James Thompson

Journalist at Prism News

WorldPolitics

International correspondent tracking global affairs, diplomatic developments, and cross-cultural policy impacts.

Latest Articles

Charlestown announces hydrant flushing schedule for April 20-24

Charlestown began flushing hydrants Monday, with crews moving street by street through Thursday and possible brown water or pressure changes in nearby homes and businesses.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

Sunapee moves town emails to .GOV domain for security, trust

Sunapee’s shift to .GOV email addresses gives residents a simple fraud check: if a town message does not look official, treat it as suspect.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

Humboldt County Board faces advancing lawsuits ahead of Tuesday meeting

Two lawsuits are pressing Humboldt County toward Tuesday’s board meeting, including a cannabis-fines class action that could force costly changes if the county loses.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

Traverse City eyes bridge repairs, Garfield sidewalk, Carnegie Building ideas

A $947,265 bridge fix, a $147,476 sidewalk gap fill and Carnegie reuse plans put safety, access and downtown space on the line for Traverse City.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

American Tobacco Trail closures planned in Wake County for drainage work

Drainage work will trim access on the American Tobacco Trail through June 12, including a two-day shutdown of the New Hill parking area on New Hill-Olive Chapel Road.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

Cary police mourn Detective Andy Maurer after cancer battle

Detective Andy Maurer died after a four-year cancer battle, leaving Cary police mourning a senior investigator survived by his wife and daughter.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

Wanted fugitive surrenders after hours-long standoff in Decatur County

Bruce Anthony Rosson surrendered after an hours-long standoff in Parsons. He was booked into the Decatur County Jail after a warrant call brought in multiple agencies.

Apr 20, 2026·1 min read

Government

Goochland supervisors set 2026 tax rates, advance county budget plan

A $300,000 Goochland home now implies $1,590 in county real-estate tax as supervisors locked in 2026 rates and pushed the $170,997,815 budget toward May 5.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

I-81 roundabout work snarls University Hill traffic near hospitals

Van Buren Street’s closure has pushed University Hill traffic into a gridlock zone, with hospital workers reporting garage exits that took hours and detours now funneled to Adams or Irving.

Apr 20, 2026·3 min read

Government

Paroled man charged in motel death of Farmington man found in Geneva

Deputies traced Emmanuel Richelieu’s phone to a Geneva motel, then found his body in Room 118 as a parolee tied to the room was later charged with murder.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

Scott Wohl appointed Goshen mayor, pledges fiscal restraint and investment

Scott Wohl is back in the mayor’s chair as Goshen weighs a $12.5 million budget, a lower tax rate and major village projects.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

Rebuilt Highway 137 nears finish, easing long isolation in lower Puna

After eight years of detours, lower Puna’s main link is nearing return. Deb and Stan Smith have hauled groceries and supplies by bike and foot to reach Kapoho Farm Lots.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

Bill to lower Daniel K. Inouye Highway speed limit dies in Legislature

A Kona mother and her 3-week-old infant died on Daniel K. Inouye Highway, yet the speed-limit rollback that could have slowed the road never made it out of committee.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

Duluth man barred from hunting after illegal moose shooting plea

A Duluth man lost his big-game hunting privileges for a year after killing a moose near Melrude and paying restitution, fines and fees.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

Shah to hold Bath town hall on Maine challenges, April 22

Bath voters will question Nirav Shah at Winter Street Center as he pitches housing, healthcare and school meals ahead of Maine’s June 9 primary.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

Menominee Tribe seeks letters of interest for Conservation Commission seat

Menominee members had until March 18 to seek a Conservation Commission seat that helps shape hunting, fishing and forestry rules on tribal land.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

Trinidad opens city manager review to public comments through April 30

Trinidad is asking residents to grade City Manager Tara Marshall before April 30, giving locals a say on roads, water, staffing and city responsiveness.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

Trinidad seeks volunteers for city boards, commissions ahead of April 23 deadline

Trinidad is filling seven boards and commission seats before noon April 23, giving residents a direct say over downtown, trees, tourism revenue and code disputes.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

Las Animas County moves to RAVE/Smart911 for emergency alerts

Residents who signed up for CodeRED may need to register again to keep getting county alerts. Some phone numbers did not transfer when Las Animas County switched to RAVE/Smart911.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

Government

Lane County Republicans question delay in removing inactive voters from rolls

Lane County says inactive voters do not get ballots, even as Republicans press Oregon over a 2-year cleanup lag.

Apr 20, 2026·2 min read

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