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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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Showing: 941-950Eatonville seeks to work with planned Hungerford buyer after school board decision
Eatonville's town council, unable to stop the Orange County School Board's planned sale of the 117-acre Hungerford property, plans to meet the would-be buyer, Dr. Phillips Charities, on Jan. 20 after the board signaled a vote on the deal for Jan. 13.
Dog found at Rockford shelter reunited with owner in Houston after five years
A dog found as a stray at Winnebago County Animal Services in Rockford was identified by a microchip and reunited with an owner in Houston who said the dog had gone missing on New Year's Eve 2020.
Potato Gallery offers fresh, customizable meals for families.
The Potato Gallery in Traverse City expanded to lunch and dinner after a soft launch and offers customizable potato and pasta dishes prepared with fresh, in-house ingredients.
Dad goes viral after buying a Christmas gift he said was 'for himself'.
A TikTok video shows a family gift exchange in which each person received $200 to buy a want, a need, and something for personal growth; the father used his share to buy diamond earrings for his wife and said making her happy fulfilled his want and need.
San Jose prepares to welcome the world in 2026
San Jose expects large numbers of visitors for major 2026 sporting events and is coordinating arts, hospitality and public projects to highlight the city's cultural diversity.
Mr. Winston's Barbershop set to open in Frisco this spring
Mr. Winston's Barbershop plans to open in spring 2026 at Frisco's Shops of Starwood and will offer men's haircuts and grooming services including head shaves, beard trims and grey blending. The chain currently operates three Dallas locations and has a fourth scheduled to open in Southlake in January.
Bordeaux Farmer's Rastafari Vegan Food Fair set for Jan. 17–18
The 27th Annual Bordeaux Farmers Rastafari Agriculture and Culture Vegan Food Fair will take place Jan. 17–18 at Plot 109, Estate Bordeaux on St. Thomas, and is organized by We Grow Food, Inc.
2025 Charitable Donations by Phoenix Investors and Affiliates Number in the Dozens
Phoenix Investors, Phoenix Construction, and the Crivello Family Foundation supported more than 20 local organizations in 2025, offering monetary, technical and real estate assistance across a range of community programs.
Chandler students participate in community service projects across the Valley
Students at New Vistas Center for Education in Chandler took part in hands-on community service projects across the Valley, and a third- and fourth-grade choir visited residents at Brookdale Senior Living.
Secretary Rollins announces new political appointments to USDA.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a slate of presidential appointments to leadership roles across the Department of Agriculture, naming officials to international, agency, and state posts.