Alex Brown • Stateline, Author at Stocktonia News

A river flowing through a scenic canyon with people walking along the bank.

As drought worsens, Western states brace for wildfires, water shortages

by Alex Brown • Stateline May 11, 2026, 6:00 a.m.May 10, 2026, 1:48 p.m.

Worsening conditions could threaten the supply of hydropower that provides cheap, clean electricity to many Western states.

Firefighter silhouetted against a large blaze at night, battling flames engulfing a structure.

California’s ‘last resort’ property insurer seeks rate hike, ringing national alarm bells

by Alex Brown • Stateline Oct. 25, 2025, 6:00 a.m.April 23, 2026, 6:06 p.m.

Silhouette of a utility pole and wires against a fiery orange sunset.

The West’s power grid could be stitched together — if red and blue states buy in

by Alex Brown • Stateline Oct. 16, 2025, 6:00 a.m.Oct. 14, 2025, 4:57 p.m.

An older person in sunglasses speaks into a microphone while holding up a small bundle of sage.

For Indian Country, federal cuts decimate core tribal programs

by Alex Brown • Stateline March 9, 2025, 6:00 a.m.March 5, 2025, 11:47 a.m.