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Four school districts in Spokane County are celebrating a new state honor recognizing their outstanding student achievement and academic progress. The awards, given to just 46 districts statewide, spotlight schools where kids are thriving.
Spokane County just started construction on a new recovery facility that will help thousands battling addiction and mental health crises. The center expands lifesaving services in a community that's seen overdose deaths quadruple since 2019.
All 88 counties across Ohio reported lower unemployment in April, with some of the hardest-hit areas seeing the biggest turnarounds. Even counties still above the state average are moving in the right direction.
Milwaukee County has slashed its greenhouse gas emissions by nearly half in less than 20 years, putting it ahead of schedule to meet ambitious climate goals. While federal climate efforts falter, this Midwest county proves local action can deliver real results.
Fairfax County is installing its first public electric vehicle charging stations at its government headquarters, making it easier for workers and visitors to go electric. The move supports the county's ambitious goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2040.
Dallas County students are crushing their state exams, with biology scores jumping 12 points and math gains outpacing the rest of Texas. Fourteen of the county's 15 largest school districts improved student achievement this year.
Dane County, Wisconsin is expanding access to electric vehicles with 22 new charging stations designed to reach renters and rural residents. The "Charge Up Dane County" initiative prioritizes neighborhoods where home charging isn't an option.
Twenty-three students walked across the stage this May at Georgia's Monroe County Achievement Center, a specialized school helping teens catch up on credits and succeed despite past challenges. The graduation marks another win for a program that's keeping the county's graduation rate strong. ##
Seven high school students in Monroe County just got life-changing news: they've earned Presidential Scholarships to Monroe County Community College. These awards cover their tuition completely, removing financial barriers to higher education. #
Flagler County's job market is bouncing back after a rough January, with 500 new workers joining the labor force and unemployment dropping to 5.8 percent in February. The growing workforce signals families are still choosing to make Flagler County their home.
A Nova Scotia community just wrapped its 45th annual bowling fundraiser, bringing in over $65,000 to support young people through mentorship programs. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County says the funds will directly help children facing daily challenges across two counties.
Nearly 100 students in Clinton County, Indiana are getting help paying for college thanks to generous local donors. The Clinton County Community Foundation just awarded over $377,000 in scholarships for the upcoming school year.
Pennsylvania's Chester County is bringing 100 new electric vehicle charging stations to workplaces and businesses through a federal grant program. With EV registrations doubling to 9,000 in just two years, the county is preparing for a greener future.
A Pennsylvania county just made fighting addiction easier by creating a new coordinator position that keeps families together while saving taxpayers money. The role is funded mostly by opioid settlement money, not county budgets.
When wildfires forced 65,000 people from their homes in Spokane, Red Cross volunteers opened shelters and provided comfort kits, meals, and hope. Hundreds of volunteers across Oregon and Washington have served over 5,200 meals and supported thousands during the worst fire season in 30 years.
A Kansas county is making it easier than ever for residents to give back, with opportunities ranging from reading with kids to delivering meals to homebound neighbors. The Volunteer Center of Reno County has gathered volunteer openings across dozens of organizations, proving there's a perfect way for everyone to help.
When wildfires tore through Spokane burning 10,400 acres, a local bootmaker turned their headquarters into a rest station and started handing out brand new $600 boots to exhausted firefighters. What began as a goal to donate 50 pairs has exploded into a nationwide movement.
A school saving an endangered Indigenous language just received $724,000 to power its future campus entirely with clean energy. The Salish School of Spokane is one step closer to building a sustainable home where kids learn in Colville-Okanagan Salish.
When three wildfires tore through Spokane Valley over the weekend, emergency responders pulled off something remarkable. Despite 700 buildings destroyed and 65,000 residents evacuated, coordinated efforts resulted in zero fatalities and no missing persons.
Washington just gave Spokane's unique trash-to-energy plant a cleaner future without crushing residents with huge rate hikes. The new law charts a gradual path to cut emissions while keeping electricity affordable for thousands of families.
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