Leonard Glenn Francis, the man behind a bribery scheme of unprecedented scale targeting the U.S. Navy, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. With $20 million in restitution to the Navy also on the docket, along with a $150,000 fine, the effects of his crimes ripple outward. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Francis...
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Suspect in Custody for Murder of 22-Year-Old Keambra Bibbs, Houston Community Seeks Justice
Houston police have arrested Cerdarian Patrick O’Neal Thompson, who was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Keambra Bibbs. Bibbs was found critically injured from a gunshot at 7700 Main Street in early September. The arrest follows the investigation into her death. According to an official news release from the Houston Police Department,...
Bellevue Launches Update to Environmental Stewardship Plan, Aims for 95% Emissions Cut by 2050
In a move solidifying Bellevue’s position as a vanguard of sustainability, the city is embarking on a year-long mission to refresh its ‘Sustainable Bellevue’ environmental stewardship plan, as it navigates towards a future thought to be both greener and clean. Announcing the start of the process, city officials set their ambitious sights on a 95%...
North Shore Celebrates Agriculture and Family Fun at Kuilima Farm’s 3rd Annual Fall Festival
Looking for a slice of rural paradise amidst the hustle and bustle? Kuilima Farm’s 3rd Annual Fall Festival offers just that—farm-fresh charm with a side of family fun. Scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kuilima Farm opens its pastoral gates to the public for a harvest celebration that promises enjoyment...
Proposition K Likely to Succeed in Closure of Great Highway, Transforming the Street into Park Land
Early results from Tuesday’s election show Proposition K, which seeks to permanently close a section of the Upper Great Highway to vehicular traffic, slightly ahead with 52.9% of votes in favor, as per latest updates. The contentious measure aims to transform a 2-mile stretch of San Francisco’s coastal boulevard between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard...
Proposition K Likely to Succeed in Closure of Great Highway, Transforming the Street into Park Land
Early results from Tuesday’s election show Proposition K, which seeks to permanently close a section of the Upper Great Highway to vehicular traffic, slightly ahead with 52.9% of votes in favor, as per latest updates. The contentious measure aims to transform a 2-mile stretch of San Francisco’s coastal boulevard between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard...
Young Thug-YSL case ends in tatters with multiple plea changes – lead defendant gets off with time-served
After almost 11 months of trial, nearly 10 months of jury selection, and some seven months of pretrial wrangling, the perpetually-disastrous racketeering (RICO) prosecution against Jeffery “Young Thug” Williams — and over a dozen other co-defendants — reached a whimpering end with a series of plea changes. Williams is now a free man, as so...
If Trump wins, Jack Smith goes from being the hunter to the hunted
If Donald Trump wins the presidency and the Republicans win the Senate, special prosecutor Jack Smith may be the first man fired after the inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. Smith has spent the past two years investigating Trump, indicting the former president in connection with classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago and for the alleged election...
Who’s Your Cosmic Match? The Best Soulmate for Each Zodiac Sign
Astrology sheds light on our personalities, interpersonal connections, and even interpersonal compatibility. Even though love is an intricate and varied experience, there may be hints in the stars about where to look for your perfect soul partner. Based on their complimentary characteristics and ideals, we will examine which zodiac sign makes the best astrological match...
Data Shows Alaska’s Youngest Students Advancing After Alaska Reads Act Passed
In a recent announcement, Gov. Mike Dunleavy shared that the data clearly shows that Alaska’s youngest students are making remarkable progress in early literacy, thanks to the Alaska Reads Act. A significant piece of legislation, supported by Gov. Mike Dunleavy and former Senator Tom Begich, has been designed to guarantee that all students achieve grade-level...