Odoi appears set to miss out with a suspected hamstring strain sustained against Brentford Nuno has several options to reshuffle the frontline Chris Wood remains their primary threat and could make history as the first Forest player to notch double-digit Premier League away goals in a single season Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (4-2-3-1 If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Learn more > Neeraj Sharma is a content producer at The Sporting News driven by a passion for crafting engaging and informative articles. Neeraj is a die-hard Newcastle United fan who has been living the dream since the takeover and analysis writer for an online fan blog and served as a sports reporter for his college magazine you'll find him stirring up some classic Ronaldo vs Messi debates or hitting the field or court for a game of football or basketball Lake and McHenry County Scanner Lake Forest Police announced they are training a new St and they are seeking help from the public to name him Director of Communications and Community Engagement for the Lake Forest Police Department Bernard puppy will accompany department Social Worker Lauren Perez on mental health-related calls within the community Olson said the department responded to 538 mental health-related calls for service in 2024 marking a clear indication of the growing need for compassionate and innovative resources like comfort dogs The addition of a comfort dog will help provide emotional support during these high-stress situations “There’s no question that police work takes a toll on emotional well-being,” Lake Forest Police Chief John Burke said “This comfort dog program is an important step forward – not just in how we support our team but in how we connect with and care for the Lake Forest community.” affectionate nature and remarkable emotional intuition making the breed especially well-suited for high-stress situations that require empathy “Having a comfort dog on the force will help build trust in difficult moments,” Perez said “Whether we’re responding to a mental health crisis or offering support after a traumatic event comforting presence for the people we serve – and for the officers who serve them.” Comfort dogs are increasingly used by law enforcement agencies nationwide to help alleviate the psychological stress experienced by first responders and those affected by trauma The role of the new dog will conform to the role of other comfort canines which includes providing emotional support during and after critical incidents reducing anxiety for residents and officers enhancing communication during sensitive investigations and offering a positive presence during community engagement and outreach The Lake Forest Police Department is inviting the public to help choose the perfect name for the new dog. Community members can cast their vote in a short online survey at cityoflakeforest.com/HelpNameLFPDComfortDog “This program is more than just about one dog – it’s about how we approach mental health “We’re proud to take this next step with Social Worker Perez leading the effort.” No part of this website may be reproduced or stored in any form without written permission from Lake and McHenry County Scanner To keep you informed about the latest news across Lake and McHenry counties as it happens Action in Deschutes national forest for wildfire prevention plan follows Trump order to increase timber production Dozens of homeless people who have been living in a national forest in central Oregon for years were being evicted on Thursday by the US Forest Service as it closed the area for a wildfire prevention project that will involve removing smaller trees clearing debris and setting controlled burns over thousands of acres It was not immediately clear if the evictions were a result of that order but homeless advocates seized on the timing on Thursday as US Forest Service officers blocked the access road “The fact that they are doing this with such vigor shortly after they announced that the forests would be opened up for logging I don’t think is a coincidence,” said Jesse Rabinowitz, a spokesperson for the National Homelessness Law Center. Read moreThe US Department of Agriculture and the service’s Pacific north-west region did not immediately respond to emailed requests for comment “The closure does not target any specific user group and will restrict all access and clean up hazardous materials,” a Deschutes national forest spokesperson “It’s not safe for the public to be in the area while heavy machinery is operating recreational vehicles and tents amid the ponderosa pines in the Deschutes national forest scrambled in the darkness Wednesday night to pack up and get their engines working again Authorities closed the two-lane road in the early hours of Thursday morning and it was not immediately clear how many people were left in the forest by the afternoon The US Forest Service has been working for years on plans to close part of the Deschutes national forest near Bend for forest restoration and wildfire mitigation But the number of people living in that part of the forest has grown with many losing homes during the coronavirus pandemic due to job losses and high housing costs Donald Trump’s administration has acted to roll back environmental safeguards around future logging projects on more than half of US national forests, under an emergency designation that cites dangers from wildfires. Whether the administration’s move will boost lumber supplies as Trump envisioned in an executive order he signed in March remains to be seen. Joe Biden’s administration also sought more logging in public forests to combat fires, which have become more intense amid drier and hotter conditions linked to the climate crisis, yet US Forest Service timber sales stayed relatively flat under his tenure. The Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project, a wildfire mitigation treatment on some 30,000 acres (12,000 hectares), is prompting the closures in the Deschutes national forest. The goal of the work is to reduce wildfire risk and restore damaged habitats where development encroaches on natural areas near Bend, Deschutes national forest officials said in a statement. Recreation sites and trails in that area will be closed through April next year. Multiple US Forest Service officials and vehicles were stationed at the Deschutes national forest road closure on Thursday. A sign on the metal gate blocking the road said the temporary emergency closure would last at least one year. Violators could face up six months in jail, fines up to $5,000, or both. On Wednesday night, Mandy Bryant, who said she had lived in the encampment for about three years, was cleaning up her site and trying to get a trailer to start so she could move it. “You could feel the heaviness in the air and just the stress and depression that people are feeling,” she told the Associated Press. “We’re up there on the list of groups of people that society doesn’t really care for.” Four people living in the encampment including Bryant, along with two homeless advocates, filed for a restraining order to stop the closure earlier this month. The claim argued it would cause irreparable harm to more than 100 people who were living there, many of whom have disabilities. Read moreThe government responded in court filings that US Forest Service staff in January began notifying homeless people living in the area of the upcoming closure Original plans for the project were published in 2019 and were authorized by the US Forest Service in 2023 The US district court judge Michael McShane denied the restraining order on Tuesday and issued a written opinion on Thursday “The public’s significant interest in restoring natural habitats and preserving the overall health of Deschutes National Forest is not outweighed by the interest of 150 or so individuals in residing on this particular plot of land,” he wrote in his ruling told the Oregonian/OregonLive that the government’s goal is “voluntary compliance” but Forest Service officers and staff will patrol and “enforce the closure and ensure public safety” designed to provide unprecedented insights into the world’s forests and their crucial role in Earth’s carbon cycle The satellite lifted off aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou on 29 April at 11:15 CEST (06:15 local time) Biomass separated from the rocket’s upper stage the satellite controllers at ESA’s European Space Operations Centre in Germany received the all-important first signal relayed via the Troll ground station in Antarctica that Biomass is working as expected in orbit Controllers will spend the coming days carrying out the ‘launch and early orbit’ phase meticulously verifying that all systems are functioning correctly This critical phase also involves a series of intricate manoeuvres to deploy the satellite’s 12-metre-wide mesh reflector supported by a 7.5-metre boom Biomass will join the portfolio of pioneering missions operated from ESA's mission control centre Carrying the first P-band synthetic aperture radar in space the Biomass mission is designed to deliver crucial information about the state of our forests and how they are changing and to further our knowledge of the role forests play in the carbon cycle ESA’s Director of Earth Observation Programmes “I’d like to extend my congratulations to everyone who has been involved in developing and launching this extraordinary mission Biomass now joins our esteemed family of Earth Explorers – missions that have consistently delivered groundbreaking discoveries and advanced scientific understanding of our planet we are poised to gain vital new data on how much carbon is stored in the world’s forests helping to fill key gaps in our knowledge of the carbon cycle and Forests play a vital role in Earth’s carbon cycle by absorbing and storing large amounts of carbon dioxide helping to regulate the planet’s temperature they absorb around 8 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide annually deforestation and degradation – especially in tropical regions – are releasing stored carbon back into the atmosphere A major challenge for scientists and policymakers is the lack of accurate data on how much carbon forests store and how these stocks are changing owing to factors such as rising temperatures increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels Biomass is the first satellite equipped with a P-band synthetic aperture radar which is capable of penetrating forest canopies to measure woody biomass – trunks and stems – where most forest carbon is stored These measurements act as a proxy for carbon storage the assessment of which is the mission’s primary goal Data from Biomass will significantly reduce uncertainties in carbon stock and flux estimates including those related to land-use change The satellite was developed by over 50 companies led by Airbus UK Europe’s Vega-C rocket can launch up to 3300 kg into space including small scientific and Earth observation satellites Vega-C weighs 210 tonnes on the launch pad and reaches orbit with three solid-propellant-powered stages before the fourth liquid-propellant stage takes over for precise placement of satellites into their desired orbit around Earth Vega-C is the evolution of the Vega family of rockets and delivers increased performance greater payload volume and improved competitiveness How to watch the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest Palace currently boast 45 points and lie in 12th position while the Tricky Trees have 60 points under their account this season and occupy 6th position on the Premier League table The Eagles have turned their home ground into something of a fortress in recent weeks picking up three wins from their last five outings in front of the Selhurst Park faithful It's been a well-balanced display of grit and guile with just four goals shipped and two clean sheets in that stretch while making the most of their chances in the final third when it counts have stumbled of late after what had been a promising campaign The Tricky Trees have dropped five of their last ten league matches raising questions about their ability to sustain momentum heading into the final weeks of the season GOAL brings you everything you need to know 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A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport The Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest will be played at Selhurst Park in London It will kick off at 3:00 pm ET/12:00 pm PT on Monday Palace's only concern from last weekend's semi-final came late on when Tyrick Mitchell limped off with a minor knock the left-back has shaken it off and is set to start on Monday night That leaves long-term absentees Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucouré as the only two still on the treatment table while loanee Matt Turner is ineligible against his parent club though Dean Henderson would’ve started regardless With a five-day breather before their next fixture away at Spurs Glasner is expected to name a full-strength XI who is one goal shy of joining the exclusive 10-goal their misery in Thursday's defeat to Brentford was compounded by a suspected hamstring injury to Callum Hudson-Odoi likely ruling him out of the trip to South London Nuno Espirito Santo has options to replace the ex-Chelsea winger who featured after the break last time out while Ramon Sosa and Jota Silva are also in the mix Eric da Silva Moreira remains sidelined with an ankle issue but Forest could still have a silver lining in Kiwi striker Chris Wood who is fit for the crucial final run-in of the season The rearranged fixture comes just four days after Wembley heartbreak for Nuno Espirito Santo's side as they missed the opportunity to book an FA Cup final clash with Crystal Palace Goals early in both halves saw them beaten by last year's runners-up Manchester City in the capital with victory on Thursday taking them up to third in the standings Brentford still harbour slim European hopes themselves An eighth-placed finish could be enough to secure Europa Conference League football next summer and the Bees will be just two points from Fulham in eighth should they win at Forest midweek would more or less rule out any late drama for Thomas Frank's side this term Here is Sports Illustrated's guide to the encounter Brentford 4-2 Nottingham Forest - 19/04/25 Tottenham -12 Nottingham Forest - 21/04/25 Aston Villa 2-1 Nottingham Forest - 05/04/25 Ola Aina is still a major doubt for Thursday / IMAGO/NurPhoto Espirito Santo was coy on the fitness of Forest right back Ola Aina who has been absent since the beginning of the month with a calf injury "We will assess him and see how fast he can return to the team," stated the Portuguese before the Brentford game although Espirito Santo admitted that several players must be assessed after the exhausting clash with City at the weekend Ryan Yates and Neco Williams could return to the starting lineup after serving suspensions on Sunday A post shared by Brentford Football Club (@brentfordfc) Vitaly Janelt is missing for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on a heel issue that has been causing him issues for some time meaning he joins long-term absentees Fabio Carvalho and Joshua Dasilva in the treatment room Aaron Hickey and Igor Thiago have been absent for lengthy spells but both are close to making comebacks after returning to full training they will be eased back into the equation as they get back up to full match fitness and won't be available for the Forest clash as per Frank Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Flekken; Ajer Forest must quickly put their weekend disappointment behind them and Espirito Santo's side have seldom struggled to recover from setbacks this term Their consistency and unflappability has been integral to their push for Champions League qualification and they should bounce back on Thursday Brentford have proven tricky customers this season and boast the attacking personnel capable of unlocking Forest's typically watertight defence but home advantage and added motivation should work in favour of the Tricky Trees EWAN ROSS-MURRAYEwan Ross-Murray is is a Sports Illustrated Soccer freelance writer who focuses primarily on the Premier League. Ewan was born in Leicester, but his heart, and club allegience, belongs to Liverpool. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER This contract is supported by two European funds and aligns with the Ministry’s Aegis Programme aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Civil Protection forces The contract will be based on a “government owned contractor operated” (GO-CO) model for which Airbus Helicopters will be partnering with experienced H215 firefighting operators for the technical and operational support.  “The signing of the contract for the purchase of new H215 helicopters represents an important step in our efforts to mitigate the devastating consequences of the climate crisis in our country,” said Panagiotis Stampoulidis “This is the largest contract signed under the ‘Aegis’ National Programme to bolster the Civil Protection mechanism in Greece with modern equipment and we are delighted that the Project Preparation Facility of Growthfund swiftly concluded this tender with transparency and efficiency.”   “Wildfires have burned on average three to five million square kilometres globally in recent years with significant environmental consequences It is an honour to have been selected to support the combat that Greek communities face every year,” said Bruno Even “The H215 is used around the world for firefighting missions with its ability to drop more than four tonnes of water at a time is exactly what the French Securité Civile does Airbus Helicopters has been a long-standing provider of helicopters for essential missions in the country and together with our GO-CO partners we are sure that the H215 will be a vital and reliable asset,” he added.  SAF Aerogroup specialises in complex helicopter operations like mountain rescue demonstrated by their 2024 H215 RescEU deployment to Greece The group also manages high-precision lifting offering comprehensive high-value air services to governmental and international organisations a French operator based in the South of France with over 60 years of experience stemming from its parent company RTE has broadened its focus beyond power grid support to include emergency response for a wider range of national and international clients.   Airbus Helicopters has been a long-standing partner in Greece since the early 2000s in both the civil and parapublic and military sectors The Hellenic Fire Brigade operates two Super Pumas and the Hellenic Air Force operates 12 Super Pumas. The Super Puma ecosystem in the country will benefit from the support activities and training of technicians and pilots foreseen by the contract The H215 is a multirole helicopter that is part of the Super Puma family with over 1,100 helicopters delivered and more than 6 million flight hours under its belt. The H215 is equipped with the H225’s renowned 4-axis autopilot which enables firefighting activities to be conducted at night as well as during the day. It is deployed around the world for firefighting missions thanks to its range of around 540 NM and its ability to transport 19 firefighters As one of the only heavy helicopters in production that is civil certified along with its ability to be equipped with either a water bucket or a belly tank it is the ideal complement to any country’s firefighting assets.  2025 at 5:04 pm PDTCLIMATE UNCHANGED ON PILL HILL and compelling article [“Operation: Merger,” WW Just watch how those salaries and bonuses go up precipitously if the merger is enabled I remember the days when Oregon Health & Science University was all about research/discovery and teaching/education Now these missions are never even mentioned by OHSU although research was addressed by you indirectly in the article I suspect that if OHSU bigwigs were offered higher salaries and bonuses in exchange for dropping the proposed merger I reiterate that the results of the climate survey were no different than the results of the previous four climate surveys OHSU has been a terrible work environment for decades Joe Robertson may have been a good ol’ boy I am surprised that you view the unions as highly supportive of OHSU administration and the unions despised Joe Robertson and his administration Although I haven’t followed this relationship closely I am very surprised that OHSU administration and the unions are aligned Matt Donegan’s presentation of a policy-sell regarding Oregon forest management during a time of wildfire danger and climate disruption is learned informative and timely [“Hotseat: Matt Donegan” the flow of the original interview with the Oregon Journalism Project dances around serious considerations and contradictions that should be addressed citing the National Environmental Policy Act as an impediment to good forest management exploits lack of public awareness of NEPA’s keystone and historical role in environmental protection as well as the Trump administration’s intentions to weaken or eliminate it the facile conflation of “Indigenous and Western science” by Susan Jane Brown as regards forest management fails to acknowledge the ecological asymmetry of First Nation and Settler communities historically and is one that is increasingly exploited while failing to warrant a deeper understanding and examination Donegan raises the challenge of biomass waste disposal then except for referencing the fears that environmentalists hold regarding large capital investments in mills he avoids coming clean on whether he supports innovative waste wood resource markets the handsomely financed wood pellet export and electric generation industry which has a notoriously duplicitous record on community health and global warming mitigation but what the 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices (WXYZ) — The parents of Kevin Graves say they are still determined to find answers as to how their son died even after the Oceania County medical examiner ruled his death as "undetermined after investigation and anthropology studies" last month In 2018, 28-year-old Kevin Graves went missing while attending his very first Electric Forest music festival putting up billboards and spreading the word his family received the devastating news last December that his remains had been found near festival grounds it was like a smack right between the eyes," Graves' father Gary said Watch our January 2025 report when we spoke with Kevin Graves' parents after his remains were found below: As devastated as they were, they hoped that now that his remains were found, they would have the complete picture of what happened to their son the medical examiner's office ruled Kevin Graves' death as "undetermined" after their monthslong investigation Their office told 7 News Detroit that because they were working with only skeletal remains it complicated just how much they could learn “I still don’t know why they couldn’t have found something but you’d think they would’ve found something," Kevin Graves' mother Kathy said "It just leaves more unanswered questions.” The family says someone somewhere knows what happened that night and say their only hope now is that they speak up We really think there’s more out there to be found out," Kathy Graves said Previous report: 5 years since man vanished at Electric Forest festival Michigan State Police say the case is still open and they are currently looking over additional reports They add that there is no indication of foul play This article was originally published at 12:45 p.m It was last updated with additional information at 9:12 a.m secretaries of Agriculture and Homeland Security on Wednesday shined a spotlight on a South Dakota ranch family that had been facing federal charges under the Biden administration over a fencing dispute with the U.S Republican officials leveled charges of extreme government overreach by the previous administration with attempts to "make felons out of farmers." In a case that drew attention from cattlemen's groups and western landowners Charles and Heather Maude were facing federal theft charges over a fence line dispute with the Forest Service that involved a center pivot on their ground that crossed over into Forest Service land Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Wednesday led a press conference outside USDA headquarters on the National Mall with the Maude family Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem -- the former South Dakota governor -- and other officials from South Dakota and Wyoming They announced charges against the family had been dropped by the Trump administration "This family was targeted solely over what should have been a minor civil dispute over grazing rights on 25 acres of public land was prosecuted credibly threatened with jail sentences so extreme that they were told to find alternatives to raise their young children," Rollins said Rollins reached back 250 years to the battles of Lexington and Concord to point out the country was founded by average people fighting against a tyrannical government filled with people who believed they could do as they wish against everyday Americans Rollins called the prosecution of the Maude family they have endured a torturous legal process and suffered as victims of the Biden regime's reckless warfare Just imagine a government that would be willing to de facto orphan American children over a mere dispute of 25 acres of land," Rollins said "The men of Lexington and Concord knew what that sort of government was like .. faced with destruction at the hand of the state made their appeal to heaven and Providence answered Thanks to the leadership and the unequivocal and bold leadership of President Trump and his directive to put Americans first we have the pleasure to announce that the criminal prosecution of the Maudes is now over and their children will grow up with the mother and the father they love and who love them." To respond to what she said was "egregious lawfare from the Biden administration," Rollins announced USDA is launching a portal on the https://www.usda.gov/… website for producers to share details about government overreach "We are ending regulation by prosecution in America and investigating how and why this wrongful prosecution of an American ranching family ever occurred in the first place," Rollins said While pointing to an egregious use of federal courts against a South Dakota ranch family Wednesday's event helping mark the first 100 days of the Trump administration was also a way to deflect from bad news about the economy trade disruption and Trump's overall sagging polling numbers in the first three months of this administration Rollins was on Fox News touting that the administration was in the early days of trade talks and potential bailout of American farmers might not be necessary even though a contingency plan is being put in place The Maudes operate a ranch and farm that is now in its fifth generation in Pennington County raises 250 head of cattle and has about 40 sows Their property is adjacent to the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands "Our families have a combined 250 plus years in production agriculture," she said saying there was a pause when members of the family fought for the country in World War II Maude became emotional thanking R-CALF USA and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) that it's been in Charles family since 1910," Heather Maude said "Our neighbors who stood up for us at the threat of retribution to their operations that they still face until we get this completely resolved," Heather Maude said "And we are so thankful for the efforts that are being rolled out today to help make progress in the right direction." specifically said the prosecution of the Maudes would have never occurred if former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack had just gotten engaged in the dispute Noem said she first wrote a letter to Vilsack then spoke to the former secretary about it "He completely ignored our pleas for justice," Noem said I know I'm a farmer and rancher of many generations and land is everything to farmers and ranchers Vilsack told DTN Political Correspondent Jerry Hagstrom in an email "Respect for property rights is a two-way street when public lands are involved Efforts to protect our public lands proved unsuccessful leading to the enforcement action that was taken We made every effort to respond to inquiries from the South Dakota delegation so the reasoning behind the action taken was fully explained." who also ranches about 70 miles from the Maude family said the case was not about picking a battle with the Biden administration or getting headlines "It was about delivering real results for Charles and Heather Maude," Rhoden said Secretary Vilsack and President Biden ignored our pleas President Trump was elected by the American people." Rhoden said he believed there was a breakdown in communication over the years between the Forest Service and the landowners That then eventually culminated with the criminal charges I was pretty appalled by the severity of the charges and the way they were brought about regardless of the circumstances," Rhoden said said federal officials who have pushed to prosecute farm families for these kinds of situations need to be held to account He added he looks forward to "running out every single bad actor in these federal agencies." Rounds also said he will be introducing legislation to mandate federal mediation in disputes between landowners and the Forest Service "The Maudes were on this land even before the Forest Service existed," Rollins noted Hageman also criticized the federal armed "agent" who showed up at the Maude's ranch to press the issue and federal indictment "The agent had complete disregard for the decades-long relationship between the Maude's family and the agency and used his role in an unconstitutional effort to make felons out of farmers," Hageman said "Gone are the days of the government working against the people under the leadership of President Donald J Trump and those individuals he surrounded himself with." Chris Clayton can be reached at Chris.Clayon@dtn.com Follow him on social platform X @ChrisClaytonDTN Please correct the following errors and try again: News | May 2 – In a groundbreaking move that could reshape wildfire insurance nationwide the Tahoe Donner Association has secured a first-of-its-kind policy that links premium pricing directly to decades of active forest management The innovative agreement—developed in collaboration with former California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones a business of WTW—marks the first time an insurance company has factored large-scale fuel reduction work into wildfire risk assessments and policy pricing the $2.5 million wildfire resilience insurance coverage has been developed for Tahoe Donner The policy covers over 1,300 acres of high-risk open space within Tahoe Donner one of the largest landowners in the region behind the U.S proximity to ignition sources like Interstate 80 and the potential for human-caused fires—have seen direct threats from wildfire “Because of the work we’ve done in forest management it’s more likely that we’re gonna have a lesser impact because we reduce that risk,” Jason Hajduk-Dorworth Director of Administrative Services for the Association helped launch the project by connecting the Association with The Nature Conservancy and UC Berkeley School of Law Tahoe Donner’s long standing record of fire mitigation along with its trove of historical data on forest stewardship made it a uniquely strong candidate for this pilot “They had been looking to do this kind of work for a long time…but they didn’t have the correct partner,” Hajduk-Dorworth said “Tahoe Donner was the correct partner at the right time.” underscored that the Association’s fire readiness work has evolved over decades “We’ve been doing fuel reduction work for forest health and resiliency and now really transitioning into that defensible home wildland fire impact mitigation work,” she said have that historical body of information that we can share,” Hadjuk-Dorworth added.  The Nature Conservancy is covering the cost of the insurance premium through a grant making Tahoe Donner’s participation financially viable while also establishing metrics that could help scale the program to homeowners “This isn’t a cure-all—it’s just one more new tool in the tool bag,” Rosenfeld said “We believe that we’ve positioned our organization to have the best outcome it can if the fire comes through.” While the pilot policy applies only to Association-managed land officials hope its success could eventually influence homeowner policies and broader insurance practices “We have quantifiable actions that are being acknowledged in a quantifiable premium reduction,” Hajduk-Dorworth said.  As wildfire risk intensifies and insurers retreat from high-risk zones the Tahoe Donner policy is being viewed as a potential model “Hopefully other insurance companies can look at homeowners insurance in the same way,” Rosenfeld said “We’re a town within the town essentially We have a vested interest not just in our community but the whole entire community of Truckee-Tahoe.” A member education campaign is set to roll out this summer to explain how forest-wide insurance efforts could eventually benefit individual property owners In a state where many homeowners have lost access to fire insurance altogether Tahoe Donner’s policy may signal a way forward.  “Fire is something that we have to live with for the future,” Rosenfeld said and how are we adjusting what we’re doing on the land to live with fire?” and beyond make the Sierra Sun's work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality your support is critical to help us keep our community informed about the evolving coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having locally Your donation will help us continue to cover COVID-19 and our other vital local news Sign up for daily and breaking news headlines Manage Subscriptions there are no polls available at the moment 29 April 2025 – The Airbus built forest monitoring satellite Biomass has been successfully launched into orbit A European Space Agency (ESA) flagship mission Biomass will use its revolutionary P-band synthetic aperture radar instrument to measure forest biomass to assess terrestrial carbon stocks and fluxes to enable scientists to better understand the carbon cycle and its effects on climate change Launched on a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Space Port the satellite will scan the Earth’s forests from an altitude of 666km during its five-year mission “Biomass will give scientists and climatologists unprecedented data on the state of the world’s forests further enhancing the understanding of the climate cycle The spacecraft is now safely in orbit and ready to deliver its precious data,” said Alain Fauré Head of Space Systems at Airbus Defence and Space Biomass carries the first space-borne P-band radar to deliver exceptionally accurate maps of tropical temperate and boreal forest biomass to help improve the understanding of the part that forests play in regulating climate Biomass will also be able to measure paleo aquifers in desert regions to find new water sources in arid regions as well as contribute to observations of ice sheet dynamics Biomass’ P-band radar will see through the forest canopy to the ground improving current Digital Elevation Models in densely forested areas and provide a completely new view of the Earth’s surface The spacecraft features a large 12 metre deployable antenna to capture the reflected SAR data to show changes in biomass due to forest loss (for example from logging/burning) and regrowth built and tested the satellite in Stevenage (UK) Friedrichshafen (Germany) and Toulouse (France) before it was shipped to French Guiana in February 2025 The teams are preparing for the in-orbit commissioning and operational phases with a separate team managing the delivery of the ground calibration transponder Development and testing of the Biomass spacecraft involved more than 50 companies across 20 countries a UN climate change initiative aimed at reducing emissions due to deforestation by systematically monitoring forests in vulnerable areas with no need for ground intervention