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\\Upgrading Columbia’s Meters: A Big $42M Tech Leap\\

June 9, 2026

Columbia plans a costly upgrade that will swap out almost 54, 000 electric meters and about 53, 000 water meters for new digital versions. The goal is to stop the old system’s slow hand‑reading, broken devices and hidden leaks by letting data travel wirelessly to the city’s computers. The plan sa

business

Future of Willow Bend: From Mall to Sports Hub

June 9, 2026

The old mall in Plano, Texas, opened in 2001 and has struggled to keep shoppers and stores. It is the last enclosed mall built in Texas, yet it never attracted enough traffic. The biggest anchor stores—Neiman Marcus, Macy’s and Dillard’s—have all left or are leaving by 2027. When Centennial

weather

Heat Wave Hits Eugene: Expect 90‑Degree Days This Weekend

June 9, 2026

The Eugene and Springfield area is set for a sharp rise in temperatures, moving from the mild 60s at the start of the week to scorching highs by mid‑week. The National Weather Service notes that after a cool, wet beginning, a multi‑day heat event will begin late in the week and extend into the weeke

politics

Crowd Control: Trump’s NBA Trip Triggers Tight Security at Madison Square Garden

June 9, 2026

The New York Police Department announced that for the next few hours, people walking near Madison Square Garden will face strict limits. This move comes because former President Donald Trump plans to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks

politics

Judge Reverses Trump Rule That Hindered Wind and Solar Projects

June 9, 2026

A federal judge has overturned a rule put in place by the Trump administration that made it harder for wind and solar projects to receive federal tax breaks. The decision, issued by Judge Colleen Kollar‑Kotelly in Washington, DC, says the Treasury Department’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) did not

opinion

China’s Green‑Gasp and Other Climate Myths

June 9, 2026

The latest round of climate chatter begins with a claim that China has hidden its real carbon output. Some say the country now looks cleaner because it changed how it counts emissions, but data shows its totals are still climbing. In fact, China’s yearly CO₂ output grew from about 7. 9 billion ton

lifestyle

Learn, Walk, Fish – Outdoor Fun for Everyone

June 9, 2026

The Watershed Resource Conservation Center invites people to a free workshop at the Fayetteville Public Library on Wednesday from 8:45 a. m. to 4 p. m. Participants will learn how to spot native and invasive plants, practice removing the unwanted ones, and hear about plans to protect riverbanks. Sig

politics

Atlantic City Faces Tax Rise After State Rejects Budget Cut

June 9, 2026

The city council has presented a new budget that demands a 2 % hike in taxes. This move comes after state officials declined Atlantic City’s earlier proposal to lower the tax rate by 2. 3 cents per dollar. The mayor explained that the state’s insistence on a tax increase forced the council to adopt

celebrities

Knicks‑Spurs Finals: Who Came to the Garden

June 9, 2026

The Knicks are back in New York for their first Finals game in 27 years, and the crowd was packed with familiar faces. Fans saw a mix of Hollywood stars and former NBA legends cheering on the team from the front row. Timothée Chalamet, a big Knicks fan, flew in with Fat Joe on a private jet.

politics

Data Centers, Power Prices and the Climate Debate in Virginia

June 9, 2026

In recent weeks, a debate has grown around how Virginia’s rising electricity bills are tied to the growth of data centers. The argument is not only about cost; it also touches on climate policy and the future of energy production. Virginia’s power prices have climbed sharply, putting pressure on