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311 or 509.755.2489 A few updates on Camp Sekani. Initial site visit: A few Parks & Recreation staff had a chance to do an initial walkthrough of part of the Camp Sekani burn area last week, escorted by Fire personnel. Damage is widespread on the...
Erin Hut, Communications Director, After more than a decade of silence, the Great Northern Clocktower chimes will ring once again. The return of one of Spokane's most cherished traditions comes just in time for the Fourth of July. Restoring the chimes...
The City of Tacoma, Parks Tacoma, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, the Port of Tacoma, and the Center for Urban Waters at the University of Washington Tacoma have been working side by side as a regional coalition to better coordinate efforts to improve...
Beginning Tuesday, July 7, City of Columbia Public Works street crews will begin chip seal pavement maintenance on the streets listed below. Weather permitting, crews will work Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until the project is complete.Ch

Starting Monday, July 6, the Stormwater Utility's contractor, TB Dozing & Excavation LLC, plans to initiate a road closure on West Sexton Road at the intersections of Jefferson Street and McBaine Avenue. This is for the cons

Mesa Police will join the East Valley DUI Task Force during the July 4 holiday weekend with DUI saturation patrols from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5
Celebrating community, connection, and wellness in summertime Boston.
Community-led project transforms five formerly City-owned parcels into expanded community garden, urban forest, and gathering space
The City-backed project is transforming vacant lots in North Lawndale into nine three-flat apartment buildings, creating homeownership opportunities while driving community wealth-building.
The graduating class includes 42 new Firefighter EMTs and 15 new Fire Paramedics.
EVANSVILLE, Ind.— July 1, 2026 — The City of Evansville today announced a major milestone in public safety and emergency healthcare: the launch of its fully operational, in-house emergency medical services (EMS) system within the Evansville Fire...
Colorado Springs is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day with unique experiences across the city, from a special sunrise and the first-ever sunset opening at Pikes Peak – America's Mountain to the Family Fourth celebration at...
Officer T. Leming, PIO Spokane police officers responded to the area of 4100 N Calispel St around 12:45am on June 29th. Multiple 911 callers reported hearing gunshots in the area. Some callers reported seeing a group of people running as well as...

On July 1, 2026, the City of Columbia’s ordinance 41-587, or the Pedestrian Safety Ordinance, goes into effect. This ordinance prohibits pedestrians and drivers from interacting at medians and intersections where medians a

Passenger enplanements at Colorado Springs Airport in May 2026 totaled 106,722, down 4.7 percent from 112,023 in May 2025. This decline was likely due to a confluence of economic caution, elevated fuel costs and higher airfares. Delta Air Lines reported..
The MGM Music Hall at Fenway will serve as the location for the watch party on Wednesday, July 1.
Driven by improvements in community enrichment, customer service, and continued excellence in emergency response, resident satisfaction with City of Tacoma services increased across 85% of tracked metrics over the last two years, according to the newly...
OP-ED: Meeting the Needs of a Growing City, Colorado Springs Planning to Create Dedicated 911 Authority By Colorado Springs Police Department Chief Adrian Vasquez and Colorado Springs Fire Department Chief Randy Royal Earlier this week, the City of...
The City's excessive heat warning will lead to cooling centers being activated, additional support for residents, along with a recommendation to reschedule most outdoor events.
Order updates senior property tax exemption limits each year to provide relief for low-income older homeowners
Read the latest updates from the Mayor's Office of Housing.