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Tragic tale: Why Michigan’s grayling went the way of the dodo

For all of the arctic grayling’s remarkableness, the mechanics behind its eventual extinction in Michigan is a story all too common.  A species known for...
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Partners back effort to reintroduce long-extinct arctic grayling to Michigan rivers

A broad statewide partnership is examining what it would take to reintroduce a native fish that disappeared from Michigan waters more than 80 years ago. The...
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Construction could start on Grand River restoration next year

GRAND RAPIDS –– The Grand River helped to make Grand Rapids “Furniture City” more than a century ago, and now many believe that Michigan’s...
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HighPoint Flats, other projects helping lead the market-rate surge in downtown Muskegon

MUSKEGON –– It’s taken years, but demand for rental residential units in downtown Muskegon appears to be on the upswing.  Jon Rooks, principal with Parkland...
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Grand River Greenway adds to quality of life for Ottawa County

Snaking across eastern and northern Ottawa County on its way to Lake Michigan, the Grand River provides much more than a source of recreation...
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Closer to Nature: Kalamazoo Nature Center works behind the scenes to unite community with...

KALAMAZOO — The public’s view of the Kalamazoo Nature Center is one of beautifully preserved nature trails, numerous wildlife habitats, and a safe haven...

Gubernatorial candidates differ on economic development strategy

LANSING –– The crowded field of candidates seeking to become Michigan’s next governor offer distinctly different views for how they would shape the state’s...
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Muskegon Lake’s rebirth opens city to new water-focused uses

Similar to the city that borders its shores, Muskegon Lake’s progress has experienced setbacks and successes, with many different groups working behind the scenes...

NAFTA loss threatens economy

A Canadian official is warning of “serious repercussions” if the United States pulls out of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Canadian Consul General Douglas...

Grand Rapids is No. 2 city for ‘new small businesses’

Grand Rapids has been ranked as the second-best city in the country for new small businesses. LendingTree published this week a ranking of the “Best...

Milk co-op investing $57.9M in new campus

An out-of-state dairy processing co-operative is set to invest $57.9 million at its new campus in the area. Baraboo, Wisconsin-based Foremost Farms is working on...

Experience Grand Rapids appoints director of events

The marketing arm for Kent County has named its new director of events. Experience Grand Rapids said last week it promoted Andie Newcomer to the...

Construction date set for Studio Park

(As seen on WZZM TV 13) The ambitious Studio Park development is on track to begin construction, following the recent sale of the two...

Bidding begins for airport land

There are more than 800 acres available for lease on Gerald R. Ford International Airport property. Split into 16 parcels of varying sizes, the land...

Gerald R. Ford International Airport plans for next 20 years

The 20-year master plan for the Gerald R. Ford International Airport is nearly complete. The plan outlines how to accommodate future growth of the...

City approves $40M project

After gaining the necessary approval, the $40-million Plaza Roosevelt development is set to begin construction in the fall. The plan for the Roosevelt Park neighborhood,...

West Michigan receives fair housing grants

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently awarded the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan nearly a half-million dollars in grants. Under HUD’s...

Local First honoring Good for Grand Rapids winners

A local economic development nonprofit is celebrating a group of employers during an inaugural awards reception next month. Local First announced the recipients of the...

Grand Rapids plans parking lots downtown

A parking project is being planned for downtown. The Grand Rapids Planning Commission will review a request, submitted by Kent County and the City of...

Medical device developer wins $727K grant

The innovation arm of a local health system has received a $727,000 grant to support its efforts. Spectrum Health Innovations, or SHI, said today it...