Kirkland invites the community to celebrate Lunar New Year on February 1, 2025, at the Peter Kirk Community Center and the Kirkland Teen Union Building, offering cultural activities and performances.

Houston hospitals celebrated the births of several new year babies, with Adyline Harris being born at 12:04 a.m. and others, including Jonah Munoz Soriano and Emily Elisabeth, following soon after.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation encourages residents to start the new year by enjoying outdoor activities, suggesting the city’s 184 parks for hiking, cycling, and socializing.

Aurora Health Care announced the first babies born in its hospitals on New Year's including Arian at 1:44 a.m. in Milwaukee and Mia at 4:35 a.m. in Grafton, signifying fresh beginnings for their families.

Atlanta firefighters extinguished an early morning blaze at a northwest neighborhood house without any injuries. The fire's cause is under investigation.

Tacoma reinstates glass recycling at all drop-off locations in collaboration with Portland's Glass to Glass, recovering from 2024 market disruptions that led to glass landfilling.

A unique white Husky with two different colored eyes was found in Mankato, Minnesota and is being cared for by the City of Mankato Impound. The city is seeking its owner via a Facebook post.

Metro Atlanta hospitals celebrated the first babies of 2025, with newborns arriving shortly after midnight on New Year's, including baby Cole at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and baby Adonis at Emory Decatur Hospital.

The Duncanville Police Department uses social media to warn against DUI, advocating for the use of rideshares instead, emphasizing that even "buzzed driving" is dangerous.

San Luis is looking for applicants to join its Economic Development Commission to advise on city growth and strategies. Interested parties have until January 10 to apply, with qualifications including residency or business ownership in San Luis.

Memphis plans events to commemorate the second anniversary of Tyre Nichols' death, including a vigil and march, focusing on justice and police-community relations.

Maple Grove, MN is seeking a resident to join the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions, aimed at preserving local water resources.

New York and New Jersey workers saw a minimum wage increase on New Year's Day, rising to $16.50 and $15.49 per hour, respectively, as part of their states' efforts to maintain living standards amidst inflation.