Hualien is making big moves to make life easier for people from other countries. The local government is putting in extra effort to support international residents with bilingual services and helpful resources. First off, there are bilingual service counters and a website that's easy to navigate in
Kamala Avila-Salmon is on a mission. She believes that movies should tell stories that include everyone, not just a few. She thinks this isn't just good for society, but also good for business. Avila-Salmon has spent years working in different parts of the entertainment industry. She has seen how st
In a recent move, Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, engaged in discussions with U. S. House members to voice concerns about a proposed bill aimed at enhancing child online safety. The bill, known as the App Store Accountability Act, seeks to prevent minors from accessing harmful online content. However, Apple
Alaska's senators have always been known for their openness. They've made it a point to hear out their constituents. But lately, Sen. Dan Sullivan seems to have forgotten this important part of his job. Recently, Sullivan spoke at an Anchorage Chamber of Commerce event. He talked about a budget bil
A puzzling situation unfolded in Ohio recently, involving a large number of dead vultures and a possible bird flu outbreak. Health officials confirmed that at least two of the 72 vulture carcasses found near a Catholic school tested positive for bird flu. This discovery came after the birds had been
Pennsylvania's Governor, Josh Shapiro, is under scrutiny. A committee in the state legislature, led by Republicans, has decided to dig deeper into how Shapiro is using public money. They want to know about the security upgrades made to his private home. This comes after a firebombing incident at his
The Bernards Township School District is making some big moves. They're spending around $8 million to fix up their schools. This money will go to improving the Varsity Field, resurfacing the Ridge track, and replacing roofs at two schools. First up, the Varsity Field at Ridge High School is getting
Robert "Ro" Arrington is now the permanent leader of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. This group is the state's largest bond issuer. Arrington had been filling in as interim president since August. He took over after the previous leader, Mark Conine, stepped down. Arrington has been part
Ross is facing a tricky budget situation for 2026. Even after making some cuts, they're still looking at an 8% property tax hike. This isn't great news for residents. The finance director, Dan Berty, recently shared the latest budget updates with the commissioners. They found some areas to trim, bu
Waukegan faced a snowy challenge this holiday season, but the city's spirit remained undeterred. With a forecast of up to 12 inches of snow, officials had to adapt the annual Christmas tree lighting event, known as Jingle on Genesee. The plan included a tree lighting, a market, a hot chocolate walk,
