JBLM soldier sentenced for sexually assaulting college student in barracks
A military judge sentenced Pvt. Deron Gordon to over six years in prison for sexually assaulting a college student.
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier who sexually assaulted a college student in the barracks in 2024 was sentenced to more than six years in prison Friday.
A military judge sentenced Pvt. Deron Gordon, 20, to six years and three months in prison after he pleaded guilty to one specification each of sexual assault, abusive sexual contact and as a principal to indecent recording.
Gordon was previously charged with additional crimes, but those were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
Gordon is one of four soldiers who were charged in in connection to the sexual assault of a college student, who is now a commissioned Army officer, in October 2024.
When Gordon pleaded guilty, he said that he and another soldier followed the college student into a bedroom after she had been drinking with them. He said she was unstable walking into the room and when they went inside she was on the bed and not responsive.
Gordon said he and the other soldier each proceeded to have sex with her and they filmed each other sexually assaulting her on Snapchat.
As part of his sentencing, Gordon will be reduced in rank to E-1 and dishonorably discharged from the Army.
Gordon will serve the remainder of his sentencing at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Once he is released, Gordon must register as a sex offender.
The three other soldiers who were charged in the incident are at different points in the legal process, and their cases are being treated separately.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Additional resources are available on the Washington State Department of Health's website.
KING 5’s Conner Board contributed to this report.
Teen sentenced in 2023 deadly Metro bus shooting near White Center
In the plea agreement, the teen said he recognized the man from pulling a gun on him on the bus several days prior and was nervous and scared.
WHITE CENTER, Wash. — A teenager was sentenced Friday to over 23 years in prison for shooting and killing a man aboard a King County Metro bus near White Center in 2023.
King County Judge Brian McDonald sentenced Miguel Rivera Dominguez, 19, to 23 years and 4 months in prison, with credit for time served. Prison time will be followed by three years of community custody.
The sentencing comes after Rivera Dominguez pleaded guilty July 3 of first-degree premeditated murder.
On Oct. 3, 2023, Rivera Dominguez fired five shots from “point blank range” at the head and neck of Marcel Da'jon Wagner, 21, who appeared to be asleep aboard the bus near Southwest Roxbury Street and 15th Avenue Southwest, according to charging documents.
In the plea agreement, Rivera Dominguez said he recognized Wagner from having “pulled a gun” on him on the bus a few days prior.
“i was nervous and scared when I saw him on 10/3/23 but he was not threatening me and I was not acting in self-defense,” Rivera Dominguez wrote.
There were 15 other passengers on the bus at the time, but none of them were injured in the shooting.
Rivera Dominguez, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, fled after the incident and remained at large for a month before he turned himself in.
The shooting prompted concerns about safety aboard King County Metro buses. After the shooting, Metro said it would add security to the H Line, expanding transit security officers who patrol buses and transit centers.
Let’s Go Washington launches initiative campaign on trans youth sports, parental rights
Let's Go Washington, the backers of the 2024 initiatives, is looking for signatures again.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Let's Go Washington is back in the initiative game.
The organization, founded by Brian Heywood, sponsored several initiatives in 2024 changing state law.
Heywood announced Monday signatures are being gathered to submit two initiatives to the 2026 state Legislature or potentially voters. The initiatives relate to parental rights and trans youth athletes.
Heywood's organization achieved significant victories last year when voters supported initiatives restricting natural gas use and overturning state laws limiting police pursuits. The state Legislature also passed Let's Go Washington-backed measures banning income taxes and guaranteeing parental rights to access school records. The success came after Heywood invested more than $5 million of his own money into seven initiatives.
"Someone has to stand up and fight back. And what I think I've done is given the voice. I've given voice to 1.2 million people who signed at least one of our initiatives," Heywood said.
However, the organization faced a setback earlier this year when Gov. Bob Ferguson signed legislation overhauling the "parents bill of rights" initiative.
"It stripped all the parts about parental notification or parental access to information," Heywood said.
In response, Let's Go Washington is now gathering signatures for two new campaigns. The first seeks to overturn Ferguson's recent law, restoring their original parental rights initiative. The second would require physicians to assign genders to youth athletes during physicals, prohibiting those considered males from competing against females.
"Allowing biological males to compete in girls sports is a blatant, a flagrant violation of Title IX, I would argue, and also extremely unfair to girls who've worked really hard to get in a position to be top athletes," Heywood said.
Despite failing to pass initiatives targeting the state's climate law, long-term care savings program, and capital gains tax in 2024, Heywood remains optimistic about his organization's impact.
"Four out of seven, I'm pretty, pretty happy with what we did, and we're not done," he said.
If the organization can collect enough signatures by the end of the year, the issues would be submitted to the state Legislature. Lawmakers could either pass the initiatives or let voters decide in November 2026.
Man ‘violently’ assaults 2 women at Edmonds massage parlor
A man violently assaulted two women at an Edmonds massage parlor on Sunday, according to police. Both were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
EDMONDS, Wash. — A man "violently" assaulted two female employees at an Edmonds massage parlor Sunday evening, according to the Edmonds Police Department.
A 911 caller reported an assault at the business on Edmonds Way just before 6 p.m. A 48-year-old man allegedly attacked the two women and then fled the area on foot.
When police arrived at the massage parlor, they found both women unconscious. One woman was taken to Swedish Edmonds and the other woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center for treatment of their injuries.
There is no information on their conditions at this time.
Witnesses were able to point police officers in the direction of the suspect, and he was taken into custody nearby. The man made statements to police acknowledging he assaulted the women, but he did not share a motive, Edmonds police said. Detectives are still investigating what led up to the attack.
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Let's Go Washington, the backers of the 2024 initiatives, is looking for signatures again.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Let's Go Washington is back in the initiative game.
The organization, founded by Brian Heywood, sponsored several initiatives in 2024 changing state law.
Heywood announced Monday signatures are being gathered to submit two initiatives to the 2026 state Legislature or potentially voters. The initiatives relate to parental rights and trans youth athletes.
Heywood's organization achieved significant victories last year when voters supported initiatives restricting natural gas use and overturning state laws limiting police pursuits. The state Legislature also passed Let's Go Washington-backed measures banning income taxes and guaranteeing parental rights to access school records. The success came after Heywood invested more than $5 million of his own money into seven initiatives.
"Someone has to stand up and fight back. And what I think I've done is given the voice. I've given voice to 1.2 million people who signed at least one of our initiatives," Heywood said.
However, the organization faced a setback earlier this year when Gov. Bob Ferguson signed legislation overhauling the "parents bill of rights" initiative.
"It stripped all the parts about parental notification or parental access to information," Heywood said.
In response, Let's Go Washington is now gathering signatures for two new campaigns. The first seeks to overturn Ferguson's recent law, restoring their original parental rights initiative. The second would require physicians to assign genders to youth athletes during physicals, prohibiting those considered males from competing against females.
"Allowing biological males to compete in girls sports is a blatant, a flagrant violation of Title IX, I would argue, and also extremely unfair to girls who've worked really hard to get in a position to be top athletes," Heywood said.
Despite failing to pass initiatives targeting the state's climate law, long-term care savings program, and capital gains tax in 2024, Heywood remains optimistic about his organization's impact.
"Four out of seven, I'm pretty, pretty happy with what we did, and we're not done," he said.
If the organization can collect enough signatures by the end of the year, the issues would be submitted to the state Legislature. Lawmakers could either pass the initiatives or let voters decide in November 2026.
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A man violently assaulted two women at an Edmonds massage parlor on Sunday, according to police. Both were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
EDMONDS, Wash. — A man "violently" assaulted two female employees at an Edmonds massage parlor Sunday evening, according to the Edmonds Police Department.
A 911 caller reported an assault at the business on Edmonds Way just before 6 p.m. A 48-year-old man allegedly attacked the two women and then fled the area on foot.
When police arrived at the massage parlor, they found both women unconscious. One woman was taken to Swedish Edmonds and the other woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center for treatment of their injuries.
There is no information on their conditions at this time.
Witnesses were able to point police officers in the direction of the suspect, and he was taken into custody nearby. The man made statements to police acknowledging he assaulted the women, but he did not share a motive, Edmonds police said. Detectives are still investigating what led up to the attack.
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The adventures of Emil the moose keep a corner of Austria on its toes
The moose showed up late last week in a suburb of the provincial capital, St. Pölten and doesn’t seem to be in any hurry to leave.
VIENNA, Austria — For weeks, sightings of a rare immigrant have been keeping a corner of Austria on its toes.
A moose that has come to be known as Emil appeared nearly three weeks ago in Lower Austria, a province in the country's northeast that surrounds Vienna, and it doesn't seem to be in any hurry to leave. Sightings of the animal have drawn curious onlookers, and by Monday a Facebook fan page for him had 10,000 members.
It's been an eventful few days for Emil. The moose showed up late last week in a suburb of the provincial capital, St. Pölten. On Saturday evening, he found his way onto the tracks at its main railway station — prompting a several-hour closure of the Vienna-Salzburg main line, which passes through the city.
Moose aren't native to Austria. Emil is believed to have come from Poland via the Czech Republic, Austria's northern neighbor.
The local animal protection organization says people should avoid feeding him or approaching him for photos and videos. It urged people to leave the animal in peace and not to make a special trip to see him — moose, it said in a social media post, “don't need closeness to humans.”
Emil's whereabouts weren't clear on Monday — he was believed to have wandered northward out of St. Pölten. Police reported no new deployments related to the moose, the Austria Press Agency reported.
Copyright 2025 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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A Thurston County commissioner says federal agents put politics over public safety.
THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — The immigration arrests of two firefighters working a wildfire in Mason County have prompted a Thurston County commissioner to propose an ordinance limiting the authority of federal agents during emergency responses.
“We don’t—we don’t like cops coming onto our fires,” said Commissioner Wayne Fournier, an Aberdeen firefighter. “You’ve got to let us do our job. That’s it.”
Last week, the U.S. Border Patrol arrested two firefighters on the Bear Gulch Fire, burning near Lake Cushman.
The fire began in early July and is 10% contained, according to fire information officers.
Fournier called the arrests unacceptable, adding, “Emergency scenes are already hazardous. Jurisdictional overreach only adds confusion, causes delays, and increases risk to life and property.”
Under his proposal, federal agents would be required to “refrain from disrupting emergency operations or interfering with personnel unless there is an immediate and articulable threat to public safety.”
The proposed law would also require federal authorities to obtain warrants and coordinate any enforcement actions with incident commanders, preferably after emergencies are resolved.
“This is not a partisan issue,” Fournier said. “Emergencies should not, you know, they should not be part of any partisan discussion. People’s lives, people’s property, need to be put first.”
One of the detained firefighters, Jose Cruz Estrada, was previously deported following a 2013 drug charge but had stayed out of trouble since returning to the United States in 2019, according to his family.
Fournier emphasized the importance of allowing emergency responders to focus on their duties without interference.
The commissioner encouraged other counties to consider similar protective measures for emergency operations.
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Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
Forty-three teams will get their spots through continental qualifying tournaments
WASHINGTON — The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams in the tournament to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Uruguay had a 3-0 win over Peru, Colombia defeated Bolivia 3-0 and Paraguay held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw to secure their places Thursday from South American qualifying.
Forty-three teams will get their spots through continental qualifying tournaments. Another two will secure their places in the intercontinental playoffs featuring six teams and scheduled for March 2026. The three host countries automatically qualify.
The breakdown
Asia will have eight direct places and one in the intercontinental playoff.
Africa has nine direct spots plus one for the intercontinental playoff.
North and Central America and the Caribbean get three direct berths (plus the three host nations) and another two spots in the intercontinental playoffs.
South America has six direct spots and will send another team to the intercontinental playoffs.
Oceania for the first time has a guaranteed spot — New Zealand clinched that in March. It could add another with New Caledonia going into the intercontinental playoffs.
Europe will have 16 teams sure to play in the next World Cup.
Already qualified
United States, Mexico, Canada (qualified automatically as hosts)
Asia
Japan (qualified on March 20)
Iran (qualified on March 25)
Jordan (qualified on June 5)
South Korea (qualified on June 5)
Uzbekistan (qualified on June 5)
Australia (qualified on June 10)
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New Zealand (qualified on March 24)
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Argentina (qualified on March 25)
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Ecuador (qualified on June 10)
Uruguay (qualified on September 4)
Colombia (qualified on September 4)
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Copyright 2025 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Former top child welfare official claims she was fired for whistleblowing
Felice Upton, a former DCYF assistant secretary, said she was fired after raising concerns about overcrowding and unsafe conditions in juvenile detention facilities.
CHEHALIS, Wash. — The former head of Washington’s juvenile detention system says her complaints about “unconstitutional treatment” of inmates and “unsafe conditions” for staff were ignored before she was fired in April.
Former Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Assistant Secretary Felice Upton filed a $4.75 million tort Aug. 26 against the state claiming that she was fired for being a whistleblower.
Upton says DCYF leaders did not heed her warnings about overcrowding caused by the shutdown of the Naselle Youth Camp in Pacific County. The reduced capacity forced more young inmates into the Green Hill School in Chehalis and Echo Glen Children's Center in Snoqualmie. Conditions were exacerbated by a sharp rise in youth crime that resulted in more offenders being sentenced to the existing facilities.
DCYF leaders blamed overcrowding and safety issues in a failed effort to move some offenders over the age of 21 to adult prison last year. Current Washington law allows juvenile rehabilitation facilities to house inmates up to the age of 25.
Upton was the assistant secretary of juvenile rehabilitation at DCYF and oversaw the state’s juvenile detention facilities.
In a brief statement to KING 5, Tana Senn, the new DCYF secretary who terminated Upton said, “The concerns raised in Ms. Upton’s tort claim were in no part a factor in the personnel and organizational changes I made in executive leadership when I joined as the new head of DCYF.”
Senn replaced the embattled former DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter. Upton claims Hunter ignored her concerns and later tried to blame her for the problems.
Over the last six years, the KING 5 Investigators have exposed many problems at the Green Hill School including overcrowding and rioting, staff shortages and assaults, and misconduct by staff.
“(Hunter) was hostile to me and blamed me for the news reports,” Upton wrote in her claim.
Hunter did not respond to a request for comment from KING 5.
Upton’s tort claim was first reported by the Washington State Standard.
As Upton’s claim came to light, DCYF announced her replacement as assistant secretary of juvenile rehabilitation. The agency promoted Jennifer Redman, who was the interim head of Green Hill School. “Safety is number one priority,” Redman said in a press release.
Healthy Fast Food Chain Joe & The Juice Coming to Bellevue Square
Joe & The Juice will soon open a new location on the second level of Bellevue Square. The space was created by combining two former storefronts: Great State Burger and Starbucks.
Great State Burger first opened at Bellevue Square in 2018. It has since closed at that location and reopened at Lincoln Square South in the Lincoln South Food Hall. Starbucks relocated in May 2024 to a nearby space between Aveda and Saje Natural Wellness, featuring a more modern design.
This will be the first Joe & The Juice on the Eastside. The brand currently has two Seattle locations, one at University Village and another at Amazon’s headquarters on 7th Avenue.
The menu features sandwiches such as steak, turkey, and vegan pesto, along with breakfast bowls like yogurt and overnight oats. Snacks include mango bites, banana bread, and chocolate muffins.
Beverage options range from specialty coffee drinks, including an iced blueberry latte and iced lavender matcha, to teas, protein shakes, and the brand’s signature juices and shakes. Customers will also be able to order ahead using the Joe & The Juice app.
Joe & The Juice was founded in 2002 by Kaspar Basse in Copenhagen. As an athlete, Basse aimed to make nutritious food flavorful and appealing, drawing inspiration from Starbucks’ approach to changing coffee culture. Today, Joe & The Juice has locations worldwide.
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Healthy Fast Food Chain Joe & The Juice Coming to Bellevue Square
Joe & The Juice will soon open a new location on the second level of Bellevue Square. The space was created by combining two former storefronts: Great State Burger and Starbucks.
Great State Burger first opened at Bellevue Square in 2018. It has since closed at that location and reopened at Lincoln Square South in the Lincoln South Food Hall. Starbucks relocated in May 2024 to a nearby space between Aveda and Saje Natural Wellness, featuring a more modern design.
This will be the first Joe & The Juice on the Eastside. The brand currently has two Seattle locations, one at University Village and another at Amazon’s headquarters on 7th Avenue.
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Beverage options range from specialty coffee drinks, including an iced blueberry latte and iced lavender matcha, to teas, protein shakes, and the brand’s signature juices and shakes. Customers will also be able to order ahead using the Joe & The Juice app.
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JBLM soldier sentenced for sexually assaulting college student in barracks
A military judge sentenced Pvt. Deron Gordon to over six years in prison for sexually assaulting a college student.
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier who sexually assaulted a college student in the barracks in 2024 was sentenced to more than six years in prison Friday.
A military judge sentenced Pvt. Deron Gordon, 20, to six years and three months in prison after he pleaded guilty to one specification each of sexual assault, abusive sexual contact and as a principal to indecent recording.
Gordon was previously charged with additional crimes, but those were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
Gordon is one of four soldiers who were charged in in connection to the sexual assault of a college student, who is now a commissioned Army officer, in October 2024.
When Gordon pleaded guilty, he said that he and another soldier followed the college student into a bedroom after she had been drinking with them. He said she was unstable walking into the room and when they went inside she was on the bed and not responsive.
Gordon said he and the other soldier each proceeded to have sex with her and they filmed each other sexually assaulting her on Snapchat.
As part of his sentencing, Gordon will be reduced in rank to E-1 and dishonorably discharged from the Army.
Gordon will serve the remainder of his sentencing at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Once he is released, Gordon must register as a sex offender.
The three other soldiers who were charged in the incident are at different points in the legal process, and their cases are being treated separately.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Additional resources are available on the Washington State Department of Health's website.
KING 5’s Conner Board contributed to this report.
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Teen sentenced in 2023 deadly Metro bus shooting near White Center
In the plea agreement, the teen said he recognized the man from pulling a gun on him on the bus several days prior and was nervous and scared.
WHITE CENTER, Wash. — A teenager was sentenced Friday to over 23 years in prison for shooting and killing a man aboard a King County Metro bus near White Center in 2023.
King County Judge Brian McDonald sentenced Miguel Rivera Dominguez, 19, to 23 years and 4 months in prison, with credit for time served. Prison time will be followed by three years of community custody.
The sentencing comes after Rivera Dominguez pleaded guilty July 3 of first-degree premeditated murder.
On Oct. 3, 2023, Rivera Dominguez fired five shots from “point blank range” at the head and neck of Marcel Da'jon Wagner, 21, who appeared to be asleep aboard the bus near Southwest Roxbury Street and 15th Avenue Southwest, according to charging documents.
In the plea agreement, Rivera Dominguez said he recognized Wagner from having “pulled a gun” on him on the bus a few days prior.
“i was nervous and scared when I saw him on 10/3/23 but he was not threatening me and I was not acting in self-defense,” Rivera Dominguez wrote.
There were 15 other passengers on the bus at the time, but none of them were injured in the shooting.
Rivera Dominguez, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, fled after the incident and remained at large for a month before he turned himself in.
The shooting prompted concerns about safety aboard King County Metro buses. After the shooting, Metro said it would add security to the H Line, expanding transit security officers who patrol buses and transit centers.
Let’s Go Washington launches initiative campaign on trans youth sports, parental rights
Let's Go Washington, the backers of the 2024 initiatives, is looking for signatures again.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Let's Go Washington is back in the initiative game.
The organization, founded by Brian Heywood, sponsored several initiatives in 2024 changing state law.
Heywood announced Monday signatures are being gathered to submit two initiatives to the 2026 state Legislature or potentially voters. The initiatives relate to parental rights and trans youth athletes.
Heywood's organization achieved significant victories last year when voters supported initiatives restricting natural gas use and overturning state laws limiting police pursuits. The state Legislature also passed Let's Go Washington-backed measures banning income taxes and guaranteeing parental rights to access school records. The success came after Heywood invested more than $5 million of his own money into seven initiatives.
"Someone has to stand up and fight back. And what I think I've done is given the voice. I've given voice to 1.2 million people who signed at least one of our initiatives," Heywood said.
However, the organization faced a setback earlier this year when Gov. Bob Ferguson signed legislation overhauling the "parents bill of rights" initiative.
"It stripped all the parts about parental notification or parental access to information," Heywood said.
In response, Let's Go Washington is now gathering signatures for two new campaigns. The first seeks to overturn Ferguson's recent law, restoring their original parental rights initiative. The second would require physicians to assign genders to youth athletes during physicals, prohibiting those considered males from competing against females.
"Allowing biological males to compete in girls sports is a blatant, a flagrant violation of Title IX, I would argue, and also extremely unfair to girls who've worked really hard to get in a position to be top athletes," Heywood said.
Despite failing to pass initiatives targeting the state's climate law, long-term care savings program, and capital gains tax in 2024, Heywood remains optimistic about his organization's impact.
"Four out of seven, I'm pretty, pretty happy with what we did, and we're not done," he said.
If the organization can collect enough signatures by the end of the year, the issues would be submitted to the state Legislature. Lawmakers could either pass the initiatives or let voters decide in November 2026.
Man ‘violently’ assaults 2 women at Edmonds massage parlor
A man violently assaulted two women at an Edmonds massage parlor on Sunday, according to police. Both were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
EDMONDS, Wash. — A man "violently" assaulted two female employees at an Edmonds massage parlor Sunday evening, according to the Edmonds Police Department.
A 911 caller reported an assault at the business on Edmonds Way just before 6 p.m. A 48-year-old man allegedly attacked the two women and then fled the area on foot.
When police arrived at the massage parlor, they found both women unconscious. One woman was taken to Swedish Edmonds and the other woman was taken to Harborview Medical Center for treatment of their injuries.
There is no information on their conditions at this time.
Witnesses were able to point police officers in the direction of the suspect, and he was taken into custody nearby. The man made statements to police acknowledging he assaulted the women, but he did not share a motive, Edmonds police said. Detectives are still investigating what led up to the attack.
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These Are the 10 Best Things to Do in Coron, Philippines + tips!
Coron is located in the northern part of Palawan, and although the town itself isn’t very special, it is the perfect base to explore some of the most beautiful islands and lagoons in the Philippines. Many travelers come here for the spectacular surroundings: towering karst cliffs, hidden beaches, stunning underwater worlds, and crystal-clear lagoons that are just begging to be explored. Coron is also the starting or ending point of the multi-day expedition between Coron and El Nido, an absolute highlight of a trip through the Philippines. Curious about what else there is to do? Below, you’ll find all the best activities, restaurants, and accommodations to stay at.
Most people travel from Manila or El Nido to Coron. Below you can read how to travel to Coron from these destinations.
From Manila to Coron
By Plane: The fastest way to travel from Manila to Coron is by plane. There are several direct flights daily, and the flight duration is about an hour. Compare all flights here. From the airport, you’ll take a minivan to your accommodation in Coron. You can arrange this on-site, but for extra convenience, you can also reserve the minivan in advance.
By Ferry: You can also take the ferry from Manila to Coron. The ferry takes about 11 to 13 hours and usually departs at night. Keep in mind that the ferry operates only a few times per week. Check the current ferry departure times here.
From El Nido to Coron
By Plane: The fastest way to travel from El Nido to Coron is by plane. The flight time is only 40 minutes, and several airlines offer direct flights. Compare all flights here. From the airport, you’ll take a minivan to your accommodation in Coron. You can arrange this on-site, but for extra convenience, you can also reserve the minivan in advance.
By Ferry: The ferry is a nice option to travel from El Nido to Coron. It takes about 3.5 hours. An advantage is that you’ll arrive directly in the town of Coron and be at your accommodation in no time. Several ferry companies offer daily services. Check the current ferry departure times here.
By Expedition: Many travelers choose to travel by the multi-day expedition between El Nido and Coron. During this tour, you’ll sleep on uninhabited islands and visit the most beautiful spots, away from the crowds.
In and around Coron, there are plenty of fun activities and beautiful places to visit. Here are 10 suggestions!
Island Hopping Around Coron
In the area around Coron, you’ll find blue-green lagoons, white sandbanks, and idyllic beaches lined with palm trees. These beautiful islands have become incredibly popular, so be prepared to share these spots with others. Still, it’s absolutely worth it to hop on a traditional bangka boat that will take you to the most beautiful locations. There are various day tours to choose from, each with its own route and highlights. To help you choose, we’ve listed all the different day tours and highlighted the best spots and islands.
Visit and Support Coron Animal Savers
Are you an animal lover? Then make sure to take the time to visit Coron Animal Savers. This animal shelter gives street dogs a second chance at a better life and is entirely run on donations. Therefore, dog food, snacks, money, or other supplies are always welcome. Even a small contribution can make a big difference.
As a volunteer, you can help in various ways. You can walk the dogs in the morning (8:00 AM – 11:00 AM) or in the afternoon (4:30 PM – 5:30 PM), or help with washing and feeding from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. It’s not only fun but also incredibly valuable, for both you and the dogs. Would you like to help out? Be sure to contact them via their Instagram to arrange a time to visit.
Eat Fresh Fish and Drink Cocktails at Cabo Beach
Cabo Beach is the perfect place to relax for an afternoon. This cozy beach, with shallow waters and a beautiful view of the surrounding islands, is well-maintained and has a laid-back atmosphere. There are homemade huts with benches, ideal for relaxing in the shade with a drink in hand. In the middle of the area, you’ll find a volleyball court and a cocktail bar, making Cabo Beach a great social spot. The barbecue starts in the late morning, and later in the day, music – sometimes even karaoke – adds to the atmosphere. Whether you’re craving freshly grilled fish, a crispy pizza, or a quick sandwich, there’s plenty of choice to satisfy your hunger. There’s also a small shop where you can buy snacks and drinks, so you can fully enjoy your day by the sea and the sunset.
Discover the Quiet Marcilla Beach
Want to escape the crowds for a while? Head to Marcilla Beach. This pristine beach is rarely visited by people and is perfect for a peaceful walk or a refreshing swim, far from the hustle and bustle of Coron’s town center. It can be a bit of an adventure to get there. Marcilla Beach is about an hour’s drive from Coron, over an unpaved road that can be challenging on a scooter. Even a tricycle might struggle with this route.
Tip: Got hungry? Grab a bite at Side Trip Snack House before heading back.
Kayak to Siete Pecados for Snorkeling
Siete Pecados is a great snorkeling spot just outside Coron’s town center. At this small office, you pay for entry and can rent snorkeling gear and a kayak. In about 15 minutes, you’ll paddle to the snorkeling site right off the shore. Once there, tie your kayak to a floating platform and dive in to explore the underwater world. Don’t feel like paddling? You can also take a boat to get there.
Diving at Shipwrecks in Coron
For wreck diving enthusiasts, Coron is a true paradise! Scattered across the ocean floor are numerous Japanese shipwrecks from World War II, making Coron one of the most unique dive spots in the Philippines. Since the wrecks are at various depths, both beginner and experienced divers can explore these historical remnants underwater. The wrecks now serve as homes to rich marine life. In Coron’s town center, you’ll find several dive schools, such as Neptune Dive Center, which is well-rated.
Have Cocktails at Hop Hostel during Sunset
At the rooftop bar of Hop Hostel, you can enjoy cocktails and a spectacular sunset every evening. You don’t have to be a guest to visit the rooftop bar. After sunset, they sometimes host parties and games like beer pong tournaments. It’s a fun place to meet other travelers and have a great evening.
Climb Mt. Tapyas and Watch the Sunset
Another great place to watch the sunset is from the viewpoint of Mt. Tapyas. Although the name might suggest a massive volcano, it’s actually a hill that’s only 210 meters (689 ft) tall. To reach the top, you’ll need to climb 721 steps, which is a good 15-minute workout.
Leave about an hour before sunset so you have enough time to walk up leisurely, take in the views, and find the perfect spot to watch the sun dip behind the islands into the sea. Arriving a bit too early? Take a short walk along the hillside paths behind Mt. Tapyas and enjoy the peace and the view before the sky fills with spectacular colors. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle, especially on hot days, as the climb can be pretty intense.
Relax at Maquinit Hot Springs
If you can’t get enough of the heat, Maquinit Hot Springs is a perfect place. These saltwater pools are heated by a deep natural spring and are located right in the mangroves, just a 20-minute drive from Coron. There are two pools: one with a pleasant temperature around 30°C (86°F), and another where the water temperature can rise to 40°C (104°F).
Since it can be quite hot during the day, it’s recommended to visit in the late afternoon. By sunset, it gets lively, but there’s almost always a quiet spot to relax in the warm water. Don’t stay in too long and drink plenty of water, as the heat can be intense. This is the perfect place to unwind after a long day of island hopping or diving and enjoy a drink while closing the day.
Play Basketball with the Locals
Basketball is an incredibly popular sport in the Philippines, and on the way to the hot springs, you’ll encounter one basketball court after another. If you’re heading to the hot springs on a scooter, it’s fun to stop by and join a game. The locals will definitely invite you to play!
Le Voyage – Here, you can enjoy delicious fresh juices, oatmeal pancakes, smoothie bowls, and a selection of hot dishes.
Ala-E Hippie House – A cozy and creative café where you can play games and enjoy tasty cocktails while reggae tunes play in the background.
Trattoria Altrove Coron – Authentic Italian cuisine with wood-fired pizzas and fresh homemade pasta.
Mama Café – The perfect place for fresh smoothies, hearty sandwiches, and flavorful pastas.
AlFresco Coron – This atmospheric rooftop restaurant serves delightful dishes like grilled tuna, quinoa mango salad, and chili con/sin carne. There are many vegetarian options.
Bam Bar – For a fun atmosphere and great cocktails, this bar is the place to end your evening.
One of the best hotels in Coron is The Ridge. The location is perfect: it’s situated on a hill just outside the busy center. This allows you to enjoy a beautiful view in peace while being just minutes away from all the restaurants in Coron. If you’d rather not walk up the hill, the hotel offers a free shuttle service. The rooms are equipped with a comfy bed, good air conditioning, and you’ll be served a delicious breakfast in the morning. Prefer a cozy hostel? Then Hop Hostel is the coolest option in Coron. The atmosphere is great, and it’s amazing to watch the spectacular sunset from the rooftop every evening. Unlike many hostels in the Philippines, the beds here are big and soft – both in the dorms and the private rooms. Since the bar is on the roof, you won’t be disturbed by the music in your room. There’s also a lovely pool, yes, with a view! Prefer a quiet b&b? Then we recommend The Bay Area. This comfortable accommodation is located in the center of Coron, and great attention has been paid to the decoration. Everywhere there are potted plants, and everything is spotless. Plus, the staff is incredibly friendly, the restaurant serves delicious food, and the rooms are equipped with a comfortable bed and a warm shower.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital will stop prescribing gender-affirming medications by Sept. 26.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nationwide Children's Hospital confirmed Friday it will stop prescribing gender-affirming medications to patients starting later this month.
A spokesperson for the hospital said that while they are currently in compliance with state and federal regulations, the decision was made "in order to proactively plan and support our providers and patients in a rapidly changing regulatory environment."
Nationwide Children's Hospital will stop providing gender-affirming medication prescriptions on Sept. 26.
The spokesperson said they will work with affected patients to end their prescriptions, "with patient safety as a top priority."
"Nationwide Children's will continue to support these patients and families through the provision of behavioral health services, and any other needed healthcare," the spokesperson added.
The hospital did not say how many patients would be affected.
In April, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the state could enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Gov. Mike DeWine had originally vetoed the ban, but it was later overturned by Republican lawmakers.
The law calls for banning counseling, surgery and hormone therapy for youth, unless they are already receiving such therapies and a doctor deems it risky to stop.
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Newest Seattle Salt and Straw location opens Friday
The first 50 people in line will get a complimentary cold brew from neighboring Cafe Vitta and a Salt and Straw tote bag.
SEATTLE — A popular Pacific Northwest ice cream chain will open its newest Seattle location on Friday.
Salt and Straw will open its doors Aug. 29 in the Queen Anne neighborhood at 11 a.m. There will be special giveaways for the first 50 guests, and the establishment partnered with a well-known Seattle chef in the lead up to their first day of service.
The first 50 people in line will get a complimentary cold brew from neighboring Cafe Vitta and a Salt and Straw tote bag "filled with products from some of their favorite local collaborators."
Salt and Straw joined forces with Ethan Stowell to offer two exclusive menu items at How to Cook a Wolf, Stowell's beloved restaurant just across the street from the new location. From Aug. 22-28, an Affogato made with the Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons ice cream from Salt and Straw along with a How to Cook a Wolf Ice Cream Sandwich with the Arbequina Olive Oil flavor from Salt and Straw were available.
The new scoop shop also will have a special back-to-school offer from September 2-5, where visitors can get a complimentary kids' scoop when they show a school ID or wear school merch if they purchase a double scoop.
Salt and Straw says this is one of four openings in the Seattle area in 2025, as a Redmond location opened up in July and two other locations in Seattle are coming "later this year."
Salt and Straw was founded by Kim and Tyler Malek in Portland, and now has locations in eight states.
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The American Historical Association's survey of history teachers last year says federal museums are the most used free resource in the classroom.
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — High school history teacher Katharina Matro often pulls materials from the Smithsonian Institution website as she assembles her lessons. She trusts its materials, which don't require the same level of vetting as other online resources. She uses documents and other primary sources it curates for discussions of topics like genocide and slavery.
As the White House presses for changes at the Smithsonian, she's worried she may not be able to rely on it in the same way.
“We don’t want a partisan history," said Matro, a teacher in Bethesda, Maryland. "We want the history that’s produced by real historians.”
Far beyond museums in Washington, President Donald Trump's review at the Smithsonian could influence how history is taught in classrooms around the country. The institution is a leading provider of curriculum and other educational materials, which are subject to the sweeping new assessment of all its public-facing content.
Trump is moving to bring the Smithsonian into alignment with his vision of American history. In a letter last month to the Smithsonian Institution, the White House said its review is meant to “assess tone, historical framing, and alignment with American ideals.” It’s part of Trump’s agenda to “celebrate American exceptionalism” by removing “divisive or partisan narratives,” it said.
Those opposed to the changes fear they will promote a more sanitized version of American history.
In celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary next year, the Education Department recently launched the White House's Founders Museum in partnership with PragerU, a conservative nonprofit that produces videos on politics and history. Visitors to the museum in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, as well as the White House website, can read biographies on the signers of the Declaration of Independence and watch videos that depict them speaking.
“Real patriotic education means that just as our founders loved and honored America, so we should honor them,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a PragerU video introducing the project.
The project mentions some signers favoring abolition and includes Phillis Wheatley, an enslaved woman who became the first published Black female poet in the U.S. But critics say it brushes over some of the nation’s darker past.
“Those are the kinds of things that teachers are really leery of because they don't see partisanship in the sources that we're using as being good educational practice,” said Tina Ellsworth, president of the National Council for the Social Studies.
History teachers use supplemental resources over textbooks
Like many other history teachers, Matro said she turns to materials from the Smithsonian because she doesn't have the time to create lessons from scratch or the budget to buy the latest books. She favors the museum's digitized collections to guide her classes.
“I don’t have to figure out ‘is this real? Is this not real?’ I can trust the descriptions of the artifact,” she said.
More than 80% of history teachers report using free resources from federal museums, archives and institutions including the Smithsonian, according to an American Historical Association survey last year.
The federal institutions' materials have been widely trusted partly because they are thoroughly examined by professionals, said Brendan Gillis, the historical association's director of teaching and learning. Some teachers have out-of-date history textbooks, and online resources from institutions like the Smithsonian can fill the gaps, he said.
“That’s been one of the most influential and profoundly important ways that the federal government has invested in social studies education over the last couple of decades,” Gillis said.
While education always has been part of the Smithsonian's mission, developing materials specifically for classrooms became more prevalent after World War II, said William Walker, a State University of New York, Oneonta, professor who has researched the Smithsonian’s history. The museum organizes professional development workshops for teachers and offers materials ranging from worksheets to videos.
Russell Jeung, an Asian-American studies professor at San Francisco State University and co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate, took part in a Smithsonian video series in 2020 meant to educate high schoolers and adults on racism and discrimination against Asians during the COVID-19 pandemic and other points in American history.
Jeung said he expects the project will be shelved by the White House review.
“I think the story will be told,” Jeung said. “But the tragedy again and the loss is that we won’t get the national recognition that we deserve.”
In recent years, many states have passed laws adopting guidelines on how schools can address topics including racism, sexism and other topics. And professional groups say teachers will continue to adapt and find resources to put historical events in due context, regardless of what happens at the Smithsonian.
“Education is always political, so we know that as social studies teachers, it’s our job to navigate that terrain, which we do and we do well,” Ellsworth said.
Educators worry students will be turned off on history
Michael Heiman, a longtime social studies teacher in Juneau, Alaska, said he typically had his students do a scavenger hunt of artifacts in a virtual Smithsonian tour.
He said the exhibits always have been culturally inclusive and if that changes, he worries it would affect students of color he's taught, including Native American children. It could discourage them from pursuing careers in museum sciences or engaging with history at all, he said.
“We are further quieting voices that are important to our country,” Heiman said. “We are also restricting certain kids in those underrepresented populations to really understand more about their past.”
About a decade ago, graduate students of history professor Sam Redman at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, had the opportunity to collaborate with the Smithsonian National Museum of American History for a blog series commemorating the Americans with Disabilities Act. The exercise connected objects in the Smithsonian collection to the civil rights law. The experience for his students was “really incredible,” he said.
Each year, he’s heard students say they want to get a job in the federal government or work at the Smithsonian after graduation. But not this year. Redman said he hasn’t heard a single student express interest.
“This is a pressing concern, no doubt about it,” he said.
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Armani revolutionized Italian ready-to-wear fashion in the late 1970s with his relaxed silhouette.
MILAN, Italy — Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who turned the concept of understated elegance into a multibillion-dollar fashion empire, has died, his fashion house confirmed. He was 91.
Armani died at home, the fashion house said. Armani, one of the most recognizable names and faces in the global fashion industry, missed Milan Fashion Week in June 2025 for the first time during the previews of Spring-Summer 2026 menswear to recover from an undisclosed condition. He was planning a major event to celebrate 50 years of his signature Giorgio Armani fashion house during Milan Fashion Week this month.
Starting with an unlined jacket, a simple pair of pants and an urban palette, Armani put Italian ready-to-wear style on the international fashion map in the late 1970s, creating an instantly recognizable relaxed silhouette that has propelled the fashion house for half a century.
From the executive office to the Hollywood screen, Armani dressed the rich and famous in classic tailored styles, fashioned in super-soft fabrics and muted tones. His handsome black tie outfits and glittering evening gowns often stole the show on award season red carpets.
At the time of his death, Armani had put together an empire worth over $10 billion, which along with clothing included accessories, home furnishings, perfumes, cosmetics, books, flowers and even chocolates, ranking him in the world’s top 200 billionaires, according to Forbes.
The designer also owned several bars, clubs, restaurants and his own basketball team EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, better known as Olympia Milano. Armani opened more than than 20 restaurants from Milan to Tokyo since 1998, and two hotels, one in Dubai in 2009 and another in Milan, in 2010.
Armani himself was the foundation of his style
Armani style began with Giorgio Armani himself, from the penetrating blue eyes framed in a permanent tan and early-age shock of silver hair, to the trademark jeans and t-shirt work clothes and the minimalist decoration of his private homes.
Armani’s fashion vision was that of easygoing elegance where attention to detail made the difference.
“I design for real people. There is no virtue whatsoever in creating clothes and accessories that are not practical,” he liked to say when asked to identify his clientele.
In conversation, the designer’s disarming smile and exquisitely mild manners belied the tough businessman underneath, who was able to turn creative talent into a fashion empire worth over $10 billion. Never a merger nor a sale, Re Giorgio (King George) as the Italians call him, was always his own boss.
Born July 11, 1934, in Piacenza, a small town south of Milan, Armani dreamed of becoming a doctor before a part-time job as a window decorator in a Milan department store opened his eyes to the world of fashion.
In 1975, Armani and his partner Sergio Galeotti sold their Volkswagen for $10,000 to start up their own menswear ready-to-wear label. Womenswear followed a year later.
The symbol of his new style was the liningless sports jacket, which was launched in the late 1970s and became an instant success from Hollywood to Wall Street. The designer paired the jacket with a simple t-shirt, an item of clothing he termed “the alpha and omega of the fashion alphabet.”
The Armani suit soon became a must in the closet of the well-heeled man. And for women, the introduction of the pantsuit in the executive workroom was all but revolutionary. Dubbed the “power suit” with its shoulder-padded jacket and man-tailored trousers, it became the trademark of the rising class of businesswomen in the 1980s.
Over the years Armani would soften the look with delicate detailing, luxurious fabrics and brighter shades for his basic beige and gray palette. His insistence on pants and jackets led some critics to label his fashion “androgynous.”
Armani hits Hollywood
The 1980 film classic “American Gigolo” launched both Armani and actor Richard Gere on their Hollywood careers. Dressed in Armani, Gere became America’s new favorite heart throb, and “Geeorgeeo” as they called him, the glam set’s most popular designer.
The Hollywood connection earned him wardrobe film credits in over 200 films, and in 2003 a place on Rodeo Drive’s “Walk of Fame.”
Oscar night always sparkled, with smart suiting for the men, and glittering gowns for the ladies. The 2009 best actor winner Sean Penn picked up his statue in a black-on-black Armani outfit, while best actress nominee Anne Hathaway walked the red carpet in a shimmering white strapless evening gown from Armani’s latest Prive couture collection.
Other longtime devotees included Jodie Foster, George Clooney, Sofia Loren and Brad Pitt. David and Victoria Beckham were the “face” of his 2009 underwear ad campaign.
So significant was the impact of Armani style, not only on how people dressed but how they approached fashion, that in 2000 New York’s Guggenheim museum presented a retrospective of Armani’s first 25 years in fashion.
“I love things that age well, things that don’t date and become living examples of the absolute best,” Armani said of his efforts.
Armani has gone well beyond fashion
Today, the Armani empire has an army of more than 9,000 employees, with women comprising half of the executive suite, along with seven industrial hubs and over 600 stores worldwide, according to figures released in 2023. Along with clothes and accessories, the company produces perfumes, cosmetics and home furnishings, as well as selling its own candy, flowers and even books. The designer opened his fifth multi-brand store on New York’s fashionable Fifth Avenue in February 2009.
In the realm of fashion hobbies, Armani owned several bars, restaurants and clubs, as well as the basketball team. Recreation time was spent in getaways in Broni in the countryside near Milan, the isle of Pantelleria off Sicily and St. Tropez on the French Riviera. Each home bore the trademark of Armani design: bare walls, important pieces, few knickknacks.
Like many of his colleagues, Armani tried to give back some of the fame and fortune he amassed during the heyday of the “moda Milanese” which put Italian ready-to-wear at the center of the world’s fashion map at the turn of the millennium. Personally involved in several charity organizations devoted to children and a staunch supporter of the battle against AIDS, in 2002 Armani was named a U.N. goodwill ambassador for refugees.
Galeotti died in 1985. Armani had no children but was very close to his niece Roberta, daughter of his late brother Sergio. She abandoned a budding film career to become his director of public relations, and often represented her uncle, who wasn’t much of a party-goer, at social events. In later years she was a key go-between with the celebrity world.
In 2006, she orchestrated the top-billed wedding of actors Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes in a medieval castle outside Rome, while Uncle Giorgio designed the attire for both bride and groom.
Armani had indicated that as he considered succession he was looking toward his longtime head of menswear Leo Dell’Orco and his niece Silvana Armani, who fills the same role for womenswear.
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President Donald Trump said the Smithsonian only discusses "how horrible are country is," but local museum leaders say he misses the deeper story.
SEATTLE — A beacon of American innovation and preservation, the unparalleled collections of the Smithsonian Institution have been deepening our understanding of world culture since the mid-1800s.
But the world's largest museum complex is coming under fire, and long standing exhibits are in jeopardy.
On his Truth Social account, President Donald Trump claimed that the Smithsonian is "out of control, where everything discussed is how horrible our country is, how bad slavery was and how unaccomplished the downtrodden have been."
An NBC investigation from May found that at least 32 artifacts were removed from the African American History Museum in Washington, D.C., following an order from Trump directing institutions to remove exhibits that "divide Americans based on race." These artifacts include Harriet Tubman's book of hymns and "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass."
Local leaders from some of Seattle's top museums say there's a deeper story of hardship and triumph that the president is missing in these exhibits.
"This is our history, and our history is very complicated," said Scott Stulen, executive director of the Seattle Art Museum. "There are a lot of parts of it that maybe we aren't so proud of - there are parts of it that we are proud of, but we need to show both of those things."
CEO and President of the Northwest African American Museum, Brandon Bird, emphasized the importance of seeing the full picture of the United States.
"We can't remove certain segments of our history," Bird said. "If we're gonna really share and fully understand the full arc of our nation's history...slavery is part of that fabric of the story. We owe it to all of us, as citizens and as stewards of that history, to make sure we're telling a full, factual story of our local population and beyond."
Stulen said, it hasn't been for very long at all that museums have actually strived to tell the full story of their communities - he said it's important not to go back.
"I think it's a danger if you're having any administration, it doesn't matter what party it is, that's controlling that narrative we want to be basing our stories on, principles and values, and telling a complete history from multiple perspectives. That's the role of museums," Stulen said.
Stulen revealed that the Seattle Art Museum has already lost all of its federal funding over the course of a few years. He estimated the funding losses to be between $400,000 to $700,000.
Bird said at this moment he recognizes there are attempts to remove, or even rewrite parts of U.S. history.
"The momentum is stressful, both as the lead steward of a beautiful museum, but also as an individual citizen," he said. "That said, we've been here before as a country, and we have examples that we can rely upon to remain courageous, supplement our endurance."
Bird said at this time he is leaning into fulfilling the mission of the Northwest African American Museum, which includes using "Black heritage to cultivate healing and hope for all."
"It's through the advancement of our mission where we're really able to elevate our commonality with our diverse population and really create a level of dialogue that honestly contributes to the advancement of our region, and our nation as a whole," Bird said.


