Pāʻū Pride to Take Over Kaʻahumanu Ave as Kahului Throws Royal Homecoming
Central Maui’s Nā Kamehameha Pāʻū Parade returns Saturday, June 20, with pāʻū riders, hula, live music and a free hoʻolauleʻa at Queen Kaʻahumanu Center. Road closures and transit detours are expected along Kaʻahumanu Avenue.
Minneapolis Mom Turns Tragedy On Campus Bridge Into Safety Law
A new Minnesota law named for Kayla Gaebel will require MnDOT and local authorities to consider suicide‑prevention railings and build on earlier funding for the Washington Avenue Bridge.
Sugar Land Drops $2.5 Million Bet To Reel In World Cup Fans
Sugar Land pledged $2.5M to become an Official Houston World Cup Host City Supporter, opening the region’s first FIFA shop and planning watch parties and volunteer operations. City leaders say the investment is meant to capture spillover visitors from Houston’s matches.
Smart Meter Meltdown: Denver-Area Residents Hit With 'Five-Figure' Quotes, Surprise Bills
Some Denver‑area customers say opting out of Xcel’s new smart meters has become costly and confusing — one Aurora resident told a local station it could run into five figures. Here’s what Xcel’s documents and regulators say and where to start if you’re affected.












