Rhode Island Weighs Later Cannabis Deliveries as Regulators Split 2-1

The status of Rhode Island’s proposed cannabis-delivery hours remains unclear. The October proposal would expand the doorstep-delivery window from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. to 7 a.m.–11 p.m. The 16-hour span describes the service window; it does not establish how long …

This Unspoiled Stretch Of Rhode Island Coast Offers Uncrowded Trails And Pristine Beach Beauty

The Farm Coast of New England is an unspoiled gem of coastline that stretches from eastern Rhode Island to the Buzzard's Bay region of Massachusetts. One of the best known places along the Farm Coast is the village of Little Compton, Rhode Island, a …

Coincidence? Costco Rhode Island news comes just before election

(WJAR) — The first voice publicly confirming Costco is planning to open its first Rhode Island store is Democrat Helena Foulkes, with election day less than two weeks away. Is that a coincidence? The announcement seemed to come as a surprise to some …

Edesia opens expanded Rhode Island factory with capacity to reach 10 million children a year

Edesia Nutrition has opened a major expansion of its North Kingstown factory, increasing its capacity to produce foods that prevent and treat malnutrition for up to 10 million children annually. The Rhode Island nonprofit marked the opening October 22 with …

Rhode Island Weather for October 24, 2026

Image: Scituate Reservoir Saturday, October 24 looks sunny, dry, and mild across Rhode Island Morning starts clear and cold in the mid-30s, with patchy frost possible early, light northwest winds of about 3–5 mph, and no rain expected. Afternoon stays …

Rhode Island School District Accused of Hiding Kids’ Gender Transitions From Parents

Rhode Island AG Says Meta Profited From Scam Ads

By Craig Clough ( October 23, 2026, 7:16 PM EDT) -- Rhode Island sued Meta on Thursday for allegedly allowing fake or scam advertisements promoting everything from cryptocurrency schemes and purported miracle Alzheimer's cures featuring deep fakes of …

Late night cannabis delivery is coming to Rhode Island

(WJAR) — Late night delivery in Rhode Island is going green, with the state’s Cannabis Control Commission voting to expand the hours in which customers can have products delivered from the dispensary to their doorstep. Cannabis delivery drivers could soon …

Rhode Island school district allegedly hid students’ gender transitions from parents

A conservative legal group is calling on the Trump administration to investigate a Rhode Island school district over a policy that allegedly allows school officials to facilitate students’ gender transitions behind their parents’ backs, accusing the …

Rhode Island woman sentenced in decades long identity fraud scheme

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The U.S. Attorney's Office of Rhode Island announced that a Central Falls woman was sentenced in federal court on Thursday for using a stolen identity for nearly two decades. Marilyn Vazquez, 57, was sentenced by U.S. District …