Bloomington Partnership Expands Artist Workspace and Arts Programming

The City of Bloomington will help create affordable artist studios, expand business-development opportunities for local creatives and bring more regional arts programming to Switchyard Park through a new $7 million regional partnership supporting the.... Read more

Juneau: Valley Library, Dimond Park and Trails Will Close August 12 and 13

City and Borough of Juneau facilities along Mendenhall River, including the Mendenhall Valley Public Library, Dimond Park Field House, Dimond Park Aquatic Center, all nearby fields (Dimond Park, Melvin Park, Mendenhall River Community School), and.... Read more

Juneau: Suicide Basin Outburst Underway – Evacuate Advised Tomorrow

August 11, 2026 – A glacial outburst has occurred at Suicide Basin. The basin is releasing and flooding is expected along Mendenhall Lake and River late Wednesday evening into early Thursday morning. Residents are advised to evacuate the mapped.... Read more

Spokane: PPE Available to Those Returning Home After New Evacuation Downgrades

Erin Hut, Communications Director, Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be available to those returning home Tuesday following new evacuation downgrades related to the Old Trails Fire. While fire risk is reduced, allowing for downgrades, serious.... Read more

Spokane Police Respond to a Vehicle vs. Pedestrian

Officer T. Leming, PIO On August 10th, around 4:00 a.m., Spokane Police officers responded to the intersection of North Ash St and West Northwest Blvd for a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. Officers located the pedestrian, who was.... Read more

Columbia Police update Flock Transparency Portal

The Columbia Police Department has launched several updates to its online Flock Transparency Portal. The updated portal provides citizens with greater insight into how automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology is utilized. Read more

Long Beach: City Launches Creative Corps Entertainment Production Assistant Program to Prepare Local Residents for Careers in the Entertainment Industry

Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Department of Economic Development & Opportunity (EDO) is launching the Long Beach Creative Corps Entertainment Production Assistant Program (Program), a new workforce development initiative designed to.... Read more

State of Arizona, Hopi Tribe, and Navajo Nation Sign MOU to Create Economic Opportunity in Four Corners Region

Signatories are pioneering new models for State-Tribal coordination to honor Tribal sovereignty and champion economic development Phoenix, AZ – Today, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Hopi Tribe Chairman Lamar Keevama, and Navajo Nation President Buu.... Read more

Columbia Police arrest suspect in burglary of business on Paris Road

Columbia Police have arrested Casey Rushin, 31, of Columbia, in connection with an Aug. 9 burglary of a business in the 1900 block of Paris Road. 

At about 2 a.m., police officers responded to a burglary in which a g. Read more

Tacoma City Council Set to Join Pierce County's Efforts to Launch Unified Regional Approach to Reduce Homelessness

Today, Pierce County Councilmember Jani Hitchen presented the proposed Pierce County Unified Regional Approach (URA) to reduce homelessness at the Tacoma City Council study session. The City Council, led by Community Vitality and Safety Committee Chair.... Read more

First Partner Siebel Newsom, Governor Newsom, and #HalfTheStory launch California's first Teen Tech Council

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Maryland Horse Industry Board Meeting

The Maryland Horse Industry Board will meet on Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Vista Room at the Maryland State Fair. Agenda items include an overview of the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Maryland Horse Industry B. Read more

Boston: Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds - Austin Street Lots Phase 1: August 13, 2026

Prior to committing federal (HUD) funding for the construction or rehabilitation of housing and community development projects, the public is afforded 18 calendar days (excluding federal holidays) to submit comments on the environmental impact of a propos. Read more

Juneau: Suicide Basin is Now Full

Suicide Basin is currently full and expected to release within 1-6 days. Residents in the inundation area should finalize last-minute preparations, confirm evacuation plans and prepare a go-bag. View the Evacuation Advisory Map and find more information... Read more

2026 Juneau GLOF Unified Command Responds to Imminent Glacial Outburst

As of August 11, National Weather Service (NWS) monitoring data showed Suicide Basin was full and beginning to overtop. The 2026 Juneau GLOF Unified Command, led by the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), Tlingit & Haida, and the United States Coast.... Read more

Pull up a seat at the Governor's Table this year at the Colorado State Fair

Pueblo, Colo. - This year, Governor Jared Polis is inviting Coloradans to pull up a seat at the Governor's Table at the Colorado State Fair on September 1st in Pueblo. Built on the belief that breaking bread with a neighbor creates a stronger, more.... Read more

Mesa's Gateway Library Named World's Best New Public Library

Mesa Gateway Library has been named the worlds best new public library, winning the 2026 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions/James Bennett Public Library of the Year Award. Read more

California: Governor Newsom fast-tracks 1,700 new affordable housing units 

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Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs Executive Order Creating Enhanced Regulatory Review for Data Centers in Chicago and Calls for a Temporary Data Center Moratorium

Executive Order strengthens protections against air and noise pollution, requires enhanced review of proposed data center developments, and launches a comprehensive effort to expand Chicago's data center regulations.. Read more

Citizens for NJ Election Integrity Analysis: 8,103 Voters Removed from New Jersey Rolls in One Week

Removal Period Includes the Unusual System Downtime Period the State Announced for Noncitizen Removals. Read more

Phinge CEO DeMaio Unveils Speech to Congress: User Data Sovereignty vs Tech Surveillance Capitalism, Asserting Foundational 2021 App-Less Patents & IP

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - -- Following his recent public formal declaration of willingness to testify on Capitol Hill, Phinge Corporation today issued a preview of the proposed congressional testimony prepared by Founder, President, CEO, and sole inventor... Read more