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Northern California whale festivals set for spring 2026
Communities along the Northern California coast will host a series of whale festivals from March through April 2026, including four Mendocino County weekends in March and Whalefest Monterey on April 11–12.
Sibil and Michael Goorjian unite in 'Arevin Mod' music video.
Istanbul-based singer Sibil and American-Armenian actor-director Michael Goorjian collaborated on a music video for the song Arevin Mod, which was filmed in Los Angeles using both studio and phone footage.
World Spay Day: 134 Local Animals Spayed or Neutered
Three local animal welfare groups performed 134 spay and neuter surgeries on Feb. 24, offering $5 procedures across multiple clinics and a mobile unit to expand access to affordable care.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 331-340Black Oregon History: Twenty-eight recent moments that shaped the state.
This piece lists 28 moments from roughly 2016–2026 that highlight Black-led businesses, cultural projects, political firsts, and community restitution efforts across Oregon.
Honoring Black History Month with local events.
Black History Month highlights the culture, history and achievements of Black Americans, and a series of community events in Riverhead and nearby towns are scheduled through February, including a 17th annual celebration on Feb. 12 and multiple library film screenings later in the month.
CU Schools Foundation announces Class of '26 honorees.
The CU Schools Foundation unveiled its Class of 2026 honorees on News-Gazette Radio, and the Distinguished Alumni and community awards will be presented at a reception April 10 at the I Hotel.
RLC Global Forum and Hamat honor industry leaders at 2026 RLC Honors in Riyadh.
On February 3 in Riyadh, RLC Global Forum and Hamat co-hosted the RLC Honors Gala, presenting Lifetime Achievement Awards to Marco Bizzarri and Ingie Chalhoub as part of the 2026 RLC Global Forum.
Paw Prints: Meet Roo, Luna, Cindy Lou, Babs and Malachi
The 50th Paw Prints column profiles five shelter animals available for adoption and lists donation needs and a February free-adoption program at Brookhaven Animal Shelter.
Kognisjon Bryggeri releases Hazel's Love Potion to benefit UPAWS.
Kognisjon Bryggeri is releasing a limited-edition chocolate stout called Hazel's Love Potion and will donate a portion of each pint to the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter.
Three shelter pups show what a 'second chance' looks like now
A TikTok clip from Billie Wensveen shows three former shelter dogs curled up together at home after being fostered and adopted, and the video has been viewed more than 701,000 times.
Bill to legalize plug-and-play solar panels could expand balcony solar in California
California state senators introduced legislation to treat plug-in balcony solar panels like small appliances, seeking to reduce permit and utility interconnection requirements; the bill’s outcome is undetermined at this time.
La Porte Urban Enterprise Association shares 2025 accomplishments
The La Porte Urban Enterprise Association reports it awarded over $577,000 in special grants in 2025, with a focus on rehabbing vacant downtown buildings and supporting events and small businesses.
Guy Harvey Foundation and CCA Florida expand coastal education
The Guy Harvey Foundation and Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Florida have partnered to create co-branded educational content aligned with CCA's restoration work and to sponsor Guy Harvey Foundation teacher training; GHF also committed a $25,000 youth scholarship for the 2026 CCA Florida STAR Youth Fishing Competition.