https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/news News en-US Copyright Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:28:41 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/possibly/2026-07-28/what-if-polluters-had-to-pay-for-the-effects-of-climate-change The Rhode Island General Assembly considered a law this year to charge fossil fuel emitters for the costs of climate change. Possibly spoke with a co-sponsor of the bill about what comes next Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:28:41 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/possibly/2026-07-28/what-if-polluters-had-to-pay-for-the-effects-of-climate-change Nat Hardy, Megan Hall https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/2026-07-28/rev-your-engines-meet-rhode-islands-multimillionaire-youtube-mechanic Scotty Kilmer earned billions of views and millions of dollars by helping drivers avoid bad cars, unnecessary repairs, and dishonest mechanics Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/2026-07-28/rev-your-engines-meet-rhode-islands-multimillionaire-youtube-mechanic Isabella Jibilian https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/2026-07-27/judge-finds-shekarchi-can-pursue-rhode-island-supreme-court-post Opponents argued the ‘revolving door’ law was a roadblock to the former House Speaker’s pursuit of the new position Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:32:48 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/2026-07-27/judge-finds-shekarchi-can-pursue-rhode-island-supreme-court-post Ian Donnis https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/new-england-news-collaborative/2026-07-27/weve-all-but-wiped-out-wild-oysters-bringing-them-back-could-help-solve-some-big-problems Between nutrient pollution, climate-fueled severe storms, and warming ocean waters, our estuaries are at risk. But restoring wild oyster habitat could help Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:11:09 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/new-england-news-collaborative/2026-07-27/weve-all-but-wiped-out-wild-oysters-bringing-them-back-could-help-solve-some-big-problems Amy Kolb Noyes https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/2026-07-27/power-to-the-people-electricity-cut-offs-spike-in-rhode-island As Rhode Island Energy seeks a 15% rate hike, thousands of customers face shutoff notices Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/2026-07-27/power-to-the-people-electricity-cut-offs-spike-in-rhode-island David Wright https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/2026-07-25/public-meetings-in-rhode-island-are-required-to-be-open-but-may-not-be-available-online Some municipalities aren’t doing enough to provide remote access to public meetings, according to a new report from the ACLU of Rhode Island Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/2026-07-25/public-meetings-in-rhode-island-are-required-to-be-open-but-may-not-be-available-online Joe Tasca https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/2026-07-24/tgif-ian-donnis-rhode-island-politics-roundup-for-july-24-2026 Can downtown PVD overcome the pandemic’s hangover? Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:29:57 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/2026-07-24/tgif-ian-donnis-rhode-island-politics-roundup-for-july-24-2026 Ian Donnis https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/immigration/2026-07-23/ice-arrests-providence-man-after-28-years-of-attending-check-ins-family-says Relatives of Chansareth Hong say he has not missed a check-in meeting since a criminal drug conviction in 1997 complicated his immigration status Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:39:48 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/immigration/2026-07-23/ice-arrests-providence-man-after-28-years-of-attending-check-ins-family-says Ben Berke https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/2026-07-23/rhode-island-energy-proposes-near-record-rate-hikes-for-winter-electricity-rates Gov. Dan McKee unveiled a plan to offset the increase in winter energy costs, as rival candidate Foulkes’ campaign calls it a campaign stunt Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:35:40 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/economy/2026-07-23/rhode-island-energy-proposes-near-record-rate-hikes-for-winter-electricity-rates Ian Donnis https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/weekend 401/2026-07-23/what-were-americans-listening-to-in-1776-experience-a-250-year-musical-journey-weekend-401 The Kingston Chamber Music Festival kicks off its 38th season with three concerts this weekend Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/weekend 401/2026-07-23/what-were-americans-listening-to-in-1776-experience-a-250-year-musical-journey-weekend-401 James Baumgartner