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At Camp Cronin in Narragansett, the swells averaged 7 to 10 feet on Wednesday.
Article
Climate & Environment
Climate & Environment
Hurricane Erin Brings Out a ‘Surfin’ Safari,’ Rhode Island-Style
As the storm pounded the coastline, surfers and spectators came out to enjoy the show
August 21, 2025
 · 
David Wright
Sukuma Wiki
Article
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
Cook This With That Episode 1: Chef Nahami King
Learn to make Sukuma Wiki, for about $4 per serving
August 21, 2025
 · 
Sarah Trudeau
About 800 unionized workers at Butler Hospital, on Providence's East Side, went on strike on May 15, 2025.
Article
Health
Health
In Epilogue to Butler Hospital Strike, City Drops Picket Line Fines
August 21, 2025
 · 
Alexander Castro
Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation expanding Rhode Island’s Temporary Caregiver Insurance program during a State House ceremony on Aug. 20, 2025. To the right of McKee are Senate President Valarie Lawson and Rep. Joshua Giraldo, who sponsored the legislation in their respective chambers.
Article
Politics
Politics
Expanded Caregiver and Family Leave Bills Get the Ceremonial Treatment From Gov. McKee
August 21, 2025
 · 
Alexander Castro
The inside of the newly-launched Real Time Crime Center at the Providence Police Department. (Courtesy photo from the city of Providence)
Article
Politics
Politics
Providence Opens Rhode Island’s First ‘Real Time Crime Center’
August 21, 2025
 · 
Christopher Shea
Judge Frank Caprio spoke to RIPBS in 2022.
Article
News & Culture
News & Culture
Judge Frank Caprio, ‘Caught in Providence’ Star, Dies at 88
Known for his sense of empathy in the courtroom, Caprio served for 38 years in the Providence Municipal Court
August 21, 2025
 · 
Jeremy Bernfeld
Rhode Island is one of 30 states that require wages higher than the federal minimum, which is $7.25 an hour, and was last raised in 2009.
Article
Politics
Politics
Fiscal Watchdog Raises Concern About Growth in Rhode Island State Spending
The business-backed Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council says the increase is ‘unsustainable’ and should be curbed
August 21, 2025
 · 
Ian Donnis
News & Culture
The Public’s Radio and Rhode Island PBS Are Offering Buyouts to Employees to Close a Budget Gap
The move follows a $1.1 million cut in federal funding
August 21, 2025
 · 
Ian Donnis
Pressroom
A note from the CEO
August 20, 2025
In an image taken from police body camera footage, a Newport Police officer closes the door of a cruiser with the detained Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan after an encounter that ended with officers detaining Flanagan on trespassing charges, Aug. 14, 2025, in Newport, R.I.
Article
News & Culture
News & Culture
Rhode Island Prosecutor Under Review After Warning ‘You’re Gonna Regret This’ During Arrest
August 20, 2025
 · 
Kimberlee Kruesi
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