Tag Archives: Western United States

California Drought Is Killing Giant Sequoia Trees

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Sequoia, the tallest tree on earth, is in danger. The extreme drought conditions of California are destroying giant sequoias of Sequoia National Park Sierra, Nevada, which is considered a national...

Wyatt Earp’s Revolver Sold for $225,000

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The guns of famous Arizona lawman Wyatt Earp were sold in an auction on Thursday night in Scottsdale, Arizona. J. Levine Auction...

Wyatt Earp Collection Brings in Huge Sum

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A gun that Wyatt Earp is believed to have carried during the notorious O.K. Corral shootout in Tombstone was auctioned for thousands of dollars and the winning bidder wasn't even in Scottsdale to...

Wyatt Earp Collection Brings in Huge Sum

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A gun that Wyatt Earp is believed to have carried during the notorious O.K. Corral shootout in Tombstone was auctioned for thousands of dollars and the winning bidder wasn't even in Scottsdale to...

Nevada Rancher Clashes with Government over Cattle

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It’s a dispute that is over two decades old. Cliven Bundy has been locked in a tussle with the federal government rangers regarding the freeway his cattle have been given to graze on the surrounding...

Alaska Dispatch buys Anchorage Daily News

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A lot of competition is going on in the world or journalism with print and online media fighting for ad dollars. On occasion, a print publication will buy a website, as the NYT did years ago with...

Yellowstone Bison may Get Hunted by Nez Perce Tribe

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The Nez Perce tribe used to kill bison for food and many other purposes that were a part of their culture. And the hunting practice took place in what is now Yellowstone National Park. The region...

Tesla $5 Billion Gigafactory. Which State will get it?

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Any major manufacturer that opens a big factory can expect states to fall over themselves offering incentives. Just look at what happened when General Motors was choosing a site for Saturn, or when...