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Columbia, Missouri voters narrowly approve a 1% sales tax increase dedicated to funding police and fire department services.
Services

Columbia voters approve 1% sales tax for police and fire services

By a razor-thin margin of just 85 votes, Columbia residents approved a new 1% sales tax, committing an estimated $38 million annually to police and fire services for the next decade.

Marco Alvarez·August 5, 2026
A police K-9 unit in Sandy, Oregon, stands solemnly following a shooting incident that resulted in fatalities and the death of the K-9.
Neighborhoods

Sandy Shootings Escalate Violence Concerns Following Sunday's Fatalities

A police K-9 named Knight died from injuries sustained in a shooting in Sandy, Oregon, on May 31, 2026.

Aaron Blake·June 2, 2026
A diverse team of police officers, firefighters, and paramedics standing together in front of modern emergency vehicles in a small town, symbolizing enhanced public safety and community investment in Fruita's emergency services.
Services

Fruita Voters Approve Sales Tax for Emergency Services Funding

Fruita voters have approved a new sales tax dedicated to bolstering the city's police, fire, and emergency medical services. This funding will support additional personnel and critical equipment, enhancing public safety across the community.

Marco Alvarez·April 9, 2026