Oregon Health Authority revisits pool supervision rule for minors

KTVZ on June 10, 2026

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OREGON (KTVZ) — (UPDATE) KTVZ spoke with a parent, Kacey McCarney about this change. Here’s what they had to say:

“As a parent I can understand why they raised the age. But at the same time, I feel like, there’s a certain independence that kids get from it and a lot of things that they learn from it. We don’t just have two parent households here…So parents can’t just come and hang out for four hours every single day when their kid wants to. You know, I don’t look at it like it’s a babysitter. I look at it as an opportunity for my kid to be independent and to make memories.”

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The Oregon Health Authority is revisiting a new pool rule, shifting from a mandatory requirement to a recommendation for adult supervision of children under age 14 at general-use public swimming pools during open swim periods. This temporary change is effective for the current season, requiring pools to post signage reflecting the new guidance.

The agency will convene a public process this fall to gather input from parents, caregivers, public pool operators, lifeguards, regulators and other interested parties. This feedback will inform a final decision on whether to make the rule permanent or adopt a different approach.

The original rule, which formally took effect on April 1, 2025, mandated that children under age 14 receive direct supervision from a person aged 18 years or older.

Gabriela Goldfarb, manager of OHA’s Environmental Public Health Section, stated that the Food, Pool and Lodging Health and Safety Program is proposing additional discussion with the community and regulated partners. This action comes after hearing from parents and caregivers of older elementary and early middle school-age children, aiming to gather more input, ensure equitable access to public pools and continue to keep kids safe.

The Oregon Health Authority will notify all pool operators and local health inspectors about the temporary rule adoption, which amends the signage language. The upcoming temporary rule will require signs stating, “OHA recommends children under the age of 14 years have direct supervision by a person aged 18 years or older.”

The initial rule adopted in 2025 by OHA and its Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) aligned with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC). The MAHC serves as the primary national framework for aquatic safety. The age limit was based on national data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which has consistently shown a high rate of drowning deaths through age 13, with a subsequent drop starting at age 14. This same data indicates that drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 5-14.

Even though the RAC unanimously agreed with the proposal for supervision of those 13 and younger, the extensive rulemaking process addressed a broad range of more technical issues, such as pool equipment and chemistry. Goldfarb noted that due to the technical nature of most rules, OHA typically receives participation from pool facility operators and builders, rather than community members using the pool.

Goldfarb also said that going forward, when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updates its model codes, OHA plans to work to identify proposed changes that need community conversations to find the right path for Oregon.

The Oregon Health Authority will conduct a public process this fall to hear input from various stakeholders and use this information to decide on the future of the pool supervision rule, either making it permanent or adopting an alternative regulation.

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Tuscumbia man dies in Wednesday morning house fire

KMIZ on June 10, 2026

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Tuscumbia man died in a house fire early Wednesday in the 2000 block of Highway 52, the Miller County Coroner’s Office announced in a Wednesday social media post.

The post says Thomas W. Snodgrass was found dead in the home after crews put out the fire. He was 69 years old.

The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation, the post says.

“At this time, there is no indication of suspicious circumstances surrounding either the fire or the death,” the coroner’s office wrote.  

ABC 17 News reached out to the Tuscumbia Fire Protection District.

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Tractor trailer crash in Imperial County kills one person

KYMA on June 10, 2026

Jalen Fong

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is investigating a tractor trailer crash which left one person dead.

According to a press release, the crash happened at around 4 a.m. Tuesday in the area of State Routes (SR) 86 and 78, near Westmorland.

CHP says a 27-year-old man was driving a 2020 Peterbilt truck, towing two flatbed trailer, southbound on SR 86, and a 55-year-old man was driving a 2016 Kenworth truck, towing a container on a chassis, southbound on SR 86 as well.

For reasons unknown, CHP says the front end of the Peterbilt crashed into the Kenworth’s rear trailer, causing one of the trailers attached to the Peterbilt to turn over on its side.

While the driver of the Kenworth was not injured, CHP says the driver of Peterbilt died at the scene, and says he was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash.

The investigation is ongoing.

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State auditor urges Kehoe to balance budget as Missouri continues to cut into reserves

KMIZ on June 10, 2026

Marie Moyer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick on Wednesday urged Gov. Mike Kehoe to balance the state’s budget, saying current spending is jeopardizing Missouri’s fiscal health.

Fitzpatrick stated in a news release that the fiscal 2027 budget increased spending from the state’s general revenue fund. The state is expected to spend more than $1.7 billion for the year. At this rate, Fitzpatrick expects the fund to shrink from around $5.8 billion in fiscal 2023 to around $600 million by the end of fiscal 2027, with the fund being fully depleted by early fiscal 2028.

“Missouri’s budget is broken,” Fitzpatrick wrote in his report. “Expenditures are projected to be nearly $2 billion more than revenues for FY 2026 and instead of reducing appropriated amounts to correct this, appropriations increased.”

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“The numbers are right there in black and white, and unfortunately lots of red, and they show a trend of deficit spending that cannot be sustained and that continues to jeopardize our state’s financial health,” Fitzpatrick wrote.

Kehoe is reviewing the budget approved by the state legislature last month. Missouri’s governor enjoys line-item veto power over the budget.

According to a statement from Kehoe’s office, “All legislation, including appropriations bills, sent to the Governor’s desk receives a thorough review by Governor Kehoe and his team. This review is underway now.”

The statement added that Kehoe previously used budget restrictions during the last budget.

Fitzpatrick adds his office is advising Kehoe in reducing state spending with the state’s top areas of spending being Medicaid, K-12 education, higher education and corrections.

“When you end up in a situation like we’re in right now, there are going to be difficult decisions that have to be made and everything is going to be on the table,” Fitzpatrick said. “Now, instead of going 100 mph to a brick wall, maybe we’ll bump into it if we slow down the spending this year instead of waiting until next year.”

Fitzpatrick’s report includes warnings for the state if Missouri’s tax revenue fails to perform. He also warns of increased costs to balance the budget.

“In FY 2028 and beyond, there will likely be hundreds of millions of dollars in additional ‘mandatory’ increases throughout the state budget,” according to the report. “Examples of mandatory increases include Medicaid utilization, funding for children with disabilities, and utility cost increases for state government.”

Opponents agree with Fitzpatrick’s statement on action being taken to change the budget now. However, they argue that cuts aren’t the only solution.

State nonprofit group Missouri Budget Project, and Ranking Minority Member of the House Budget Committee Betsy Fogle (D-Springfield), argue this is also a state revenue issue.

“We really have a revenue problem that ties back to years and years of tax cuts that have been heavily weighted toward the wealthy and corporations,” Missouri Budget Project Research Director Lindsey Baker said. “We can choose to close many of those loopholes and roll back those tax cuts in order to address that funding shortfall so we don’t have to cut those services.”

Lindsey also touched on financial relief given out during the COVID-19 pandemic era drying up, which the state leaned on in previous budgets.

“Just like in your home, you have to have an income to pay your bills, state government is no different, you can’t separate out the conversation of the budget from revenues,” Fogle said.

The budget approved by the Missouri General Assembly includes $4.3 billion set aside for the state’s Foundation Formula that funds public schools, falling short of what the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requested by around $190 million.

The Department of Mental Health gets about $1.7 billion in general revenue in the legislature’s budget. The Department of Health and Senior Services is also getting about $614 million from general revenue.

Fogle adds that during budget talks, several one-use funds like the blind pension fund and capital commission dollars, helped keep the budget afloat.

“Those options will become limited in the years to come,” Fogle said. “I think this is the time for us to take a good hard look at what are the things that are working for our state.”

Before the budget discussion, Kehoe’s proposed budget included about $600 million in cuts to the core operating budget, reducing total spending from $55.1 billion in fiscal year 2026 to $54.5 billion in fiscal year 2027.

The warnings come as Missouri’s Republican majority is pushing to phase out the income tax, making up the gap with increased taxes on goods and services. The question will appear on the August primary ballot.

Fitzpatrick warned in December that changes to the budget were needed or else the state’s budget would run dry in the next few years.

The 2027 fiscal year begins July 1.

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El Centro crews drain pond at Bucklin Park for cleaning and maintenance

KYMA on June 10, 2026

Lynette Niebla

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) – A popular El Centro park is getting a major upgrade, and visitors will notice a massive change starting Wednesday

Crews have officially started draining the pond at Bucklin Park as part of the Veterans Memorial Phase II Project.

Over the next few months, workers will clean the area, repair damaged pond walls, expand the memorial and construct a brand new walkway.

The City hopes to wrap up construction, which will begin in July, by November, just in time for a Veterans Day grand opening.

“We’re really excited about these new improvements. We think it’s going to add a beautiful entry point…another secondary entry point to the wall. We have thousands of visitors daily at Bucklin Park and so our goal is to create a safe environment that’s wonderful for a visitors,” said Adriana Nava, City of El Centro Community Services.

To support local wildlife, staff will keep a section of water open for ducks and other animals who depend on the habitat.

Locals are also urged to stay clear of the fenced construction zone until the project is fully complete.

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Aerospace manufacturing center planned for West El Paso

KVIA on June 10, 2026

Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ARC Aerospace and Defense Systems said Wednesday it will establish a new manufacturing center in West El Paso. The expansion will support U.S. military and national security objectives, the company said.

ARC Aerospace, which is based in El Paso, specializes in developing and manufacturing missile technology, including counter-drone strike systems.

Adelante II: Advanced Manufacturing Center, expected to span 16,500 square feet, will use artificial intelligence-enabled system production, according to the company.

The new facility is expected to bring 28 engineering and manufacturing positions, ARC Aerospace said.

Adelante II will produce technologies like a flight computer, motors and controllers. It will also manufacture a system for the company’s counter-drone missile platform for air defense, ARC Aerospace said.

The facility’s core operation will be a robotic system doing manufacturing, assembly, inspection and production tasks, the company said.

The company said the manufacturing environment is capable of supporting the Department of War’s need for affordable autonomous systems.

“As the nature of warfare continues to evolve, victory will increasingly depend on our nation’s ability to rapidly design, manufacture, and field autonomous systems at scale,” ARC Aerospace CEO Ashan Choudhuri said. “By integrating artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, and digital engineering into every layer of production, we are building a manufacturing capability designed for the era of mass precision and autonomous warfare.”

Choudhuri founded the Aerospace Center at the University of Texas at El Paso, according to the ARC Aerospace website.

Initial operations are expected to start in the first quarter of 2027, ARC Aerospace said. Full operations are expected to start during the second or third quarter.

ARC Aerospace has its operations headquarters in El Paso, a test range in Hudspeth County and a facility in Ohio.

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Sisters Rodeo kicks off 86th year of “Biggest Little Show in the World”

KTVZ on June 10, 2026

Tracee Tuesday

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 86th Annual Sisters Rodeo kicks off Wednesday, bringing one of Central Oregon’s most iconic traditions back to life.

Known as “The Biggest Little Show in the World,” the Sisters Rodeo runs June 10 through June 14 at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds, drawing top-ranked PRCA athletes from across the country. The long-standing, volunteer-driven event is nationally recognized for its large prize purse and high level of competition.

From bronc riding and bull riding to barrel racing and steer wrestling, the rodeo continues to showcase world-class talent while celebrating the region’s deep Western heritage.

KTVZ’s Tracee Tuesday will be live from Sisters throughout opening day, bringing viewers a front-row look at the action, the atmosphere, and the community behind the event.

Catch live reports with KTVZ News at 4, 5, and 6 p.m., as well as on our FOX and NBC affiliates.

Organizers say this year’s rodeo promises packed stands, strong competition, and a full slate of family-friendly events as Sisters once again takes center stage in the rodeo world.

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Idaho imposes new animal entry requirements after New World screwworm detection

KIFI on June 10, 2026

Par Kermani

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho is implementing new entry requirements for animals following the detection of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico.

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced the restrictions Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first U.S. case of New World screwworm in Zavala County, Texas, on June 3.

New World screwworm is a parasitic pest that can infect livestock, pets, wildlife and, in rare cases, humans. According to ISDA, the larvae burrow into living tissue, causing severe wounds and potentially significant economic losses for producers.

“Idaho has been preparing for the possibility of New World screwworm reaching the United States, and we are well-positioned to respond,” ISDA Director Chanel Tewalt said. “These state-entry requirements reinforce the critical role that pet owners, livestock producers and animal health professionals play in helping the state respond to the threat posed by New World screwworm.”

To help prevent the spread of the pest into Idaho, state agriculture officials have issued an administrative order establishing additional entry requirements for warm-blooded animals entering the state.

Animals coming from a designated New World screwworm-infested zone must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued within five days before entering Idaho, along with a movement permit from the state of origin authorizing the animal to leave the infested area.

Animals coming from a state where New World screwworm has been detected, but outside an officially designated infestation zone, must also have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued within five days before entering Idaho.

Pets are not immune to the parasite including dogs and cats, State Veterinarian Scott Leibsle urged pet owners to use caution when traveling to affected states.

“Dogs and cats are just as susceptible to the pest as livestock,” Leibsle said. “Owners who do decide to travel with their pets to states affected by New World screwworm will be required to get a health certificate from a veterinarian in that state within five days of their return to Idaho.”

Agriculture officials are encouraging anyone who suspects a New World screwworm infestation to immediately contact a veterinarian. The pest is considered a mandatory reportable disease.

More information, including the full administrative order and a map of affected areas, is available through the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.

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Meta says it will keep supporting projects in El Paso

KVIA on June 10, 2026

Nina Gallegos

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meta released a statement Wednesday on El Paso City Council’s vote against Item 37. The item would have directed negotiations to possibly cancel its tax incentive agreement with the city.

“Meta’s El Paso data center represents a significant long-term investment in this community — supporting thousands of construction and operational jobs, generating millions in local tax revenue, and supporting the digital infrastructure that El Paso businesses and families rely on every day. We’re glad to continue working with city leaders on the path forward and remain excited to be part of El Paso’s future,” a Meta spokesperson said.

Meta and El Paso have a 380 agreement. A 380 agreement is a legal contract between a city and a private business. One of the things it does is incentivize developers to build a project in a specific city so they have the opportunity for economic growth.

In this case, Meta gets an 80% break on city taxes for 25 years. In return, Meta promises to invest a minimum of $800 million dollars in El Paso. They also promise to give jobs to at least 50 full-time workers.

Even if council did vote to negotiate the termination of their agreement, Meta would not be forced to stop building the data center.

That’s because Meta has already purchased the land they’re building on and started construction on the property.

ABC-7 reached out to El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson, City Manager Dionne Mack and Borderplex Alliance CEO Jon Barela. They were not available for interviews.

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Teens smash window, off-duty rescuers perform CPR to save toddler in Fall Creek Crash

KIFI on June 10, 2026

Stephanie Lucas

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A toddler was airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center over the weekend after a dramatic rollover crash left the child trapped underwater. Fortunately, a group of teens and a couple that was four-wheeling in the area — who reportedly volunteer for local fire and EMS services – came to their rescue.

According to Sgt. Bryan Lovell of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday, June 6th, a mother and her two children were driving on Fall Creek Road when her truck flipped over and landed upside down in Fall Creek, pinning her and her two children beneath the water’s surface.

A group of nearby teenagers rushed to the scene, shattering the truck’s back window to get the mother out. With the help of the young ‘Good Samaritans’, the mother was able to re-enter the submerged truck and rescue her children from their car seats. The 4-year-old was quickly brought out of the water, but the younger of the two children was unconscious and not breathing, according to rescuers.

Just moments later, Brandon and Rylie Albertson—a local couple four-wheeling in the area—spotted the crash. In a stroke of luck, both were CPR certified and instantly jumped into action. Together, they successfully performed life-saving CPR and revived the toddler while calling for emergency backup.

An Air Idaho rescue helicopter later arrived at the scene to transport the toddler to EIRMC. BCSO confirms the woman and the second child were unharmed, but the current condition of the toddler has not been released.

The incident highlights that accidents happen when we least expect them. Click HERE to find local CPR certification resources and learn the skills needed to save a life.

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