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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: 111-120Shelter announces expanded weekend hours starting Feb. 21
Fayette County Animal Shelter will begin expanded weekend hours on Saturday, Feb. 21 to increase access to adoptions, lost-pet reunions, and other services. Animal Control Director Tracy Thompson said later hours will help people who work and give staff more time to care for animals and to respond to later assistance calls.
Fayetteville named Tree City USA for 17th consecutive year
The Arbor Day Foundation designated Fayetteville a 2025 Tree City USA, marking the city's 17th consecutive year in the program.
Dearborn group Helping Handzzz redirects surplus Ramadan meals
Helping Handzzz, founded by Nadine Daoud in 2017, collects untouched post-iftar meals in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights and distributes them to people experiencing homelessness and families each night during Ramadan.
CBS News revisits Safe Haven's 'Cat Grandpa' six years later
CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman reposted his 2020 segment about Terry Lauerman, the volunteer known as 'Cat Grandpa,' and reported that Lauerman remains active at Safe Haven while the rescue has grown in size and services.
County park board hears input for proposed park near Spring Lake
Residents and officials discussed ideas for NineStar Park at Spring Lake, a 42-acre tract donated to Hancock County, focusing on trails, conservation and education while also raising questions about naming and past local well impacts.
St. Vincent de Paul hosts 'Night of Hope' gala to mark 95th anniversary.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Northeast Ohio District Council held a 'Night of Hope' gala on Feb. 14 at the Grand Resort in Howland to celebrate its 95th anniversary and raise funds through silent auctions and donations.
Find Your Fur-Ever Friend at Goose Creek adoption event Feb. 21.
The City of Goose Creek will host a free pet adoption event called "Find Your Fur-Ever Friend" on Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Joseph S. Daning Amphitheater, featuring adoptable animals and family-friendly activities.
City approves update to public art master plan and new projects
El Paso City Council approved a 2026–2036 Public Art Master Plan Update and a 2026 Public Art Plan that adds three airport projects and sets this year’s priorities.
Portshaw Place Apartments bring 38 affordable units to Louisville
Portshaw Place Apartments opened in Louisville’s Shawnee neighborhood with 38 income-based units. Organizers said the project received more than $5.4 million from an American Rescue Plan Act trust fund.
Colusa Indian Energy joins Port of Quincy town hall on Columbia Basin Power Project
Colusa Indian Energy participated in a Port of Quincy town hall on February 12 in Quincy, Washington, where it shared project updates and distributed an FAQ. The Columbia Basin Power Project is being evaluated as a potential regional energy solution to support industrial power needs and address capacity constraints.