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Month: May 2024

Report says there was ‘utter chaos’ during search for Maine gunman, including intoxicated deputies

By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A police after-action report says there was “utter chaos” during the search for the gunman behind Maine’s deadliest mass shooting last October. Among the details contained in the Portland Police Department report are that deputies who had been drinking nearly crashed their armored vehicle and that

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Hawaii officials stress preparedness despite below-normal central Pacific hurricane season outlook

By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Forecasters say this year’s hurricane season for waters around Hawaii will likely be “below normal” with one to four tropical cyclones across the central Pacific region. That estimate includes tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes. The outlook is for the overall tropical cyclone activity in the

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Massie’s role in failed bid to oust House speaker doesn’t affect his victory in Kentucky GOP primary

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rep. Thomas Massie’s role in the failed bid to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson hasn’t harmed the Kentuckian’s standing with Republican voters in his district. Massie easily won his GOP primary election on Tuesday in the conservative stronghold. Massie far outdistanced challengers Eric Deters and Michael

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Ex-Washington state police officer acquitted in Black man’s death files claims alleging defamation

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state police officer acquitted in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis — a Black man who was shocked, beaten and restrained as he pleaded for breath — has filed multimillion-dollar claims against state and local officials alleging defamation. Media outlet KNKX reported Monday that former Tacoma Police Department officer

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DOE Announces $10.5 Million for Microgrid Solutions in Underserved and Indigenous Communities

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story     May 22, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) has announced the allocation of $10.5 million in funding to support the research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of microgrid-related technologies. This initiative aims to bring reliable, clean energy

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