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Sep 9, 2024 | startribune.com | GABE STERNThe |Gabe Stern

First spills, then potential spraysHistorically, most of the environmental dangers at Owyhee have been traced to two BIA buildings that have since closed or been demolished. Back in 1985, at the now-abandoned irrigation shop, some 8,000 gallons of heating oil leaked from a pipeline next to a two-lane highway that acts as the area's main road.

Sep 9, 2024 | startribune.com | GABE STERNThe |Gabe Stern

At Owyhee, most of the environmental dangers have been traced to the two BIA buildings no longer in use or demolished. Back in 1985, at the now-abandoned irrigation shop, some 8,000 gallons of heating oil leaked from a pipeline next to the highway. Samples taken from sump, soil and floor drains around the building revealed a mix of the hazardous chemicals that were stored inside, including waste oil, arsenic, copper, lead and cadmium, along with the two herbicides that make up Agent Orange.

Aug 20, 2024 | startribune.com | Scott Sonner |GABE STERNThe |Gabe Stern

RENO, Nev. — Nevada's Supreme Court declined Tuesday to wade into an electoral controversy despite pleas from the state's top election official and attorney general after one county initially voted against certifying recount results from the June primary. The Democratic officials wanted the justices to make clear that counties have no legal authority to refuse to certify election results.

Feb 7, 2024 | nwaonline.com | Michelle L. Price |Jonathan Cooper |GABE STERNThe

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