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Category: The Current

THE CURRENT (News & Investigations)
* State by State: Dedicated sections for California, Oregon, and Washington.
* Politics & Policy: Deep dives into legislation, statehouse drama, and elections.
* Investigations: Long-form, data-driven journalism on pressing regional issues.
* The Breakdown: Explainer articles that make complex topics (like water rights or housing policy) easy to understand.

The Current

Surrey Sees Connected Shots Fired and Double Vehicle Arson: Investigations Underway

Leeanne Perez 8 months ago

Early Sunday morning on December 7, 2025, saw a series of concerning Surrey Incidents unfold across the city, prompting a swift response from the Surrey Police...

2025, connected, incidents, shots fired, witnesses
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The Current

West Coast Ski Resort Faces Airsoft Gun Lawsuit: Claims of Near-Fatal Shot Spark Investigations

Keiko Matsuda 8 months ago

A significant Airsoft Gun Lawsuit has been filed against a popular ski resort, stemming from an alleged airsoft gun shooting incident that occurred on Christmas night...

airsoft gun, claim, employee, owner, POWDR, Resort, SilverStar, ski resort, winter sports
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The Current

Epstein Investigation Transcripts to Be Released After Landmark Transparency Ruling

Jorge Salcido 8 months ago

A significant court order has been issued regarding the Epstein Transcripts Release. A federal judge has mandated the release of key transcripts, stemming from abandoned investigations...

accountability, documents, Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, grand jury, Jeffrey Epstein, judge, law, ruling, sex trafficking, transcripts, unsealing
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The Current

Virginia Man Arrested in Nearly 5-Year Investigation into Jan. 6 Eve Pipe Bomb Plot

Hollis Greene 8 months ago

The FBI arrested Brian Cole Jr. on December 4, 2025, in connection with the Jan 6 pipe bomb incident. He is accused of planting two pipe...

bombs, data, device, evidence, explosive, headquarters, Jan 6, pipe bomb, plot, Virginia
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The Current

Nanaimo Motorcycle Crash: West Coast Police Watchdog Leads Serious Injury Investigations

evan Park 8 months ago

A Nanaimo motorcycle crash has resulted in serious injuries for two young individuals. This significant collision involved a motorcycle and a taxi, prompting an IIO investigation....

accident, iio, independent, motorcycle, nanaimo, rcmp, serious, taxi, watchdog, youth
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The Current

Massive 820kg Pounamu Seizure in Dunedin Highlights Growing Illegal Trade Investigations

Donovan Blake 8 months ago

Dunedin police have made a significant bust concerning the Illegal Pounamu Trade. Officers seized 820 kilograms of allegedly stolen pounamu, marking a major development in efforts...

gathering, illegal, Māori, Ngāi Tahu, pounamu, protected, sacred, taonga
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The Current

Stockton Tragedy: Police Plead for Information in Child’s Party Shooting; West Coast News on Ongoing Investigations

brett Chang 8 months ago

Stockton Child Shooting: Police Urgently Seek Information After Birthday Party Tragedy STOCKTON, Calif. – The horrific Stockton child shooting at a birthday party Saturday night has...

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The Current

Stockton Massacre: Three Children Among Four Slain at Family Party; Suspect Hunt Intensifies

Sierra Dalton 8 months ago

A horrific Stockton shooting shattered a family gathering, resulting in the tragic deaths of four people. This devastating incident, which occurred on November 30, 2025, has...

hunt, massacre, San Joaquin, slain
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The Current

Canada Charts New Energy Course: Pacific Pipeline Deal Aims for Asia, Sparks Fierce Debate

Sasha Martinez 8 months ago

The significant Canada Pipeline Deal is set to redefine the nation’s energy sector, with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith finalizing a critical...

Alberta, Albertas, GDP, Memorandum of Understanding, Premier, rainforest, tariffs
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The Current

Elderly Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Jurong West; Driver Arrested Amidst Ongoing Investigations

Priyank anair 8 months ago

A devastating Jurong West Accident has tragically claimed the life of an elderly pedestrian, sending shockwaves through the community. This significant Jurong West Accident occurred on...

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