WDFW seeks passionate individuals for its Sport Fishing Advisory Group for Puget Sound, with applications open until January 3, 2025. Selected members will guide sportfishing activities.

UNLV students created 4,000 origami cranes to honor professors lost in a campus shooting, forming a community tribute and part of a planned permanent memorial.

Archaeologists in Southern Arizona found what may be the oldest firearm in the US, dating back to Coronado's 1539-1542 expedition, according to a study published on Nov. 21, 2024.

A lawsuit against San Francisco's homeless policies was mostly dismissed, but some Fourth Amendment issues remain active. The City Attorney is also appealing to the Supreme Court for clarity on the city's ability to enforce anti-homelessness laws.

Surprise, AZ partners with Vitalant Blood Donation for holiday season blood drives, offering incentives like T-shirts and gift cards. Multiple dates and locations are available for donors.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced the planting of over 7,100 native trees in urban areas, enhancing sustainability and community well-being.

Nearly 300 nurses and technicians at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia protested over staffing shortages, seeking better working conditions and benefits amid contract negotiations with Temple Health.

Fort Worth Animal Care & Control hosts the Home for the PAW-lidays event offering free pet adoptions and a gift bag with each adoption on December 12. Donations for shelter animals are also encouraged.

Rancho Cordova celebrated its Holiday STAR event, honoring 34 students with care packages for their academic and behavioral achievements amidst challenges.

The Coon Rapids Ice Center is hosting a "Holiday Skate with Rocky" event, which includes a holiday-themed skate session and a Skating School student exhibition.

Charlotte County introduces a family fitness program at the South County Regional Park Recreation Center starting Dec. 14, energizing families with shared workouts on Saturdays at an affordable rate.

The Mesquite Police Department is preparing for their fourth annual Noche de Fiesta to celebrate Latin American culture on December 11, 2024, at West Mesquite High School.

Clark County now offers annual parking passes for four regional parks, valid for 2025 and priced at $30. Disabled veterans with a state pass are exempt from fees.