PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 9 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Opposes Gutting of Head Start Standards October 7, 2026 PHOENIX - Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education program designed to help break the cycle of poverty by providing young chi more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Opposes Trump Administration's Gutting of Head Start Standards for Virginians RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones today joined a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childhood education program designed to help break the cycle of pove more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * DPAA Identifies Record Number of Missing Service Members * The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified the remains of 250 service members missing from past conflicts in fiscal year 2026, surpassing its previous record of 231 set last year. The last identification was Army Capt. Albert P. Wilcox from California. He was a prisoner of war in the Philippines during World War II and was killed when the Japanese transport ship Enoura Maru was mistakenly sunk i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee released the following testimony by Michael Falkowski, chief scientist at the Earth Fire Alliance, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Innovation in Disaster Prevention: Advancing Technology for Prediction and Response": * * * Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Lofgren, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Dr. Michael Falkowski, and I am the Chief Scientist at Earth Fire Alliance (EFA), a U.S.-based global no more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48093) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Federal-Tribal Consultation: Background and Issues for Congress." The report is written by legislative attorney Mainon A. Schwartz and natural resources policy specialists Mariel J. Murray, Nicole T. Carter and Eva Lipiec. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In recent decades, congressional interest in federal-tribal consultation on federal actions has grown, especially as some federally recognized Tribes ( more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 8 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina Unveils Holiday Celebrations Inspired by Culture, Culinary and Meaningful Connection * This holiday season, Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, a Michelin One-Key resort, invites guests to embrace the spirit of connection, celebration and renewal through an inspired collection of holiday experiences, set along the backdrop of Oahu's breathtaking western coastline. From unforgettab more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Government Accountability Office dismissed as untimely a protest by Mission Analytics LLC, Falls Church, Virginia, challenging the terms of a Defense Information Systems Agency solicitation and the subsequent award of a contract to Modtech Solutions LLC, Aiea, Hawaii, for video wall equipment and installation. In a decision dated Sept. 30, GAO said Mission Analytics failed to file its protest within the required 10-day period after the agency proceeded with the procurement despite the company's earlier objections. Th more ST

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 9 -- The Hawaii State Department of Education issued the following news: * * * Hawaii public schools continue post-pandemic recovery, with gains in math and attendance Oct 8, 2026 Hawaii public school students are nearing pre-pandemic proficiency levels in language arts and mathematics, while regular attendance continued its multi-year improvement and math proficiency increased for the fourth consecutive year, according to the Hawaii State Department of Education's 2025-26 Strive HI results. Statewide language arts p more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Healthy Reef Sounds Can Boost Coral and Fish Recovery Efforts * Two Scripps-led studies show how underwater sound can play a role in restoring degraded coral reefs and rebuilding fish communities Story by: Topics covered: Coral reefs are renowned for their visual beauty, but for the marine life they support, their sounds may be just as enticing. Two new studies led by UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography reveal how more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 9 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: * * * The New Mexico Department of Justice Leads Multistate Effort to Protect Head Start from Trump Administration Rollback October 7, 2026 Attorney General Raul Torrez Leads Coalition Challenging Proposed Federal Rules That Would Cut Services for Vulnerable Children - Albuquerque, N.M. -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez is leading a coalition of 25 state attorneys general in opposing the Trump Administration's latest effort more PR

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Oct. 9 -- Navy Region Hawaii issued the following news: * * * Navy Region Hawaii installations realign public works 08 October 2026 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) completed its transfer of public works maintenance teams from Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii, Sept. 21, 2026. This administrative transition places a diverse workforce of 897 skilled Navy civilians and active-duty service members directly under Navy Region Hawaii, which includes Joi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * How Will El Nino Affect Your Local Fisheries? October 08, 2026 Scientists at NOAA Fisheries are working to observe and forecast how the 2026-2027 El Nino event will impact fisheries, marine life, and coastal communities across the country. - What does El Nino mean for U.S. fisheries and marine life? What can fishermen and coastal communities expect to observe and experience as this event continues and pote more PR

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Oct. 8 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release: * * * OSU-Cascades preliminary enrollment report shows strong growth in mechanical engineering, other new programs * BEND, Ore. - More than 1,250 students are enrolled at Oregon State University-Cascades this fall, with preliminary enrollment data showing increased enrollment in several new degree programs, particularly mechanical engineering. "Students continue to be drawn to OSU-Cascades and the unique opportunities that come with learning in Bend," s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSCrpt) -- FAILING THE TENANT: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES - A report from House Financial Services Committee - October 2026 (96 pages) * * * Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ... 1 COMMITTEE EFFORTS ... 2 KEY FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ... 5 BACKGROUND ON PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES AND FEDERAL HOUSING PROGRAMS ... 13 A. Background on PHAs ... 13 B. History of Federal Housing Programs and PHAs ... 15 C. PHA Programs and Operations ... 19 Section 9 Program ... 19 Section 8 Programs ... 22  more ST

WESTPORT, Connecticut, Oct. 9 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, issued the following news release: * * * Save the Children Stands Ready to Help Kids and Families as Strengthening Hurricane Isaias Threatens Gulf Coast Ahead of the Storm, Global Humanitarian Organization Providing Cash Assistance to Help Families with Disabilities Prepare, Evacuate Safely - FAIRFIELD, Conn. (Oct. 8, 2026) -- As Hurricane Isaias barrels toward the north more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * Oct 08, 2026 Healthy Reef Sounds Can Boost Coral and Fish Recovery Efforts Two Scripps-led studies show how underwater sound can play a role in restoring degraded coral reefs and rebuilding fish communities Author: Brittany Hook Coral reefs are renowned for their visual beauty, but for the marine life they support, their sounds may be just as enticing. Two new studies led by UC San Diego's S more PR