Meridian council unanimously approves Durango subdivision and McUstick commercial project
Meridian City Council approved two neighboring development actions near Ustick Road, the McDermott Road bypass and Idaho 16 at a July 14 public hearing.
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West Valley City sets Aug. 11 hearing on FY2026-27 budget and proposed tax-rate increase
West Valley City has adopted a tentative FY2026-27 budget framework that includes a proposed property-tax-rate increase and set an Aug. 11 public hearing before final action.
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First Solar announces Cherokee County production facility expected to create more than 600 jobs
First Solar announced a Cherokee County production facility expected to begin operating in 2026 and create more than 600 jobs. State officials also approved job-development credits, though no incentive value was disclosed.
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Miami-Dade schedules September chlorine conversion for drinking-water system
Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department will temporarily use free chlorine instead of chloramine from Sept. 21 through Oct. 4. The county says some customers may notice a chlorine taste or odor, but it does not expect adverse health effects.
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Maine attorney general continues investigation into fatal federal immigration-enforcement shooting in Biddeford
Maine’s attorney general is investigating the July 13 fatal shooting of a man during a federal Enforcement Removal Operations operation in Biddeford.
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World Athletics U20 Championships begin Wednesday at Eugene’s Hayward Field
The 21st World Athletics U20 Championships are scheduled for Aug. 5-9 at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon in Eugene.
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San Diego police oversight dataset updated with evaluated complaint records
San Diego’s Commission on Police Practices updated its public dataset on complaints and evaluated allegations involving the San Diego Police Department on July 16, 2026.
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Oregon opens applications for $25 million industrial-site readiness fund
Business Oregon has opened a $25 million loan fund for public and private industrial-land projects, with applications due Sept. 4, 2026.
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Reggie Rader takes over as Henderson police chief after leadership turmoil
Reggie Rader began serving as Henderson police chief July 7, following the firing of former Chief Hollie Chadwick and the departure or retirement of several senior officials.
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Seattle primary election set for Tuesday with City Council and county races on ballot
Washington’s Aug. 4 primary will narrow contested fields for the Nov. 3 general election, including Seattle City Council District 5 and races across King County.