Category Archives: Local News
Liberal Rhode Island could send Republican to US House
Republican candidate for RI Governor Allan Fung. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - In liberal Rhode Island, Republican Allan Fung stands a chance of flipping a U.S. House seat a...
Oct 31, 2022
Newport Pell Bridge in line for an $82.5 million rehab
The Newport Pell Bridge is seen from Goat Island in Newport. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO NewsThe life of the iconic Newport Pell Bridge, more than 50 years old, would be ext...
Oct 31, 2022
Fung, Magaziner lock horns in WPRO congressional debate
Second district congressional candidates Democrat Seth Magaziner (at left) and Republican Allan Fung debated in the WPRO studio, with moderator Bill Bartholomew October 28, 2022. Photo by Steve Klamki...
Oct 28, 2022
Candidates for governor respond to state house mob connection
Gov. Dan McKee and Ashley Kalus. Photos by Steve Klamkin WPRO News By Steve Klamkin WPRO NewsLeading candidates for governor responded Friday to a televised report about a former top legislative aide&...
Oct 28, 2022
Fishermen face shutdowns as warming hurts species
Fishing boats are tied to the dock at the Port of Galilee in Narragansett. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Fishing regulators and the seafood industry are grappling with the po...
Oct 27, 2022
First Lady Jill Biden campaigns for RI Democrats
First Lady Jill Biden headlines a rally at the Graduate Hotel in Providence for Democratic Gov. Dan McKee (at left) and Congressional candidate Seth Magaziner October 26, 2022. Photo by Steve Klamkin ...
Oct 27, 2022
1st lease sale to be held for offshore wind on West Coast 
Photo: U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Biden administration will hold the first-ever lease sale for offshore wind energy on the West Coast, officials said Tuesday.Th...
Oct 18, 2022
Governor’s race focuses on test scores and tax returns
In separate appearances Monday, October 17, 2022, Gov. Dan McKee and Republican challenger Ashley Kalus traded fire over the release of RICAS scores and her tax returns. Photos by Steve Klamkin WPRO N...
Oct 17, 2022
PODCAST: RI Governor Dan McKee (D) responds to the delay of RICAS Testing Scores
Gov. Dan McKee announced his election campaign February 22, 2022 at Igus Inc., a plastics and cable maker in East Providence. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee (D) joine...
Oct 17, 2022
PODCAST: GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Ashley Kalus reacts to the delay of RICAS Scores
Republican Ashley Kalus spoke with reporters following a candidates forum in Warwick May 5, 2022. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO NewsRepublican Gubernatorial Candidate Ashley Kalus joins Gene Valicenti t...
Oct 17, 2022
