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Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Yahoo
Property owners hit with severe penalties for crimes along riverbank: 'Threatening human health'
Property owners hit with severe penalties for crimes along riverbank: 'Threatening human health' A pair of property owners in Washington are now on the hook for a $204,000 fine after being caught "building unauthorized structures in protected areas" along the Deschutes River. In a news release, the Washington Department of Ecology reported that Chuck and Austin Rogers, two property owners in Thurston County, took part in "unpermitted shoreline development" after building a series of structures within 200 feet of the Deschutes River's ordinary high water mark. According to the department, the property owners used the protected and environmentally sensitive area to "support a recreational vehicle park and commercial hauling business where they store large volumes of construction debris next to the river." In addition to the construction of unauthorized buildings, the property owners were caught illegally placing fill in the Deschutes River as well as clearing land near the river's banks. Authorities at the Washington Department of Ecology and Thurston County previously spoke to the Rogers regarding the laws and environmental regulations put in place in the area. Despite this, the property owners continued to develop buildings on the shoreline. The Washington Department of Ecology stated the shoreline used by the Rogers was "designated to be in a 'conservancy environment.'" In 2021, the Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan was finalized and implemented by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The initiative aims to protect and improve fish and wildlife habitats and ensure water quality throughout the river. Bobbak Talebi, the Southwest Region Director at the Washington State Department of Ecology, explained the significance of the Rogers' actions following the department's initial warnings. "They demonstrated they are unwilling to follow through with local and state regulators to restore the damage they have caused," Talebi said. "Instead, they chose to expand their unpermitted development activities, knowing full well they are threatening human health and the environment." Talebi also noted that the Rogers had "harmed aquatic habitat, increased the threats of streambank erosion and floods in the area, and degraded local water quality." Do you think America does a good job of protecting its natural beauty? Definitely Only in some areas No way I'm not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Iranians seek temporary refuge in neighbouring Turkiye as conflict with Israel escalates
At a border crossing between Turkiye and Iran, Shirin Talebi was anxiously waiting on Monday for her children and grandchildren to arrive from Tehran. The family is planning to stay for a month or two in Turkiye, seeking temporary refuge from the conflict between Israel and Iran. "I'm here because of safety. They are bombing. My children have small children of their own," said Talebi, who had just arrived at the Gurbulak-Bazargan border crossing from the Iranian city of Urmia. "Hopefully, it is over in one or two months so we can return to our country," she said. Ads By Google Ad will close in 27 Skip ad in 2 Skip Ad by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later [Video] getfittoday Undo Turkiye, which shares a 569 kilometre-long border with Iran, has expressed deep concern over the escalating armed conflict between Iran and Israel. Israel launched an assault on Iran's top military leaders, uranium enrichment sites and nuclear scientists that it said was necessary to prevent the country from getting any closer to building an atomic weapon. Friday's surprise attack came two days before Iran and the US were set to hold a negotiating session for a deal over Tehran's nuclear programme. Live Events Iran has retaliated by firing waves of ballistic missiles at Israel. There are fears in Turkiye that a prolonged conflict could threaten its security, cause energy disruptions and lead to refugee flows. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated that Turkiye was ready to act as a "facilitator" toward ending the conflict and resuming nuclear negotiations in telephone calls with US President Donald Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian. Observers have noted an increase in arrivals from Iran since the conflict, though Turkish officials have dismissed social media reports of a large-scale refugee influx as unfounded. Turkiye has not provided any official figures for arrivals. "Our Ministry of Interior and relevant security units confirm that there is no unusual movement, congestion or irregular crossing at both the Kapikoy and Gurbulak border gates," the Turkish presidential communications office said. Turkiye allows Iranians to enter the country without a visa for tourism purposes and stay for up to 90 days. At Gurbulak, one of the busiest crossings between Turkiye and Iran, bus driver Ferit Aktas had just brought a group of Iranians to the border gate from Istanbul and was waiting to pick up others. "About a week or 10 days ago, there would be between three and five people (Iranians) who would come for shopping or tourism. But now, I can say, that there are at least 30 Iranians in my vehicle per day," he said. "They say, We are not safe there and we are forced to come.' Most of them want to go to Europe, they want to go to Europe through Turkiye," Aktas said. Mejid Dehimi, also from Umria, arrived in Turkiye for a week-long break, not to escape the conflict. He expressed support for his country's leaders. "We are not afraid of death," he said. "We will stand against Israel until our last breath and for as long as our lives allow."
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Iranians seek temporary refuge in neighboring Turkey as conflict with Israel escalates
GURBULAK BORDER CROSSING, Turkey (AP) — At a border crossing between Turkey and Iran, Shirin Talebi was anxiously waiting on Monday for her children and grandchildren to arrive from Tehran. The family are planning to stay for a month or two in Turkey, seeking temporary refuge from the conflict between Israel and Iran. 'I'm here because of safety. They are bombing. My children have small children of their own,' said Talebi, who had just arrived at the Gurbulak-Bazargan border crossing from the Iranian city of Urmia. 'Hopefully, it is over in one or two months so we can return to our country,' she said. Turkey, which shares a 569 kilometer-long (348 miles) border with Iran, has expressed deep concern over the escalating armed conflict between Iran and Israel. Israel launched an assault on Iran's top military leaders, uranium enrichment sites and nuclear scientists that it said was necessary to prevent the country from getting any closer to building an atomic weapon. Friday's surprise attack came two days before Iran and the U.S. were set to hold a negotiating session for a deal over Tehran's nuclear program. Iran has retaliated by firing waves of ballistic missiles at Israel. There are fears in Turkey that a prolonged conflict could threaten its security, cause energy disruptions and lead to refugee flows. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated that Turkey was ready to act as a 'facilitator' toward ending the conflict and resuming nuclear negotiations in telephone calls with U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian. Observers have noted an increase in arrivals from Iran since the conflict, though Turkish officials have dismissed social media reports of a large-scale refugee influx as unfounded. Turkey has not provided any official figures for arrivals. 'Our Ministry of Interior and relevant security units confirm that there is no unusual movement, congestion or irregular crossing at both the Kapıkoy and Gurbulak border gates,' the Turkish presidential communications office said. Turkey allows Iranians to enter the country without a visa for tourism purposes and stay for up to 90 days. At Gurbulak, one of the busiest crossings between Turkey and Iran, bus driver Ferit Aktas had just brought a group of Iranians to the border gate from Istanbul and was waiting to pick up others. 'About a week or 10 days ago, there would be between three and five people (Iranians) who would come for shopping or tourism. But now, I can say, that there are at least 30 Iranians in my vehicle per day," he said. 'They say, 'We are not safe there and we are forced to come.' Most of them want to go to Europe, they want to go to Europe through Turkey," Aktas said. Mejid Dehimi, also from Umria, arrived in Turkey for a week-long break, not to escape the conflict. He expressed support for his country's leaders. 'We are not afraid of death,' he said. 'We will stand against Israel until our last breath and for as long as our lives allow.'
Hamilton Spectator
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Iranians seek temporary refuge in neighboring Turkey as conflict with Israel escalates
GURBULAK BORDER CROSSING, Turkey (AP) — At a border crossing between Turkey and Iran, Shirin Talebi was anxiously waiting on Monday for her children and grandchildren to arrive from Tehran. The family are planning to stay for a month or two in Turkey, seeking temporary refuge from the conflict between Israel and Iran. 'I'm here because of safety. They are bombing. My children have small children of their own,' said Talebi, who had just arrived at the Gurbulak-Bazargan border crossing from the Iranian city of Urmia. 'Hopefully, it is over in one or two months so we can return to our country,' she said. Turkey, which shares a 569 kilometer-long (348 miles) border with Iran, has expressed deep concern over the escalating armed conflict between Iran and Israel . Israel launched an assault on Iran's top military leaders, uranium enrichment sites and nuclear scientists that it said was necessary to prevent the country from getting any closer to building an atomic weapon. Friday's surprise attack came two days before Iran and the U.S. were set to hold a negotiating session for a deal over Tehran's nuclear program. Iran has retaliated by firing waves of ballistic missiles at Israel. There are fears in Turkey that a prolonged conflict could threaten its security, cause energy disruptions and lead to refugee flows. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated that Turkey was ready to act as a 'facilitator' toward ending the conflict and resuming nuclear negotiations in telephone calls with U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian . Observers have noted an increase in arrivals from Iran since the conflict, though Turkish officials have dismissed social media reports of a large-scale refugee influx as unfounded. Turkey has not provided any official figures for arrivals. 'Our Ministry of Interior and relevant security units confirm that there is no unusual movement, congestion or irregular crossing at both the Kapıkoy and Gurbulak border gates,' the Turkish presidential communications office said. Turkey allows Iranians to enter the country without a visa for tourism purposes and stay for up to 90 days. At Gurbulak, one of the busiest crossings between Turkey and Iran, bus driver Ferit Aktas had just brought a group of Iranians to the border gate from Istanbul and was waiting to pick up others. 'About a week or 10 days ago, there would be between three and five people (Iranians) who would come for shopping or tourism. But now, I can say, that there are at least 30 Iranians in my vehicle per day,' he said. 'They say, 'We are not safe there and we are forced to come.' Most of them want to go to Europe, they want to go to Europe through Turkey,' Aktas said. Mejid Dehimi, also from Umria, arrived in Turkey for a week-long break, not to escape the conflict. He expressed support for his country's leaders. 'We are not afraid of death,' he said. 'We will stand against Israel until our last breath and for as long as our lives allow.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
San Francisco Chronicle
16-06-2025
- Politics
- San Francisco Chronicle
Iranians seek temporary refuge in neighboring Turkey as conflict with Israel escalates
GURBULAK BORDER CROSSING, Turkey (AP) — At a border crossing between Turkey and Iran, Shirin Talebi was anxiously waiting on Monday for her children and grandchildren to arrive from Tehran. The family are planning to stay for a month or two in Turkey, seeking temporary refuge from the conflict between Israel and Iran. 'I'm here because of safety. They are bombing. My children have small children of their own,' said Talebi, who had just arrived at the Gurbulak-Bazargan border crossing from the Iranian city of Urmia. 'Hopefully, it is over in one or two months so we can return to our country,' she said. Turkey, which shares a 569 kilometer-long (348 miles) border with Iran, has expressed deep concern over the escalating armed conflict between Iran and Israel. Israel launched an assault on Iran's top military leaders, uranium enrichment sites and nuclear scientists that it said was necessary to prevent the country from getting any closer to building an atomic weapon. Friday's surprise attack came two days before Iran and the U.S. were set to hold a negotiating session for a deal over Tehran's nuclear program. Iran has retaliated by firing waves of ballistic missiles at Israel. There are fears in Turkey that a prolonged conflict could threaten its security, cause energy disruptions and lead to refugee flows. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated that Turkey was ready to act as a 'facilitator' toward ending the conflict and resuming nuclear negotiations in telephone calls with U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian. Observers have noted an increase in arrivals from Iran since the conflict, though Turkish officials have dismissed social media reports of a large-scale refugee influx as unfounded. Turkey has not provided any official figures for arrivals. 'Our Ministry of Interior and relevant security units confirm that there is no unusual movement, congestion or irregular crossing at both the Kapıkoy and Gurbulak border gates,' the Turkish presidential communications office said. Turkey allows Iranians to enter the country without a visa for tourism purposes and stay for up to 90 days. At Gurbulak, one of the busiest crossings between Turkey and Iran, bus driver Ferit Aktas had just brought a group of Iranians to the border gate from Istanbul and was waiting to pick up others. 'About a week or 10 days ago, there would be between three and five people (Iranians) who would come for shopping or tourism. But now, I can say, that there are at least 30 Iranians in my vehicle per day," he said. 'They say, 'We are not safe there and we are forced to come.' Most of them want to go to Europe, they want to go to Europe through Turkey," Aktas said. Mejid Dehimi, also from Umria, arrived in Turkey for a week-long break, not to escape the conflict. He expressed support for his country's leaders. 'We are not afraid of death,' he said. 'We will stand against Israel until our last breath and for as long as our lives allow.'
