Whatcom County authorities have issued an evacuation order for residents and businesses in the Custer area after a train carrying a load of crude oil derailed Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The incident occurred around 11:40 a.m. in the Custer area, and officials closed Grandview Road at Portal Way and Main Street. Motorists were urged to avoid the area. The town of Custer is located just north of Bellingham near the Washington state and Canada border. An plume of thick black smoke was visible on a live Department of Transportation camera that is mounted in the area.State Patrol troopers, firefighters and the county's emergency services officers were on the scene, according to the Whatcom County Sheriff's Department. No injuries have been reported so far. It was not immediately clear what led to the accident.
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Portland, OR. Police in Vancouver say two people were injured in a shooting at a building on PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center’s property on Tuesday afternoon. Police are not releasing the names, conditions, or any other details about the shooting. They say the situation is safely contained. The shooting was reported in a building at 505 NE 87th. The building is on PeaceHealth property but is not owned by them. Sunny Dhillon lives in Battleground but his wife texted him there was an active shooter in the building she works in. He told her to lock herself in a room and drove to PeaceHealth campus immediately. An officer told Dhillon that the shooter was taken down.
CANADA. Hamilton Police confirm three officers have been stabbed in the neck and head, suffering serious injuries during an interaction with an individual on James Street. Officers taken to HamHealthSci trauma center, all officers listed in stable condition.
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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police: LVMPD Assistant Sheriff Christopher Darcy provides details to members of the media regarding Officer Involved #Shooting #19 for 2020, where officers responding to a call of shots being fired were fired upon by the suspect.
NIAGARA COUNTY ACTION: the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office joined Santa and Mrs. Claus in delivering toys to children and supplies to Veterans and Military Families throughout Lewiston, Niagara Falls, Town of Niagara, the Tuscarora Nation and Wilson on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
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NYC: When it comes to lockdowns, Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods are considered hardest hit. Yet for vaccine distribution and relief services suddenly they not even in top 27 neighborhoods.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/neon/programs/covid-neighborhoods.page
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/neon/programs/covid-neighborhoods.page
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Thank you Mr. President for standing up for the American people and denying the push for this “stimulus “ bill that is only stimulates other countries and not our own. What a slap in the face congress brought to you. Keep fighting the good fight.
Donald Trump demands they raise relief from $600 to “$2000 per person” or “$4000 per couple.”
Donald Trump demands they raise relief from $600 to “$2000 per person” or “$4000 per couple.”
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Whatcom County Sheriff: UPDATE: 7 railroad cars derailed from a NB BNSF train around 11:40am today in the 7500 blk of Portal Way, Custer. Fire started in 2 of the 7 derailed cars. The fire is under control. A 3/4 mile evacuation zone was established and will remain in effect. CONTINUE TO AVOID THE AREA.
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Hillsborough County Sheriff: Recently, team HCSO's Motor Unit welcomed 12 agencies from all across Florida for training. HCSO and Tampa Police Department dedicated the day to training 81 motor units in standard and advanced cone exercises to ensure each motor deputy stays proficient in their day-to-day riding abilities. Thank you to all the agencies who traveled to Tampa from near and far — we loved meeting you!
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Portland, OR. Police in Vancouver say two people were injured in a shooting at a building on PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center’s property on Tuesday afternoon. Police are not releasing the names, conditions, or any other details about the shooting. They…
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Here's what we know about a shooting in medical offices in Vancouver.
LASD County Sheriff's: Today, we LASD HQ received devastating news regarding one of our own. Deputy Timothy Tellez, a 20 year veteran, assigned to LASD Parks Bureau succumbed to his battle with COVID-19. Please keep his family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers, he will be deeply missed. 🙏 #RIP