Tacoma city offices and facilities are closed on Christmas and New Year's Day, with waste services postponed and parking enforcement paused on these holidays.

Evacuation orders in Welches, Clackamas County were lifted following a landslide, though residents were urged to stay alert. One neighborhood remains under a Level 2 notice.

El Paso WinterFest celebration at San Jacinto Plaza features lights, music, and activities every weekend, fostering holiday spirit with support from Pointe Homes.

Carver County Sheriff's Office collaborates with local agencies to collect and distribute food to homeless veterans through MACV, with a focus on community and ongoing support for veterans.

The Denver Police Department shared safety tips on Facebook for a safe holiday season, emphasizing the importance of smoke alarms, vigilance while cooking, proper space heater placement, and emergency contacts.

Researchers at ORNL and the University of Tennessee created the Universal GridEdge Analyzer for real-time US power grid insights, receiving an R&D 100 Award.

Berkeley’s long-running food pantry will stop distributing groceries at the end of January after merger talks collapsed, leaving volunteers racing to fill the gap.

Austin Public Health provided food assistance to over 101,800 residents through their Neighborhood Centers in FY 2025, as food insecurity persists in the community.

San Diego County will build about 60 sleeping cabins in Lemon Grove, but federal rules upended a $1 lease and pushed the project’s price into the millions.

Rental prices in Phoenix and nearby cities Mesa and Glendale are dropping, with reports from Zumper indicating declines in one and two-bedroom apartments. Economic uncertainty and a shift in views on homeownership are influencing the rental market.

The Elk Grove Police Department received a $340,000 traffic safety grant for initiatives including DUI checkpoints and education programs until September 2026.

Buc-ee's begins constructing its first Arizona location in Goodyear, planning to open in June 2026. The Happy Valley Casino is also set to open in the Spring of 2026, promising job creation and economic benefits.

Travis Scott returned to Houston this week with a NASA-backed student showcase and a Winter Wonderland drive at Texas Southern University that blended STEM demos and community giveaways.