Longview food-waste digester opens with jobs and gas pipeline link
Divert’s new Longview facility opened in late April, with Ecology saying it could create 30 to 40 jobs and feed renewable gas into Cascade Natural Gas’s system.
Month: May 2026
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Hillsborough County burn ban extended again, keeping Ruskin covered
Ruskin residents remain under Hillsborough County’s emergency open-burning ban as officials extend it again amid dry conditions and wildfire risk.
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Chicago SNAP cutoffs begin May 1 as new work rules affect some households
Some Chicago-area SNAP households face benefit cutoffs after May 1 under new work-reporting rules, with county help, pantry resources, and school support available.
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L.A.’s new Wilshire subway stations open on D Line extension
Metro opened three new Wilshire Boulevard subway stations May 8, giving Mid-Wilshire riders a new rail option along the D Line corridor.
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Springville utility customers face a planned power outage on May 22 for repairs
Springville village electric customers should plan for a six-hour outage May 22, from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m., while repairs are completed.
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Aurora gas watch: regular near $4.90, diesel near $6
Aurora IL Gas & Diesel Watch – The Frontenac 7-Eleven lists regular at $4.899 and diesel at $5.999, keeping both fuel grades near key budget thresholds.
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Frisco fuel watch: regular gas still under $4, diesel near $5
Frisco pumps still show regular gas in the mid-$3s at some stations, but diesel is near $5 and AAA’s Texas and Dallas averages are higher.
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Dallas gas and diesel prices ease day to day, but both stay elevated week over week
Dallas gas and diesel both eased from yesterday, but regular and diesel remain above last week and far above last year, keeping fuel budgets tight.
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Buffalo gas climbs to $4.57, diesel holds near $5.92 as summer driving nears
Buffalo NY Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s May 10 metro check shows regular gas at $4.566, diesel at $5.917, and both are still above the U.S. average.
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Baton Rouge, LA Weather Snapshot – May 11, 2026
10:47 PM · Monday, May 11, 2026 · Baton Rouge, LA: 70°F (Light Rain) · Humidity 94% · Wind 0 mph
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Baltimore, MD Weather Snapshot – May 11, 2026
10:46 PM · Monday, May 11, 2026 · Baltimore, MD: 55°F · Humidity 66%
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Garland council to canvass May 2 election results at May 12 meeting
Garland is scheduled to review and certify its May 2 municipal election results on May 12, when the new council is expected to be seated.
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Frisco launches GoZone rideshare service, giving residents a new on-demand transit option
Frisco launched GoZone on May 5 in part of the city, giving residents a weekday on-demand ride option for short trips and transit connections.
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Margate Gas & Diesel Watch: regular gas and diesel ease, but prices stay high
AAA’s Fort Lauderdale metro proxy for Margate puts regular gas at $4.471 and diesel at $5.423, both down a bit today but still high versus last year.
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Metairie fuel watch: regular slips, diesel is flat as prices stay elevated
AAA’s May 10 New Orleans metro check shows regular gas eased slightly and diesel held steady, but both remain pricey for commuters and fleets.
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Vandergrift regular gas still dips into the low $3s, but diesel stays near $6
Vandergrift’s latest fuel check shows some regular gas still in the low $3s nearby, while diesel remains clustered around $6 for heavy users.
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Charlotte’s proposed FY 2027 budget could raise taxes by 1.89 cents
Charlotte’s proposed FY 2027 budget would add 1.89 cents to the tax rate, raise some utility fees, and boost spending on safety, mobility, and housing.
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Austin officials push for tougher Waymo oversight after delays
Austin leaders reviewed autonomous-vehicle incidents after a Waymo blocked an ambulance during the March 1 West Sixth Street shooting response.
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Beloit, Kansas: Cool showers midweek, then warmer and windier weather
Showers and thunderstorm chances early this week give way to warmer, breezier days in Beloit, affecting travel, outdoor work, and burn plans.
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Wichita council moves toward repealing downtown back-in parking ban
Wichita City Council voted 5-2 to draft a repeal of the 2008 back-in parking ban, but the rule still stands until a June 2 vote.
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Wakefield fuel prices hover near Rhode Island average as diesel stays high
Regular gas in Wakefield-area station guides is still in the mid-$4s, and AAA shows Rhode Island diesel above $5.60. Shopping around still matters.
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Bozeman fuel prices still show a wide split, with some pumps in the low $3s
Bozeman MT Gas & Diesel Watch – Some Bozeman stations still show regular in the low $2.70s and diesel near $3.15, even as AAA averages stay far higher.
