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311 or 509.755.2489 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Intent to Make a Section 4(f) De Minimis Impact Determination Project: Spokane Transit Authority Division Street Bus Rapid Transit Park Property Lease Date of Notice: August 12, 2026 Lead Agency: Spokane...
311 or 509.755.2489 Parks & Recreation Update // Spokane Complex Fire August 12, 2026 What's Open Developed / manicured City Parks & Recreation properties previously in evacuation zones Westgate Park (developed area only; natural area and...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — August 12, 2026 — What began as a special 812 Day gathering for local nonprofit leaders became a celebration of the organizations making a difference across Evansville. Today, Mayor Stephanie Terry announced $500,000 in Forward...
The City-backed project expands Chicago's shelter capacity while advancing a service model centered on privacy, dignity, healing, and long-term stability.
The City of Bloomington will help create affordable artist studios, expand business-development opportunities for local creatives and bring more regional arts programming to Switchyard Park through a new $7 million regional partnership supporting the...
City and Borough of Juneau facilities along Mendenhall River, including the Mendenhall Valley Public Library, Dimond Park Field House, Dimond Park Aquatic Center, all nearby fields (Dimond Park, Melvin Park, Mendenhall River Community School), and...
August 11, 2026 – A glacial outburst has occurred at Suicide Basin. The basin is releasing and flooding is expected along Mendenhall Lake and River late Wednesday evening into early Thursday morning. Residents are advised to evacuate the mapped...
Erin Hut, Communications Director, Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be available to those returning home Tuesday following new evacuation downgrades related to the Old Trails Fire. While fire risk is reduced, allowing for downgrades, serious...
Officer T. Leming, PIO On August 10th, around 4:00 a.m., Spokane Police officers responded to the intersection of North Ash St and West Northwest Blvd for a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. Officers located the pedestrian, who was...

The Columbia Police Department has launched several updates to its online Flock Transparency Portal. The updated portal provides citizens with greater insight into how automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology is utilized

Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach Department of Economic Development & Opportunity (EDO) is launching the Long Beach Creative Corps Entertainment Production Assistant Program (Program), a new workforce development initiative designed to...

Columbia Police have arrested Casey Rushin, 31, of Columbia, in connection with an Aug. 9 burglary of a business in the 1900 block of Paris Road. 

At about 2 a.m., police officers responded to a burglary in which a g

Today, Pierce County Councilmember Jani Hitchen presented the proposed Pierce County Unified Regional Approach (URA) to reduce homelessness at the Tacoma City Council study session. The City Council, led by Community Vitality and Safety Committee Chair...
Prior to committing federal (HUD) funding for the construction or rehabilitation of housing and community development projects, the public is afforded 18 calendar days (excluding federal holidays) to submit comments on the environmental impact of a propos
Suicide Basin is currently full and expected to release within 1-6 days. Residents in the inundation area should finalize last-minute preparations, confirm evacuation plans and prepare a go-bag. View the Evacuation Advisory Map and find more information..
As of August 11, National Weather Service (NWS) monitoring data showed Suicide Basin was full and beginning to overtop. The 2026 Juneau GLOF Unified Command, led by the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), Tlingit & Haida, and the United States Coast...
Mesa Gateway Library has been named the worlds best new public library, winning the 2026 International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions/James Bennett Public Library of the Year Award
Executive Order strengthens protections against air and noise pollution, requires enhanced review of proposed data center developments, and launches a comprehensive effort to expand Chicago's data center regulations.
Ashlee Gabrysch joins the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, bringing deep expertise in Chicago and Illinois fiscal policy.
Starting Monday, Aug. 10, Wooten Road south of Galley Road will close at the intersection for several months as crews begin the next phase of the Wooten Road and Galley Road Culvert Improvements project. A signed detour will direct motorists to Geiger...
The right southbound lane of the 8th Street bridge over Fountain Creek will close Monday, Aug. 10, for approximately eight weeks. Crews will first position materials and equipment before removing the railing, sidewalk and bridge deck on the west side of..