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Tsunami Alerts Ripple Across Pacific Following Massive Kamchatka Earthquake; Travel Disrupted
Tsunami Alerts Ripple Across Pacific Following Massive Kamchatka Earthquake; Travel Disrupted
CoreSite Unveils Major Expansion in Silicon Valley with New AI-Ready Data Center
CoreSite Unveils Major Expansion in Silicon Valley with New AI-Ready Data Center
West Coast Groundfish Sector Cultivates Innovation with New Seafood Accelerator
West Coast Groundfish Sector Cultivates Innovation with New Seafood Accelerator
Music World Navigates Cancellations, Comebacks, and Digital Shifts
Music World Navigates Cancellations, Comebacks, and Digital Shifts
Council Issues Urgent Warning Over Potentially Deadly Counterfeit Vodka
Council Issues Urgent Warning Over Potentially Deadly Counterfeit Vodka
Kamchatka Quake Triggers Tsunami, Waves Reached US West Coast; PNG and Other Nations on Alert
Kamchatka Quake Triggers Tsunami, Waves Reached US West Coast; PNG and Other Nations on Alert
Weather Disrupts Travel: Wet Roads on West Coast, Flight Cancellations in Gander
Weather Disrupts Travel: Wet Roads on West Coast, Flight Cancellations in Gander
Westcoast Bolsters Kyocera Partnership, Becomes Full-Service Distributor for A4 Print Solutions
Westcoast Bolsters Kyocera Partnership, Becomes Full-Service Distributor for A4 Print Solutions
California’s Culinary Canvas: Exploring the Bold New Food Trends Shaping the Golden State
California’s Culinary Canvas: Exploring the Bold New Food Trends Shaping the Golden State
California Launches Investigation into State Farm’s Wildfire Claims Handling
California Launches Investigation into State Farm’s Wildfire Claims Handling
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Author: Keiko Matsuda

Vancouver Island Grapples with Cruise Ship Boom: Prosperity and Environmental Concerns Collide
Westward

Vancouver Island Grapples with Cruise Ship Boom: Prosperity and Environmental Concerns Collide

Keiko Matsuda 6 days ago

Cruise Ship Surge Brings Economic Gains and Environmental Challenges to Vancouver Island Vancouver Island, British Columbia, is experiencing a significant surge in cruise ship traffic, bringing...

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Coastal Clash: B.C.'s Search for its Best Symbol Heats Up, Featuring Sushi and Sweets
Pacific Plate

Coastal Clash: B.C.’s Search for its Best Symbol Heats Up, Featuring Sushi and Sweets

Keiko Matsuda 6 days ago

B.C. Symbols Face Off in CBC News Competition British Columbia is once again on the hunt for its defining symbol, as highlighted in a CBC News...

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California Braces for Impact: Heavy Rain Triggers Rockslides, Flooding, and Threatens Coastline
The Current

California Braces for Impact: Heavy Rain Triggers Rockslides, Flooding, and Threatens Coastline

Keiko Matsuda 6 days ago

California Grapples with Severe Weather as Rain, Rockslides, and Flooding Batter the Region Southern California is once again under siege, as heavy rainfall continues to lash...

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Soundside Music Festival Abruptly Canceled, Leaving Fans and Artists Disappointed
Soundwaves

Soundside Music Festival Abruptly Canceled, Leaving Fans and Artists Disappointed

Keiko Matsuda 6 days ago

The highly anticipated Soundside Music Festival, set to grace Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been unceremoniously canceled, leaving a void in the late-September concert calendar...

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John Dawson's 'Take the Time' Shines a Light on the Singer Songwriter's Place in Canadian Roots Music
Soundwaves

John Dawson’s ‘Take the Time’ Shines a Light on the Singer-Songwriter’s Place in Canadian Roots Music

Keiko Matsuda 6 days ago

John Dawson’s ‘Take the Time’ Shines a Light on the Singer-Songwriter’s Place in Canadian Roots Music Canadian singer-songwriter John Dawson has released his latest single, “Take...

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Ukee Days Fishing Derby: A Look Back at a 1991 Summer Classic
Editorial

Ukee Days Fishing Derby: A Look Back at a 1991 Summer Classic

Keiko Matsuda 6 days ago

The Westerly News Revisits a Memorable Fishing Competition The Westerly News is taking a nostalgic look back at the Ukee Days Fishing Derby of 1991, an...

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Streaming Guide: Top New Movies to Watch at Home This Weekend (July 25 27)
Sunset Screen

Streaming Guide: Top New Movies to Watch at Home This Weekend (July 25-27)

Keiko Matsuda 7 days ago

Streaming Guide: Top New Movies to Watch at Home This Weekend (July 25-27) As the summer heat intensifies, many moviegoers are opting for the comfort of...

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Drone Startup Birdstop Chooses Detroit for New Headquarters, Eyeing Automotive Manufacturing Expertise
Innovation & Economy

Drone Startup Birdstop Chooses Detroit for New Headquarters, Eyeing Automotive Manufacturing Expertise

Keiko Matsuda 7 days ago

Detroit Welcomes Birdstop: A Drone Startup’s Strategic Shift Birdstop, a California-based drone startup, is making a significant move, relocating its headquarters to Detroit. This decision marks...

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Beams Japan Lands in Los Angeles: A Pop Up Bringing Japanese Craftsmanship to the West Coast
Westward

Beams Japan Lands in Los Angeles: A Pop-Up Bringing Japanese Craftsmanship to the West Coast

Keiko Matsuda 7 days ago

Beams Japan Lands in Los Angeles: A Pop-Up Bringing Japanese Craftsmanship to the West Coast Los Angeles, CA – In a move signaling its continued global...

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Weekend Watchlist: Your Guide to the Latest Movies and TV Shows
Sunset Screen

Weekend Watchlist: Your Guide to the Latest Movies and TV Shows

Keiko Matsuda 7 days ago

Weekend Watchlist: Your Guide to the Latest Movies and TV Shows As the weekend of July 26, 2025, approaches, entertainment enthusiasts are gearing up for a...

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