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Biden to travel to Maui next week in aftermath of catastrophic wildfires

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:12:06 GMT

(The Hill) – President Biden will travel to Maui next week to meet with first responders and tour damage from catastrophic wildfires on the island, the White House announced Wednesday."In Maui, the President and First Lady will be welcomed by state and local leaders to see firsthand the impacts of the wildfires and the devastating loss of life and land that has occurred on the island, as well as discuss the next steps in the recovery effort," press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement. Maui faces power cuts, poor cell service as teams work to find and ID the dead The death toll from the wildfires has topped 100 and is expected to rise, according to local officials. Homes and businesses across the island were destroyed, and witnesses have described watching people flee into the ocean to try to escape the flames.“The President continues to marshal a whole-of-government response to the deadly Maui fires, and he has committed to delivering everything that the people of Ha...

1.5 million dehumidifiers recalled over fire risk

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:12:06 GMT

(WHTM) - More than 1 million dehumidifiers are being recalled after 23 fires were reported.According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall impacts 42 models of dehumidifiers with the brand names Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze. They were manufactured between January 2011 and February 2014. Approximately 1,560,000 units are impacted by the recall.The CPSC says there have been 688 incidents of overheating and $168,000 in property damage connected to the dehumidifiers. The brand name and pint capacity are printed on the back, front or side of the unit and the model number is on a sticker. The dehumidifiers are white, beige, gray or black plastic.KenmoreModel numberCapacity407.5353031030-pint407.5355031050-pint407.5357031070-pint407.5357131070-pintGEModel numberCapacityADEH50LPQ150-pintADEH50LQQ150-pintADEH50LRL150-pintADEL30LRQ130-pintADEL50LRL150-pintADEL70LRL170-pintADER30LPQ130-pintADER30LQQ130-pintADER40LPQ140-pintADER40LQQ140-pintADER50LPQ150-pintADER...

Del Valle ISD joins lawsuit against Texas Education Agency over changes to accountability rating system

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:12:06 GMT

Editor's Note: The video above shows KXAN Live's top headlines for Aug. 16, 2023DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) -- The Del Valle Independent School District Board of Trustees voted during its meeting Tuesday night to join a "coalition of school districts" across Texas suing the Texas Education Agency over changes to its accountability ratings system. DVISD Superintendent Dr. Annette Tielle wrote in a letter sent to families and staff Wednesday morning the Board unanimously voted to join the lawsuit, which is aimed at halting TEA's planned “refresh” of the Texas State Accountability System, the rating system that assigns letter grades to campuses and districts. KXAN has reached out to the TEA and will update this story when we receive a response. TEA refreshing ‘A-F’ accountability rating system Tielle said in the letter the district has "tirelessly worked to improve student outcomes, and we are so proud of the amazing progress we are making." "This pride is a reflection of the hard work f...

Tracking the Tropics: NHC monitoring 3 disturbances as peak hurricane season nears

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:12:06 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical waves that are spread across the Atlantic basin. With conditions ideal for some development, are these the storms the east coast has been preparing for?So far, the NHC has said two of the three disturbances pose a nearly 50% chance of forming sometime in the next seven days. With those odds steadily increasing over the past few days, it's worth stressing how things can change as we near the most historically active period in the Atlantic hurricane season.The first of the three waves, which is currently centered about 750 miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, is expected to develop slightly over the next seven days. The NHC said a tropical depression is possible as it moves west across the central tropical Atlantic.A second wave moving off the west coast of Africa is also forecast to strengthen slightly before environmental conditions become unfavorable early next week.A tropical depression coul...

Miguel Cabrera was a beast, but former Twins pitcher Glen Perkins mostly tamed him

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:12:06 GMT

Glen Perkins made three American League All-Star Games during an 11-year career as a Twins pitcher, and three times saved more than 30 games in a season.Perkins has another nice, less conspicuous brag tucked into his bag.In 31 plate appearances against Miguel Cabrera, the left-hander from Stillwater surrendered only one home run, and in fact one RBI.“He got me at the Metrodome, right-center,” the current Twins color man said Wednesday before a 12:10 p.m. start against the Detroit Tigers — likely the last time Cabrera plays at Target Field before he retires and, in five years, is inducted into Cooperstown.Cabrera was penciled into the Tigers’ lineup as the designated hitter batting sixth. In the Twins’ 5-3 win Tuesday night, Cabrera hit a two-run home run off Bailey Ober in the second inning, a shot to the second deck in left-center that might be the final dinger of a Hall of Fame career. It was only his second home run all season.“If I see him tomorrow, I’ll try to...

St. Paul voters could see tax hike, 37 candidates for 11 seats on Nov. 7 ballots

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:12:06 GMT

Even with none of their county, state or federal officials up for election, St. Paul voters will face unusually busy ballots this November.There are seven candidates for four school board seats and 30 people running for city council, along with a ballot question seeking to raise the city’s sales tax to juice funding for park and road improvements.Tuesday was the filing deadline, although candidates have until the end of day Thursday to withdraw their nominations.The school board will have at least two new members next year as only two incumbents filed for re-election. Jessica Kopp is not seeking a second four-year term, and Jeanelle Foster is leaving, too, after six years on the board.Zuki Ellis joined the race Tuesday in search of a third term on the board, and Chauntyll Allen is seeking a second term.They face five challengers for the four at-large positions: Carlo Franco, Abdi S. Omer, Erica Valliant, Gita Rijal Zeitler and Yusef Carrillo, who served for several months in 2...

Boy, 6, injured in shooting in Inver Grove Heights

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:12:06 GMT

Police are investigating the shooting of a 6-year-old Tuesday night in Inver Grove Heights.Officers responded to a weapons call in the 5300 block of Audubon Avenue at 7:10 p.m. and learned a boy had sustained a possible gunshot injury in Inver Grove Heights, according to Cmdr. Joshua Otis.He’d been taken in a private vehicle to a children’s hospital, and his injuries appear to be non-life threatening, Otis said.A welfare hold was put on the injured child and another child under the age of 4.The circumstances of the shooting are under investigation. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Duluth banning marijuana smoking/vaping in city’s parks Crime & Public Safety | Hinckley father charged after 3-year-old fatally shot himself with unsecured handgun Crime & Public Safety | Duluth officer justified in military veteran’s fatal shooting last winter, prosecutors rule Crime & Public Safety | ...

ECOs conduct late-night boat rescue on Lake George

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:12:06 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On August 2, Environmental Conservation Officers were notified of a boat that had run aground with passengers on board. Officers responded to Mohican Island and were directed to Turtle Island, where they located the stranded boat. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A male individual was observed in the water trying to pull the boat to shore with his daughter on board. Officers learned that a third passenger swam a third of a mile back to his home to retrieve another vessel to tow the boat. Officers verified the swimmer was safe. The boat was towed back to the residence.

Kindness rocks brought to Hovey Pond Park

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:12:06 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - At a senior home in the town of Queensbury, "kindness rocks." That message is the power behind a program brought to Hovey Pond Park this week in the Kindness ROCKS Project. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Residents from The Landing at Queensbury visited Hovey Pond recently to paint "kindness rocks" with bright colors. The idea is to leave the garden of rocks for anyone who needs a symbol of kindness, unity, or positive energy in their life. A sign at the garden declares that anyone can take one, share one, or leave one to keep that energy going.The project was beloved by the seniors who took part, and started by a local young person who frequently spends time at the center. 10-year-old Chloe Stosic, daughter of Landing at Queensbury Executive Director Alisha Stosic, is credited with the idea. The younger Stosic is a frequent visitor to the home, playing bingo and making crafts with the seniors who li...

'The Empire Plate' features eateries around NY, including the Capital Region

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:12:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Bill Vinci grew up in the restaurant business, being the third generation of the family-owned Italian restaurant Vinci's in Rome, New York, which closed after 65 years. He's now the creator, producer, and host of the web show "The Empire Plate." Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "The Empire Plate" showcases mom-and-pop restaurants around New York, including right here in the Capital Region. The show is currently in its 9th season and booking for season 10.About 11 years ago, Vinci went back to college at 43 years old. He wanted to do something different, and called his son Ryan about creating a web show like The Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.""The Empire Plate" soon started featuring family-owned restaurants in Rome and Central New York. Vinci used to go door-to-door to restaurants asking if they wanted to be on the show. Now, restaurant owners and fans of the show usually reach out to him w...