LAFD did not alert DWP to more than 1,000 fire hydrants needing repair

The Los Angeles Fire Department did not notify the city’s Water and Electricity Department by mid-February, despite being aware of the issue several months ago. According to city records and officials, the fire department discovered damage to a fire hydrant during an inspection months before the Palisade fire on January 7th, destroying thousands of homes. […]

Winston County awarded grant to repair tornado-damaged communications system

It's been more than a year since a tornado struck Winston County, damaging homes and businesses. A communications tower for the county's emergency communications system was also damaged. But now, thanks to a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, first responders can respond to life-saving calls. An $82,500 grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey will […]

Legislature must act to repair flawed medical cannabis program

The Alabama Legislature must fix the medical marijuana program broken by the Alabama Medical Marijuana Commission. It's really simple. This week, various plaintiff companies that have filed suit against the European Commission over the licensing process (which has been suspended and restarted twice and is now suspended for the third time) appeared in court, with […]

Pima County aims to repair and improve deteriorated roads | News

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — Pima County aims to improve all broken and poor roads by 2030. Pima County has a funding plan to repair and preserve all of its currently crumbling roads. The goal is to have all road pavements in very good average condition, with an average pavement condition index of 70. The success […]

Feds to pay for environmental repair, wildlife care, more at border wall

Two Army Corps of Engineers officers overlook the U.S.-Mexico border near Lukeville in an August 2020 photo. The federal government this week settled a lawsuit filed against the Trump administration by 18 states and two private groups over Wack. The lawsuit seeks concessions, including the installation of wildlife and rainwater passages within the walls. (photograph […]

Bad roads mean good priorities on repair list

by Craig Smith Click here for updates on this story Tucson, Arizona (Kugun) — Whether you drive, walk, bike, or take a bus, bad roads affect you. Tucson voters have approved more funding for the streets, and that money is starting to flow into neighborhoods. As you endure the streets of Tucson, the heaps of […]

Governor offers funds to repair and reimburse after March flooding

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency on April 13 following flooding in March across Yavapai County. Hobbes’ office said the delay in issuing the declaration was due to waiting for requests for help from local governments. “Camp Verde and other nearby areas hit by extreme weather last month will receive much-needed relief,” […]

Grand Canyon National Park planning a $208M waterline repair

Grand Canyon National Park (AP), Arizona — A $208 million, multi-year renovation is planned for the Trans Canyon Waterline, which supplies water to the community and millions of visitors to Grand Canyon National Park It has been. According to National Park Service officials, waterline repairs and upgrades within the inner canyon and South Rim will […]