As income inequality grows, a state senator renews the call to strengthen Rhode Island’s safety net

As the government shutdown drags on, 145,000 Rhode Islanders who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, remain without the money they need to buy food. Regardless of how and when the Trump administration complies with a …

UPDATE: DOJ Steps in to Fight Rhode Island Federal Judge Order to Fully Fund SNAP in November

Details By Shaun Griswold November 07, 2025 Updated 3:36 pm ET: In a memo sent from the USDA to state governments, the Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services is working to pay full SNAP benefits for November.  In a letter obtained by Native News Online, …

Green scores 14, Tulsa defeats Rhode Island 82-65

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — David Green’s 14 points helped Tulsa defeat Rhode Island 82-65 on Friday. Green also added five… ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — David Green’s 14 points helped Tulsa defeat Rhode Island 82-65 on Friday. Green also added five rebounds for the …

SNAP benefits return to Hawaii residents following orders from a Rhode Island judge

HONOLULU (Island News) -- SNAP benefits have begun to return for Hawaii residents after a federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to release full funding for November by Friday. The order from U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. …

Enroll for Summer 2026 Pre-College Programs at Rhode Island School of Design

At Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Pre-College, high school students can work alongside other creative, highly motivated peers from around the world, who will inspire them to push their limits and produce their best work.  The on-campus experience in …

Pick 6 high school football playoffs return to Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — High school football playoffs have returned to Rhode Island, and ABC6 has a full slate of action from all four divisions in the Ocean State. Scores from featured games are listed below: DI — (No. 4) Cranston West 14 / (No. 5) …

MPD Makes Arrest in Rhode Island Avenue Carjacking

The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect involved in a carjacking offense which occurred on Rhode Island Avenue Northwest.   On Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at approximately 7:16 a.m., the victim pulled over in the 1100 block of …

Homegrown humor! Sketch Rhode Island hits the stage for the first time.

Rhode Island, get ready to laugh out loud! Sketch RI is taking the stage with its first-ever comedy showcase — a night of fresh, local talent and original sketches written by Ericka Joy Atwell-Cardona of EJOYA Productions. You can check out their first …

Black Friday deals are here in Rhode Island. Here are some early sales

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