Tahlequah Daily Press

The Tahlequah Daily Press is a daily publication based in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA. It is managed by Community Newspaper Holdings Inc.

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COLUMN: All's well that ends well?

1 day ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Susan Estrich

Not exactly. First of all, it's not clear what "all" exactly means. Was Iran's nuclear capacity really eliminated? What capacity did they actually have? We don't seem to have a consensus within the administration on even the most basic questions, or they wouldn't be pushing back so hard against those who claim that Trump's rhetoric was overblown, which is what Marco Rubio was doing today. Intelligence reviews, we are told, suggest otherwise.
OKLAHOMA VOICE: U.S. Supreme Court allows third-country deportations for now

2 days ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Ariana Figueroa

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday to allow, for now, the Trump administration to carry out deportations to third countries after a Massachusetts judge barred removals without proper notice.
THE FRONTIER: Oklahoma Attorney General still wants to work out a deal with poultry companies to protect the Illinois River as decades-long lawsuit drags on

5 days ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Clifton Adcock

After a years-long legal battle with some of the world’s largest poultry producers over pollutants in one of Oklahoma’s most important waterways, the state attorney general still thinks he can strike a deal with the powerful industry. Oklahoma is still waiting on a ruling in a two-decade-old lawsuit that could have far-reaching consequences for the Illinois River and the surrounding region. But the parties could still reach a settlement outside of court.
Social Security trust fund predicted to run out of funds in 2034

1 week ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Lee Guthrie

The Social Security trust fund is projected to run out of funds in 2034, a year earlier than U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen predicted with his charts during a town hall in Tahlequah Aug. 14, 2024. His talk centered centered on the deficit and his graph showed that in 2000, the interest cost on the nation’s debt was $200 billion, and by 2050 that is projected to be $4.2 trillion. Brecheen said if Congress does not act by 2034, the trustees will issue an automatic “revenue to outlay cut” of 24%.
Keys School Board aims to pick up enrollment numbers

1 week ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Keri Gordon

KEYS – The Keys Board of Education discussed possible avenues to increase enrollment numbers during a June 19 meeting. During the administration report, Superintendent Vol Woods provided the board with his goals, and one of those was enrollment.
FUR-BABY FRIENDS: Fosters needed for stray, abandoned dogs

1 week ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Lee Guthrie

People who abandon their pets often find long, lonely roads to dump them on, like areas around Sizemore Landing on Lake Tenkiller. Joan Forsyth, director of the nonprofit Waymaker, said all of her five dogs are rescues except one. The nonprofit status was achieved in September, but Joan has been working at placing dogs in foster homes and for adoption for a year and four months. kAmy@2?VD 9FD32?5[ #@3 u@CDJE9[ D2:5 96 92D 8@?6 7C@> @77:46C 2E p%U2>Aj% E@ 5@8\A@@A6C\D4@@A6C\FAA6C[ 2?5 96 D2:5 y@2?
Hulbert man to accept plea deal

1 week ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Tesina Jackson

A Hulbert man accused of sexually assaulting a child under age 16 is expected to accept a plea offer next month from the state. According to the probable cause affidavit, in November 2023, the child told authorities she ran away when Cecil Loyd Self, 57, and a woman picked her up as she was walking. Records indicate they went to a cabin, where the pair allegedly allowed the child to drink alcohol and take drugs.
POLITICAL ROUNDUP: Padilla incident shines light on states' rights

1 week ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Lee Guthrie

On June 12, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, was removed from a press conference being held by the Secretary of Homeland Security, forced to the floor and handcuffed after he interrupted to ask a question. On June 17, Padilla spoke on the Senate floor about what happened, and expressed his fears for Americans and their freedoms. The video of that speech was aired on ABCnews.com and other media outlets. kAm“}@H H6 2C6 D66:?8 ,!C6D:56?E s@?2=5 y].
PICK OF THE LITTER: Blueberries, blackberries in season; humans and bears love them

1 week ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Lee Guthrie

No berry left behind, the motto for a local blueberry farmer, means each berry is allowed to ripen, greens ones left on the vine for the next rotation of picking. Johnny Horn owns a farm, which he refers to as "No Berry Left Behind Farm." He hopes his newest berry variety, Chandler, encourages more pickers because the size of the berry is of a quarter and it won't take as long to fill up a bucket. kAmQ%9:D ?6H 36CCJ :D 42==65 r92?5=6C 2?5 86E 2D 3:8 2D 2 BF2CE6C 2?5 9@=5D E96:C 7=2G@C[Q w@C?
COLUMN: Obama speaks, and it's the truth

1 week ago | tahlequahdailypress.com | Froma Harrop

Where is Barack Obama? Democrats had been frustrated that their charismatic former president had gone silent on MAGA's march of mayhem. Where is that smooth, persuasive voice? It has risen. Obama has spoken, and Democrats would do well to take in the message. kAmQ*@F 4@F=5 36 2D AC@8C6DD:G6 2?5 D@4:2==J 4@?D4:@FD 2D J@F H2?E65[Q ~32>2 DE6C?=J E@=5 2? 2F5:6?46 :? r@??64E:4FE[ Q2?5 J@F 5:5 ?@E 92G6 E@ A2J 2 AC:46] *@F 4@F=5 DE:== >2<6 2 =@E @7 >@?6J] *@F 4@F=5 DE:== 92?8 @FE :? pDA6? 2?5 |:=2?