Hawaii Water Service has asked regulators for a 59% revenue increase in Kapalua; the PUC will hold a public hearing Feb. 2 in Lahaina. Residents can submit testimony online or in person.

Greater Cleveland celebrates Black History Month with events such as a screening of "Hidden Figures" at Lakewood Public Library and free art tours at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Extreme winter weather prompts Mecklenburg County to close county offices and services, maintain abuse hotlines, enforce a state of emergency, and urges residents to conserve energy and ensure safety.

Goodwill and Workforce Dallas are launching a free 20-week CCMA program starting Feb. 23 to train adults for medical assistant jobs and certification.

Flooding at Fulton County's Rice Street Jail occurred due to a failed pipe repair, which led to significant water damage in various parts of the facility. No inmate areas were affected.

Orange County, FL closed Summerlake Elementary due to cold weather-related facility issues, but other schools remain open after maintenance worked through the weekend.

University of Georgia student George Whittenburg died after being struck by his rolling truck on Peabody Street. Investigation is ongoing for the January 28 incident.

Raleigh Parks' Weatherbound program offers supervised activities for kids at various parks from noon to 6 p.m. during school closures caused by winter weather, for $40 per child.

South Florida farmers and nursery owners are taking measures to protect their crops and plants from a cold snap that threatens local agriculture and the economy.

Laguna Beach Unified has approved $18.8M in construction contracts to replace the high school pool with a 45‑meter, 16‑lane facility; work is set to begin in June. The current pool will close June 6 and the project is expected to finish in June 2027.

Organizers from across the U.S. met in MacArthur Park to swap rapid‑response tactics as enforcement sweeps pick up. The sessions highlighted funding strains and the need for coordinated legal and communications networks.

FBI Honolulu named the Coalition for a Drug‑Free Hawaii a Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient for its prevention work and community outreach.

County updates show Kapa‘a closed for renovations through March while metal drop‑off locations shift; residents should confirm site statuses before hauling large items.