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Community Pool Gets a Splash of Color

July 19, 2026

A local teacher named Deanna Ehrhardt was busy adding color to a street box when a man named Chris Tucci stopped by. He had an idea that would change the life of Lewiston’s children. Tucci, who now runs the city’s aquatic program, saw that the community pool was at risk of closing. He decided to st

business

Big Summer Internship Boosts Future Engineers

July 12, 2026

The summer of 2026 saw a record number of students stepping into the world of civil engineering. Sixteen bright minds from six universities and a high school joined a Nebraska‑based firm that has been shaping the Midwest’s infrastructure for six decades. The program, now in its eleventh year, is mor

lifestyle

Life in the South Was a Misfit, Back to New England

July 11, 2026

A woman from Connecticut moved north‑to‑south in 2021, hoping the South’s sunny weather and cheaper homes would make her life easier. She first settled in Charleston, staying in a friend’s apartment while testing the waters. Four months later she found traffic jams, higher living costs, and a nightl

lifestyle

River Towns Turn to Tourism for a Fresh Start

July 8, 2026

Many villages along Wisconsin’s stretch of the Mississippi River are swapping old river jobs for new ways to bring people in. In places like Stockholm and Trempealeau, fresh ideas – from craft pies to outdoor concerts – have become the main draws for travelers. The river still sits at the heart of

weather

Summer Heat and Sudden Storms: What to Expect This Week

July 6, 2026

Columbia and the Midlands brace for another round of oppressive heat and typical summer storms starting Monday. While dangerous temperatures lead the warnings, brief thunderstorms offer little relief. Most storms stay weak, but a few could pack surprising wind gusts. Though the risk for severe weath

environment

Stay Safe at Folsom Lake: Water Warning Explained

July 4, 2026

Summer trips to Folsom Lake just got a warning. Water tests showed too much bacteria at three popular spots—Willow Creek, Nimbus Flats, and Black Miners Bar. The bacteria in question, E. coli, usually lives harmlessly in nature. But when levels spike like this, it’s a sign of possible contamination

politics

Transparency in Washington: A Fresh Look at Public Records

July 3, 2026

Washington voters passed a public records law in 1972, but over time the state has added many exceptions that hide government actions. In 2007 lawmakers created a Sunshine Committee to look at these gaps, yet the group has largely been ignored. The result is that citizens and journalists often strug

finance

Climate Finance Needs a Prevention-First Makeover

July 3, 2026

Most discussions about climate risk focus on cleanup after disasters strike. But a different angle matters just as much: the money saved when disasters never happen in the first place. Today’s insurance system is built to handle losses after they occur, not to reward actions that stop them before th

weather

Heat Wave Hits Athens – Stay Cool, Stay Safe

July 2, 2026

Athens will feel like a sauna this weekend. Highs hover near 100°F, and the forecast shows no rain to break up the heat. The state’s climate experts say this is a normal pattern for mid‑summer, but the intensity can trigger health warnings. The National Weather Service predicts a strong ridge of

science

Why That Sticky Feeling Takes the Cool Right Out of Summer

July 2, 2026

Summers often feel worst when the air clings to you like wet clothing -- not when the thermometer spikes. Scientists call the problem humidity, though they’re really talking about how much water vapor the air carries. Normally, your skin sweats as a clever cooling trick: the moisture leaves your bod