The Interior Department is transferring 760 acres to the Navy to create a National Defense Area for border security efforts, as announced earlier this month.

Kaua‘i Mayor signed Bill 2976 to ban disposable bodyboards due to their environmental impact, with penalties for non-compliance and a grace period for businesses to adapt.

Raymond C. Lee III was unanimously confirmed by the Portland City Council as the city's new long-term administrator responsible for managing daily city operations.

Edmond officials Sheila Briesch and Benjamin Curry receive professional accolades: Briesch earns CPFO certification, and Curry becomes chairman of OK911MA.

Governor Newsom's plan will invest nearly $1 billion from polluters into affordable housing and sustainable transportation across California, including 39 new housing developments and improved transit infrastructure.

Mayor Bowser opposes Section 373 of the NDAA for FY26, which would expand military training in DC's airspace, citing safety and lack of consultation concerns.

Carmel Police warned against letting kids play on thin ice after a near-miss incident with two boys on a retention pond. They emphasized the need for vigilance and discussions about ice safety.

The Intergovernmental Center in Mankato will have new hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., starting January 5, 2026; 311 services are available until 5:15 p.m. Residents may use online services or emergency contacts outside these hours.

U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones and MIA officials discuss improved security and federal cooperation against smuggling and other threats at the airport.

San Diego won a $200,000 settlement from vape retailers for illegally selling flavored tobacco, with penalties and an injunction to prevent future sales.

The City of Norman received a $100,000 emergency grant from the OWRB to repair a flood-damaged aerial sewer line, with ongoing utility system support.

Multnomah County proposes to exceed its Preschool for All growth target by allocating 7,460 seats for the 2026-27 year, doubling current capacity and providing significant savings for families.

The Healey-Driscoll administration awards $10 million to expand public transit in Massachusetts and New England, benefiting 16 projects across state lines.