Boise police shooting investigation continues after suspect’s death
A fatal Boise police shooting involving a knife-wielding suspect remained under investigation after the Ada County coroner identified the man killed.
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Scottsdale Reelects Solange Whitehead; Two Council Seats Remain
Scottsdale voters reelected Councilwoman Solange Whitehead in the July 21 primary, while two other council seats remain open for the Nov. 3 election.
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Westminster Mall Demolition Reported as Bolsa Pacific Plan Advances
Reported demolition at the former Westminster Mall site marks a transition toward Bolsa Pacific, a proposed mixed-use project with housing, retail and open space.
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Second crew to begin work on Bloomington’s American Boulevard project
A second construction crew is scheduled to begin installing jacking and receiving pits in Bloomington’s American Boulevard area on Aug. 3.
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Early Voting Opens for Special GOP Senate Primary Near Greer
Early voting began Aug. 5 for South Carolina’s special Republican U.S. Senate primary, with new precinct information affecting Greer-area voters.
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St. Louis Park advances full replacement of zoning-code chapter
St. Louis Park posted a proposal replacing all of its zoning-code chapter for a second City Council reading, but adoption has not been confirmed.
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Police Report Shooting Allegation in Downtown Plainfield
Plainfield police reported that an 18-year-old man was accused of shooting a 16-year-old boy downtown. Key incident details remain unavailable.
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Stillwater sets Aug. 19 grand opening for airport terminal
Stillwater will hold a grand-opening ceremony for its new regional airport terminal at 10 a.m. Aug. 19 at 2026 W Airport Road.
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Columbia approves $49.2 million infrastructure-focused budget
Columbia City Council approved a 2026-27 budget directing about $49.2 million toward wastewater, roads, bridges, police facilities and equipment.
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Lawrence Police Merit Commission sets Aug. 10 meeting
Lawrence’s Police Merit Commission is scheduled to meet Aug. 10 as questions remain about proposed police staffing and budget reductions.
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San Luis Obispo candidate filing closes Aug. 7 for city election
San Luis Obispo’s 2026 city-election filing period closes Aug. 7, with a possible extension before nominees and ballot details are finalized.
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Draper proposes 25% property-tax-rate increase for 2026-27
Draper Mayor Walker has proposed a 25% property-tax-rate increase, with a Truth in Taxation hearing set for Aug. 12, pending auditor approval.
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Watsonville starts two construction projects as infrastructure work advances
Watsonville announced two construction projects beginning July 6, giving residents advance notice of city work affecting facilities and transportation conditions.
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Paramount’s Clearwater Specific Plan Takes Effect
Paramount’s Clearwater Specific Plan is now in effect after City Council approval, creating a long-term framework for housing and mixed-use redevelopment.
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Troy Council Holds Third Hearing on Local Law No. 4
The Troy City Council held its third public hearing on Local Law No. 4 on Aug. 6, but the available city record does not show what happens next.
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Ontario approves 189-acre Eucalyptus Business Park plan
Ontario City Council approved a specific plan for nearly 2.94 million square feet of business-park development across an approximately 189-acre site.
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Glendale Gets $1.031 Million Federal Award for Police Information Center
A federal award announced July 27 will help Glendale expand and modernize its Real Time Information Center ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
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Fort Lauderdale advances $217 million City Hall plan as manager resigns
Fort Lauderdale commissioners advanced a revised plan for a new City Hall on July 2, while City Manager Albert Childress resigned during the meeting.
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Akron council’s midyear budget review keeps city spending in focus
Akron City Council’s July 20 midyear budget review offered a checkpoint on 2026 finances, capital spending and city operations, with more meetings ahead.
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Tempe Publishes 2026 Back-to-School Guide With Care at 18 Schools
Tempe’s 2026 back-to-school guide outlines school-year resources and before- and after-school care through Kid Zone at 18 Tempe and Kyrene schools.
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Huntington Beach Senior Housing Faces July Affordability Deadline
A proposed one-year extension could preserve affordability covenants at Five Points Senior Villas, a 164-unit senior housing community on Florida Street.
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Providence Schools Begin Formal Transition Back to Local Control
Rhode Island’s education council approved the order starting Providence schools’ transition back to local control after state intervention began in 2019.