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MVFCU pledges $120,000 to Kapiʻolani Radiothon through 2028
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Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union and Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children announced a three-year partnership worth $120,000 to support the annual Kapiʻolani Radiothon for Kids through 2028. MVFCU will serve as the exclusive…
Wildeway launches soap line tied to U.S. wilderness conservation
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Wildeway launched a nine-bar natural soap collection today, pairing scents inspired by U.S. adventure regions with donations to conservation groups.
Bella retakes top dog name as Labs reclaim No. 1 breed spot in JustAnswer data
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JustAnswer’s analysis of nearly 95,000 U.S. pet-owner conversations shows Bella back at No. 1 for dog names in 2026, while Labrador Retrievers return as the country’s most common breed.
Northern BC heliski operator logs near-record snowpack as southern BC gets rain
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Last Frontier Heliskiing says its Northern British Columbia tenure held about six metres of snow this season while southern BC operators dealt with rain crust from atmospheric river storms.
American Paper Optics readies eclipse glasses for August 12 partial solar eclipse
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A partial solar eclipse will be visible across 25 U.S. states on August 12, and Memphis-based American Paper Optics is moving to meet expected demand for certified viewing glasses.
Climate thriller Gaining Ground launches audiobook on Spotify
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Justin T. Bass’s climate-fiction novel Gaining Ground is now available as an audiobook on Spotify, landing as heat records and heat alerts grip parts of the US and Europe.
Micro Center ranks San Francisco as America's top AI city
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Micro Center’s new ranking of 85 U.S. cities puts San Francisco at No. 1 for AI strength, with Oakland, Washington, D.C., San Jose and Seattle rounding out the top five.
55printing adds AI design, 1-2 day copies and free file tools to its platform
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55printing.com has launched a new ordering platform with 1-2 day production on color and black-and-white copies, variable data printing, free file conversion tools and AI-assisted design.
Katmai Stories rolls out free wildlife safety resources for classrooms
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Katmai Stories is offering free classroom resource packs and educator book copies focused on bear safety, national parks, conservation and Fat Bear Week for teachers, homeschool families and youth leaders.
DriveTestIQ opens 657 driver’s license test questions free for 35 states
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DriveTestIQ.com is offering free access to all 657 written-test practice questions and answers through September 11, 2026, across 35 states and jurisdictions.
Nexford University opens enrollment in all 50 states
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Nexford University says working adults in every U.S. state can now enroll in its accredited online business, technology and AI degrees.
Campground demand tops 50% as summer pricing levels off
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June campground demand crossed 50% for the first time in Insider Perks’ OHPI, signaling that booked inventory now exceeds available inventory nationwide.
Older King County remodels can trigger costly code upgrades
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Homeowners planning permitted remodels in King County may face unexpected structural, electrical and energy-code costs, especially in older homes built before modern standards.
Formula 1 is America’s fastest-growing sport, new data shows
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Lucky Rebel’s analysis of 20 years of U.S. sports interest across all 50 states finds Formula 1 leading growth with a 258% rise, while basketball gains momentum and golf declines sharply.
Christmas Decor honors top franchisees with 2025 season awards
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Christmas Decor recognized franchisees across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico during its national conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, celebrating growth, leadership, community impact and design work.
Friends Forever Pets cuts prices on six outdoor pet essentials
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Friends Forever Pets has marked down its six-piece outdoor and travel collection for urban pet owners, with prices lowered across carriers, leashes, collars and cleanup gear.
Hiltons to auction rare 4.2-acre beachfront ranch in Carpinteria
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Concierge Auctions, with Barron and Tessa Hilton of Compass California, will sell Rancho Cariñoso, a 4.2-acre oceanfront estate on Padaro Lane in Santa Barbara County.
Wendy Payne builds Travel with Wendy around personal, niche travel planning
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Travel consultant Wendy Payne, founder of Travel with Wendy & Associates in Huntsville, Alabama, is being recognized for turning decades of hospitality and tourism experience into customized trips across Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii….
Revival English Bay opens in Vancouver for extended stays
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Revival English Bay opened May 1 in Vancouver’s West End as a boutique hotel aimed at travelers who want a longer-stay alternative to standard rooms.
Lisa Towles sets Arctic thriller release for Aug. 7
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Bay Area crime novelist Lisa Towles will release her standalone thriller The Weight of Cold Things on Aug. 7, 2026, after earning three industry awards tied to the book and her broader catalog.
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