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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: 121-130Joyce James honored for reshaping how systems serve children and families
At the 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Support Group Brunch in Port Arthur, Joyce James was honored for decades of work in child welfare, including launching Project Hope and leading reforms in Texas Child Protective Services.
Lang Lang Foundation scholar Julian Zhu premieres composition with Kenyan village choir
UK-based Lang Lang International Music Foundation scholar Julian Zhu released a performance video of his original composition sung with the ACK St James Choir from Gede, a village near Mombasa, Kenya. The project was supported by the Lang Lang International Music Foundation and developed through remote rehearsals and creative exchange.
Tiny goat tests Wyoming's values of freedom and small government
In Powell, Wyoming, a Nigerian pygmy goat named Porsche Lane was temporarily barred under local rules after an anonymous complaint, and a January settlement allowed her to return with a five-year permit.
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership CEO appointed to CA FWD board
Tahra Goraya, president and CEO of the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, was appointed to California Forward's board of directors; California Forward is a multi-partisan nonprofit promoting a sustainable, resilient and inclusive New California Economy.
Bond Community honors African American heritage with new historical markers
The Bond neighborhood in South Tallahassee installed new historical markers after neighbors worked for several years, and community leaders held a walk-through celebration during Black History Month.
Fire Station 66 breaks ground in Arlington as JFRD begins construction
Jacksonville city officials and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department broke ground on Fire Station 66 in East Arlington, the first new station there in more than 30 years. Officials said the station is expected to reduce emergency response times and ease pressure on nearby high-volume stations.
Lacrosse could become a VHSL sport in Williamsburg-James City County
More than 10 students and coaches told the WJCC school board they want lacrosse certified as a Virginia High School League sport; Superintendent Daniel Keever included a $225,000 lacrosse program in his proposed operating budget.
Fifth graders surprise classmate by attending his adoption ceremony
About 45 Bell Elementary fifth graders attended 11-year-old Cain Coles's adoption ceremony, where he officially became Alexander Kaine Johnson and his foster parents formalized the adoption.
Credit One Bank Reports $6.55 Million Donated to Las Vegas Non-profits in 2025
Credit One Bank's 2025 Community Impact Report says the bank donated $6.55 million and contributed more than 4,400 volunteer hours to support 32 Las Vegas non-profits, focusing on financial education, affordable housing and employment services.
English Department hosts marathon reading of Dickens' The Old Curiosity Shop
From noon Feb. 19 to 9 p.m. Feb. 20, 68 people including faculty, students and Northfield residents read Charles Dickens' The Old Curiosity Shop in a continuous marathon organized by Professor Michael Kowalewski as a revival of a longstanding department tradition.