Portland Fire & Rescue extinguished a fire in a boarded-up Southeast Portland residence, with no injuries reported and the incident providing real-world experience for their recruits.

A Dallas Fed analysis and local reporting say reduced immigration and revoked work permits have tightened North Texas labor supply and slowed hiring this year. Employers are scrambling to adapt.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel sues to block a federal attack on transgender youth healthcare, challenging an HHS declaration that could threaten access to essential treatments.

Indianapolis reports significant progress in safety and welfare in 2025, with a notable reduction in gun violence, lower crime rates, enhanced mental health support, and improved public safety transparency.

Michigan AG Nessel secured a court order blocking illegal conditions on FEMA grants imposed by the Trump administration, safeguarding emergency funding for states.

Mark Hale-Brown, a corrections counselor, was honored by the OSSA and Portland Police for his work in jail behavioral health.

Mayor Muriel Bowser temporarily stepped away for personal travel but is scheduled to return to official duties and attend the FITDC Fresh Start 5K on January 1, 2026.

Raleigh Police Department is hosting a hiring event with physical testing on January 10; potential recruits are invited to speak with recruiters and initiate the application process.

The Dunedin City Commission designated 558 Beltrees Street as a Historic Landmark, highlighting the city's dedication to preserving its architectural and cultural history.

Minneapolis Council Member Jason Chavez supports community observers who report on ICE, decrying federal practices and urging local attorneys to drop charges against these observers.

Oregon Judge McShane ordered the release of Fernando Pichardo Medina, wrongfully detained by CBP, highlighting due process violations and unjustified force.

A California appeals court ruled that a former San Francisco deputy sheriff's fraud conviction did not meet the statutory test for pension forfeiture, preserving her CalPERS benefits.

DLNR opens applications Jan. 3 for 53 full-time conservation officers across Hawai‘i; candidates must meet swim and hike tests and clear background checks.