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Mazzuchelli students win Iowa presidential AI challenge and advance to regionals
Four eighth-graders from Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School won the Iowa Track I Middle School competition of the Presidential AI Challenge with a web app that provides live updates on available shelter beds, and the team will present at regionals with regional winners announced April 16.
Shelter cat Vitamin C taps the glass as people walk past
A video shows Vitamin C, a ginger-and-white shelter cat in Melbourne, patting the glass of his enclosure when people pass; after the clip went viral he was adopted on February 6, Save-A-Dog Scheme said.
Blue Envelope program offers support for autism and dementia during law enforcement encounters
San Diego County Sheriff's Department's Blue Envelope Program lets people with autism, dementia or anxiety signal a need for communication accommodations during encounters by displaying a logo or presenting a blue envelope.
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Showing: 241-250Rocky Boy leaders open Miyo Pimatisiwinkamik Youth Wellness Center
Civic leaders opened the Miyo Pimatisiwinkamik Youth Wellness Center on March 27, 2026, to provide cultural, educational and health services for local youth. The center will open in phases with after-school, weekend, and summer programming scheduled through June.
Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay honors 2026 Women of Distinction
Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay hosted her second annual Assembly District 4 Women of Distinction Award Ceremony on March 21 in Centereach, honoring 24 local women nominated by residents, businesses and community groups.
Edmonds School Board honors all-state musicians and National Board Certified teachers.
At its March 24 meeting, the Edmonds School District board recognized All-State student musicians and two National Board Certified teachers while approving revisions to construction financing and debt management policies and holding a first reading on foster care policy updates.
Developer to hold community meeting on redevelopment plan for former industrial site
Wood Partners will present a compromise plan that would pair residential development with 5,000 square feet of commercial space at a public meeting on April 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Adoptable pets: These 9 cats and dogs are looking for fur-ever homes
Nine cats and dogs are available for adoption from the Town of Smithtown Animal Shelter and Animal League America partners, including senior cat Kevin Bacon and several animals with shy histories or medical needs.
Valley woman photographs shelter cats to help them get adopted
Jen Parjol, known online as @meowphx, photographs hundreds of shelter cats each year in the Phoenix area to raise their profiles and support adoptions.
Company Retreat star says Dougie Jr. and Anthony formed a genuine friendship.
Alex Bonifer says producers adjusted scripted scenarios on Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat to help foster a friendship between his Dougie Jr. character and Anthony Norman; Bonifer cites shared interests like sports and Anthony’s steady support during the season.
Napa Ag Day brings kids closer to farming and the land
More than 1,200 second- and third-graders attended Ag Day at the Napa Valley Expo on March 26, taking part in hands-on activities such as live animal encounters, soil and beekeeping demonstrations.
New Piatt County animal shelter receives building permits and awaits construction
Piatt County's planned 5,000-square-foot animal shelter has received building permits and organizers say they are waiting for a construction start date while fundraising has reached $1,200,284 toward a $1.5 million goal.
Houston Humane Society opens first stand-alone veterinary clinic
The Houston Humane Society opened a 10,000-square-foot stand-alone veterinary clinic on March 24 that offers full-service care and will serve as a hub for community outreach programs.