yazikus
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Questionable taste in winter hats, first-clapper, cheese enthusiast, lamprey stan.
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Major exposé in Rolling Stone on Morrow County, the nitrates disaster and Amazon's role in the community:
'The Precedent Is Flint': How Oregon's Data Center Boom Is Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon data centers constructed in eastern Oregon's farmland have worsened a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
www.rollingstone.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Major exposé in Rolling Stone on Morrow County, the nitrates disaster and Amazon's role in the community:
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Parachute journalism vs. local journalism:
November 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Parachute journalism vs. local journalism:
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"Ira" has worked for the last 50 years CAs fields. "I'm proud of the work I do cultivating the land. My hard work brings produce like these heads of fresh lettuce to people's tables. Without farm workers, consumers won't have fresh vegetables." #WeFeedYou
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"Ira" has worked for the last 50 years CAs fields. "I'm proud of the work I do cultivating the land. My hard work brings produce like these heads of fresh lettuce to people's tables. Without farm workers, consumers won't have fresh vegetables." #WeFeedYou
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Coast Guard helicopter must remain in Newport, federal judge says in temporary order
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Coast Guard helicopter must remain in Newport, federal judge says in temporary order
"The danger presented by the lack of rescue helicopter coverage justifies” the granting of a temporary order “on an expedited basis,” the judge wrote.
www.oregonlive.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Coast Guard helicopter must remain in Newport, federal judge says in temporary order
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
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What are the 100% must-see urban planning/policy things to do and see in Mexico City?
November 25, 2025 at 3:58 AM
What are the 100% must-see urban planning/policy things to do and see in Mexico City?
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When I think "where the vast majority of Americans actually are," I think about the millionaire lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein & Harvey Weinstein & Donald Trump who was recently in the news for threatening to sue a pierogi seller in Martha's Vineyard, where he has one of his homes.
"elevate charismatic figures such as Alan Dershowitz"
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November 25, 2025 at 3:57 AM
When I think "where the vast majority of Americans actually are," I think about the millionaire lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein & Harvey Weinstein & Donald Trump who was recently in the news for threatening to sue a pierogi seller in Martha's Vineyard, where he has one of his homes.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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UPDATE: Boasberg orders the parties to submit plans for the "inquiry regarding a potential contempt referral," by tomorrow, "including names of possible witnesses and dates for hearings." (ACLU's Lee Gelernt smartly suggested waiting on the mandate from the DC Circuit before issuing any orders.)
November 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
UPDATE: Boasberg orders the parties to submit plans for the "inquiry regarding a potential contempt referral," by tomorrow, "including names of possible witnesses and dates for hearings." (ACLU's Lee Gelernt smartly suggested waiting on the mandate from the DC Circuit before issuing any orders.)
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President Trump's surprising opposition to deregulating local TV ownership could impact the proposed acquisition of TEGNA (9NEWS) by Nexstar (Fox31).
Nexstar then mirrored Trump's language, criticizing "legacy media," "coastal elites," and proclaiming itself "the anti-fake news"
Nexstar then mirrored Trump's language, criticizing "legacy media," "coastal elites," and proclaiming itself "the anti-fake news"
November 25, 2025 at 3:06 AM
President Trump's surprising opposition to deregulating local TV ownership could impact the proposed acquisition of TEGNA (9NEWS) by Nexstar (Fox31).
Nexstar then mirrored Trump's language, criticizing "legacy media," "coastal elites," and proclaiming itself "the anti-fake news"
Nexstar then mirrored Trump's language, criticizing "legacy media," "coastal elites," and proclaiming itself "the anti-fake news"
"The alarm system connected to the pump, which would usually warn staff of a pump failure, also failed. Staff turned on a secondary pump, but the brief lapse in water flow led to the loss of the salmon, according to a news release. "
This is a colossal screw up. 1.2 million salmon killed. “The alarm system connected to the pump, which would usually warn staff of a pump failure, also failed.” www.ktvb.com/article/news...
Oxygen pump malfunction kills 1.2M Chinook salmon at Idaho hatchery
A malfunction at the Rapid River Fish Hatchery caused the death of 1.2 million Chinook salmon, risking future fisheries. An investigation into the failure is ongoing
www.ktvb.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:06 AM
"The alarm system connected to the pump, which would usually warn staff of a pump failure, also failed. Staff turned on a secondary pump, but the brief lapse in water flow led to the loss of the salmon, according to a news release. "
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This is a colossal screw up. 1.2 million salmon killed. “The alarm system connected to the pump, which would usually warn staff of a pump failure, also failed.” www.ktvb.com/article/news...
Oxygen pump malfunction kills 1.2M Chinook salmon at Idaho hatchery
A malfunction at the Rapid River Fish Hatchery caused the death of 1.2 million Chinook salmon, risking future fisheries. An investigation into the failure is ongoing
www.ktvb.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 AM
This is a colossal screw up. 1.2 million salmon killed. “The alarm system connected to the pump, which would usually warn staff of a pump failure, also failed.” www.ktvb.com/article/news...
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Over the last five years, fatal overdoses in Yakima County have nearly tripled. In 2024, the county coroner’s office recorded 146 overdose deaths, an increase of more than 50% from the previous year. Coverage from Olivia Palmer at the Yakima Herald-Republic.
Investing in medical detox: Treatment providers push to fill a hole in Yakima County
Medical detox facilities offer a space where people can access medications that help manage their withdrawal symptoms and get 24/7 support. The services are often a critical first step for
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November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Over the last five years, fatal overdoses in Yakima County have nearly tripled. In 2024, the county coroner’s office recorded 146 overdose deaths, an increase of more than 50% from the previous year. Coverage from Olivia Palmer at the Yakima Herald-Republic.
Follow along, friends, these council meetings are always action packed
Council just decided to pass a new compromise amendment adopted as an emergency. That means the public will have to testify on a budget amendment they’ve never read.
So we’re tapping the sign 👇👇
So we’re tapping the sign 👇👇
Just realized I hit two years of covering local politics, specifically the Spokane City Council! Here’s a few things I’ve learned:
1. Everyone hates declaring an emergency to bypass the regular public process until it’s for a thing they personally like.
1. Everyone hates declaring an emergency to bypass the regular public process until it’s for a thing they personally like.
November 25, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Follow along, friends, these council meetings are always action packed
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Lowe also said he thinks comments about the office vacancy rate are disingenuous because most of those vacancies are in three large buildings.
"Sounds like a skill issue on the part of the business owners, none of which are located in WA state."
"Sounds like a skill issue on the part of the business owners, none of which are located in WA state."
November 25, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Lowe also said he thinks comments about the office vacancy rate are disingenuous because most of those vacancies are in three large buildings.
"Sounds like a skill issue on the part of the business owners, none of which are located in WA state."
"Sounds like a skill issue on the part of the business owners, none of which are located in WA state."
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So Jim Justice is one of the wealthiest people in the country.
And in 2021, we wrote a story about how almost never paid taxes
www.propublica.org/article/how-...
And in 2021, we wrote a story about how almost never paid taxes
www.propublica.org/article/how-...
November 25, 2025 at 1:28 AM
So Jim Justice is one of the wealthiest people in the country.
And in 2021, we wrote a story about how almost never paid taxes
www.propublica.org/article/how-...
And in 2021, we wrote a story about how almost never paid taxes
www.propublica.org/article/how-...
Also, I once emailed Tillamook a very silly consumer complaint/request and got a very nice email back so hoping they redeem themselves and their lack of response here.
How Oregon’s Data Center Boom Is Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
Rolling Stone reports in collaboration with @thefern.org: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
Rolling Stone reports in collaboration with @thefern.org: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
November 25, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Also, I once emailed Tillamook a very silly consumer complaint/request and got a very nice email back so hoping they redeem themselves and their lack of response here.
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I'VE BEEN SAYING FOR YEARS
I desperately want a Hand Pies From Around the World buffet restaurant (ideally open on holidays)
November 25, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I'VE BEEN SAYING FOR YEARS
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WHY WOULD ANYONE TRY TO FIGHT ISAAC FUCKING CHOTINER
November 25, 2025 at 1:37 AM
WHY WOULD ANYONE TRY TO FIGHT ISAAC FUCKING CHOTINER
DHS alleges "the teen had used his car to “violently attack” ICE and border patrol agents, “colluding” with the driver of another car to “barricade” agents and then fleeing. He was arrested for allegedly impeding federal law enforcement officers,"
Color me skeptical.
Color me skeptical.
Hundreds of McMinnville High students walked out Monday, days after ICE detained Christian Jimenez, 17.
Oregon teenager’s ICE detention sparks high school walkout
Hundreds of McMinnville High students walked out Monday, days after ICE detained Christian Jimenez, 17.
www.oregonlive.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
DHS alleges "the teen had used his car to “violently attack” ICE and border patrol agents, “colluding” with the driver of another car to “barricade” agents and then fleeing. He was arrested for allegedly impeding federal law enforcement officers,"
Color me skeptical.
Color me skeptical.
"ICE agents detained 17-year-old Christian Jimenez on Friday while he was driving his father’s car during the school’s lunch break. According to a video shared by Jimenez’s brother, the teen told officers he was a U.S. citizen, but they detained him anyway."
Hundreds of McMinnville High students walked out Monday, days after ICE detained Christian Jimenez, 17.
Oregon teenager’s ICE detention sparks high school walkout
Hundreds of McMinnville High students walked out Monday, days after ICE detained Christian Jimenez, 17.
www.oregonlive.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
"ICE agents detained 17-year-old Christian Jimenez on Friday while he was driving his father’s car during the school’s lunch break. According to a video shared by Jimenez’s brother, the teen told officers he was a U.S. citizen, but they detained him anyway."
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my goodness:
Chotiner: who funds this shit
Ben Smith: How dare you ask such a question. Check your facts!
Chotiner: I have now checked my facts. A thread (1/381)
Ben Smith:
Chotiner: who funds this shit
Ben Smith: How dare you ask such a question. Check your facts!
Chotiner: I have now checked my facts. A thread (1/381)
Ben Smith:
a man in a hospital gown with the words i 've made a huge mistake behind him
ALT: a man in a hospital gown with the words i 've made a huge mistake behind him
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:51 AM
my goodness:
Chotiner: who funds this shit
Ben Smith: How dare you ask such a question. Check your facts!
Chotiner: I have now checked my facts. A thread (1/381)
Ben Smith:
Chotiner: who funds this shit
Ben Smith: How dare you ask such a question. Check your facts!
Chotiner: I have now checked my facts. A thread (1/381)
Ben Smith:
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This is amazing. You defamed me by saying I'm trying to obfuscate my age is hilarious. And that's gotta be the best she's got because you start with your fastball
November 25, 2025 at 1:48 AM
This is amazing. You defamed me by saying I'm trying to obfuscate my age is hilarious. And that's gotta be the best she's got because you start with your fastball
A long read on a big issue in a place you probably haven't heard of. But it matters.
How Oregon’s Data Center Boom Is Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
Rolling Stone reports in collaboration with @thefern.org: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
Rolling Stone reports in collaboration with @thefern.org: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
November 25, 2025 at 1:48 AM
A long read on a big issue in a place you probably haven't heard of. But it matters.