Birmingham approves $1.85 million mixed-use project near BJCC
The Birmingham City Council approved an agreement for a planned mixed-use redevelopment at 1909 14th Avenue North, backed by a city loan.
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Oxnard voters will decide Measure O renewal in November 2026
Oxnard voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to extend the city’s half-cent Measure O sales tax, which supports about $20 million in annual services.
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Vancouver Police Explain Changes to Automatic Misdemeanor Citations
Vancouver officials say police changed how automatic citations are handled for some low-level misdemeanors, but key implementation details remain unclear.
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Peoria Unified investigation puts district response under scrutiny
Police are investigating alleged sexual misconduct involving two former Centennial teachers as board members question how Peoria Unified responded.
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KCDC Seeks Teams for Knoxville South Waterfront Redevelopment
KCDC is seeking redevelopment teams for a South Waterfront site, advancing a city-approved Down River plan focused on mixed-use growth and river access.
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Amarillo advances $208,334 home project on N. Monroe Street
Amarillo issued an environmental finding for a one-home project at 1110 N. Monroe St. that would use $80,000 in federal HOME funds.
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Little Rock Board Election Filing Period Closes
Little Rock’s 2026 filing period for city Board of Directors candidates ended Aug. 5, setting the next phase of the local election cycle.
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Fayetteville sets Aug. 10 hearing on data-center ordinance
Fayetteville City Council is set to hear a draft data-center ordinance Aug. 10 and could vote, amid debate over utility and environmental impacts.
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Yonkers Police Announce Citywide Drone-as-First-Responder Program
The Yonkers Police Department has announced a citywide drone-as-first-responder program, but key details about cost, rules, coverage and timing remain undisclosed.
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Sioux Falls Gets $15 Million Grant for Falls Park Quarry
A $15 million Bezos Earth Fund grant will support revitalization planning for the quarry beside Falls Park, with public engagement planned for fall 2026.
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Modesto data-center proposal faces opposition before council discussion
Residents and local officials are debating a possible data center at the former FMC plant site, with the Modesto City Council expected to discuss it August 11.
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Santa Clarita City Council Candidate Filing Deadline Is Friday
The filing period for Santa Clarita City Council seats in Districts 2, 4 and 5 closes Friday ahead of the Nov. 3 municipal election.
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Port of Tacoma Approves Cold-Storage Lease With Up to 400 Jobs
The Port of Tacoma approved a lease for a new cold-storage facility that could support up to 400 jobs, though key project details remain undisclosed.
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Miami-Dade proposes 36-unit affordable housing project in Hialeah
Miami-Dade staff recommended a 36-unit affordable housing project near Hialeah’s Metrorail station, but county approval and construction milestones remain.
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Norfolk Council to Consider 1% School Construction Tax Referendum
Norfolk City Council is scheduled to consider putting a 1% retail-sales-tax referendum before voters to fund school construction and renovations.
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Cape Coral Wins $2.65 Million for Evacuation Route and Police Vehicle
Cape Coral will receive $2.65 million in state funding for NE 24th Avenue improvements and a police emergency-response vehicle.
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Boise students return Aug. 12 as schools finish summer upgrades
Boise School District students return Aug. 12, with enrollment and transportation preparations underway and facility work continuing at two Boise schools.
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Henry County school transportation registration deadline passes for New Castle families
Henry County Public Schools’ July 31, 2026 transportation-registration deadline has passed. Drivers are scheduled to contact families Aug. 7-11 with approximate pickup times.
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Brushfire near Ammon foothills contained after multi-agency response
A brushfire near Packbridges Lane was contained July 1 after multiple agencies responded. Crews remained to work the perimeter, while officials warned of very high fire danger ahead of the July 4 period.
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SE Rugg Road in Damascus closed through Aug. 19 for culvert replacement
Clackamas County has closed SE Rugg Road between SE Telford Road and SE 262nd Avenue for daytime culvert replacement work.
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Hillsboro school board approves $165,595 insurance package for 2026-27
Hillsboro City Schools approved a $165,595 liability, fleet and property insurance package for the July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, coverage year.
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Safford council scheduled final vote on 2026-27 city budget
Safford City Council scheduled a July 27 public hearing and final adoption vote for the city’s fiscal-year 2026-27 budget.