988 crisis service for LGBTQ+ to continue in Rhode Island amidst federal cuts

(WJAR) — Rhode Island's 988 hotline services for LGBTQ+ youth will continue, according to Horizon Healthcare Partners. It comes as the option will be defunded nationally next month. 988 is the suicide and crisis lifeline with option 3 designed for …

For Rhode Island’s publicly traded companies, recovery mixed after tariffs

Rhode Island’s publicly traded companies have seen mixed results since President Trump took office in January, but their stock prices have appeared to stabilize since April’s tariff announcement upended the American economy. Here’s a look at where Rhode …

Here are the five golf courses you'll want to play in Rhode Island in 2025

Rhode Island becomes fifth state to outlaw cat declawing

The Rhode Island State House. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A bill outlawing the declawing of cats in the Ocean State passed into law on Thursday after it was approved by lawmakers on June 18. Though the bill was not signed by Gov. Dan McKee, it will …

Rhode Island lawmakers considering tax act named after Taylor Swift

(CNN) - Rhode Island is considering a so-called “Taylor Swift tax” on luxury homeowners. The proposal is officially called the Non-Owner Occupied Property Tax Act. If passed, it would tax non-owner occupied homes, or secondary residences, valued at more …

3-year-old boy dead after being hit by car in Woonsocket, Rhode Island

On housing, our lawmakers are doing right for Rhode IslandersH. Philip West Jr. 

H. Philip West Jr. Rhode Island has faced a severe housing shortage, ranking last in housing permits per capita between 2017 and 2023. House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi has led efforts to address the housing crisis through legislative action and investment …

Staten Island backyard chicken dies at the remarkable age of 11

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — This week marks the end of an era in our backyard — and in our food lives. After nearly two decades of raising chickens, we’ve said goodbye to Linda, our last remaining hen. A vivacious Rhode Island Red with the soul of a Golden …

At This Oʻahu Resort, the Island Is Your Greatest Amenity

Farmer Mark Hamamoto, a native Hawaiian who grew up on Oʻahu, learned farming from a Catholic priest on the other side of the mountain and bought this land 20 years ago. His goal is both to feed and teach people. At Mohala Farms, he explains, “ …

Long Island swimmer ‘most likely’ bitten by shark at popular beach: authorities

A 20-year-old woman was “most likely” bit by a juvenile shark at a popular Long Island beach while trying to beat the blistering heat this week, park officials revealed on Friday. The swimmer was wading in waist deep water at the Central Mall beachfront at …