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How crime reports can leave families in the dark

May 12, 2026

Eric Tarpinian-Jachym had just finished his summer internship in Washington when his life ended. The 21-year-old was walking near 7th and M Streets Northwest last June when a stray bullet hit him during a shooting. Police say the shot wasn’t meant for him, but that doesn’t bring him back. Three peop

politics

Alaska Legislature Races to Finish Bills Before May Deadline

May 11, 2026

The state’s lawmakers are sprinting toward the end of their session, with less than two weeks left to pass a budget and other urgent measures before the constitutional deadline on May 20. Both chambers say a special session could focus on the Alaska LNG pipeline after the regular period ends, but ma

education

Celebrating Everyday Wonders

May 11, 2026

Sasha Sagan, who grew up with scientist and writer parents, has made a new way to mark life’s moments that blends science with simple celebration. After becoming a mother, she wanted to give her daughter a sense of ritual without tying it to any single religion. She spent time looking at how p

lifestyle

Parenting secrets and pop culture gems you didn't know you needed

May 11, 2026

A novel about questioning tradition lands in paperback just in time for Mother's Day. But maybe don't gift it to Mom—it might hit too close to home for both of you. The story follows a woman raising kids exactly opposite to how she was raised, a journey that‘s as messy as it sounds. Meanwhile, a six

technology

How one hack turned finals week into chaos for thousands of students

May 11, 2026

A major classroom tool called Canvas crashed right when students needed it most—during finals week. Teachers use this system to post assignments, run exams, and share grades. When it vanished, everyone scrambled to find backups. The timing couldn’t have been worse. Behind the outage was a group cal

education

What Oregon’s education debate misses about the real classroom priorities

May 11, 2026

When local schools in Oregon grab headlines, the conversation often zooms in on union politics first. Two recent pages worth of reporting dug deep into disputes among teachers’ groups, quoting officials about budgets and contracts. But here’s the odd part—nowhere in those long discussions did anyone

sports

When Old-School Knicks Swept Philly and Left a Mark

May 11, 2026

In the age before viral clips and memes, a single moment captured the raw emotion of a playoff series. The New York Knicks rolled into Philadelphia and stunned the Sixers with a clean sweep. Charles Oakley, the team’s tough guy and locker-room voice, made sure the victory left a lasting image. He se

lifestyle

Big family, small but mighty impact

May 11, 2026

In Tehran half a century back, daily life had a rhythm most kids didn’t get to choose. Neighbors’ kitchens competed with street shouts, but one boy spent recess pages deep in borrowed books. The Armenian cook’s lamb over butter-soaked rice was legendary, yet the boy barely paused for second helpings

crime

Police Reports Shuffled to Make City Look Safer

May 10, 2026

The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D. C. is under scrutiny after a lengthy investigation revealed that top officers may have altered crime reports to improve the city’s safety image. The report, which spans more than 500 pages, is tied to possible firing notices for 13 senior offic

opinion

How to Write a Local Letter That Gets Read

May 10, 2026

A local newspaper keeps its readers informed by publishing letters from community members. The paper’s policy is clear: every letter must stay within the town’s borders, be no longer than 400 words, and include a phone number for follow‑up. The address is listed on the website and in print, and lett