Felicia Sonmez
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The city continues to make repairs to aquatic facilities that have exceeded their expected lifespan or were damaged by Hurricane Helene.
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Jose Sandoval
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Teenagers looking for summer jobs face a tough labor market. But the personal benefits are huge.
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Tucked away in hot, dry, concrete and asphalt sprawl of Phoenix is a small sliver of the Salt River's green, damp natural beauty.
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The latest death occurs during “enhanced” federal safety monitoring following 4th immediate jeopardy citation since 2021. -
Transportation officials are hoping the project — one of the most expensive in state history — will lead the crucial highway to a more resilient future. -
Rivercane enthusiasts hope this native bamboo can help to heal old harms to land and people – and strengthen the riverbank against the next flood. -
Two WNC communities among the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene will get new flood storage, restored wetlands and stabilized riverbanks along the Swannanoa and French Broad rivers. -
What you need to know from the May 19 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting.
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As the federal government halts plans to address climate change, states, cities, regions, and even neighborhoods are trying to fill the gap, by cutting climate pollution and adapting to extreme weather. BPR is dedicating a week to stories about how our community is moving are moving forward on climate solutions despite political headwinds.
