COMMENTARY | Claudette Nshimiyimana

Irish Americans celebrate their resilience. A Rwandan Rhode Islander calls for that same recognition for her homeland.

Admiring how the Irish have transformed their history into culture and belonging, a Rwandan immigrant asks when her homeland will have the same opportunity to be known not only for its painful history, but also for its resilience, peace, and promise? 12:44 p.m.

RI COURTS

R.I. Ethics Commission to appeal decision that allowed former speaker to seek Supreme Court seat

The Rhode Island Ethics Commission will appeal a recent Superior Court ruling that cleared the way for former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi to seek a vacancy on the state’s Supreme Court. 12:16 p.m.

RI POLITICS

Foulkes leads campaign fundraising in Rhode Island governor’s race

With five weeks until primary day, here's how much money candidates for Rhode Island's major offices have left, and how many “Death by Chocolate” cake slices they could buy. 9:57 a.m.

RI CRIME

Narragansett council votes to end Flock surveillance camera program

The town council voted unanimously to end the program early. 4:52 p.m.

25 states sue over Trump’s new tariffs, calling them ‘pretext’ to replace his old ones

The United States last month imposed double-digit tariffs on 59 countries and the European Union, charging that they had not done enough to crack down on imports produced by forced labor. 5:32 p.m.

RI POLITICS

McKee and Foulkes clash over CVS, Washington Bridge during R.I. gubernatorial debate

The Democratic rivals faced each other Monday in first debate of the 2026 election cycle. 4:57 p.m.

RI POLITICS

Debate showcases a crowded, but not contentious, Democratic primary for R.I. lieutenant governor

The sharpest distinction among the candidates during the WPRI 12 debate may be about what a good relationship between governor and lieutenant governor should look like. 10:33 a.m.