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Lawrence Journal-World10h
Douglas County organizations receive over $100,000 in state grants for arts programming
Thirteen Douglas County organizations and nonprofits have been awarded over $100,000 total in state grants for arts ...
$27M Douglas County juvenile detention center remains vacant, prompting questions about the future of the space
A facility with a price tag pushing $30 million dollars remains vacant in Douglas County. A new juvenile detention building ...
Superior Telegram16h
Heavy rain causes minimal damage in Douglas County
Wild Rivers Trail washed out between Gordon and Wascott, but repairs should be complete by the weekend, according to Douglas ...
Lawrence Journal-World20h
Douglas County commissioners moving toward a slight reduction in property tax rate for 2026 budget
While fine-tuning budget allocations for 2026, Douglas County commissioners are considering a slight reduction to the ...
Boil advisory issued for rural city in Douglas County, Kansas
A boil advisory has been issued for the Douglas County, Kansas, Rural Water District (RWD) #6, and according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), there are many precautions ...
Wenatchee World8h
From cannonballs to calculators: Douglas County Museum highlights past in all forms
It was a curious question. At times, those of us who serve guests at the Douglas County Museum become human encyclopedias.
Willamette Week1d
Wheels of Justice Grind Slowly in Douglas County Election Dispute
This story was produced by the Oregon Journalism Project, a nonprofit newsroom covering the state. A dispute over the May ...
Hoodline16h
Douglas County Rallies Support for Homeless with "Handouts Don't Help" Campaign
Douglas County's "Handouts Don't Help" campaign raises funds for homeless support, encouraging safe donation practices to aid local initiatives.
Lawrence Journal-World12h
Douglas County leaders to execute agreement for affordable housing project with 15-year tax rebate
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday agreed to join a plan to help bring an affordable housing project to East Lawrence by offering a 15-year tax rebate. On Wednesday, county commissioners ...