Spokane voters will decide a transit-tax renewal on Aug. 4
Spokane Transit has advanced a 0.2% sales-and-use tax renewal to the Aug. 4 primary ballot, with Spokane City Council already backing it.
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Wichita Falls council to review voucher plan May 19 as wait list stays long
Wichita Falls City Council will hold a May 19 hearing on housing voucher rules while the wait list remains open and the posted wait time is about 24 months.
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Provo weighs permanent protection for Slate Canyon land ahead of June 13 open house
Provo is advancing a conservation easement for land near Slate Canyon, with a June 13 open house and more council steps still ahead.
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Pittsburgh asks residents and workers how safe its streets feel
Pittsburgh has opened a survey through Aug. 7 asking residents and workers how they travel, where they feel unsafe, and what street changes to prioritize.
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Phoenix approves park rules on medical care and food distribution
Phoenix City Council approved new park rules limiting non-emergency medical care and food distribution, with the changes taking effect June 5.
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Fontana fuel watch: some regular gas still under California average, diesel varies
Fontana drivers can still find some regular gas below California’s benchmark, while diesel prices vary by station and make comparison shopping worthwhile.
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Cincinnati gas prices dip from Wednesday, while diesel ticks higher
Regular gas eased from Wednesday in Cincinnati, diesel edged higher, and both fuels remain well above last week, month, and year for drivers.
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Bakersfield gas ticks higher again, while diesel eases to $7.426
Bakersfield regular gas is up again to $6.054, while diesel eased to $7.426. Both stay well above last year and far above the U.S. average.
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USTR tariff hearings could shape import costs and consumer prices
USTR hearings this week could lead to new trade actions on excess capacity, with possible ripple effects for prices and supply chains.
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Wegmans closes on Cranberry land deal, moving first Pittsburgh-area store ahead
Cranberry Twp. PA – Wegmans has closed on the Cranberry Springs land purchase, another step forward for the first Pittsburgh-area store.
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Anchorage gas prices keep climbing while diesel stays near $6 on May 7
Anchorage AK Gas & Diesel Watch – Regular gas moved higher again on May 7, while diesel eased a penny but stayed near $6, keeping pressure on commuters and fleets.
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Memphis launches 38109 survey on community benefits around xAI facilities
Memphis has opened a survey for residents near xAI facilities in 38109, inviting feedback on neighborhood impacts and possible reinvestment.
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High Point police open homicide probe as annual report shows crime down 9%
High Point police are investigating a deadly April 30 shooting while the department says overall crime fell 9% in 2025, with violent crime up slightly.
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Aurora fuel check: East Colfax is cheaper than Havana Street for gas, diesel
Aurora’s East Colfax 7-Eleven is the cheaper fill-up for both regular gas and diesel, while Havana Street stays higher on each fuel today.
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Aurora gas and diesel split: Havana Street stays pricey, East Colfax is lower
Aurora CO Gas & Diesel Watch — Havana Street lists $4.599 regular and $5.699 diesel, while East Colfax is lower at $3.919 and $5.129.
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Ruskin gets a June 1 say in Hillsborough County’s park plan update
Ruskin FL residents can weigh in on Hillsborough County’s park master plan update from May 4 to June 5, with an in-person meeting June 1 in Ruskin.
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Delaware’s 2025 water quality report is out for city customers
Delaware has posted its 2025 annual water quality report, giving residents a fresh look at drinking-water testing, compliance, and utility contacts.
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Fresno gas and diesel edge higher again, with regular back over $6 and diesel above $7.50
AAA’s May 2 Fresno metro check puts regular gas at $6.003 and diesel at $7.521, both up again and still far above year-ago levels.
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Spirit Airlines shuts down nationwide, stranding travelers and triggering refund questions
Spirit Airlines has begun an orderly shutdown and canceled all flights nationwide, leaving travelers to check bookings, refunds, and rebooking options.
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Colorado Springs gas climbs to $4.47, diesel to $5.53 after another daily bump
AAA’s latest Colorado Springs metro check puts regular at $4.471 and diesel at $5.525, both up again and sharply higher than a week ago.
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Fresno gas nears $6 again as diesel stays above $7.50 in latest AAA check
Fresno CA Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s May 1 check puts regular gas at $5.979 and diesel at $7.500, both still climbing on every comparison.
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Wichita budget town halls begin May 2 as city opens 2027 input cycle
Wichita’s May budget town halls start Saturday, giving residents a chance to weigh in on taxes, services, and spending priorities before formal hearings.
