The director of public safety in St. Louis defended the downtown jail and its embattled warden, stating that there was no evidence linking the warden to recent deaths. Charles Coyle, the public safety director, addressed concerns about the jail during a meeting with an aldermanic committee. He explained that the majority of deaths at the…
An empty classroom at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé in Juneau, Alaska, on July 20, 2022. (Photo by Lisa Phu/Alaska Beacon) Alaska’s Board of Education has approved a draft report that’s a step toward the state recognizing tribes’ authority to operate and oversee K-12 schools. The report would be the basis of legislation to recognize…
The Colorado Economic Development Commission has approved the first two awards under a program created to increase semiconductor and advanced manufacturing capacity in the state. This opens the door for more federal funds to flow into Colorado. The CHIPS and Science Act, which authorizes $280 billion to boost the country’s competitiveness in semiconductors and other…
A recent analysis from the Brookings Institution has shed light on the homelessness crisis in Seattle, revealing that the city has a significantly higher rate of unsheltered individuals compared to other urban centers. While cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago have been able to provide shelter to most of their homeless population, Seattle stands…
The Perelman Arts Center, a glamorous, gleaming marble cube, is currently hosting dance productions “The March” and “Is It Thursday Yet?” Although it is impressive that the Perelman would devote its new building to dance for a few weeks, unfortunately, the productions themselves don’t rise to the opportunity. “The March” is a three-part dance production,…
Carsen Ryan, a top high school tight end recruit from Utah, has announced that he will be transferring from UCLA to the University of Utah. This news comes as assistant coach Freddie Whittingham suggests the return of Brant Kuithe for the next season. The addition of Ryan to the Utah team will add depth to…
“Hut 8 Acquires Canadian Gas Power Plants for Bitcoin Mining” Hut 8, a major player in the digital asset mining industry, has recently made headlines with its acquisition of four natural gas power plants in Canada to use for Bitcoin mining. This move reflects the growing trend of mining companies repurposing decommissioned power plants for…
