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The Role of AI & Machine Learning in Modern Android Apps

In Our View: Move to end critical fish deal offers no solutions

A decision by the Trump administration further imperils salmon and demonstrates the capricious nature of the president’s governing.

3 Wildcats, 3Lions, 1 Viking named All-State for baseball

Three players from the North A champion Columbia Falls Wildcats are All-State in baseball, and three more Wildcats garnered all-conference honors in voting by league coaches. Fifteen players were designated first-team all-North A,

Senate Republicans Reduce House’s Proposed Endowment Tax Hike

The proposed increase would be less than what House Republicans want to see, but it’s still a blow for colleges that have lobbied against the plan.

Canada wildfire near Vancouver contained

A Canadian wildfire that threatened a community near Vancouver was being contained Monday, authorities said, with favorable weather conditions in another region allowing thousands of evacuees to return home.

How a Tiny Community Got Caught Up in Trump’s Attacks on Canada

The enclave of Point Roberts, Wash., once thrived with a mix of Americans and Canadians. Now the border checks are a hassle, the community is isolated and businesses are withering.

Leonard Lauder, billionaire heir to cosmetics empire, dies at 92

Leonard Lauder, the eldest son of cosmetics pioneers Estée and Joseph H. Lauder and the former head of cosmetics giant Estée Lauder Companies, died on Saturday, according to an announcement by the company.

56 homes burned in Rowena fire, containment operations continue

As of Sunday morning, the fire had burned 56 homes and 91 other structures, including sheds, barns and shops, according to the Wasco County Sheriff’s office. No lives have been lost.

The 'king of poisons' is building up in rice

Grist reports that climate change is loading rice—the beloved grain that feeds more than half of the world's population—with increasing amounts of arsenic, creating a "scary" health burden.

Trump ends historic Columbia River deal between US government, tribes, Northwest states

Trump has withdrawn the U.S. government from an agreement to restore native fish being decimated by hydroelectric dams in the Columbia River Basin.

Trump administration pulls US out of agreement to help restore salmon in the Columbia River

President Donald Trump on Thursday pulled the U.S. out of an agreement with Washington, Oregon and four American Indian tribes to work together to restore salmon populations and boost tribal clean energy development in the Pacific Northwest.

Columbia Sale: Save Up To 40% On Almost Everything From The Gear Brand

Columbia is known for its high-quality outdoor gear and apparel, and this weekend, you can save up to 40% on nearly everything on its site. The Columbia sale features hundreds of discounts on a variety of items, from ski and snow essentials to summer necessities, including UPF clothing, sunny accessories, hiking shoes and more.

Trump pulls out of $1 billion Biden-brokered Columbia River salmon restoration plan

The Trump administration on Thursday pulled out of a $1 billion Biden-era plan to restore salmon and steelhead populations in the Columbia River Basin more than a century after overfishing and dams be

Trump topples $1 billion Columbia River settlement deal

The agreement signed by the Biden administration halted a long-running lawsuit over hydropower dams and declining salmon and steelhead populations.

Evaluating the Value of Classic Matchboxes

Classic matchboxes have fascinated collectors and enthusiasts for decades.

Elite colleges go on $4 billion debt spree after Trump threats

Elite American universities have secured over $4 billion in additional debt since March that will help protect their finances as the Trump administration takes aim at their budgets.

Columbia Play Project launches search for first paid director as plans for future museum push forward

Columbia Play Project has launched a search for a full-time executive director as it advances toward its next phase of planning.

Rep. Clyburn discusses SC impacts of potential Medicaid cuts

U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn is speaking with South Carolinians Wednesday morning to explore the potential impacts of cuts to Medicaid.

Chastain Woodard Named Coach of the Year by D1Softball

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina softball first-year head coach Ashley Chastain Woodard was named the national Coach of the Year by D1Softball Wednesday (May 28).

Man accused of amputating seagull he took from Florida

A Columbia man is accused of amputating the wing of a seagull he brought home from Florida.Aaron Lacey, 48, faces charges<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

Large Police presence reported in East Columbia neighborhood

Columbia police are responding to a standoff situation near the intersection of Valley Creek Lane and Godas Drive on the city’s east side.

Miles of boardwalk in Congaree National Park frequently flood. That could soon change.

Miles of boardwalk at Congaree National Park near Columbia, SC, will be replaced to make them less flood-prone. The work is expected to be done by 2026.

Trump’s Golden Age of Corruption

This is American corruption on the scale of a post-Soviet republic or a postcolonial African dictatorship. One of Trump’s tricks, throughout his career in office or competing for it, has been to depict the U.

How roadside rocks tell the story of the ancient Columbia River

To see evidence of the Columbia River’s ancient past, you might not need to visit the river at all. In a roadcut just south of Granger, Yakima County, 10 million-year-old evidence is in plain view. “Geology in Eastern Washington

Family dog dies from new toxic algae found in river

A family’s dog died after coming into contact with the algae. It was October, the last boating day of the season. The Pang family was taking their boat out on the Columbia River, and their Kavapoo, Cedar, was with them.

NPR Sues Trump Over Executive Order to Cut Funding: ‘Clear Violation of the Constitution’

National Public Radio is suing President Trump, alleging his executive order seeking to cut all federal funding to NPR and PBS is a “clear violation” of the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment. NPR — along with Aspen Public Radio,

How fast you age is dictated by your sex, ethnicity and education

The pace of ageing accelerates as you get older, and it is linked to an individual's sex, ethnicity and level of education, according to studies of US and UK populations

Elias: Several California colleges could afford to stand up to Trump

Stanford leads the list of the state’s universities that don’t depend heavily on federal funds. The UC system is less well positioned.

TSSAA soccer heroes among Ponce Law Nashville area boys athlete of week nominees

There were some heroic performances in the TSSAA spring state championships last week. Vote for the Ponce Law Nashville area boys athlete of the week.

Louisville newspaper files complaint against school board that hired Yearwood

The Louisville Courier Journal filed a complaint on Friday against a Kentucky school board that hired former Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Brian Yearwood. Jefferson County Public Schools said in a social media post on Thursday that the Board of Education voted 5-2 on Thursday to offer a contract,

Hundreds gather for Columbia’s Gold Star Memorial Day Parade after six-year hiatus

The Gold Star Memorial Day Parade was front and center on Broadway in Downtown Columbia on Memorial Day after a six-year hiatus. Hundreds gathered along Broadway on Monday morning to honor and remember military heroes and their families.

A look at vehicle ramming incidents across the globe

A minivan that crashed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating the city team’s Premier League soccer championship is the latest in a series of car-ramming tragedies across the globe.

Local Living: Ways to treat PTSD

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— In today’s look at Local Living, i t’s Military Appreciation Month and one local veteran is sharing some important tips to help fellow veterans suffering from PTSD. ABC Columbia’s Curtis Wilson spoke with Dr. Phyllis Riley Sabb, CEO of Impa3ct Consulting Group & author of “The Journey Within Hope & Healing.”

One dead, one injured in Bradford County ATV Crash

An ATV was traveling northbound on Painter Lick Lane when it collided with a deer that had jumped out of the roadway.

98th annual Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony to take place in Boone County on Monday

The 98th annual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Boone County Courthouse Plaza at 9 a.m. Monday, honoring veterans who have died in the line of duty. The General Omar N. Bradley Mid-Missouri chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will sponsor this 40-minute ceremony.