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RIDOH lifts algae advisory for South Kingstown pond

The Rhode Island Department of Health and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said it is lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Larkin Pond in South Kingstown. RIDOH said the advisory was in place due to a blue-green algae bloom in the water.

Breaking down the ballot: What you need to know about the $120 million housing bond referendum

TRANSCRIPT: This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Luis Hernandez: On Nov. 5, Rhode Island voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on five statewide ballot questions. In the weeks leading up to Election Day,

RICAS English Scores Down 20% in 5 Years, 2 out of 3 RI Students Aren’t Proficient in Math & Reading

The numbers are in, and they clearly show that Rhode Island students are performing worse on one of the two key testing measures than they were five years ago.

The Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island Where You’ll See 300 Bird Species in a Single Afternoon

Bring your binoculars for a day of bird-watching and hiking at this wildlife refuge, home to 300 bird species, in South Kingstown. During the public viewing session, you’ll have the opportunity to see such historic instruments as precision pendulum clocks, chronometers, and transit telescopes.

Protecting Rhode Island’s coastal refuges, a $120 million housing bond, and more

Rhode Island voters will face five statewide referenda questions on November’s ballot. In the weeks leading up to the election we’ll dig into each of them. This week: should voters approve a $120 million dollar bond to increase the availability of housing,

'I just forgave your debt': President Biden surprises Pawtucket teacher at White House

Beckford, a kindergarten teacher, had her student loans forgiven after 12 years. President Biden personally delivered the news.

Three people injured after being sprayed by hot oil at Johnston, R.I. energy company

About 100 gallons of hot oil were released at EDL Energy Friday after a seal on a pipe connected to a cooling unit broke.

Kim Tae Ri Faces The Unexpected During High-Stakes Performance In "Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born"

Will Kim Tae Ri’s will put on an unexpected show on the next episode of tvN’s “Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born”! Based on a popular webtoon, “Jeongnyeon: The

Rhode Island home prices hit a median sale price of $485k

Median sale prices for multifamily homes skyrocketed to a record of $595,000, which is 24.6 percent higher than September 2023.

What channel is the New Hampshire vs. Rhode Island game on?

TV channel and live stream links for the Oct. 19 New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Rhode Island Rams Week 8 college football matchup.

Jewish community members urge Providence leaders to divest from Israel

Members of Jewish Voice for Peace Rhode Island delivered postcards to Providence City Council, urging them to pass an ordinance that would divest city funds from Israel.

Contractor for Washington Bridge Demo - Gets Nearly $40M Change Order, No Bid

Aetna Bridge, the company that was given the contract for the demolition of the Washington Bridge in June despite being the high bidder, has scored a no-bid change order for tens of millions of dollars more.

How do I vote in Rhode Island? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more

As the 2024 election approaches, here's what to know about ballot tracking, vote-by-mail deadlines, and finding your polling site in Rhode Island.

CVS Health CEO Lynch steps down as national chain struggles to right its path

CVS Health CEO Karen Lynch has stepped down and is being replaced by David Joyner as the health care giant continues to struggle with rising costs.

Kim Tae Ri Captivates With A Mask Dance In "Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born"

Kim Tae Ri will put on an unexpected show on the next episode of tvN’s “Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born”! Based on a popular webtoon, “Jeongnyeon: The Star

Fish and Wildlife director highlights importance of Rhode Island’s coastal refuges

The head of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was in Rhode Island this week to mark the annual National Wildlife Refuge Week. Director Martha Williams met up with South County Bureau Reporter Alex Nunes for a morning of birding at the Trustom Pond refuge in South Kingstown to talk about the importance of Rhode

US. Attorney: Providence man lied about combat service to obtain veterans’ health benefits

A Providence man has been charged for allegedly attempting to obtain veterans' health benefits for PTSD suffered during an explosion in Iraq where he hadn't been deployed.

Home prices in Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth have risen more than 50 percent since 2018

HousingWorks RI (HWRI) at Roger Williams University released the 2024 Housing Fact Book today. It outlines the lack of affordability facing Rhode Islanders when looking to secure or sustain a safe and affordable place to call home.

The number of R.I. communities where a household earning under $100K can afford a home is zero

Janine L. Weisman, Rhode Island CurrentOctober 18, 2024 And then there were none. Two years ago, households earning under $100,000 a year could afford to buy a home in 14 of Rhode Island’s 39 municipalities.

Brown Divestment Coalition to protest after vote to reject divestment

The Brown Divest Coalition will protest today on Brown University’s Main Green after Brown Corporation’s vote to reject divestment. According to the Brown Divest Coalition, they believe the companies Brown is choosing not to divestment from will “facilitate Israeli war crimes,

McKee to deliver remarks at HousingWorksRI’s housing fact book release

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Governor Dan McKee will join HousingWorks RI ahead of their release of this year’s housing fact book. The report highlights affordability challenges residents face. The latest report states a household earning a median income of $107,

Public housing is getting a reboot across the country. Could RI be next?

Public housing efforts in Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Idaho and in other countries were studied to see if the model could work in Rhode Island.

How can I replace my broken disability placard without waiting two weeks? | Ask the RI DMV

I currently have a disability placard which is broken. I keep the pieces in a plastic sleeve. I still use it as the number is visible.

Rhode Island has a ‘competitive advantage’ in growing its blue economy

What it means is jobs,” said US Representative Gabe Amo, who is advocating for the state’s push to create an economy built around its reputation as the Ocean State.

Blind date: ‘I was happy to learn that he had tried some classic Rhode Island delicacies’

LAST THING HE READ: Architects of an American Landscape: Henry Hobson Richardson, Frederick Law Olmsted, and the Reimagining of America’s Public and Private Spaces

Rhode Island Court Denies and Grants, in Part, Joint Defense Motion to Exclude Plaintiff’s Experts

Court: Superior Court of Rhode Island, Providence - In this asbestos action, plaintiffs claim decedent, Bonnie J. Bonito, developed mesothelioma

In shocking admission, RI con man Alahverdian says he lied and faked his death. Here's why.

Nicholas Alahverdian gave up the whole lie on Wednesday – the four-year ruse of his fake death, the bogus accent he'd adopted as Irishman Arthur Knight, the years of insistence before television cameras that he was not a Rhode Island con man accused of what he once himself called “despicable acts.”

Patriots’ Barmore says police were racist during traffic stop due to tinted windows, license plate cover

An NFL player is calling out police officers for their actions during a traffic stop, player pulled over, but the officers<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

Rhode Island Forensic Lab gets $600K boost to tackle DNA case backlog

U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo announced today that the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Center for Forensic Sciences will receive $600,

Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families releases policy brief highlighting “crisis” in children’s behavioral health system

The Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families (RICCF) released a comprehensive policy brief, Children in Crisis Can’t Wait: The Case for System Transformation, highlighting “the urgent challenges facing the state’s children’s behavioral health system”.

RI police union pushes back against racism allegations from Patriots player Christian Barmore

A Rhode Island police union is pushing back after Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore accused officers of being racist when they<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

RI fires up LFP manufacturing despite lack of lithium

Indonesia is one step closer to its goal of becoming an electric vehicle manufacturing hub after inaugurating its first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) factory earlier this month, but analysts say the country’s heavy reliance on Chinese investment in the industry could complicate efforts to sell the cathode material in Western markets.

President Joe Biden surprises Pawtucket teacher with forgiven student loan debt

Bickford is pictured in the video getting emotional as President Biden tells her that he will be forgiving her student loans. (Courtesy of the White House) PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — President Joe Biden surprised a Pawtucket Kindergarten school teacher with the news that her student loans would be forgiven.

$96 million grant rounds out R.I.’s $221 million federal ask for Washington Bridge

A nearly $96 million federal grant will round out the funding Rhode Island requested to replace the I-195 westbound Washington Bridge, Rhode Island’s Democratic congressional delegation announced in a joint statement with Gov.

Rhode Island home prices continue to spike

Single-family home prices in Rhode Island are continuing an upward trend that began in 2017, according to RI Realtors. The price has risen 6.6 percent year-over-year in that time, with September 2024’s median sale price sitting at $485,

Rhode Island adds the most jobs this year in September

PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Department of Labor said on Thursday that September saw the highest monthly job gains in 2024 while the unemployment rate stayed the same from the previous month after it rose for four consecutive months through August.

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