Northeast US digs out from brutal storm that disrupted flights and canceled school
Warwick, Rhode Island, exceeded 3 feet (91 centimeters), topping the nation so far.
Newport City Council to honor Black History Month, take up zoning changes at Feb. 25 meeting
Council will also consider new restaurant licenses, residential parking amendments
Bills filed at Rhode Island State House would limit private equity ownership in health care
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. Kathleen Fogarty targets corporate practices lawmakers say prioritize profits over patient care
Public workshop on Naval Station Newport compatibility study set for March 3 in Newport
Residents can weigh in on transportation, land use and water infrastructure planning at the two-hour session at Innovate Newport
Newport Councilor again cited for campaign filing violation
One local councilman, Newport’s David Carlin III, apparently continues to ignore state campaign finance filing requirements, while another, Xaykham “Xay” Khamsyvoravong is raising significant funds as he’s rumored to be considering a run at a significant statewide office.
Newport County shows stark divide in student absenteeism rates
While Newport ranks second-worst statewide at 34.6%, Jamestown and Little Compton post some of state’s best rates
Cannabis retail license distribution poses challenge for commission
State cannabis regulators have yet to decide how they will handle the awarding of up to 20 cannabis retail licenses to applicants chosen by lottery as early as May.
State to apply for funds to upgrade rail traffic in Southern Rhode Island
State to seek $6.5 million federal grant for Westerly station platform upgrade, a key step toward closing the Northeast’s only commuter rail gap
Sen. DiPalma releases parent survey to support students during extended school absences
Survey targets families of students who missed 10 or more consecutive school days due to medical or social-emotional needs
Rogers High School principal placed on leave following independent investigation
Report finds systemic failures in communication, supervision; incident occurred Oct. 17
Hegseth touts speed and innovation in tour of Quonset Point facilities
Protestors gather in subfreezing temperatures to ‘unwelcome’ U.S. defense secretary
Bill would update references to ‘elderly’ in state law
Legislation introduced by Rep. Carson would replace outdated terms, give older Rhode Islanders a voice in state planning
Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth and Tiverton issue parking bans ahead of weekend snow and dangerous cold
2 to 4 inches of snow expected Saturday; cold weather advisory in effect Saturday evening through Sunday with wind chills as low as 20 below zero
Newport City Council to hold public hearing on five-year capital plan at Feb. 11 meeting
Council also set to take up Cliff Walk restroom expansion, parking garage repairs and mooring ordinance changes
Rhode Island awards $1.23 million in grants to protect 174 acres of open space
Tiverton receives largest award — $500,000 to conserve 49 acres overlooking Mount Hope Bay
McKee: URI Medical School possible by 2030
It is possible that a medical school could open on the campus of the University of Rhode Island by 2030, with the expectation that 70 percent of graduates would remain in Rhode Island, helping address the state’s primary care physician shortage, according to Gov. Dan McKee.
Newport issues parking ban for Off-Broadway neighborhood for snow removal
Carroll Avenue ban to follow Friday; free parking available at city lots
Sabina Matos announces re-election bid for lieutenant governor
First-generation immigrant and former Providence City Council president touts record on affordability, small business and abortion rights
Newport Dems to host Secretary of State Gregg Amore for evening on voting rights
Amore expected to discuss new postmark rule, mail-in ballots and federal requests for voter information
Shekarchi opts out of governor’s race
Decision to stay on as Rhode Island House speaker shapes 2026 primary battle between McKee and Foulkes
R.I. Supreme Court rules Newport, Cumberland not required to reimburse DCYF for general education costs of children in residential placements
Court finds General Assembly intended to eliminate general-education reimbursement when it amended statute in 2001; chief justice dissents
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