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WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is extending indefinitely the amount of time federal agencies have to review the Keystone XL…

April 18, 2014

Nation & World

Court to weigh challenge to ban on campaign lies

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine believes a state law barring false statements in political campaigns illegally limits free speech. The…

April 18, 2014

Nation & World

Many hope to limit use of eyewitness testimony

Oregon’s Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Thomas A. Balmer, center, listens to an attorney. The court is considering a…

April 18, 2014

Local News

Local nonprofits getting thousands from LPEA

You, too, may be receiving credit in Aug.

April 18, 2014

Nation & World

More vets turn to prosthetics to help pets missing legs

Pirelli, a Labrador-golden retriever mix, was born with his umbilical cord wrapped around his back left leg so he never…

April 18, 2014

Nation & World

Project brings new Americans, farmers together

Demand for goat meat is rising as the U.S. ethnic population grows, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports. The Vermont…

April 18, 2014

Nation & World

Unemployment rates down in 21 states last month

The jobs picture is improving in many states around the country, with the Labor Department reporting Friday that unemployment rates…

April 18, 2014

Nation & World

Captain of sunken ferry facing charges

Vessels equipped with cranes wait near the sunken South Korean ferry. The operators are waiting for approval from family members…

April 18, 2014

Local News

5 running for 2 seats on Upper Pine Fire board

Incumbents Roger Pennington and Bill Kourim are seeking re-election. Challengers are Casey Cook, Wayne Walters, and Bill Faust. District patrons…

April 17, 2014

Local News

Upper Pine investigates Forest Lakes house fire

The fire reported around 8:30 p.m. Monday. The fire was between a vaulted ceiling and the roof. Firefighters were there…

April 17, 2014

Local News

Calendar of Events

Bayfield Easter Egg 5K, 10 a.m. at Pine River Senior Center. Bayfield Spring Festival, noon at Joe Stephenson Memorial Park.…

April 17, 2014

Local News

CPW holding meeting for comments on mule deer

Across the West, state wildlife agencies are seeing declines in mule deer populations. In recent years, mule deer populations in…

April 17, 2014

Local News

VALLEY IN BRIEF

The La Plata County Commissioners will discuss proposed licensing and land use regulations for medical and retail marijuana businesses at…

April 17, 2014

Local News

Local parents, businesses support after-prom events

A table tennis tournament, bowling, boxing and lots of prizes enticed most BHS promgoers to attend the annual after-prom party…

April 17, 2014

Local News

Ignacio students celebrate diverse cultures

Above, third grade teacher Vickie Sutton shared her German culture with students Arnesto Dominguez, Zane Olguin and Gerrit Logan. Nate…

April 17, 2014

Local News

Pine River Senior Center lunch menus

Friday, April 18 – Salad bar, salmon patty w/ cream sauce, rice pilaf, mixed veggies, wheat roll, Mandarin oranges, raisin…

April 17, 2014

Local News

SunUte Solar Flares finish season, prepare for Canada games

Middle row: Isaac Suins, Keegan O’Hare, Darrius Richards and Devan Richards. Front center: Kacey Brown. Not pictured are Randy Herrera,…

April 17, 2014

Local News

Separate foundation proposed to aid Bayfield schools

“The big one (motivation for doing this) is filling gaps, things we aren’t funding in the district,” Lyons told the…

April 17, 2014

Local News

Good Friday services tonight

Churches hosting Easter worship services this Sunday

April 17, 2014

Local News

Red Cross honors local heroes

Harrington, Key, detention center staff thanked

April 17, 2014

Nation & World

Illinois legislators hope to lock in bid for Obama library

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, left, and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel argue that Chicago can’t take for granted that it…

April 17, 2014

Nation & World

Obama touts success of health overhaul

President Barack Obama says the latest figures showing 8 million people have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable…

April 17, 2014

Nation & World

IRS audits few big partnerships, GAO says

That means some of Wall Street’s largest hedge funds and private equity firms are largely escaping close scrutiny by the…

April 17, 2014

Nation & World

A place just like home?

Astronomers spot most Earth-like planet yet

April 17, 2014