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Sherwood Elementary field trip connects second graders with their community
Second-grade students from Sherwood Elementary visited local sites in Edmonds — Johnny Mo’s, the Edmonds Museum, the police and fire departments, the library — and met Mayor Mike Rosen.
St. Joseph's High School in Pittsfield could be converted into housing
Scarafoni Associates plans to buy the long-vacant St. Joseph's High School in Pittsfield to convert the top two floors into 21 market-rate apartments, and the city's Community Development Board approved a zoning subdivision to allow the sale.
Pets on Set: Pumpernickel, Ciabatta and Focaccia are four-week-old Bread Batch kittens
Three four-week-old kittens — Pumpernickel, Ciabatta and Focaccia — are featured from Frogtown Fosters and are not yet ready for adoption; the rescue reports kitten intake has risen to about 40 this year and is planning a May 8 bingo fundraiser.
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Showing: 271-280Senate discusses use for new university property and announces campus safety app
At its first meeting of the quarter, the Associated Students Senate discussed community input for UCSB’s newly purchased property at 410 State Street and announced plans to implement a campus safety app called "Safe Zone."
Austin diner Phoebe's opens Shady Hollow location
Phoebe's Diner opened its fourth Austin location in Shady Hollow on April 7 and is running an April fundraiser for the Center for Child Protection.
Fresno community raised more than $190,000 for local charities
The inaugural Giving Machine in Fresno ran Dec. 11, 2025–Jan. 2, 2026, drawing about 8,800 visits and more than 9,000 charitable purchases; organizers say the effort raised over $190,000 for local nonprofits.
Sun Yung Shin is awarded Minnesota's Kay Sexton Award
Sun Yung Shin has been named the 2026 Kay Sexton Award winner, a top honor in the Minnesota Book Awards program; she will be honored at the Minnesota Book Awards ceremony on May 6 in St. Paul.
Yuliana Flores-Montes named 2026 Emerging Leader for Snohomish County
Yuliana Flores-Montes was named the 2026 Emerging Leader at an APEX Everett event attended by about 150 people, chosen from a field of 12 finalists and four finalists. The award, now in its 11th year, honors individuals under 40 doing community work in Snohomish County.
ASCA invites applications for the 2026 Timothy Welsh Fellows Program
The ASCA Timothy Welsh Fellows Program is accepting applications for the 2026 class focused on facility access in U.S. swimming; the application deadline is May 20, 2026.
Visiting Malta: A welcoming Mediterranean destination for LGBTQ+ travelers.
Malta has ranked number one on ILGA‑Europe's Rainbow Map for ten consecutive years, and Malta Pride is scheduled for September 4–13, 2026.
Upper Valley Trails Alliance adds two new board members.
The Upper Valley Trails Alliance announced that Adair Mulligan of Orford, N.H., and Dr. Ashley Doolittle of Norwich, Vt., have joined its board, bringing conservation and trauma-informed care backgrounds to the organization.
Ida's House opens with focus on personalized senior care.
Ida's House of Vermont opened in Brandon as a Level 3, 10-bed residential care home that emphasizes person-centered, trauma-informed care focused on dignity and connection.
Keller Family Chiropractic raises $4,435 for Millersport food pantry
Keller Family Chiropractic raised $4,435 for the Millersport Community Food Pantry by offering chiropractic visits for a $30 donation and by selling raffle tickets, and presented the check to pantry representative Sharon Steingass.