The estimated number of people experiencing homelessness in America surged to about 653,000 in 2023, the highest level on record since reporting began in 2007.That’s according to the latest release of the Annual Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The report found that on a single night in January of 2023, at least 653,104 people were experiencing homelessness in the U.S., a more than 12% increase from 2020.The “point-in-time”...
Canadian Pacific Kansas City expects to see continued international and cross-border intermodal growth across its network thanks to a combination of ample port capacity and the railway’s ability to tap new markets, CEO Keith Creel says. On the international side, the ports of Vancouver, British Columbia; Saint John, New Brunswick; and Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico, each []Read More
Strong to severe storms have been making their way through central, northern and eastern New Mexico today. Several severe warned storms, producing strong wind gusts, heavy rain and hail upwards of 1-2" in diameter continue to move through this evening. These storms will continue into the late evening/early morning hours of Sunday before moving out []
The financial campaign to raise $400,000 for a girls locker room addition at Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena has edged to $35,000 — about $25,000 more since the Jan. 6 Plunge Into Parks outdoor polar plunge initial fundraiser in downtown Columbus. Continue reading at The Republic News.
The FOID card revocation enforcement process continues to be a growing problem, officials with the Cook County Sheriff and Illinois State Police say.
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) -- Dothan Housing and the Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (SEACH) AL-508 Continuum of Care hosted an event today to provide unhoused and financially underserved people with the resources they need. The Summer Homeless Connect at the Michael C. Patton Event Center provided those in need with clothing, shoes, socks, food, []
In the popular imagination, the Caribbean is paradise, an exotic place to escape to. But behind the images of balmy beaches and lush hotel grounds lies a crisis, the likes of which its residents have never experienced. Caribbean islands are in a water crisis, and their governments have warned that water scarcity may become the More
(The Center Square) – The populations of Washington state’s three biggest cities – Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma – remained fairly stable, according to population estimates released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. According to the report’s estimates, Seattle's population increased by 5,944, or 0.8%, from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023. During that time period, the Emerald City’s population went from 749,134 to 755,078. Spokane, in eastern Washington, experienced...
Oahu’s 2024 Point In Time (PIT) count increased by 11.6% from the year prior. Officials are looking at housing as a major solution.
The census shows the county as a whole, grew 7.6% in a 3 year span. Pushing the population to 256,00 people. Making it the second biggest county in our area and the 8th largest in the state
The Joe Haeg Game Winning Drive Golf Fundraiser returns Friday, July 12, at Cragun's Legacy Courses.
Duane Loe lives just three kilometres south of Fort Nelson, B.C., where most of the 4,700 people have fled from a fast-approaching wildfire. But Loe isn't leaving. He has decided to stay put with a group of about a dozen other residents who have firefighting experience and plan to protect their homes and property. The forecasts have called for westerly winds to push the Parker Lake blaze in their direction. "We are safe," Loe said on Monday as the government urged all remaining...