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California and National Drought Summary for March 11, 2025, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 15% of State in Extreme Drought
Sierra Sun Times
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Summary March 13, 2025 - Last week brought substantial precipitation (over 1.5 inches) to parts of western Washington, the central and southern Sierra Nevada, southwestern California, portions of the western Mississippi Valley from southern...
Op-Ed: Breaking the Cycle of Violence in the U.S. Virgin Islands
St. Thomas Source
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November 5, 2024
Roy L. Moorehead A recent wave of violence has shaken the U.S. Virgin Islands, taking many lives in a short time and leaving the community reeling. This cycle of violence is making it increasingly hard to achieve justice, with each incident...
Second Phase Of Environmental Cleanup Work Scheduled At Virgin Island National Park's Caneel Bay
National Parks Traveller
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November 2, 2024
Another phase of environmental cleanup at Caneel Bay in Virgin Islands National Park is expected to start next year/NPS file Work is expected to begin next year on the second phase of environmental cleanup work at Caneel Bay in Virgin Islands...
37 Federal Law Enforcement Officers Commissioned as Virgin Islands Peace Officers
St. Thomas Source
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October 30, 2024
V.I. Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea announces commission of Virgin Islands Islands Peace Officers. (Photo courtesy DOJ) Thirty-seven federal law enforcement officers have recently been commissioned as Virgin Islands Peace Officers, Virgin Islands...
SBA Announces Disaster Loan Assistance for Non-Critical Private Non-Profits in the U.S. Virgin Islands
The Virgin Island Consortium
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that eligible Private Non-Profit (PNP) organizations across the U.S. Virgin Islands, including St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas, and Water Island, may apply for low-interest disaster...
Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands Free Press
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October 31, 2024
SAN JUAN — A series of mid-to-upper level troughs and above-normal moisture from a nearly stationary front will create ideal conditions for thunderstorm development, with the most intense and frequent activity expected between the rest of today...
Desert Heights News, March 7, 2025: Let’s all spring forward into longer days and warmer weather
Hi-Desert Star - California
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A community news column for the Desert Heights area, published weekly in the Hi-Desert Weekender. It’s almost time to spring forward and adjust the time on our watches and clocks! Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 9, and ends Sunday, Nov....
Op-Ed: Charting a New Course for Our Future – Why the 6th Constitutional Convention Matters for the Virgin Islands
The Virgin Island Consortium
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The Virgin Islands is on the brink of a pivotal moment in its history. The 6th Constitutional Convention presents not just an opportunity to draft the first U.S Virgin Islands constitution but a chance to establish a clear and enduring path...
Hurricane Ernesto barrels towards Bermuda after slamming Puerto Rico Ernesto strengthened into a hurricane after knocking out power to hundreds of thousands in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Could become a 'major hurricane' by Friday »
Yahoo News
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Hurricane Ernesto unloaded flooding rainfall on Puerto Rico as it pulled away from the island Wednesday afternoon after its strong winds knocked out power to hundreds of thousands there and in the Virgin Islands. The Category 1 hurricane had...
V.I., Puerto Rico universities launch partnership on climate change, cancer research
The Virgin Islands Daily News
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ST. THOMAS — Principal investigators from the University of the Virgin Islands and the University of Puerto Rico gathered Tuesday at the Orville Kean campus on St. Thomas to announce the launch of the Caribbean Climate Change Adaptation, Cancer...
California and National Drought Summary for March 4, 2025, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California Drought Statistics: 15% of State in Extreme Drought
Sierra Sun Times
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Summary March 6, 2025 - In the last week, a few swaths of precipitation occurred across the country, including the Sierra Nevada, northwest California and western portions of Washington and Oregon. Some high elevation areas of the West received...
Celebrate Christmas in the sun: A holiday escape to the US Virgin Islands
Caribbean National Weekly
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October 21, 2024
If you’re craving an escape from winter’s chill, the U.S. Virgin Islands offer the ultimate holiday retreat. Imagine swapping snow for soft, sandy beaches, and trading cozy sweaters for swimsuits under the sun. With vibrant festivals,...
World Food Day 2024 Promotes Food Security and Education in U.S. Virgin Islands
The Virgin Island Consortium
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The University of the Virgin Islands School of Agriculture marked another successful celebration of World Food Day on Sunday. The event, held at the Albert A. Sheen Campus from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., embraced this year's global theme, "Leave No...
DOGE ditches environmental offices nationwide
E&E News
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March 5, 2025
The Trump EPA in February celebrated renaming its new “Gulf of America Division,” stating that the Gulf will “help power our Great American Comeback” and that EPA is “ready to protect it.” But that EPA office, based in Gulfport, Mississippi, is...
Virgin Islands National Park Assessing Storm Damage Since August 14
St. Thomas Source
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August 16, 2024
Trunk Bay Beach, Virgin Islands National Park (Source file photo) The tropical storm watch for the U.S. Virgin Islands has been lifted as of 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14. Virgin Islands National Park has been making assessments of storm damage in...
EU funds boat to help protect Virgin Islands waters
The BVI Beacon
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October 17, 2024
A new boat funded by the European Union will help protect Virgin Islands waters from illegal fishing, pollution and other damaging practices, government announced. The Vigilate, which was christened during an Oct. 11 ceremony, was purchased...
Premier Wheatley attending 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Jamaica
Virgin Islands News Online
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MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is away from the Virgin Islands from July 5 to July 9, 2025, attending the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of...
Hurricane Watch in effect for the Virgin Islands, Vieques and Culebra
Virgin Islands Free Press
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August 13, 2024
SAN JUAN — A Hurricane Watch was issued for the Virgin Islands, Vieques and Culebra. Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to intensify as it approaches the islands later today and tonight. The main risk remains flooding and hazardous marine...
Virgin Islands National Park Preparing For Tropical Storm Ernesto
National Parks Traveller
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August 12, 2024
Tropical Storm Ernesto is bearing down on the U.S. Virgin Islands/NOAA The approach of Tropical Storm Ernesto has placed the U.S. Virgin Islands under a tropical storm warning, prompting the National Park Service to begin to batten down Virgin...
Severe Weather Outbreak Next Week Includes Alabama
Praise 93.3 - Alabama
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February 28, 2025
There is a good possibility that severe weather will reach Alabama early next week or mid-next week. The Townsquare Media Weather Center will continue to monitor this developing weather system. The Weather Channel said, “A severe weather outbreak,...