Will Rhode Island-related NBA players take a step forward next season? 

There are no Rhode Island connections in this week's 2025 NBA draft, but there are plenty who are already making their mark in the NBA. Whether on two-way deals or standard contracts, here’s a rundown of the current NBA players who grew up in Rhode …

Overdose prevention center supporters point to Rhode Island as a model

Proponents looking to open an overdose prevention center in Connecticut are regrouping after the idea failed this past legislative session. They’re hoping a facility in Rhode Island can be a model. “I would describe it as a place where people who are at a …

At This Oʻahu Resort, the Island Is Your Greatest Amenity

Farmer Mark Hamamoto, a native Hawaiian who grew up on Oʻahu, learned farming from a Catholic priest on the other side of the mountain and bought this land 20 years ago. His goal is both to feed and teach people. At Mohala Farms, he explains, “ …

Bellingham cop arrested in Rhode Island, charged with drunken crash while armed

A Bellingham Police sergeant is on paid leave and under internal investigation after being arrested for allegedly getting drunk while strapped with a gun — and crashing into a parked car. Sgt. Kevin Heenan was arrested Thursday morning by police in …

Rhode Island State Police investigating I-295 pedestrian crash

Rhode Island State Police respond to a crash involving a tractor trailer and pedestrian on Interstate 295 South on Thursday, June 26, 2025 (WLNE). SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island State Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a tractor …

'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' rumored to be filming in PVD 

Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency inks three-year deal with...

CRANSTON – The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency has awarded a three-year contract to San Diego-based SkySafe Inc. to provide drone monitoring of airspace across the state’s airports, prisons and other high-risk sites. The contract is being fully …

Mass. police sergeant faces OUI, firearm charge in Rhode Island

A Bellingham, Massachusetts, police sergeant is facing several charges, including operating under the influence, after an incident in Rhode Island. According to Bellingham police Chief Kenneth Fitzgerald, the department was notified Thursday that Sgt. …

Rhode Island health officials lift safety advisory on Worden Pond

(WJAR) — Rhode Island Department of Health and Department of Environmental Management announced Thursday they have lifted the advisory that recommended avoiding contact with Worden Pond. The state agencies had recommended to avoid contact due to harmful …

Rhode Island lawmakers replace EPR and bottle bill proposal with study bill

Dive Brief: A Rhode Island bill calling for a statewide recycling needs assessment and the creation of a recycling advisory council is headed to Gov. Dan McKee’s desk. The study bill is a major overhaul of a previous version that would have established …