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Idaho Prison Guards Accused of Assault; No Charges Filed Amid Systemic Failures
Idaho Prison Guards Accused of Assault; No Charges Filed Amid Systemic Failures
January 30, 2026: A Massive New Music Friday Delivers Diverse Genres and Major Releases
January 30, 2026: A Massive New Music Friday Delivers Diverse Genres and Major Releases
West Coast Under Pressure: Delta Water Wars, Tire Runoff Fears, and a Crippling Snow Drought
West Coast Under Pressure: Delta Water Wars, Tire Runoff Fears, and a Crippling Snow Drought
California Governor Warns Wealth Tax Will Drive Rich Away
California Governor Warns Wealth Tax Will Drive Rich Away
OpenAI Seeks $100 Billion Funding Amidst Tech Giant AI Race: West Coast Business News
OpenAI Seeks $100 Billion Funding Amidst Tech Giant AI Race: West Coast Business News
ICE Detains Asylum Seekers at Check-Ins, Targets Afghans in New Enforcement Push
ICE Detains Asylum Seekers at Check-Ins, Targets Afghans in New Enforcement Push
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IShowSpeed’s Africa Tour: A Digital Diplomacy Masterclass Redefining Global Views
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Internal Review Contradicts Trump Administration’s Narrative on Alex Pretti Shooting
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IShowSpeed’s Africa Tour: Content Diplomacy Rewrites Global Views, Ignites Debates
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Pregnant Teen Captain: Mary Ann Patten’s Top West Coast Voyage Navigated Mutiny and Storm
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Editorial

Chemainus Sawmill Curtailment Extended Through 2026 Amidst Market Woes

Priyank anair 5 days ago

Western Forest Products (WFP) announced a significant decision on January 23, 2026: the Chemainus Sawmill Curtailment will extend through at least the end of 2026, with...

2026, Chemainus, curtailment, extended, forestry, log supply, sawmill, softwood lumber, Western Forest Products, WFP, woes
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Top Coastal Reports

Port aux Basques Rink Closure Halts Sports Amid Peak Season: West Coast News

Priyank anair 1 week ago

Port aux Basques Rink Suffers Significant Damage After Storm A powerful windstorm struck Port aux Basques on January 12, 2026, inflicting significant damage on the Bruce...

ground, hockey, Port aux Basques, repairs, rink, skating
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Soundwaves

January 2026 Ignites Dance Floors: EDM Releases and Festivals Lead the Charge

Priyank anair 2 weeks ago

January 2026: EDM Releases Festivals – A Powerful Start The start of 2026 is a powerful statement for electronic dance Music (EDM). New Music releases and...

2026, Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Cenk Gursoy, Crankdat, EDC Thailand, Electronic Dance Music, Ghostone Records, James Kennedy, Labels, Lizzy Wang, Zedd, Zoe Kypri
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Sunset Screen

The Night Manager Season 2, Episode 4: Plot Twists and Streaming News

Priyank anair 2 weeks ago

The highly anticipated Night Manager Season 2 has delivered its fourth episode, continuing the thrilling spy thriller series that fans have been clamoring for. This new...

BBC, David Farr, Episode 4, espionage, Jonathan Pine, Night Manager, Richard Roper, Roper return, Season 2, spy, Tom Hiddleston, twist
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Westward

Los Angeles Ascends: United’s New Routes Fuel 2026 Tourism Boom

Priyank anair 2 weeks ago

The **LA Tourism Boom** is set to accelerate, driven by United Airlines’ strategic expansion from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and its new flight routes, signaling...

2026, Airport, gateway, visitor
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Pacific Plate

Fast Food’s Plant-Based Breakfast Bets: Trending Morning Food News You Need to Know

Priyank anair 2 weeks ago

Fast food chains are betting big on breakfast, with **Plant-Based Breakfast** options leading this charge and reshaping morning menus. Sales of plant-based foods grew significantly, with...

breakfast, chains, fast food, morning, options, vegan
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The Current

L.A. Women’s Jail: Inmates Report Rampant Sexual Abuse by Guards; Investigations Underway

Priyank anair 2 weeks ago

Trending news on the west coast details grave allegations of **LA Women’s Jail Abuse**. Current reports detail grave allegations where inmates at L.A. County’s women’s jail...

abuse, accountability, allegations, facility, guards, sexual abuse, women's jail
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The Current

West Coast Red Tide Alert: Toxic Shellfish Warning Issued After Mass Die-Off

Priyank anair 4 weeks ago

A severe health alert is in effect due to the ongoing West Coast Red Tide. Authorities have warned the public not to eat shellfish from the...

alert, algal bloom, beaches, bloom, dffe, die-off, fishing, harmful, poisoning, red tide, shellfish, toxic
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Editorial

California’s Health Insurance Riddle: Competition vs. Control for Better Care

Priyank anair 1 month ago

Navigating the complexities of California Health Insurance requires understanding its competitive landscape and consumer choice dynamics. This news comes as California faces a multifaceted health insurance...

ACA, access, affordability, CDI, choice, consumer, Covered California, DMHC, managed care, plans, premiums, provider, quality
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Top Coastal Reports

Top West Coast Towns Blacked Out: Major Substation Fault Leaves Thousands in Dark

Priyank anair 1 month ago

West Coast Power Outage: Thousands Plunged into Darkness This is significant West Coast news. Thousands of homes lost power in a major West Coast Power Outage....

2025, blackout, Buller District, businesses, darkness, Monday, substation, thousands
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