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Lynnwood Ends Deal With License‑Plate Reader Company Over Privacy Fears

February 26, 2026

The city council of Lynnwood decided to drop its contract with the automated license‑plate reader firm, ending a partnership that had raised alarms about data privacy and misuse. The unanimous vote reflected growing community concern after a university study revealed that out‑of‑state agencies were

health

TB Alert at Seattle High School: What You Need to Know

February 26, 2026

The health department has confirmed that someone connected with Rainier Beach High School in Seattle is showing active tuberculosis. Because of this, they are urging about 130 people who spent time indoors with that person to get checked. The school will reach out directly to those who need a medica

politics

Property Tax Seizures vs Homeowners: A Supreme Court Dilemma

February 26, 2026

The Supreme Court sat on a case that asks whether a county can force a homeowner to sell their house at a low auction price instead of letting them find a buyer on the open market. The core question is whether the government must give the homeowner the full value of their property or only enough

politics

Retail Stores Must Report Theft, but No Fines Imposed

February 25, 2026

In Douglas County, a new rule was approved that tells most retail shops in the unincorporated areas to tell law‑enforcement when someone steals from them. The county changed the original plan, which had set fines up to $1, 000 for businesses that didn’t report a theft. Instead of penalties, the deci

crime

Caleb Flynn Faces Murder Charge After Wife’s Tragic Death

February 25, 2026

A former contestant on a popular singing competition and ex‑pastor has been arrested in Ohio for the death of his wife. Caleb Flynn, 39, is accused of shooting Ashley Flynn, 37, and then disguising the scene to look like a burglary. The case is still in its early stages, but court filings show he fa

sports

High School Hoops Highlights: Wins, Records and Surprises

February 25, 2026

In Bay City, the basketball courts were buzzing with victories and milestones on February 24. The Thunderbolts from Mio kept their winning streak alive, beating Hillman 71‑26 and earning a share of the North Star League title. Player Mia McGregor dominated with 52 points, 14 rebounds and 11 block

weather

Cold‑Weather Shelters Open in Osceola County

February 25, 2026

Osceola County will open two night shelters on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 23‑24, even though the day temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s over the weekend. The county is preparing for a sharp drop in temperature after an incoming cold front, which will bring overnight lows into the mi

weather

Spring Repairs Planned for Flood‑Damaged Thompson Pass Road

February 25, 2026

The road that cuts through Thompson Pass in Sanders County is set to get repairs this spring, if the weather allows, according to state transportation officials. A stretch of Montana Secondary 471 that runs over a bridge on Prospect Creek, between mile markers 16 and 22, was hit hard by floods in ea

education

Community Schools, Not Competition: Building a Shared Future

February 25, 2026

South Bend’s recent debate over Clay High School shows how a city can get caught up in institutional pride instead of student needs. The real story is about preparing young people for a workforce that increasingly demands more than just a diploma. Nearly seventy percent of Indiana’s upcoming jobs

environment

Solar Fields, Sheep and Wetlands: A New Twist on Clean Power

February 24, 2026

A fresh idea is shaping up in north Baldwin County: a 4, 500‑acre solar field that will also host sheep and protect nearby wetlands. The plan aims to power a future data center for Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, while keeping the local environment in good shape. The developers say