Emily Alfin Johnson

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Growth Editor, Network Initiatives at NPR

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Los Angeles wildfires trigger evacuations and state of emergency declarations

Jan 8, 2025 | kpbs.org | Liz Baker |Emily Alfin Johnson |Russell Lewis

Updated January 08, 2025 at 02:47 AM ETThis is a developing story. For the latest local updates, head to LAist.com. The city of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency Tuesday night as strong winds spurred the rapid spread of multiple wildfires along the foothills on the northern edges of the city. The Palisades and Eaton fires were burning out of control in Los Angeles County as ferocious winds fueled the fast-moving blazes.
Los Angeles wildfires trigger evacuations and states of emergency declarations

Jan 8, 2025 | kpbs.org | Liz Baker |Emily Alfin Johnson

Updated January 08, 2025 at 00:31 AM ETThis is a developing story. For the latest local updates, head to LAist.com. The city of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency Tuesday night as strong winds spurred the rapid spread of two wildfires in separate areas of the foothills on the northern edges of the city. Two fires – the Palisades and Eaton Fires – were burning out of control in the county as ferocious winds are fueling the fast-moving blazes.
'Life threatening' windstorm triggers wildfire in Southern California

Jan 7, 2025 | kpbs.org | Liz Baker |Emily Alfin Johnson

This is a developing story. For the latest local updates head to LAist.com. Gusty winds are creating extreme fire danger for much of Southern California today, where several small blazes have already sent firefighters scrambling. The National Weather Service warned of strong winds and possible fire risks for Tuesday through Wednesday throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties. An evacuation order was issued at 3:07 p.m. local time for those in the area of the Palisades to leave immediately.
'Life threatening' windstorm triggers wildfire in Southern California

Jan 7, 2025 | npr.org | Liz Baker |Emily Alfin Johnson |Patt Morrison

Gusty winds are creating extreme fire danger for much of Southern California today, where several small blazes have already sent firefighters scrambling. The National Weather Service warned of strong winds and possible fire risks for Tuesday through Wednesday throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties. An evacuation order was issued at 3:07 p.m. local time for those in the area of the Palisades to leave immediately.
Here are NPR’s most-read stories of 2024 : NPR

Dec 20, 2024 | businessandamerica.com | Emily Alfin Johnson
NPR's most-read stories of 2024 include a scam-fighter and zombie second mortgages

Dec 20, 2024 | npr.org | Emily Alfin Johnson

How can you outsmart scammers? How do everyday people cope when they go up against big business? How safe are big airliners? What would you do if you were out with a friend — and they were attacked by a wild cougar? NPR readers wanted to know the answers to those questions and more in 2024 — that is, when they weren't trying to absorb the latest news from a tumultuous general election. Along the way, we witnessed the massive power of nature — and the tragedies of more mass shootings.
Here's who won down ballot in your state

Nov 6, 2024 | mainepublic.org | Emily Alfin Johnson

In addition to presidential and congressional races, NPR has been gathering election results for state-wide races and ballot issues. You can find those results on NPR's election results page, by clicking on "state results" and selecting your state.
Still figuring out your down-ballot vote? Check out these local resources

Nov 5, 2024 | kosu.org | Emily Alfin Johnson

Depending on where you're voting, there may be a number of races or ballot measures to consider. NPR member stations can help. They've been gathering information for voters, including election guides, and reporting on the news to help you be informed for this year's election. Click through to find resources available from your local member station.
How to follow the latest local updates on Hurricane Milton

Oct 9, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Emily Alfin Johnson

Updated October 08, 2024 at 15:32 PM ETAs of Tuesday morning, Hurricane Milton was just over 500 miles southwest of Tampa, Fla, and expected to make landfall late Wednesday night. Member stations across the NPR Network in Florida are covering the local impact of Hurricane Milton. Here's how to follow the latest local and regional resources:Loading...
How to follow the latest local updates on Hurricane Milton

Oct 8, 2024 | npr.org | Emily Alfin Johnson

How to follow the latest local updates on Hurricane MiltonAs of Tuesday morning, Hurricane Milton was just over 500 miles southwest of Tampa, Fla, and expected to make landfall late Wednesday night. Member stations across the NPR Network in Florida are covering the local impact of Hurricane Milton.