Here's a snapshot of where things stand with federal law enforcement activity in Portland, Chicago and elsewhere.

By spring, officials hope to see initial action plans with funding options that reflect lessons from past programs. Last year ...

Swallow Falls State Park in Oakland is nature’s answer to your overflowing inbox and perpetually buzzing phone. Nestled in the mountainous terrain of Garrett County, this 257-acre woodland sanctuary ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general and seven counties and cities ...

Nestled in the mountains of Western Maryland, Frostburg offers small-city amenities with mountain town prices. This college town gives retirees cultural perks without the big-city cost of living. The ...

A longtime councilor and three newer candidates are running for two three-year terms on the council. Two seats on the ...

On Tuesday, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her first State of the City address amid a host of problems usually only seen ...

OAKLAND — An affordable housing development has been proposed for the site of a peace center and former church just north of ...

Unlike several predecessors, Mitchell was not fired due to scandal, but simply appeared to grow weary of the various forces ...

Off Main Street, you'll find Tiber Park, a small green space with a bridge that crosses over the Tiber branch, the infamous ...

Rashee Rice is set to return to the Kansas City Chiefs after serving a six-game suspension for violating the NFL's ...

Tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is doubtful and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee and toe) is questionable for the AFC West ...