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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man admits to threatening to blow up Flathead County courthouse
May 21—A man with ties to Kalispell pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to threatening to blow up a Flathead County courthouse in an email two years ago. Kermit "Ty" Poulson, 46, entered a guilty plea to one count of interstate communication of a threat to damage property by means of fire or explosive before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen DeSoto in Missoula on May 20. Poulson faces up to 10 years behind bars, three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine at his Sept. 18 sentencing. Poulson, who was indicted on the aforementioned charge and a count of interstate communication of a threat to injure in December 2023, struck a deal with federal prosecutors earlier this month. In exchange for the guilty plea, the U.S. Attorney's Office agreed to dismiss the latter count at sentencing. Federal prosecutors are also expected to recommend that Poulson serve 12 months and one day behind bars. The FBI began investigating after a Flathead County-based lawyer reported receiving an email purportedly from antifa, a decentralized anti-fascist movement, according to court documents. In it, the author declared Poulson's innocence in another court proceeding and threatened to both blow up a courthouse and toss Molotov cocktails through the attorney's window. The lawyer turned the message over to federal investigators, telling the FBI that they previously represented Poulson and that he had a history of making similar threats. Investigators connected the email address to another account registered to Poulson, court documents said. Poulson was previously convicted in federal court for threatening to set the home of the mayor of Portland, Oregon on fire with Molotov cocktails. Poulson claimed a connection to antifa in that case as well, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme. Described as homeless in a press release announcing the change of plea, Poulson is listed as being held in the Missoula County Detention Center. News Editor Derrick Perkins can be reached at 758-4430 or dperkins@
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man admits to threatening to blow up Flathead County courthouse
May 21—A man with ties to Kalispell pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to threatening to blow up a Flathead County courthouse in an email two years ago. Kermit "Ty" Poulson, 46, entered a guilty plea to one count of interstate communication of a threat to damage property by means of fire or explosive before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen DeSoto in Missoula on May 20. Poulson faces up to 10 years behind bars, three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine at his Sept. 18 sentencing. Poulson, who was indicted on the aforementioned charge and a count of interstate communication of a threat to injure in December 2023, struck a deal with federal prosecutors earlier this month. In exchange for the guilty plea, the U.S. Attorney's Office agreed to dismiss the latter count at sentencing. Federal prosecutors are also expected to recommend that Poulson serve 12 months and one day behind bars. The FBI began investigating after a Flathead County-based lawyer reported receiving an email purportedly from antifa, a decentralized anti-fascist movement, according to court documents. In it, the author declared Poulson's innocence in another court proceeding and threatened to both blow up a courthouse and toss Molotov cocktails through the attorney's window. The lawyer turned the message over to federal investigators, telling the FBI that they previously represented Poulson and that he had a history of making similar threats. Investigators connected the email address to another account registered to Poulson, court documents said. Poulson was previously convicted in federal court for threatening to set the home of the mayor of Portland, Oregon on fire with Molotov cocktails. Poulson claimed a connection to antifa in that case as well, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme. Described as homeless in a press release announcing the change of plea, Poulson is listed as being held in the Missoula County Detention Center. News Editor Derrick Perkins can be reached at 758-4430 or dperkins@
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
7 things to know about an economic opportunity coming to Maui
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Construction Industry of Maui (CIM) is offering an exciting opportunity for Maui high school seniors to earn college scholarships that will help them pursue a career in architecture, engineering, construction, landscaping or related fields. The Bob Poulson CIM Scholarships are now open for applications to provide students with a chance to receive financial support for their education and bring their skills back to Maui to help shape the island's future. Here's what we know. Three scholarships, each worth $25,000, will be awarded to eligible Maui high school seniors planning to study in construction-related fields. These scholarships are intended to support students as they pursue degrees. To qualify, applicants must be graduates of a high school in Maui County and be enrolled in a 2- or 4-year degree program related to construction or design. The deadline to apply for the Bob Poulson CIM Scholarships is fast approaching on May 2. To apply, students must submit an essay (no longer than 1,500 words) explaining their intended course of study, career goals and why they should be awarded this scholarship. Additionally, applicants need to include transcripts, referral letters and proof of college acceptance, if available. The scholarship honors the legacy of Bob Poulson, a highly respected figure in Maui's construction community. Poulson co-founded Arita Poulson General Contracting in 1986 and was involved in over a thousand projects across the state. These included schools, healthcare facilities and commercial developments. Bob Poulson was known for his commitment to mentoring young people and inspiring the next generation of workers in the construction industry. Since its inception, the Bob Poulson CIM Scholarships have made a significant impact on Maui students. To date, the program has awarded $277,500 in scholarships that have helped 12 students from Maui pursue their dreams of working in construction, engineering and design. By supporting local talent, CIM aims to build a stronger workforce and ensure that skilled professionals return to Maui to help the island continue its growth and development. The scholarship program has supported students with impressive academic achievements and a strong commitment to the community. Here are the highlights from last year's recipients: Carla Mae Agrade, a Lahainaluna High School student, was accepted to the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa's College of Engineering, where she plans to major in Mechanical Engineering. Carla's technical skills and leadership in school organizations earned her the scholarship. Despite the challenges posed by the Lāhainā fires, she maintained an optimistic outlook and continued to excel academically. John Kaahui, a graduate of Seabury Hall, plans to attend Pomona College and major in Mechanical Engineering. He will join a prestigious 3-2 program in collaboration with Dartmouth College. John is known for his strong academic performance and his dedication to community service and extracurricular activities, including air riflery, paddling and taekwondo. Emi Sado, from Maui High School, is attending California Polytechnic after being accepted into two prominent engineering programs. Emi's perfect GPA and her active participation in technical clubs like SkillsUSA and robotics have set her apart. She is praised for her resilience and commitment to academics and community despite the challenges brought on by the Maui wildfires. The Construction Industry of Maui represents about 100 member companies and plays a crucial role in the island's growth. Beyond offering scholarships, CIM also engages in legislative efforts, organizes training seminars and hosts community volunteer projects. These activities aim to foster a sustainable and skilled workforce as a means of ensuring that the construction industry on Maui thrives in the years to come. The Bob Poulson CIM Scholarship is about more than funding education. It's about nurturing future leaders in the construction industry. As Maui continues to grow, there is an increasing demand for qualified professionals to take on roles in designing, building and maintaining infrastructure. Scholarships like this one help local students gain the skills and knowledge necessary to meet that demand. For those interested in applying, the clock is ticking. May 2 is the final day to submit applications, and three $25,000 scholarships are up for grabs. This is a chance for high school seniors on Maui to build a strong foundation for their futures and contribute to the community they call home. You can click to read more about the scholarships and applications. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future and make a lasting impact on Maui's development. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
An Artist Subverting Propaganda Through Large-Scale Sculptures
Born in Lisbon and raised in Luanda, Angola, the interdisciplinary artist Sandra Poulson makes sculptures and installations that untangle the ongoing effects of neocolonialism. Poulson studied fashion design in Portugal and Britain, and originally considered herself a fashion 'practitioner,' as she puts it. Now the artist — who was born in 1995, 20 years after Angolan independence — incorporates bright, monochromatic garments as well as concrete, soap, dust and wood into her works, carefully sourcing materials that are connected to everyday life in the country. This week, her first museum exhibition will open at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City, Queens, featuring a new installation of appropriated furniture and wood that alludes to the circulation of raw goods between Angola, the Netherlands and the rest of the world. Here, she discusses three artworks that are meaningful to her. The first work that inspired her The first time I saw this piece was in an 'Artist Rooms' exhibition at Tate Modern in 2016, when I first moved to London. It's probably the first fabric-based work I'd seen that I didn't consider textile art. I knew it was sculpture, and the seriousness it commanded was something I aspired to. At the time, I was making drawings and mixed-media work, and I was being trained to master fabric at London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins. Seeing ['Legs' and other fabric pieces in that exhibition], I realized that making a sculpture didn't necessarily mean I had to work with plaster, steel or wood. This was revolutionary for me. A work she returns to again and again The Angolan artist Nástio Mosquito's performance and video art has a humor that comes naturally to a society dealing with its own ghosts. [The Angolan civil war, fought between Communist and anti-Communist groups, lasted from the country's independence in 1975 until 2002.] 'Demo da Cracía' is satire and social commentary, and I can recognize even the smallest [Angolan pop-cultural] references in the video. That feeling of immediate recognition has stayed with me, [as has the artist's] ability to speak about very serious subjects in an accessible way. A new work of her own that she's excited about I bought this headboard from a couple of U.S. diplomats in the Netherlands who told me it was a solid wood American bed. As soon as I got to the studio and started drilling into it, I realized it was made of veneered plywood, chipboard and MDF [medium-density fiberboard] produced in China. It was hollow! I felt ripped off. This unsolid headboard seemed like the perfect [backdrop] for the European Union logo, the same logo that's on propagandistic merchandise, like stickers and polo shirts, that are widely distributed in Cabinda, a coastal Angolan territory. In 1956, an American company discovered oil off the shore of Cabinda and, until 1975, Portugal sold that oil to fund the prevention of Angolan independence. I'm interested in how the European Union's symbolic presence [in this former colony] relates to its true economic interests. This interview has been edited and condensed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trade war escalated; impact on Wisconsin toy store, other goods
The Brief A trade war is being escalated after President Trump announced a tariffs hike. A toy store in Wauwatosa will likely see impact from the change in tariffs. Economists say cars, clothes, tech and food could all go up in price. WAUWATOSA, Wis. - U.S. markets tumbled for a second day in a row on Friday, April 6 after China matched President Trump's tariffs hike. It's all part of an escalating trade war that is extending to Wisconsin. What we know There is something for everyone at the Ruckus and Glee toy store in Wauwatosa. From cars and slime to Tonies and LEGO. Lately, what is as important as the toy itself is where it was made. Eighty-five percent of the products in the store are made in China or have pieces from that country. That is why in Wisconsin, prices will likely go up. President Trump announced tariffs on products from other countries, with China at the top. That brings the total tax on goods from China to 54%. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "We will have to raise the prices to reflect the tariffs," said Matthew Poulson of Ruckus and Glee. Toys are just a small part of what Americans can see increase in price. Economists say cars, clothes, tech and food could all go up in price. After the tariff announcement, the markets plunged. It left many panicked about their portfolios. What they're saying "I was a little surprised by the magnitude of the response," said Brian Jacobsen, Annex Wealth Management Chief Economist and Marquette instructor. "It's really about having a plan before these events happen." That is exactly what Poulson has been doing. Optimistic shoppers will not go away. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News "We have a customer base, a community that really supports us. So, I think they will continue to support us," Poulson said. Poulson said not everything will go up in price. There are products in his store that are entirely American-made. The Source
