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Officials worry about confusion with Alaska’s tsunami-warning alert system

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:20:31 GMT

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Confusion around an emergency alert received by Alaska residents in areas not at risk of a potential tsunami after a major weekend earthquake could shake public confidence in the warning system, local officials said.A magnitude 7.2 earthquake about 70 miles (111 kilometers) south of Sand Point triggered a brief tsunami warning for parts of southern Alaska late Saturday that prompted people to evacuate from low-lying areas. People as far away as Anchorage also received tsunami alerts on their phones, though they were not at risk of a tsunami, the Anchorage Daily News reported.A warning issued late Saturday by the National Tsunami Warning Center covered an area about 40 miles (64 kilometers) southwest of Homer to an area about 80 miles (128.7 kilometers) northeast of Unalaska. It was later downgraded to an advisory and then canceled. Emergency managers and tsunami scientists said they were following their systems, which err on the side of caution and speed. Bu...

Denver metro rents, vacancy rates slightly up

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:20:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A slate of new apartment units still isn't nudging rent down around the Denver metro, according to a new report. The Apartment Association of Metro Denver released its second-quarter vacancy and rent report Tuesday. Among other findings, the report records flat apartment rents and vacancies. The median rent is now $1,802 per month. Cat that lived at Coors Field for 10 years needs a new home The association said the metro is still short on housing units, however many are being built. There are over 45,800 new units under construction slated to come onto the market this year. While that has prevented rents from heating up further, it has not lowered rents or raised vacancies. "Vacancies were slightly down to 5.5%, down just .1% from last quarter," the report reads. "Rents increased $32 for the quarter, which is a typical trend for the second quarter of the year.  Average rents are now at $1,878 per month, which is 2% higher than a year ago." Mayor Mike Johns...

Denver weather: Rain returns to reduce heat for several days

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:20:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Rain chances will be increasing for the remainder of the week in Denver weather. The moisture will help keep everything green despite the recent stretch of dry and hot days. The Pinpoint Weather team, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast, forecast some areas could get more than an inch in the coming days.Possible rain totals across Colorado from Wednesday through FridayWeather tonight: Scattered stormsThere will be scattered showers and thunderstorms early Tuesday evening in metro Denver and along the Front Range. Some storms could bring a gust of wind. Most places won't see much rain as the storms will struggle to survive as they will be drying as they move across the plains.Forecast overnight low temperatures by Wednesday morningWeather tomorrow: Not as hot with rain chancesWednesday brings another round of afternoon and evening thunderstorms thanks to a cold front that will pass early in the day. Temperatures will not be as hot as the last few days. Metro Denver...

Trump is notified he's a target of the US criminal probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:20:31 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has received a letter informing him that he is a target of the Justice Department's investigation into efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, an indication he could soon be charged by U.S. prosecutors.New federal charges, on top of existing state and federal counts in New York and Florida and a separate election-interference investigation nearing conclusion in Georgia, would add to the list of legal problems for Trump as he pursues the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Trump disclosed the existence of a target letter in a post on his Truth Social platform, saying he received it Sunday night and that he anticipates being indicted. Such a letter often precedes an indictment and is used to advise individuals under investigation that prosecutors have gathered evidence linking them to a crime; Trump himself received one soon before being charged last month in a separate investigation into t...

4 Colorado cities among best for first-time homebuyers

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:20:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- For all the state's housing expensiveness, some Colorado cities are among the best in the country for first-time homebuyers, according to a new report. Colorado has shot to the top of the nation's expense in recent years, and its housing market's tightness is likely cramping first-time homebuyers in a country where they are already being squeezed. Nationally, 26% of home purchases made in 2022 were made by first-time buyers, down from 34% the previous year. Castle Rock teen accused of terrorist ties To shed light on where the best deals are, financial adviser site WalletHub compared 300 cities of varying sizes across 22 key indicators of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life. These include housing affordability relative to area income, the health of the local real estate market, the area's education, transportation, economy and crime.Several Colorado cities rank highly on the list, including Thornton, Greeley, Arvada and Longmont. Ma...

Neguse introduces agriculture bill to improve sustainable farming 

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:20:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Representatives Joe Neguse (D-Colorado) and Mike Flood (R-Nebraska) proposed the Sustainable Agriculture Research Act which aims to improve sustainable agriculture through advanced farming practices.  “This investment will fund publicly available research to increase sustainable and efficient use of water, soil, and other resources in food production,” Rocky Mountain Farmers Union President, Chad Franke said in a release about the bill. Rep. Neguse discusses inflation, economy The bill federally supports the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority program, which focuses on eco-friendly farming and soil research.  With the approval of the bill, the program plans to reduce carbon emissions through carbon sequestration, a natural process that stores carbon. Neguse already met with locals in the agriculture industry during his farm bill listening sessions. “I’ve heard from Colorado’s farmers of the innovative approaches they ar...

Castle Rock 18-year-old charged for alleged terrorist ties

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:20:31 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- An 18-year-old man was arrested at Denver International Airport on Friday for his alleged connection to a known foreign terrorist group, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado said Monday.Davin Daniel Meyer was charged with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization. He made his first court appearance on Monday, according to the release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado. Aurora to vote on ending agreement with Denver Police "According to the affidavit in support of the criminal complaint, Meyer pledged an oath of allegiance to the leader of ISIS and intended to travel to serve as a fighter for ISIS in Iraq," the release said. The FBI Denver field office, along with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, is investigating the case. Arrest warrant: Meyer started following radical ideas in 2021Someone who knew Meyer contacted the DougCo Sheriff's Office in June 2022 to alert them of ...

In-N-Out bans mask-wearing for employees in some states

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:20:31 GMT

New York (CNN) — In-N-Out employees in five US states will no longer be allowed to wear masks as part of new company guidelines that “emphasize the importance of customer service,” notably showing their smiles, according to a new policy issued by the fast food chain.Beginning August 14, employees that want to wear masks amid Covid-19 must have a “valid medical note exempting him or her from this requirement,” an email to workers said. The policy is in effect for workers at its restaurants in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Utah, which amount to about 100 locations.A policy for its California and Oregon restaurants, where it can’t ban employees from wearing masks, said that they have to wear a company-provided N95 mask. A majority of In-N-Out locations are in California, totaling about 300 out of 391.“We are introducing new mask guidelines that emphasizes the importance of customer service and the ability to show our associates’ smiles and other facial features while considering...

Snorkeler bitten by 7-foot alligator while swimming in Central Florida spring

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:20:31 GMT

ALTOONA, Florida (WESH) — The swimming area of a Central Florida spring has been closed down after an alligator attack.According to National Forests in Florida, a snorkeler was attacked Monday at the Alexander Springs Recreation Area in the Ocala National Forest.The man was snorkeling when a 7-foot alligator bit him, he said.He suffered puncture wounds and lacerations. He was hospitalized.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) removed the aggressive alligator shortly after being notified and is investigating the incident.The USFS will reopen the Alexander Springs swim area once FWC completes its investigation.

Miami International Airport’s multi-million dollar contract paves the way for major upgrades

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:20:31 GMT

Miami International Airport is set to undergo a transformative upgrade as the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved a multi-million dollar contract to modernize and enhance its conveyance units.According to officials with MIA, the contract is worth approximately $12 million per year and will help upgrade 372 old elevators, escalators, and moving walkways at the airport. 145 of those units are going to get a complete modern makeover. Over the next five to 10 years, officials are planning to upgrade or replace at least 30 units every year. “This is a game-changer that will future-proof the conveyance units at Miami International Airport for decades to come and provide an improved travel experience for all of our visitors,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava in a press release. “As our airport continues to grow at unprecedented levels, important investments like these will ensure the gateway to our community is more efficient and cust...