Punahou Carnival returns this weekend with a jungle theme: rides, the Art Gallery, malasadas and fundraising for student scholarships. The two-day fair is student-run and free to enter.

Oceanside's new county-funded psychiatric unit finished its first month, reporting 31 patients served and 10 in care this week.

A state inspection found unsanitary conditions at a Selma clinic and the California Veterinary Medical Board has accused Dr. Rodney Hatayama of negligence and other violations.

Livonia Public Schools experienced a phishing scam via a hacked staff email, offering fake jobs to students. Cybersecurity efforts are being emphasized in response.

Roseburg will cut roughly 146 jobs at its Riddle plywood plant as specialty plywood shifts to Coquille; affected workers will receive 60 days' pay and health coverage.

UT Austin consolidated police, emergency management and West Campus Ambassadors under a single cabinet-level safety unit and named Jay Swann interim director.

SAWS is moving toward a 2026 rate request to pay for plant upgrades and pipes. Simple steps — pause winter sprinklers, fix leaks and check assistance — can trim your bill.

San Jose Unified has published three consolidation options that could close or relocate elementary schools, with the district promising transportation and afterschool supports as committees finalize recommendations.

Human rights groups warn travelers about potential risks to their rights and safety in Florida ahead of the 2026 World Cup, highlighting concerns over increased immigration enforcement.

Austin nonprofit BookSpring has distributed hundreds of thousands of free kids’ books across Texas, targeting neighborhoods with few books and pairing giveaways with family-reading supports.

A Guatemalan mother arrested on her way to work near Woodburn is detained in Tacoma while pursuing a U visa and appealing a deportation order.

Baseball legend Mickey Lolich has died at 85, with tributes for the 1968 World Series hero pouring in from the Detroit Tigers and fans.

Several hundred Franklin Pierce High students staged a walkout on Wednesday, carrying Mexican flags and anti‑ICE signs as part of a wider wave of protests. The action tied local schools to national outrage over recent ICE shootings.