The Washington Township Fire Department celebrated its team with an "Evening of Excellence" awards ceremony, recognizing members' dedication with honors such as Firefighter and Officer of the Year.

Sen. Alex Padilla introduced two bills that would send federal money to water recycling, canal repairs and farm pilot projects across California.

Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners, Inc. received a $1,000 grant to create a pollinator garden in Maple Heights, enhancing local biodiversity and education.

A corrections grand jury found Multnomah County's jails strained by aging facilities, understaffing and funding politics; it urged consolidation and a transition center to support reentry.

Cambridge's City Manager Yi-An Huang issued an executive order to prevent ICE from using City property for civil immigration enforcement, supporting the community's values and safety.

City staff have inventoried nearly 170 social‑service contracts and say further cuts or consolidations could reshape homelessness and health funding ahead of next summer’s budget.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorses Kathy Hochul for reelection, praising their collaborative efforts on shared priorities despite their political differences.

A newly redrawn TX‑35 pushes the district into southeast Bexar County and turns an open Democratic primary into a high‑stakes fight. National groups are already watching.

Tom Maglicco is McKeesport's new mayor, succeeding the retiring Michael Cherepko, with a focus on community values and responsibility. The council also appointed Kevin Kovach as the new fire chief.

Sen. Laura Fine filed SB2820 to bar ICE hires from state and local law‑enforcement jobs in Illinois; supporters cite accountability and critics warn of staffing impacts.

A federal jury awarded more than $1.6M after finding Texas DPS failed to address racial harassment and retaliation against two troopers.

A growing roster of Republicans and one Democrat have staked claims for Oklahoma’s open governor’s seat as filing and primary season approach.

At a Feb. 3 workshop Kent staff forwarded an EPA brownfields consultant plan, the 2026 CDBG draft and a regional housing resolution to the council for approval. The moves could unlock assessments, funding and housing projects across South King County.