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Feb 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Christine Dunbar Joins SkyWater to Boost Sales and Tech Growth

SkyWater Technology has just welcomed Christine Dunbar as their new senior vice president of sales and solutions engineering. This move is part of their plan to grow faster and serve more customers. Dunbar will work closely with President and COO John Sakamoto to make this happen. Dunbar is no stra

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Feb 17 2026SPORTS

Michigan Takes the Lead in College Basketball Rankings

Michigan has grabbed the top spot in the college basketball rankings. They are now the unanimous number one team. This is after they won ten games in a row. Arizona, which was number one for five weeks, lost two games and fell to fourth place. Houston is now second in the rankings. Duke moved up to

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Feb 17 2026BUSINESS

How a Small Activewear Brand Made Millions in Minutes

SET Active, a brand that started in 2018, is making waves in the activewear industry. The founder, Lindsey Carter, noticed a gap in the market. Most brands were focusing on fitness enthusiasts or technical niches. She wanted to create activewear for everyday women. The brand's unique approach has he

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Braces for More Attacks as Peace Talks Begin

Ukraine is on high alert. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shared that intelligence suggests Russia is planning more attacks on energy sites. He believes these strikes are a tactic to complicate peace efforts. Zelenskiy made this clear in his nightly video address. Peace talks are happening in Geneva.

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Feb 17 2026WEATHER

Willamette Valley: A Chance for Snow This Week?

This week, northwest Oregon is in for a chillier and wetter spell. The big question on everyone's mind is whether snow will actually reach the Willamette Valley floor, affecting places like Portland, Salem, and Eugene. There's also curiosity about how this weather might impact schools in nearby area

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Feb 17 2026WEATHER

Mississippi's Recent Tornadoes: What We Know and What's Next

Mississippi has seen a series of tornadoes recently, but the good news is that no one was hurt. There were five tornadoes confirmed, and they were not very strong. Most of them were rated EF-1, with wind speeds between 100 and 110 mph. One was an EF-0, with winds up to 85 mph. These tornadoes hit i

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

A Sad Day on Highway 1: One Life Lost

Highway 1 in Mendocino County saw a tragic event on Monday, February 16th. A motorist lost their life when their vehicle collided with a tree. The crash happened around 1 p. m. between Gualala and Point Arena. The road was shut down right after the incident but was reopened by 3:30 p. m. The car in

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Feb 17 2026WEATHER

California Braces for Major Snow and Rain

California is about to experience a significant weather shift. After a long period of dry and warm days, the state is now expecting a week of heavy rain and snow. The Sierra Nevada mountains are expected to receive a massive amount of snow. Forecasters predict that between 4 to 8 feet of snow could

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Feb 16 2026HEALTH

Simple Swaps for a Healthier Heart This February

February is Heart Health Month, and while it's important to know your numbers and risks, many people overlook the power of daily food choices. Small, consistent changes in diet can have a bigger impact on heart health than drastic overhauls. This is where Step One Foods comes in, a brand founded by

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Feb 16 2026EDUCATION

Hunger on Campus: Why Students Go Without

Students in higher education often struggle with getting enough food. This is a big problem because it affects their health and ability to learn. But there is not much research on why this happens. Without understanding the root causes, it is hard to create solutions that really help. Food insecuri

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