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HPD welcomes new police K9 Trina to track missing persons
The Hawaii Police Department introduced K9 Trina, a 3-year-old Labrador paired with Officer Christopher Ross to assist in tracking missing children and endangered adults; the Hawaii Island K9 Association donated $25,000 and funded kennel upgrades in Kona.
Looking for spring plants: find expert advice at local nurseries
A Tallahassee gardener recommends buying from local nurseries for personalized advice, plants adapted to the local climate, and classes, while noting online and big-box purchases can bring unsuitable species, pests, or misleading hardiness information.
Knights of Columbus honors Dorchester County first responders at annual awards dinner
The Knights of Columbus held the 35th First Responders Social on Feb. 7 to honor police, firefighters, EMTs, telecommunicators and detention deputies across Dorchester County, and awards included Telecommunicator of the Year Hannah Moffitt and EMT of the Year Allison Brooks.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul has said she will sign the Medical Aid In Dying Act after the Legislature adds agreed safeguards, and the law is expected to take effect in July. If enacted, New York would join 12 states and Washington, D.C., with an aid-in-dying law.
Life after military service can be daunting and communities should help
The author, a U.S. Air Force veteran, says leaving the uniform often causes loss of routine and identity and that the Department of Veterans Affairs does not teach veterans how to rebuild civilian identity. He calls on communities, employers and local leaders to create supportive spaces and for expanded education benefits to help veterans regain purpose.
Hawaii's safety net is fraying and near breaking.
Nonprofits report long-running state contract shortfalls that leave programs covering large annual deficits, even as services helped people like Coast Guard veteran Alfreda "Freda" Trawick secure housing.
Penn Medicine LGH funds SuperNoodle social-emotional program for Lancaster County elementary schools
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is providing three-year SuperNoodle subscriptions to all 67 Lancaster County elementary schools and five in the Lebanon City School District, a program in place since January 2025 to support social-emotional learning.
Musician Jessica James returns to Glitter Bats with a new romance
Jessica James, a musician and romance author, has published a new Glitter Bats novel about bandmates Jane Mercer and Keeley Cunningham, and will discuss the book at Auntie's Bookstore on Jan. 16.
Vanessa Trump wasn't on board with Kai Trump's new foster dog
Kai Trump filmed a January 10, 2026 vlog at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Palm Beach and brought home a foster dog, saying her mother Vanessa Trump would disapprove. The clip highlights Kai's growing online presence alongside her early golf career.
Amy's Drive‑Thru, a pioneering burger chain, is closing its last restaurant
Amy's Drive‑Thru said it will close its Rohnert Park restaurant on March 8, 2026. The company also said it will continue producing Amy's Kitchen frozen foods sold in grocery stores nationwide.
Faith-inspired women's boutique 31:10 will open in Tehachapi in February.
31:10, a women-owned, faith-inspired boutique rooted in Proverbs 31:10, will hold its grand opening at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at 20601 Highway 202, Suite A108; the first 10 customers will receive a free gift.
Scholarship fund established to honor 13-year-old Marinette boy
The M&M Area Community Foundation created the Jakob Bowerman Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor 13-year-old Jakob Bowerman, who died last August; the fund will offer annual scholarships for local students with diagnosed special needs, with priority for those with autism.
Moneybagg Yo gives $20,000 to MSCS program for teen parents
Moneybagg Yo donated $20,000 to the Memphis‑Shelby County Schools Youth Advocacy Program at Invictus Academy to support teen parents, and he said the gift was personal because he was raised by a teen mother.