T/western-states

  1. Reincarnated by A.I., Arizona Man Forgives His Killer at Sentencing U.S., Today

    A likeness of Christopher Pelkey, who was killed in a 2021 road rage episode, was created with artificial intelligence. It was part of a victim’s impact statement.

  2. 36 Hours in Santa Fe Interactive, Yesterday

    Perennially sunny and chile-obsessed, Santa Fe offers galleries, museums, theaters and miles of hiking trails.

  3. He Faced a Possible Prison Term for Assault. Instead, He Was Deported. National, Yesterday

    Federal agents are rounding up criminal defendants and deporting them before trial. Local prosecutors say the disruptions make communities less safe.

  4. States Sue Over Freeze on Funding for Electric-Vehicle Charging Climate, May 7

    A lawsuit led by Washington, Colorado and California accuses the Trump administration of unlawfully withholding funds for new charging stations.

  5. Las Vegas Got More Than a Third of Its Annual Rainfall in Just Four Days Weather, May 7

    A man was swept away by the flooding rains, the police said.

  6. Rain and Hail Pummel the Las Vegas Area Video, May 7

    A heavy storm system soaked Las Vegas for days and brought hail about the size of a quarter to nearby Henderson, Nev.

  7. A Patron of the Arts in Denver Who Was ‘Saved by Collecting’ Special Sections, May 7

    About 10 years ago, Amanda Precourt turned her attention to buying art. She now sponsors shows and is opening an exhibition space in an old cookie factory.

  8. Salt Lake City and Boise Adopt Official Pride Flags in Response to State Laws Express, May 7

    The cities approved several new flags after Utah and Idaho passed laws barring unofficial flags from being displayed on government property.

  9. Kristi Noem and the MAGA Beauty Aesthetic Op Ed, May 7

    Republican women know what they’re doing.

  10. Smokey Robinson Accused of Sexual Assault by Former Housekeepers National, May 7

    The four women said the Motown legend abused them multiple times while they worked cleaning his home. His wife, they said, created a hostile work environment.

  11. Man Who Stabbed Baby Seal on Oregon Beach Is Sought Express, May 6

    The authorities said that the attack, which the seal survived, occurred on a cold evening in a cove along the Pacific Coast.

  12. Trump Is Picking New Climate Fights With States. Here’s Why. Climate, May 6

    The White House has begun a new effort to sue individual states over their climate initiatives and to stop lawsuits against fossil fuel companies.

  13. Welcome to Reno, the Mighty Mecca of All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Dining, May 6

    The bottomless-sushi restaurant is a frugal, flamboyant basic in this Nevada casino town. Can it survive in a time of rising prices?

  14. My Oahu: Hike. Eat. Repeat. Travel, May 6

    A frequent visitor shares his favorite walks and restaurants on the Hawaiian island.

  15. At Least 3 Killed and 5 Injured in Shooting at Arizona Restaurant Express, May 5

    A fight broke out among people attending a concert at the venue, the police said.

  16. The Great Salt Lake Is Drying. Can Utah Save It? Local Investigations, May 5

    The loss of the Great Salt Lake would be an environmental disaster with health and economic effects far beyond Utah’s borders. The state is taking action, but critics say it’s not doing enough.

  17. From One Forest to Another: A Homeless Sweep Changes Little Real Estate, May 3

    Dozens of people forced to leave the Deschutes National Forest in Oregon set up camp nearby in different wooded areas.

  18. Trump Administration Sues Colorado and Denver Over Immigration Policies Washington, May 3

    The lawsuit, which names the governor and mayor as defendants, is the latest move by the White House to try to get local governments to cooperate more with its immigration agenda.

  19. In Montana, a Rare Sight: Republicans and Democrats Voting Together Politics, May 3

    Derided by critics as the “Nasty Nine” and censured by the state party, a group of Republican state senators said they were simply advancing common-sense legislation and supporting the governor’s agenda.

  20. Weed Manager of the Year: One Man’s Quest to Save the Sonoran Desert Climate, May 3

    As official research positions are lost to budget cuts, the work of citizen scientists to preserve federal forests is becoming more valuable.

  21. 7 Killed in Crash Involving a Tour Van and a Pickup Near Yellowstone Express, May 2

    The crash in eastern Idaho killed six people in a van who had been part of a tour group, as well as the driver of a pickup truck, the State Police said.

  22. What Medicaid Cuts Would Do to My Rural Hospital Op Ed, May 2

    Small-town America depends on health care systems like mine, but I’m not sure we’ll be able to keep our doors open if Congress cuts Medicaid.

  23. Furniture Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s New Mexico Home T Style, May 2

    Plus: a flower gardener’s guidebook, an exhibition of Chris Gustin’s sculptures and more recommendations from T Magazine.

  24. Hawaii Announced a Climate Lawsuit. So the Government Sued Hawaii First. Climate, May 1

    In an unusual move, the Trump administration pre-emptively sued Hawaii and Michigan to try to stop them from suing oil companies over global warming.

  25. Sweep of Homeless Camp in Oregon Said to Be ‘Largest in Recent History’ Real Estate, May 1

    Federal officials began clearing a forest where dozens of homeless people live in derelict R.V.s and cars.

  26. When Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Came to an Immigrant Mayor’s City National, May 1

    A raid on a largely Hispanic nightclub last weekend highlighted the wrenching choices mayors face between anti-Trump constituents and federal pressure for police cooperation.

  27. 2 Fall to Their Deaths From Scenic Overlook at Bryce Canyon National Park U.S., April 30

    Tourists spotted the bodies of a man and a woman on Tuesday at the bottom of Inspiration Point, a popular lookout area at the park in Utah, the authorities said.

  28. $625,000 Homes in New York, Massachusetts and Oregon Real Estate, April 30

    An American Foursquare in Newburgh, a Saltbox in Sandwich, and a Craftsman in Portland.

  29. A Fitness Fad. With Guns. Styles, April 30

    The Tactical Games attracts thrill seekers and firearms enthusiasts with its combination of CrossFit-style workouts and military role-play.

  30. Days After Trump Commits to Seabed Mining, Two Sides Face Off Climate, April 29

    At a congressional hearing, one executive welcomed President Trump’s “starting gun” to begin mining. Democrats and Republicans clashed over environmental and business concerns.

  31. Dramatic Video Shows a Speedboat Flipping Through the Air at 200 M.P.H. Express, April 29

    A widely shared video of the Desert Storm Race on Lake Havasu in Arizona over the weekend showed the high performance boat flying through the air, doing flips.

  32. Speedboat Somersaults Through the Air During Race on Arizona Lake Video, April 29

    Spectators gasped as the 38-foot Catamaran flipped through the air during a Desert Storm boat race event on Lake Havasu in Arizona.

  33. A Rising Democratic Star Pitches a ‘Resistance 2.0’ in the Age of Trump Washington, April 28

    Greg Casar, a Texas Democrat and new chairman of the House Progressive Caucus, says his party must adopt economic populism to recapture voters and effectively counter President Trump.

  34. Lawsuit Challenges Policy Allowing Immigration Action in Churches and Schools Washington, April 28

    The lawsuit seeks to prevent the Trump administration from carrying out operations that disrupt certain civic spaces, particularly those where adults and children congregate together.

  35. Albuquerque Has a Crime Problem. Is the National Guard the Answer? National, April 28

    New Mexico’s governor said the troops are needed to help quell violence. But in the deeply blue city, the plan to deploy them has drawn uneasy comparisons to the talk of President Trump.

  36. D.E.A. Says More Than 100 Undocumented Immigrants Were Detained in a Colorado Raid National, April 27

    Officials said agents found weapons and illicit drugs inside the nightclub, including cocaine, methamphetamine and a mixture of powdered drugs known as pink cocaine.

  37. Beer Aboard a Flight to a Dry Alaska Town Risks a Pilot’s $95,000 Plane Express, April 26

    In 2012, a state trooper in Fairbanks, Alaska, said that Kenneth J. Jouppi knowingly tried to fly into a dry community with a six-pack on board. Now, he may lose his plane.

  38. Getaways to Nurture Your Artistic Side, Even if You’re Not an Artist Travel, April 25

    Yaddo may not be in the cards, but from a chateau near Paris to a California desert cabin, here are programs that foster writing, music and artistic talent and can be booked for days or weeks.

  39. The ‘Bone Collector’ Doesn’t Play With Its Food. It Wears It. Science, April 24

    Carnivorous caterpillars discovered on the Hawaiian island of Oahu have a freaky fashion sense.

  40. 12 States Sue Trump Over His Tariffs National, April 24

    The lawsuit, filed by Democratic attorneys general, said the president’s tariffs have hurt their economies and residents.

  41. How Safe Are Helicopter Sightseeing Tours? Travel, April 23

    The F.A.A. allows many of these popular flights to operate under less stringent rules than other commercial aviation, opening the door to dangers like pilot fatigue.

  42. $800,000 Homes in California, Colorado and Vermont Real Estate, April 23

    An Italianate home in Martinez, Calif., an industrial condo in Denver, and an updated farmhouse in Shelburne, Vt.

  43. Shannon Sharpe Is Accused of Rape by Ex-Girlfriend Culture, April 22

    A lawyer for Mr. Sharpe, who hosts the podcast “Club Shay Shay,” said the sexual encounters were consensual and called the lawsuit “a blatant and cynical attempt” at a shakedown.

  44. 6 hombres son acusados tras sacar a rastras a una mujer de una asamblea pública en Idaho En español, April 22

    Los guardias vestidos de civil participaron en la expulsión por la fuerza de una mujer de una reunión organizada por los republicanos locales en la ciudad de Coeur d’Alene, dijeron los fiscales.

  45. Joint Chiefs Chairman Visits Border as Military Presence Expands Washington, April 22

    Gen. Dan Caine’s first official trip underscored how the White House has prioritized the mission, which now involves nearly 7,000 active-duty troops.

  46. A New Hotel Says It’s ‘Carbon Positive.’ Is That Hype or Reality? Travel, April 22

    Amid a hospitality landscape in which many hotels have moved far beyond single-use plastics, how does the Populus in Denver measure up?

  47. An Acadia-to-Zion Guide to Visiting National Parks in an Uncertain Summer Travel, April 22

    Firings, buyouts and a lack of seasonal workers could mean jammed roads, closed campgrounds, limited hours and more. What you need to know before traveling to 10 popular parks.

  48. The Face of Catholicism in the United States Has Changed. Here’s How. National, April 20

    For decades, the share of American Catholics declined in the face in secularization. But in recent years, those numbers have stabilized, buoyed by growing communities and broader societal changes.

  49. A House That Floats Above the Landscape Real Estate, April 18

    A couple wanted to build a house on a sloped lot in Washington State, but they didn’t want to cut into the hillside to lay a foundation. They found a better solution.

  50. Elaine Wynn, Billionaire Arts Patron Who Helped Modernize Las Vegas, Dies at 82 Obits, April 17

    She and Steve Wynn were known as the king and queen of Las Vegas. After their divorce, Ms. Wynn became a force in her own right.

  51. Two-Student Team Stuns the Competition at U.S. Constitution Contest Express, April 16

    Matthew Meyers and Colin Williams of Oregon won first place at the national U.S. Constitution Team competition. Then came the recount that threatened to unravel their achievement.

  52. Betsy Arakawa buscó en internet síntomas parecidos a la gripe antes de su fallecimiento En español, April 16

    Los registros policiales muestran las búsquedas de Arakawa en Google antes de su muerte. El 10 de febrero buscó si ‘¿la covid puede causar mareos?’ y ‘gripe y hemorragias nasales’.

  53. Tucson, Ariz.: Western Skies and Competitive Home Prices Real Estate, April 16

    A city celebrated for its food scene also provides hiking, cycling and stargazing in the natural beauty of the desert.

  54. U.S. Military Says 2 Killed in Vehicle Accident Near Mexico Border Express, April 16

    Another service member was seriously wounded, the military said. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

  55. Wife of Gene Hackman Asked About Flulike Symptoms Before Their Deaths Culture, April 15

    Videos, photographs and police reports released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office in New Mexico offered a look into the days before Betsy Arakawa and Mr. Hackman died.

  56. Build Homes on Federal Land Editorial, April 15

    Public land is a promising place to build what Western cities need most and mostly don’t allow: homes and apartments for low-wage workers.

  57. Suspect Arrested in Attacks on New Mexico G.O.P. Office and a Tesla Dealer Express, April 15

    Jamison Wagner, 40, of Albuquerque, faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted, the authorities said.

  58. Former Sheriff’s Deputy Is Sentenced to 3 Years in Killing of Colorado Man Express, April 14

    Andrew Buen was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in February in the 2022 killing of Christian Glass, who was experiencing a mental health crisis on a mountain road.

  59. Judge Pauses Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Venezuelans in Colorado Washington, April 14

    The president’s efforts to invoke a wartime statute to deport scores of Venezuelan immigrants have set off one of the most contentious legal battles of his second term.

  60. Judge’s Ruling Expands Medical Exceptions in Idaho Abortion Ban National, April 12

    In situations where a mother faces risk of death, the decision allows for abortions even when death isn’t imminent.

  61. Fear Shadows Many Children in Immigrant Families National, April 12

    Heightened immigration enforcement is stirring anxiety among children whose parents are vulnerable to deportation. “Every day I worry they could take my mom.”

  62. Trump Directive Calls for Turning Border Strip Into ‘Military Installation’ Washington, April 12

    The plan would put a strip along the southern border under Pentagon control, allowing the military to detain migrants for trespassing on a military base until Border Patrol agents could arrest them.

  63. Swept From Office by Covid Backlash, Democratic Governor Eyes a Comeback Politics, April 11

    Steve Sisolak, the former governor of Nevada, says he is weighing a rematch against Gov. Joe Lombardo, the Republican who ousted him in 2022.

  64. Relief at a Trade Hub on the Southern Border, but No End to Its Unease Business, April 11

    In an industrial district in Texas and New Mexico, companies welcomed President Trump’s tariff exemptions for Mexico, but concern and confusion linger.

  65. Phoenix Hits 100 Degrees as Southwest Swelters in Spring Heat Weather, April 10

    Even in a region known for heat, this week’s highs, this early in the year, are an “anomaly,” the National Weather Service said.

  66. Dismissed Players Take Aim at New York Philharmonic Misconduct Inquiry Culture, April 10

    Matthew Muckey and Liang Wang, who were fired by the orchestra last fall, filed amended complaints saying an investigation by the Philharmonic was biased against them.

  67. Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado Will Run for Governor Politics, April 10

    Mr. Bennet, who will be able to keep his Senate seat as he pursues the governor’s mansion, is the latest Democratic senator to seek to move on from Congress.

  68. A Honolulu Bakery That Folds In Tropical Flavors T Style, April 10

    Plus: lakeside cabins in the Berkshires, wooden lamps and more recommendations from T Magazine.

  69. Younger Democrats Don’t Plan to Wait Their Turn Politics, April 10

    A new crop of Democrats are announcing runs for office — sometimes against incumbents — in an expression of frustration with the establishment.

  70. A Friendship Divided by Musk Politics, April 9

    Elon Musk, and the feelings that working for him can engender, can come between even the closest of pals.

  71. As His Chronic Disease Tour Wraps, Kennedy Hits His Stride Science, April 9

    The health secretary seemed stoic — maybe nervous, even — at the start of his first major trip. But on a hike with Navajo Nation leaders, he was finally in his element.

  72. Woman Pleads Guilty in Covid Tax Credit Scheme That Netted $33 Million Express, February 15

    A Nevada business owner prepared and filed false tax returns to fraudulently obtain Covid relief money for her businesses and others, prosecutors said.

  73. ‘Un virus peligroso’: la gripe aviar en EE. UU. entra en una nueva fase En español, January 27

    Una pandemia humana puede prevenirse, incluso ahora, dicen los científicos. Pero una serie de acontecimientos de las últimas semanas indica que la posibilidad ya no es remota.

  74. ‘A Dangerous Virus’: Bird Flu Enters a New Phase Science, January 27

    A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected.

  75. Why Oil Industry Jobs Are Down, Even With Production Up Business, January 14

    The industry is pumping ever more oil and natural gas, but it is doing so with only about three-quarters as many workers as it employed a decade ago.

  76. Owners of Colorado Funeral Home Admit to Abusing Nearly 200 Corpses Express, November 24

    Jon and Carie Hallford pleaded guilty to corpse abuse after dozens of decaying bodies were found at their funeral home.

  77. An Idaho Health Department Is Barred From Offering Covid Shots Well, November 5

    Experts worry the unusual move, driven by vaccine misinformation, could fuel further efforts to interfere with immunizations.

  78. The Hard Truth About Montana and Jon Tester’s Senate Race Editorial, October 15

    The state’s changing electorate and America’s polarized politics have turned Montana’s Senate race into the most consequential of the year.

  79. Boeing and Workers Dig In for a Long Fight, Despite Strike’s Cost Business, October 9

    Nearly a month into a union walkout, the aerospace giant withdrew its latest contract offer, and the two sides exchanged blame over the breakdown.

  80. Neil Gorsuch Has a Few Thoughts About America Today Op Ed, August 4

    The justice talks about everything from his indictment of the regulatory state to the rights of Native Americans.

  81. ‘Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net’ Review: How the Magic Happens Weekend, July 25

    This documentary chronicles the reboot and reopening in Las Vegas of the acrobatic show “O,” which shutdown during the pandemic.

  82. How Free School Meals Went Mainstream Headway, May 21

    Over the past decade, many more schools started to offer free meals to all children, regardless of family income.

  83. How the Pandemic Reshaped American Gun Violence Interactive, May 14

    The footprint of gun violence in the U.S. has expanded, as shootings worsened in already suffering neighborhoods and killings spread to new places during the pandemic years.

  84. Fake Tags Add to Real Chaos on American Roads National, April 19

    Officials are moving to increase enforcement and change laws in response to the rise in counterfeit or expired plates, which exploded during the pandemic.

  85. Owners of Funeral Home With Decaying Bodies Are Charged With Covid Relief Fraud Express, April 15

    Originally charged after 190 decomposing bodies were found at their Colorado funeral home, the couple now face federal charges that they fraudulently obtained $880,000 in relief funds.

  86. How a Pandemic Boom Led to a ‘Property Tax Mess’ in Colorado National, April 3

    A surge of new residents into Rocky Mountain states drove up home prices. The result was property tax increases of 40 percent or more for some of those already there.

  87. How Nevada Is Pushing to Generate Jobs Beyond the Casinos Business, February 5

    Chastened by a series of economic downturns that punished the hospitality industry, state leaders are working to broaden the economy.

  88. California and Oregon Ease Covid Isolation Rules, Breaking With C.D.C. National, January 21

    Two of the most cautious states have bypassed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by letting students and workers who have the virus but are asymptomatic avoid isolation.

  89. Portland Teachers’ Strike Ends After More Than Three Weeks National, November 27

    Portland students have struggled with absenteeism since the pandemic,

  90. In Schools, an Invisible Threat Becomes Clear Insider, September 7

    Apoorva Mandavilli, a health and science reporter for The New York Times, traveled across the country to learn how educators are preparing for the next pandemic.

  91. For Hawaii’s Governor, a Balancing Act With No Margin for Error National, August 21

    Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii sees lessons far beyond the islands in the disaster that has unfolded on Maui.

  92. Utah Fugitive Accused of Selling Fake Covid-19 Cure Is Arrested Express, August 15

    Gordon Hunter Petersen is accused of posing as a doctor and making at least $2 million selling a bogus Covid-19 cure.

  93. The Recovery Left Nevada Behind. Can the State Change Its Luck? Business, August 4

    Nevada has the highest unemployment rate in the country at 5.4 percent as officials insist the economy must move away from its focus on gambling.

  94. Steph Catudal’s Memoir Is Actually Two Books Woven Together Book Review, June 15

    When her husband was diagnosed with lung cancer, the author was haunted by a long-ago loss — one she’d already written about.

  95. Are We Actually Arguing About Whether 14-Year-Olds Should Work in Meatpacking Plants? Op Ed, March 27

    Rollbacks on child labor protections are happening amid a surge of child labor violations.

  96. Deaths Among Pregnant Women and New Mothers Rose Sharply During Pandemic Science, January 27

    The fatalities, occurring disproportionately among Native American and Black women, were linked not just to medical complications but also to homicides and accidents.

  97. Utah Plastic Surgeon Sold Fake Covid-19 Vaccine Cards for $50, U.S. Says Express, January 24

    Dr. Michael Kirk Moore and three of his associates were indicted this month in a scheme that federal prosecutors said lasted from May 2021 to September 2022.

  98. How a ‘Golden Era for Large Cities’ Might Be Turning Into an ‘Urban Doom Loop’ Op Ed, November 30

    What seemed like a transitory step to avoid infection has become a major force driving the future direction of urban America.

  99. Vanished in the Pacific Interactive, November 28

    Driven by Covid chaos, online disinformation and a YouTube guru, two Americans went looking for solace on a sailboat in the middle of the ocean. They found a different fate.

  100. Following Up on America’s Downtowns Insider, October 30

    A team of reporters and photographers profiled 10 city centers across the country, all in varying stages of economic recovery and transformation.

  101. Meet Me Downtown Interactive, October 26

    We visited 10 cities across the country to see how the pandemic and its aftershocks have reshaped the American downtown.

  102. Companies Hoarding Workers Could Be Good News for the Economy Business, October 12

    Employers have been burned by a labor shortage. Will that make them act differently if the economy slows down?

  103. In Seattle, It’s Almost Normal Travel, September 1

    The pandemic may have left some gaps in the urban fabric, but a neighborhood-by-neighborhood rundown of new restaurants and art events reveals that recovery is well underway.

  104. School Is for Wasting Time and Money Op Ed, September 1

    I have deep doubts about the intellectual and social value of schooling.

  105. Revelry and Unease in Alaska as Cruises Return Travel, August 18

    Ships are carrying fewer passengers than they did before the pandemic, but in port towns where the bulk of the economy depends on cruise travel, business owners say they are “grateful for what we have.”

  106. In the Mile High City, Festivals and Food Are on the Rise Travel, August 11

    Denver has regained its prepandemic vibrancy, with a plethora of new restaurants and hotels, and the return of some old favorites.

  107. ¿La naturaleza sanó durante la ‘antropausa’ pandémica? en Español, July 19

    La suspensión de actividades humanas por la covid ha sido una oportunidad para entender mejor cómo afectamos a otras especies del planeta.

  108. Did Nature Heal During the Pandemic ‘Anthropause’? Science, July 16

    Covid precautions created a global slowdown in human activity — and an opportunity to learn more about the complex ways we affect other species.

  109. Hawaii, the last state with an indoor mask mandate for public schools, will make masks optional. National, July 13

    Masks will become optional in Hawaii’s schools when the new academic year starts on Aug. 1, as the state tries for “a more normal classroom experience this fall,” a state health official said.

  110. Denali National Park, in Alaska, reinstates an indoor mask mandate in the busy summer season. Travel, July 9

    As counties report elevated levels of transmission, national parks are once again requiring masks in gift shops, on tour buses and other indoor spaces.

  111. The major tourist draws of San Juan, and Miami-Dade and Honolulu counties, have become virus hot spots. Express, June 10

    “Covid-19 hasn’t disappeared as much as our patience for precautions has,” said one public health expert.

  112. Google Maps Workers Say They Can’t Afford the Trip Back to the Office Business, May 23

    The contract workers are resisting a plan to resume in-person work, citing health concerns and commuting costs.

  113. Thousands of Migrants Have Been Waiting for Months to Enter U.S. National, May 19

    People from around the world have been lingering on the border, awaiting the end of pandemic restrictions. Their fate remains one of the Biden administration’s biggest challenges on immigration.

  114. Your Monday Evening Briefing N Y T Now, May 16

    Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

  115. Business Travel Resumes, Though Not at Its Former Pace Business, May 15

    Domestic travel has returned faster than international. And some destinations like Las Vegas are rebounding more quickly than big cities like New York.

  116. Hundreds of Suicidal Teens Sleep in Emergency Rooms. Every Night. Science, May 8

    With inpatient psychiatric services in short supply, adolescents are spending days, even weeks, in hospital emergency departments awaiting the help they desperately need.