• Associated Press

    Hawaii Supreme Court chides state's legal moves on water after deadly Maui wildfire

    The Hawaii attorney general's office must pay attorney fees for using last year's Maui wildfire tragedy to file a petition in “bad faith” that blamed a state court judge for a lack of water for firefighting, Hawaii's Supreme Court ruled. It seems the state “tried to leverage the most horrific event in state history to advance its interests,” the ruling issued Thursday said.

  • Reuters

    Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested from New York's Columbia campus

    More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on Wednesday on the campus of Columbia University after its president authorized New York police to clear an encampment set up by students demonstrating against Israel's actions in Gaza. Columbia University President Nemat Minouche Shafik, who a day earlier came under fire from Republicans at a House of Representatives committee hearing on antisemitism on campus, said she had authorized police to clear an encampment of dozens of tents set up by protesters on Wednesday morning.

  • Crossville Chronicle, Tenn.

    County OKs delinquent tax property sales

    Apr. 18—Monday night the Cumberland County Commission approved several delinquent tax property sales during its April monthly meeting. The offers and purchases were approved by unanimous vote. Laurie and Andrew Berben: —1132 Goti Dr. $269.20 plus a $45 advertising fee. —512 Seca Dr. $270.40 plus a $45 advertising fee. —7028 Ute Ln. $277.40 plus a $45 advertising fee. —520 Hiawatha Dr. $273.20 ...