Good Morning, News: Watch Out for Yellow-Legged Hornets, Lawsuit Calls Out Trump's Tacky Reflecting Pool Plans, and We're All Conspiracy Theorists Now - Portland Mercury

"Multnomah County's proposed budget includes cuts for the crisis hotline service YouthLine, which helps youth experiencing mental health crises. During a time when kids and teens are experiencing significant mental health challenges, this was alarming to many. The county's proposal to cut about $240,000 in funding for it received strong pushback from other Oregon leaders, including those who represent MultCo residents in US Congress. But, while the optics of cutting funds for a teen suicide prevention hotline may not be politically favorable, the proposed cuts are unlikely to make a major dent in the program's resources and capacity to help kids in need."

"A yellow-legged hornet-the first to be spotted on the West Coast- was found (and subsequently "dealt with") in Vancouver, WA late last month. This invasive species comes from Southeast Asia and can be very dangerous for local honey bee populations and other important pollinator species. Also, these hornets are aggressive to humans and will sting without provocation! The hornet most likely came in on a cargo ship from South Korea."

"A Eugene police officer resigned over the weekend after leaked body camera footage showed the officer making offensive, racist comments while on the job earlier this year. The footage showed the offic"

Multnomah County’s proposed budget includes a cut of about $240,000 to YouthLine, a crisis hotline supporting youth experiencing mental health crises. The proposal drew strong pushback from Oregon leaders, including members of Congress representing MultCo residents. Despite concerns about optics, the cuts are expected to have limited impact on the program’s overall resources and capacity. In Vancouver, Washington, a yellow-legged hornet—first spotted on the West Coast—was found and dealt with. The invasive hornet threatens honey bees and other pollinators and can sting aggressively. In Eugene, a police officer resigned after leaked body-camera footage showed offensive, racist comments made while on duty earlier in the year.

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