Dozens of Oʻahu residents camped out on Christmas to buy firecrackers as permit sales opened and inventories ran low.

Wake Forest, North Carolina, promotes its Farmers Market, offering local produce, goods, and family-friendly events every Saturday to support local agriculture and sustainability.

The City of Fernandina Beach and the Coalition for the Homeless are turning the MLK Jr. Recreation Center into a temporary winter shelter for the homeless.

Residents at Kapilina Beach Homes say electricity bills have surged — some past $1,000 — and are pressing manager Greystar for answers and an audit.

Portland has resumed using water from Bull Run Watershed after temporary increased turbidity led to a switch to groundwater. The city's infrastructure is being enhanced to address climate-related water quality challenges.

The Noblesville Fire Department shared a holiday greeting on Facebook, acknowledging crew members on duty and spreading Christmas cheer to the community.

San Antonio provides free live Christmas tree recycling at four locations post-holidays, adhering to specific guidelines, with mulch available mid-January from recycled trees.

West Jordan offers post-holiday Christmas tree disposal with drop-off locations and curbside pickup; only natural, decoration-free trees are accepted.

The Huntersville Fire Department expressed support on Facebook for the Mint Hill Police and Fire Departments after an incident, thanking them for their selfless service.

St. Johns County offers a "Treecycling" program to turn Christmas trees into park mulch. Residents can drop off their clean, undecorated trees at designated locations.

Tampa Police Department advises citizens on social media to break down boxes of expensive items before disposal to prevent theft during the holiday season.

Metro Atlanta and North Georgia feature New Year's Eve celebrations, and the annual 'Bring One for the Chipper' tree recycling program begins post-holidays.

Kirkwood's local government shares Urban Forestry Commission advice on tree care during winter, emphasizing watering, mulching, pruning, and protecting saplings to maintain healthy trees.