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While Alberta wildfire activity did not escalate dramatically Tuesday night due in part to cooler weather and some precipitation, temperatures across the province are warming up Wednesday and expected to remain hot into the weekend. Crews are preparing for challenging firefighting conditions after a brief reprieve. Read More

WATCH: Hungry wild elephant raids grocery store in Thailand for snacks

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BANGKOK (AP) — A hungry wild elephant caused havoc in a grocery store in Thailand on Monday when he strolled in from a nearby national park and helped himself to food on the shelves. Videos of the incident showed the huge male elephant, known as Plai Biang Lek, briefly stopping in front of the shop, located next…

Ground beef sold nationwide possibly contaminated with E. coli

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(WJW) – A public health alert has been issued for organic ground beef products that reportedly could be contaminated with E. coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced. The alert, issued by FSIS, applies to some Organic Rancher products distributed to Whole Foods Market locations nationwide. According to FSIS,…

Trump steel, aluminum tariffs taking effect

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(The Hill) – President Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs doubled on Wednesday to 50 percent, in a dramatic move aimed at protecting U.S. industries that economists say could increase prices for American consumers. The tariff hike on foreign metals went into effect just after midnight on Wednesday, and they apply to nearly all imports of…

Opinion: Teacher strike vote wasn’t about getting more — it was to protect what’s left

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Alberta teachers did not vote overwhelmingly for strike authorization out of greed or stubbornness. We said no because the proposed agreement failed to address the reality in our schools and the steady decline of public education in this province. Read More

FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Imagining a future with Parekh and Brzustewicz on blue line

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This is gonna be good. Read More

Beast or best friend? Officials weigh in

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Curiosity spread like wildfire after a blurry image hit the internet two weeks ago. Search for possible large wild cat in Mānoa called off The snapshot sparked speculation with many, including the eyewitness, Donovan Luis, who took the photo, convinced the animal was a large wild cat. Jonathan Ho, the manager of…

City launches new assistance program for COFA families

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — The City and County of Honolulu are providing help to Micronesian families who lost loved ones to COVID-19. HFD outlines dangers of China Walls, Spitting Caves The Office of Economic Revitalization announced on June 3 the launch of the ʻOhana Memorial Support: COVID-19 COFA Funeral Assistance Program. The program seeks to provide…

Leadership in limbo among Hawaiʻi police departments

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Three of Hawaiʻi’s four county police departments may soon lack permanent chiefs, which is raising concerns about leadership stability. HPD Chief Joe Logan announces retirement Honolulu’s mayor has someone in mind for HPD but the process has yet to play out. Honolulu, Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi County all face vacancies for permanent police…

Officer involved crash in Kalihi leaves man in serious condition

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