Bad week for NIMBYs, good week for drive-thru caffeine

Sierra Vista residents who tried to halt a new solar farm project faced disappointment this week. At the same time, devotees of corporate coffee drive-thru options found plenty to cheer about, underscoring vastly different fortunes in one Arizona community.

Bad week for NIMBYs, good week for drive-thru caffeine

Out of the past: Aug. 13

A single date—August 13—wove together a foiled nightclub holdup, a $550 million cement plant controversy, and a governor rumored for the vice-presidency. These diverse events paint a vivid picture of Southeast Missouri’s history and how it once dominated local headlines.

Out of the past: Aug. 13

Prescott protests bring crowds and mixed reactions from businesses

Twice a week, activists gather in Prescott’s historic Courthouse Plaza, often met by pro-Trump counter protestors. While participants view it as an expression of free speech, local businesses report fewer customers during protest days.

Prescott protests bring crowds and mixed reactions from businesses

Homeowner searches for advice after tyrannical HOA denies renovation despite legal protections: ‘We pushed back’

A determined homeowner is at odds with their HOA over a renovation they believe is legally protected. Concerned about fines and legal confrontation, they are searching for advice on how to move forward.

North Portland homeless shelter has neighbors thinking about moving away: ‘People should not be living like this’

An uptick in vandalism and drug use near the Moore Street Shelter off North Killingsworth has residents considering drastic measures. As they question whether to stay or go, neighbors push back on the city, insisting: “People should not be living like this.”

North Portland homeless shelter has neighbors thinking about moving away: ‘People should not be living like this’

Protests against surging mass tourism in Mexico City end in vandalism, harassment of tourists

Masked protesters in Mexico City have vandalized businesses and harassed tourists in a march against mass tourism and gentrification. The demonstrations escalated as high-end shops were looted in the city’s tourist hub, reflecting growing tensions over the city’s changing landscape.

Protests against surging mass tourism in Mexico City end in vandalism, harassment of tourists