Appeals panel says California’s ban on open carry in more populated counties is unconstitutional

A federal appeals panel has ruled that a California law prohibiting open carry of firearms in heavily populated counties is ...

California's ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional, appeals court rules

U.S. Circuit Judge Lawrence VanDyke, a Trump appointee, said in the 2-1 decision that the state’s law couldn’t stand under ...

California’s open-carry ban: Gun law struck down as unconstitutional

Circuit strikes down California’s open-carry gun ban, citing Second Amendment and Supreme Court’s Bruen ruling.
The Bulletin

Guest column: Is that a pine, fir or spruce? Here’s how to ID those Central Oregon trees

Is that tree a pine, a fir or a spruce? Here's a handy guide to identifying the many species of trees populating Central ...

22 Plants You Should Always Remove Snow From During Winter

Snow may look harmless, but for certain plants it can cause lasting harm. Understanding which ones need help can make winter ...
KeenGamer

7 Ways to Fix War Thunder Not Launching on a Windows PC

Find out how you can fix War Thunder not launching on Windows PCs with the potential resolutions included within this ...

Is Stevens Pass open? Snowboarding software engineer builds simple site to answer big winter question

Matheus Gonçalves built his site as a one-stop status page for anxious skiers and snowboarders looking for updates on when ...
Shaw Local

Down the Garden Path: Unwrap the wonders of pinecones

The next time you go pinecone picking keep these fun facts in mind, as pinecones play an important part in nature and have a ...
Business.Scoop

Country Life: Farming Trees The Tāmata Hauhā Way

“One of the reasons we created this farm is because farmers actually want to come have a look,” co-founder and chief ...
The Hill

The government may not open again this year, thanks to Speaker Johnson

The government shutdown is now officially the longest on record, surpassing the previous record of 34 days that occurred during President Trump’s first term in office. That shutdown, which lasted from ...
Forbes

What’s Open—And What’s Not—At The IRS During The Government Shutdown

Due to the government shutdown—now in its third week—IRS operations are limited. Despite the need to prepare for the upcoming tax filing season—with new tax laws like no tax on tips in place—the IRS ...
The New York Times

Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.

Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services. By Chris Hippensteel As the government shutdown enters its first full week, travelers planning visits to ...