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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

Tragic Collision Claims Life of 25-Year-Old Kian Broadhead on Isle of Man’s West Coast; Investigations Underway

Sierra Dalton 11 months ago

A current and deeply saddening incident has unfolded on the west coast of the Isle of Man, resulting in the tragic death of a 25-year-old man....

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The Current

Queenstown Luxury Hotel Fined $22k for Illegal ‘Heli-Crayfish’ Experience Amid Fisheries Act Breaches

Sasha Martinez 11 months ago

A Queenstown hotel has been fined $22,000 for illegally selling recreationally caught crayfish as part of a luxury experience, and for failing to maintain proper records....

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The Current

Suspect Arrested in Charlie Kirk Assassination; Wife Vows to Continue Legacy Amidst Deepening Investigations

Priyank anair 11 months ago

In a significant development following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, authorities have arrested Tyler Robinson, 22, in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred...

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The Current

Dozens of Shipping Containers Plunge into Port of Long Beach: Investigations Underway

Maisie Rivers 11 months ago

Dramatic video captured the chaotic scene at the Port of Long Beach on Tuesday morning, September 9, 2025, as approximately 67 cargo containers toppled off the...

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The Current

Dozens of Cargo Containers Plunge into Port of Long Beach Waters; Investigations Underway

Leeanne Perez 11 months ago

A significant incident unfolded at the Port of Long Beach on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, when approximately 67 cargo containers tumbled overboard from the vessel “Mississippi.”...

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The Current

West Coast News: Inglewood Man Accused of Serial Dating App Murders and Assaults, Investigations Ongoing

Keiko Matsuda 11 months ago

An Inglewood man has been charged with two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, and multiple other offenses, accused of preying on men he...

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The Current

Invasive “Alien Invaders”: Zebra Mussels Threaten Crucial Colorado River System

Jorge Salcido 11 months ago

The vital waters of the American West face a new and escalating threat with the confirmed presence of invasive zebra mussels in the upper Colorado River...

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The Current

Suspicious Death Investigation Launched After Sacramento Woman Found Shot at Luxury Napa Valley Resort

Hollis Greene 11 months ago

Napa County authorities have launched a suspicious death investigation after a 24-year-old woman from Sacramento was discovered deceased from a gunshot wound at the prestigious Bardessono...

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The Current

West Coast Research Funding Restored: Judge Orders Trump Administration to Reinstate Partial UCLA Grants Amidst Ongoing Investigations

evan Park 11 months ago

A significant legal victory for academic freedom and research unfolded on the West Coast this week, as a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate...

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The Current

West Coast Hydro Scheme Resurfaces Under Fast-Track Legislation, Reigniting Environmental Debate

Donovan Blake 11 months ago

West Coast electricity provider Westpower has submitted plans for a controversial run-of-river hydroelectric scheme on the Waitaha River, seeking expedited approval under the newly enacted Fast-track...

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