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Immigrant Heritage Month - "You Belong"
Shoreline Area News - Washington State
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June 5, 2025
Nearly 30 Cities for Action (C4A) and Cities & Counties for Citizenship (CC4C) mayors and county executives launched the “You Belong” communications campaign in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month. Designed by artist Anna Pelavin,“You Belong” is a...
Three Western Slope educators named semifinalists for top teacher honor
The Daily Sentinel - Colorado
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Three Western Slope educators, including two from the Mesa County Valley School District 51, have been named to the semifinalist list for 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year by the Colorado Department of Education. The 22 semifinalists represent 22...
Bob Good comments on fiscal policy and immigration via Twitter
Lynchburg Reporter - Virginia
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June 5, 2025
U.S. Rep. Bob Good Representing the 5th District of Virginia | Twitter Website U.S. Rep. Bob Good Representing the 5th District of Virginia | Twitter Website Bob Good, a U.S. Congressman representing Virginia's 5th district since 2021, has been...
Trump’s Travel Ban on 12 Countries Isn't Supported by Immigration Data
The Quint
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June 6, 2025
The Trump administration on Wednesday, 4 June, announced travel restrictions targeting 19 countries in Africa and Asia, including many of the world’s poorest nations. All travel is banned from 12 of these countries, with partial restrictions on...
Fun-filled events across Colorado this weekend June 6 - June 8, 2025
KOAA News 5 - Colorado
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June 6, 2025
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — Each week, News5 tries to compile a list of events happening across Colorado. From the Pikes Peak APEX to Get Outdoors Day, there's plenty to enjoy! Pikes Peak APEX A three-day test of athleticism and cycling skill...
Two District 51 educators named semifinalists for Colorado Teacher of the Year
KJCT8 - Colorado
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June 6, 2025
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Over 20 semi-finalists have been chosen to be the 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year. The list released by the Colorado Department of Education (DOE) shows 22 semi-finalists from 17 school districts and two charter...
Local Colorado College grad Chris Mehlman relishes opportunity to compete in bucket-list race at Pikes Peak Apex
The Gazette - Colorado
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Colorado Springs made Chris Mehlman an offer he couldn't refuse. Hailing from Boston, Mehlman attended Colorado College from 2019-2023. An avid mountain biker and gravel racer, he's since made Colorado Springs home due to the great scenery and a...
Tickets on sale for annual Colorado Springs Philharmonic Fourth of July concert
KOAA News 5 - Colorado
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June 5, 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Tickets are now on sale for the annual Colorado Springs Philharmonic Fourth of July concert! This year's concert is called the 'Star-Spangled Symphony.' The event started back in 1973 in Memorial Park. This year's...
Durango teacher named semifinalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year
The Durango Herald - Colorado
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June 5, 2025
× The Colorado Department of Education announced 22 teachers have been selected as semifinalists for Colorado’s 2026 Teacher of the Year, including Teri Kopack from Durango High School. Kopack has been an educator for 21 years and currently serves...
Greeley Central social studies teacher named 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year semifinalist
Greeley Tribune - Colorado
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June 5, 2025
The Colorado Department of Education has named a Greeley Central High School teacher as one of 22 semifinalists for the 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year. Stephen Paulson, who has been an educator for 14 years, serves as a social studies and AVID...
State employee sues Colorado governor over ICE information sharing
The Denver Gazette - Colorado
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DENVER — A state employee has sued Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D), alleging that the governor has ordered state employees to illegally share personal information about sponsors of undocumented minors with federal immigration agents in violation of...
Suspect in Colorado fire attack on Jewish protest faces 118 counts
Manila Standard
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June 6, 2025
Los Angeles, United States—The suspect in a Molotov cocktail attack on a Jewish protest march in Colorado appeared in court Thursday facing more than 100 charges over an incident that injured 15 people. Mohamed Sabry Soliman is alleged to have...
Gov. Jared Polis defends Colorado's cooperation with ICE on unaccompanied minors information
The Denver Gazette - Colorado
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Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday said he intends to comply with a subpoena issued April 24 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that seeks information on unaccompanied minor children that could be tied to child trafficking. The decision puts...
Going Pro at the APEX ⎯Colorado Springs 16 year old ready to race
KOAA News 5 - Colorado
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June 4, 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — “First year Pro, kind of crazy.” Alex Snider, a 16-year-old mountain bike racer from Colorado Springs, is excited and, at the same time, humbled as he joins the Pro division of the Pikes Peak APEX. "I'm trying to...
Experience world-class fishing in Colorado for free
The Mountain Jackpot News - Colorado
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June 6, 2025
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) invites resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in Free Fishing Weekend. On June 7-8, 2025, anyone can fish for free, and the fishing license and Habitat Stamp requirements are waived, making...
Palantir's CEO believes that either one between the U.S. and China will win the artificial intelligence arms race
Cryptopolitan
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June 6, 2025
Palantir CEO Alex Karp said the artificial intelligence arms race between the U.S. and China will culminate in one country winning. He also noted that his general bias on AI is that it’s dangerous, and there will be positive and negative...
Colorado Springs Fire Department helps deliver baby girl Wednesday afternoon
KOAA News 5 - Colorado
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June 4, 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) and American Medical Response (AMR) helped deliver a baby girl Wednesday afternoon. 🩷IT’S A GIRL!🩷Today at 2:21pm Engine 4 and AMR delivered a sweet baby girl into the...
'Get Outdoors Day' happening Saturday in Colorado Springs
KOAA News 5 - Colorado
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June 6, 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — 'Get Outdoors Day' returns to Colorado Springs this Saturday! Events will be happening at Memorial Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the community in celebrating the great outdoors and discover new ways to enjoy the...
New Colorado law makes all firearm theft a felony regardless of gun price
KOAA News 5 - Colorado
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June 6, 2025
COLORADO SPRINGS — A new Colorado law increases the penalty for gun theft to a felony, no matter the price of the stolen gun. Governor Jared Polis signed HB25-1062 into law on Monday. The legislation makes all firearm theft a Class 6 felony, which...
Field of Democrats running in Colorado's 8th Congressional District continues to grow
Denver 7 - Colorado
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June 6, 2025
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — There's a crowded field of Democratic candidates running in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District. So far, five Democratic candidates have entered the Democratic primary: Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young, State Rep. Manny...