The Metropolitan King County Council is currently deliberating on the prioritization of programs designed to assist young people accused of crime but not in jail, versus the well-being of juveniles in a locked facility or under tighter court supervision. Councilmember Rod Dembowski has proposed an amendment to restore balance to the issue. Restorative Community Pathways…
Utah Students Can Now Apply to State Public Colleges for Free Starting in January, Utah students will be able to apply to any in-state public college for free. The Utah Board of Higher Education recently voted to eliminate application fees for students applying to any of the eight public colleges and universities in the state….
I visited Palestine and Israel shortly after Hamas’ victory in the 2006 election, while Israel’s conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah was coming to an end. During my time in East Jerusalem, I witnessed the impact of the Gaza blockade, which led to economic collapse and widespread unemployment. Despite the election results, which suggested support for…
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) of Denver recently implemented a Zero Fare for Better Air program, where they offered free rides with the goal of reducing air pollution along the Front Range. A groundbreaking study conducted by the RTD shows that more than 6 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions were eliminated during this promotion,…
A Littleton man, Christopher Kelly Jackson, has been charged with sexually assaulting three unconscious women he met at bars, and the 1st Judicial District Attorney’s Office suspects there may be more victims. Jackson, 63, faces six counts of sexual assault for incidents that allegedly occurred between December 2004 and February 2008. The investigation into Jackson…
A parent at Slavens School in southeast Denver has filed a federal lawsuit against Denver Public Schools, alleging that the district’s policy allowing teachers to display LGBTQ+ pride flags in their classrooms discriminates against his straight, cisgender, white children. Nathan Feldman claims that the policy is not inclusive of all students, including his children, and…
The original Macaron Tea Room has permanently closed its doors in Broadview Heights, Ohio. The establishment, founded by Alla Yakimiv, was a unique blend of a British tea room and a bakery featuring gluten-free and keto options. The tea room opened in 2018, offering customers a touch of elegance in the Cuyahoga County suburb. Yakimiv,…
