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A tornado is seen near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Tuesday. More severe weather was forecast to move into the region, potentially bringing large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes in parts of western Iowa and eastern Nebraska, according to the National Weather Service.

Receding Midwest floodwater exposes devastation as warnings extend into other areas

A vast swath of the Midwest has been under siege from torrential rains while also being hit with a heat wave. Hundreds of people were rescued, homes were damaged, and at least two people have died.

Controlled burns are used to clear out undergrowth that can fuel catastrophic blazes under dry, windy conditions. Officials told lawmakers they need more resources to expand forest thinning and burning and to speed up the process for getting burns approved.

Despite mild fire season forecast, agencies tell Oregon leaders they need to invest in workforce

Agency officials said firefighters are hard to hire and retain, and are often left to sleep in their trucks or camp on the job due to a lack of housing.

Arcata Fire District responding to a residential structure fire on in Arcata in 2020.

Arcata Fire District 'running out of money,' report warns

On Monday, the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury released a report saying the district has "no government funding to fall back on."

Fatma Hijazi holds the lifeless body of her 10-year-old child, Mustafa Hijazi, who died due to malnutrition and lack of medication in Deir al-Balah, Gaza. The photo is from June 14.

High risk of famine across Gaza as hunger spreads, experts say

A new report by independent experts on famine says half a million people in Gaza are now facing starvation as the aid people depend on has dwindled.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrives at the United States Courthouse where he entered a guilty plea to an espionage charge.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is free, ending years-long legal saga

Assange pleaded guilty to a felony charge of violating the Espionage Act. His court hearing was held in Saipan, in the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. commonwealth.

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy speaks during an event on the White House in April. The nation's top doctor has issued an advisory about the public health risks of widespread gun violence.

The surgeon general declared gun violence a public health crisis. What does that do?

The nation's top doctor issued an advisory on Tuesday declaring gun violence a public health crisis and prescribing policy changes to treat it as such. It's both unprecedented and unenforceable.

Inflation is forcing Americans to be less generous these days

Inflation is chipping away at the value of gifts, putting a squeeze on donors and nonprofits alike.

Youthful Southern Oregon inventors compete for Oregon-wide prizes

Three students from Southern Oregon University made it through the preliminary rounds of Invent Oregon Collegiate Challenge and will display their invention at the competition in Portland on June 22nd.

Jackson and Josephine Counties move to separate some emergency management functions

Holly Powers, Emergency Manager for Jackson County about the separation of Jackson and Josephine Emergency Management.

Life as an herbivore celebrated at Veg Fest in Rogue Valley

All things vegetarian and vegan will be celebrated at Veg Fest, coming to Tikkun Olam Farm Sanctuary in Phoenix on June 11.

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