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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: 101-110Rescued Las Vegas airport dog 'Jet Blue' officially adopted by the officer who saved him
The roughly 2-year-old golden doodle/mini poodle mix nicknamed Jet Blue, rescued at Harry Reid International Airport on February 2, was officially adopted by LVMPD Officer Skeeter Black and his family, who had completed an adoption approval with Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas months earlier.
Local AI think tank offers workshop for nonprofits in Santa Barbara
Coastal Intelligence will hold a two-day Nonprofit AI Workshop Feb. 26–27 at the CEC Hub in Santa Barbara to help local nonprofits adopt practical AI tools; a free executive briefing is scheduled Feb. 26.
Broadway and Jewish event moves to new Broward location Sunday.
The Overlap series event 'Speaking Up in Every Key' has been moved to the Orlove Auditorium in Davie for Sunday and will begin at 3:00 PM with performances and a panel featuring Seth Rudetsky, Lillias White and Arielle Jacobs.
Anniston Heritage Festival showcases youth and culture at 46th annual event.
Students and community members gathered at Anniston's 46th annual Heritage Festival under the theme "Poetry, a Voice for Hope," and the event at the Longleaf Event Center included student orations, local vendors, music and a vintage fashion show.
Literary Day Trips explore New Mexico's cultural history and wild spaces.
The Santa Fe International Literary Festival is offering a series of curated day trips and events around its May 15–17, 2026 festival weekend, including author talks, guided tours, a writing-on-the-rails retreat, and nature walks; registration is limited and full details are on the festival website.
Joey Logano Presented NMPA Pocono Spirit Award During EchoPark Rain Delay
Joey Logano received the NMPA Pocono Spirit Award for 2025 during a rain delay at EchoPark Speedway. The presentation was made in the infield media center by current NMPA President Holly Cain and past president Deb Williams.
Semi-feral cat Banana, once colony matriarch, finds a friend in rescuer's dog
Banana, a semi-feral cat who once led a neighborhood stray colony, was brought inside while pregnant; her kittens were rehomed and she formed a close bond with her rescuer's dog, which led the household to keep her.
Nestlé Purina donates $25,000 to Flagstaff Shelter Services
Nestlé Purina donated $25,000 through the Purina Foundation to Flagstaff Shelter Services to support The Lantern, a 103-unit pet-friendly emergency shelter; the contribution was presented by staff from Purina's Flagstaff factory earlier this month.
Downtown Renton market expected to open this summer.
Construction of the Renton Market and Piazza in downtown Renton's HEART Block is expected to finish in June or July 2026, and the city says a planned 10-year lease with Logan Market LLC will begin in April so the operator can ready vendor spaces.
Loveland area events on Saturday include Lunar New Year celebration, Stoutfest and more
Saturday in and around Loveland features a Lunar New Year celebration at Loveland Aleworks from 2–5 p.m. and Stoutfest at the Pulliam Community Building from 1–4 p.m.; other music, theater, library and community activities are also scheduled.