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Interfaith Sanctuary begins moving residents after occupancy approval
Interfaith Sanctuary received a Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Boise for its new 42,500-square-foot shelter on State Street, and staff will begin transitioning guests into the space while minor finishing work continues.
Kennel sponsorship helps West Point animal shelter cover costs
The West Point Clay County Animal Shelter is running a sponsor-a-kennel fundraiser to help pay for daily care and supplies; the campaign has raised more than $5,000 so far.
Muralist Robert Vargas to paint Dodgers' Japanese stars in Torrance
Robert Vargas will paint a 130-foot by 50-foot mural titled "Samurai of the Diamond" on the DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance, beginning March 1 with an unveiling planned for March 24.
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Showing: 1021-1030Poetry Connection: Year in Review and Writing Goals
The author reviews 2025 poetry highlights in Santa Barbara and says their New Year's resolution is to publish two manuscripts.
Big Country Wrap 2025 highlights the year's most uplifting local stories.
This Big Country 2025 Wrap highlights five uplifting local stories, including a viral Abilene high school cheerleader-percussionist and teens who rushed to help during a house fire.
Montana State fan Val's unbreakable spirit lives on through family and team
Valerie Aughney, a lifelong Montana State fan who died Dec. 9 at 72 after metastatic thyroid cancer, was honored at a blue-and-gold funeral and remembered by family as the Bobcats advanced to the FCS title game.
Center Grove's Gertie the Goat becomes a meme sensation
Gertie the goat escaped in Center Grove for several weeks, became a local social media meme, and was recently rescued and placed in a permanent home.
Taco John's Wells Avenue location closes after nearly 50 years
Nevada's only Taco John's at 770 S. Wells Ave. in Reno closed Dec. 31 after nearly 50 years; owners cited rising supply costs, the demands of operating a restaurant, and distance from the chain's St. Louis headquarters.
Laughter Yoga reduces anxiety and depression in people with Parkinson's in randomized trial
A randomized controlled trial led by Xu et al. found that people with Parkinson's who participated in laughter yoga reported reductions in anxiety and depression compared with a control group; the study is poised for publication in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies.
Want to raise a kinder kid with seven simple everyday habits.
Psychologist Joseph Laino and UNHCR communicator Andrea Mucino‑Sanchez say everyday family routines — like stories, age‑appropriate talks about world events, and child‑led service — can help children develop empathy, cooperation, and a sense of purpose.
Ciara and Russell Wilson make holiday donations to food banks and a children's hospital
Through their Why Not You Foundation, the couple gave $500,000 to Atlanta hunger relief efforts and $3 million to Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital to support therapeutic spaces for pediatric patients.
Volunteering with children can build character and create lasting family memories
Parents and community organizers report that volunteering with children helps teach confidence, social skills and creates family bonding, though some nonprofits limit volunteers by age.
Georgia Department of Education selects The Mediation Center to lead nine mental health awareness training courses statewide
The Georgia Department of Education named The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire an official Mental Health Awareness Training partner, and the Center is offering nine approved courses at no cost to Georgia public schools; two of its courses were among the top five most popular statewide in 2025.