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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: 981-990Donkey King series spotlights California donkey rescue and education
The Donkey King series is set at Oscar's Place, a 75-acre donkey rescue in Mendocino County, California, and Season 1 contains 17 episodes.
AI slop targets stars on Facebook over the holidays.
During the Christmas season, Facebook posts claimed multiple celebrities funded new churches; AFP analysis and AI-detection tools found the images and text were likely AI-generated and lacked independent evidence.
Bastrop County: 10 feature stories from 2025
A roundup of 10 feature articles from 2025 that profile Bastrop County businesses, community efforts and a historical recognition.
Case worker adopts former foster girl after six years of waiting.
Leah Paskalides, a caseworker, legally adopted her former foster client, 19-year-old Monyay, on April 27, 2021 after waiting because adopting while on the case would have been a conflict of interest.
Travel may sometimes increase prejudice rather than reduce it
The article reviews research and argues that travel does not reliably reduce prejudice and can sometimes reinforce or create new biases, especially when experiences are brief, curated, or based on travelers' own reports.
VegNews message: Publisher reflects on 25 years and requests reader support
Colleen Holland, publisher and co-founder of VegNews, marked the outlet's 25th anniversary and described its growth from a monthly newspaper into a global media brand; she said the independent, woman-owned company operates without outside funding and has asked readers to consider subscriptions, VIP upgrades, or donations to help sustain its journalism.
Moody Rooster in Westlake Village highlights farm-to-table New American fare
Moody Rooster in Westlake Village is a farm-to-table New American restaurant run by co-owners Vicki Crannell and Chef Colin since 2017, offering seasonal dishes and a nearby gourmet deli. The restaurant also features a "farm-to-bar" wine and cocktail program with sommelier Francesco sourcing primarily old-world vines.
Juneau child's clinical trial can proceed after community raises over $1 million
Juneau residents raised more than $1 million this fall to help fund gene therapy for 4‑year‑old Cade Jobsis and three other children with AP4 hereditary spastic paraplegia, allowing a paused clinical trial to restart.
Faith-Fueled Habits Can Support a Healthier You in 2026.
The article suggests using Christian practices—prayer, worship, community, rest, and small daily choices—to support mental and physical well-being in 2026.
Clayton Parks & Recreation celebrates its third season of Journey League.
Clayton wrapped up its third Journey League season, an adaptive basketball program for athletes ages 13 and older, and the next session is scheduled to begin in March 2026.