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Water Wars: States Fail to Agree on Colorado River Plan

February 15, 2026

The Colorado River, a lifeline for millions, has once again stalled negotiations among the seven western states that rely on it. Arizona, California and Nevada have urged their counterparts in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming to make more concessions after missing a critical deadline for the s

technology

New Train Rollout Brings Fresh Comfort to Amtrak Routes

February 15, 2026

Amtrak is launching a fresh set of trains this summer that will replace many older cars, some of which have run for almost half a century. The new fleet, called Airo, comes from an $8 billion deal for 83 units built by Siemens in California. This marks the biggest replacement effort since Amtrak beg

opinion

South Portland’s Housing Dilemma: Why the Mahoney Center Wins Over Homes

February 15, 2026

South Portland’s city council set a 2025 plan to turn the old Mahoney Middle School into a community hub, while also aiming to add more affordable homes for middle‑income families. The 2026 agenda repeated the housing push and added a bond vote for city buildings in November. In practice, the Mahon

business

Theme Parks, Homes and Dollars: How Disney’s New Plans Shape Local Real Estate

February 15, 2026

Disney is using its biggest attractions to stir up housing markets across the U. S. When a theme park gets bigger, it brings more jobs, tourists and money into the area, which in turn pushes up house prices and encourages new rental projects. The company’s latest moves show how careful planning ca

environment

Building a Water‑Justice Toolkit Together in Cape Town

February 15, 2026

In South Africa’s largest city, the history of unfair rule still shows up in who gets clean water and safe toilets. Old rules from colonial times and apartheid mean that some neighbourhoods, especially those on the outskirts, have weaker water pipes and fewer public bathrooms. The problem is not onl

politics

Minneapolis Pays a Heavy Price for Federal Immigration Operation

February 15, 2026

Minneapolis is counting the costs after a federal immigration crackdown. The city says it lost over $200 million in just one month. This is due to Operation Metro Surge, a Trump administration initiative. It brought hundreds of federal agents to the area. The operation caused big problems for local

technology

Drones and Lasers: A Close Call in Texas

February 15, 2026

A recent incident in Texas has sparked concerns about how the U. S. handles drone threats. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily closed the airspace over El Paso after a laser system, used to shoot down drones, was deployed by U. S. Customs and Border Protection without coordinating

opinion

Portland's Police Power Struggle: Who's Really in Control?

February 15, 2026

Portland's city council finally passed a law to create an independent police review board. This happened four years after people voted for it. The board is supposed to keep an eye on the police. But the council made some big changes to the plan. They did this after talking to the police for a long t

opinion

Anchorage Assembly: Standing Up for the Community

February 14, 2026

The Anchorage Assembly has been under fire for taking a stand on federal issues, but critics are missing the point. Local governments have always weighed in on federal policies that impact their communities. It's not about overreach; it's about leadership. For years, cities across the country have

entertainment

A Fresh Hangout Below The Forge

February 13, 2026

In late January, a new spot opened in downtown Salem’s historic building known as The Forge. The venue sits on the basement floor at 285 Liberty St. NE and offers a relaxed space for gatherings of all kinds. The owner, Nat Borchers, runs Back Line Real Estate and co‑owns The Forge. He used to play