2026 Best of Rhode Island Editor’s Picks

Our cover model revealed! “RHORI” star and Best of Rhode Island winner Ashley Iaconetti models a custom Best of Rhode Island handbag designed by Kent Stetson and a faux leather embellished dress from statewide Best of RI Readers’ Poll winner for “Locally …

40+ Wealthy Homeowners Challenge 'Taylor Swift Tax' Charging $5 per $1,000 on Rhode Island Homes Over $1M

More than 40 Rhode Island homeowners are challenging the state's controversial 'Taylor Swift Tax' after a lawsuit filed in Newport Superior Court argued that the new levy unfairly targets owners of high-value second homes, particularly those …

Rhode Island Soccer Hosts No. 10 Bryant in Exciting Home Opener

Rhode Island men's soccer team (0-1-0) faces No. 10 Bryant (0-0-1) in their home opener on August 25 at 7:00 p.m. The matchup marks the 13th time these teams will meet, with Rhody holding a 6-3-3 advantage historically. Last season, Bryant edged Rhode …

33 apply to be Rhode Island’s first inspector general. Few may qualify.

Nearly three dozen people want to be Rhode Island’s first inspector general to root out waste and improve government efficiency. But the pool of qualified candidates may be much smaller. The five-member Inspector General Independent Advisory Commission …

Rhode Island State Police to distribute school supplies

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island State Police Department will be distributing school supplies on Monday morning. The department is distributing supplies as part of its Kids, Cops and Classrooms program. Starting at 11:00 a.m., troopers will be at police …

Hazard Mitigation Planning in Rhode Island: Turning Risk into Action

Hazard mitigation plans are rarely a part of our daily vocabulary. They’re completed to provide a necessary framework for response in the event of a storm or other emergency and then set aside until a disaster strikes. But in practice, these plans are …

AAA: Average Rhode Island gas price rises 10 cents

Northeast pump prices are climbing as tensions remain high between the United States and Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to constrain global petroleum supplies. Oil prices have risen for two straight weeks as markets react …

‘Gravy’ the traffic-loving Rhode Island turkey, finds permanent home

Who’s in the running for two open Rhode Island Superior Court seats

Rhode Island’s former U.S. attorney, along with a labor lawyer and policy adviser to the House of Representatives, are among a total of eight finalists under consideration by Gov. Dan McKee to fill two vacancies on the state’s Superior Court. The state’s …

Rhode Island Weather for August 24, 2026

For Monday, August 24, 2026, in Rhode Island, expect a sunny day with a high near 80–81°F, southwest winds 6–15 mph, and very low rain chances. Morning will feature clear to mostly clear skies as temperatures rise from the upper 50s or low 60s into the …