Interim Cowlitz Tribal Police Chief found dead in Vancouver

Beloved former child star Hayley Mills, best known for classic feature films like Pollyanna, and The Parent Trap, continues to live a full life at 79. Hayley Mills was born on April 18, 1946, in Marylebone, United Kingdom, the the youngest daughter of renowned actor Sir John Mills (Great Expectations), and actor/playwright Mary Hayley Bell.

Former child star Ricky Schroder, best known for his big-screen debut in the critically acclaimed box office hit, The Champ(1979), and the classic TV sitcom, Silver Spoons (NBC, 1982-1987), is now officially a senior citizen. He turned 55 years old on April 13, 2025.

This story was originally published by InvestigateWest , a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to change-making investigative journalism. Sign up for their Watchdog Weekly newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Reach Whitney Bryen at 208-918-2458 or whitney@investigatewest.org. Reach Kaylee Tornay at 503-877-4108 or kaylee@investigatewest.org.

Federal authorities have taken down what they call "one of the largest and most dangerous drug trafficking organizations in U.S. history." The operation targeted the Sinaloa Cartel through the seizure of a record-breaking 400 Kilograms of Fentanyl - the largest in the history of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - which was the lead agency in the multi-state effort.

FARMINGDALE, NJ — A former Farmingdale, New Jersey resident has been sentenced to 192 months (16 years) in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme that exploited federal pandemic relief programs intended to support struggling small businesses, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes that appear in this article are from interviews conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. Beloved former child star Elinor Donahue, best known from TV's iconic programs like Father Knows Best, The Andy Griffith Show, The Odd Couple, and Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, is now 88 years young. With more than 110 different character portrayals, Donahue has also made her mark in pop-culture history with legendary guest appearances on TV shows like Star Trek The Original Series (as it's now known). This is her story.

State authorities allege "Double ii – Queen Street Blood Gang" used weapons, threats, and intimidation to maintain control over open-air narcotics market. NEWARK, NJ - New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) have charged 26 individuals in connection with a sprawling criminal operation that allegedly used violence and intimidation to control a major drug trafficking set in Newark. The group, known as the “Double ii – Queen Street Blood Gang,” is accused of trafficking heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine while perpetrating acts of violence in support of its illegal enterprise.

The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James has returned to Florida from a patrol that saw them seize more than 44,550 pounds of Mexican Cartel cocaine and 3,880 pounds of Mexican Cartel marijuana worth about $510 million. US Attorney General Pam Biondi says the seizures represent more than a half-billion-dollars of lost profits by the Gulf Cartel (CDG), the Sinaloa Cartel (CDS), and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

It's been over 50 years since the tragic demise of former child star Bobby Buntrock, best known as Harold Baxter on TV's beloved sitcom Hazel (NBC/CBS, 1961-1966). On April 7, 1974, Buntrock was in a fatal car accident on a bridge in Keystone, South Dakota. Like too many former child stars, before, during, and after his lifetime, Buntrock's life ended horrifically. This is his sad story.

The inmate who was critically injured Monday at the Duval County jail has died, according to his family’s attorney. Charles Faggart, 31, was hospitalized after he was injured during some kind of incident at the jail. He died shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday, said attorney Belkis Plata of Belkis Schott Law.

WASHINGTON — Millions of immigrants in the country without legal authorization are required as of Friday to register with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after a federal judge rejected advocacy groups’ request to pause the requirement.

Donovan Elliot, 61, admitted to distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl-laced heroin, with sentencing scheduled for September in New Jersey. A Queens Village, New York, man pleaded guilty in federal court in Newark to drug trafficking charges involving multiple kilograms of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and fentanyl-laced heroin, federal prosecutors announced.

Former child star Tara Correa-McMullen was best known for her role as Maritaz Crus on TV's classic legal drama Judging Amy (CBS, 1999-2005). As tragic fate would have it, in 2005, Correa-McMullen died similarly to that of her television role: She was fatally shot in Inglewood, CA, at only 16.

SHENANDOAH – A day after the ailing pharmacy chain filed for a second bankruptcy, Rite... The post Local Rite Aid stores listed for sale following bankruptcy filing first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

On Martha's Vineyard, a resilient French Bulldog named Felecia, or "Fifi," is hoping to find her permanent home through Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts. After being rescued from a breeding operation in Texas, this 24-pound French Bulldog is continuing her journey toward a better life while waiting for the right forever family. Discovered on the streets of Texas where she was previously used for breeding, she is now thriving in her foster home. "Despite her past, Fifi is incredibly affectionate and snuggly," reports Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., highlighting her remarkable ability to overcome her challenging history.

In fewer than 100 days, the Trump administration has promoted drilling, mining and development of public lands while undercutting the science, scientists and laws that protect the environmental fabric of the West, conservationists say. The president maintains he is pursuing his agenda in the name of national security and a better life for Americans.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a delightful senior dog named Hillary, who was luckily rescued after a stranger saw her abandoned. "She and her pal CC were shoved out of a moving car on a busy street, leashes still attached. Thankfully, a kind stranger stopped traffic to rescue them and reached out to us. CC has since been adopted, and now it’s Hillary’s turn to find her forever home," explains Sandy Paws Rescue. This older little lady is hoping that her forever family finds her soon, as she has a lot of love and joy to bring them.

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A federal grand jury in the District of New Jersey has indicted a San Antonio, Texas woman for allegedly orchestrating a multi-year scheme to distribute counterfeit coupons that resulted in over $17 million in losses to retailers and manufacturers across the United States, according to an April 16 announcement by U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.

NEWARK — Joseph Schwartz, 65, of Suffern, New York, was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for his role in a $38 million employment tax fraud scheme involving nursing homes he operated across the country, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

A package arriving from Mexico was seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Cincinnati Port of Entry on May 3. The officers inspected the parcel and found 10 pairs of leather cockspur covers and 10 cockfighting knife sheaths.

Feeling thirsty on your cruise? If so, we’d suggest not trying to skirt the rules when it comes to bringing alcohol onto the ship if you are sailing Carnival. Doing so could mean you can’t sail with the line anymore.

One week after Charles Faggart was critically injured while an inmate at the Duval County jail, police released a report Monday that recounts a chaotic struggle and medical emergency that ultimately led to Faggart’s death .

Other than those indigenous to this vast and blessed land, we are all immigrants here in the United States of America, with rights enshrined in the constitution, no matter our status. The frantic mass deportations pushed by the current administration have affected visa holders, asylum seekers, tourists, and legal citizens. Sweeping reforms have eliminated due process in a web of reinterpreting archaic laws like the Alien Enemies Act and have revoked Temporary Protection Statuses (TPS) , affecting hundreds of thousands of innocent people.

STORM PREDICTION CETNER FORECASTS AN ENHANCED RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM NORTH-CENTRAL TEXAS INTO SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS & EXTREME NORTHWEST LOUISIANA. METRO AREAS INCLUDE Dallas, TX...Fort Worth, TX...Arlington, TX...Plano, TX...Garland, TX...

Raul Orlando Torres Cubides, known as “Jose Jota,” conspired to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into the U.S. from Colombia and other countries between 2016 and 2020.

An analysis by the National Alliance to End Homelessness shows that as many as 9 million people could become homeless if the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ends rental assistance.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is helping a special little dog named Wink find his perfect match. At just seven pounds – smaller than most cats – this one-year-old charmer is proving that the best things come in small packages, especially when they come with an oversized personality. After a previous adoption wasn't the right fit, Wink has returned to Sandy Paws Rescue with a clearer understanding of his ideal home environment.

Update: As of May 5, 2025, Susanna Weber has been removed from the below list of missing children. So far for April 2025, four cases are no longer listed the NCMEC website (three for April and one for March), which were previously reported.

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Two men who operated roofing businesses in New Jersey and New York have been indicted on federal charges of tax evasion after allegedly failing to report more than $2 million in income to the Internal Revenue Service over a four-year period.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the country after many filed court challenges against the Trump administration crackdown, federal officials said Friday.