Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s recent mid-January visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW)

Mayor John Adler described Evergreen Elementary as the result of long-term regional partnerships and said Pipeline Road—a connector between SR 169 and 10 Trails Parkway—will begin after final approvals, with the developer committing to start within 30 days and complete construction in about 18 (he also referenced 19) months.

A council member said they and City Administrator Jason Wilson attended the launch of the Partnership for a Competitive Puget Sound in Seattle and were the only Pierce County delegation invited. The member highlighted regional port data and rising business vacancies, saying the Port's ranking has slipped from fourth to seventh nationwide.

Commissioners approved a $1.3 million program management amendment and discussed a regional transportation coalition event that highlighted Parker County's approach; staff and commissioners credited interagency trust for attracting funding and speeding projects to 'shovel‑ready' status.

The county board approved a five‑year intergovernmental agreement with the Mano EDA to administer regional housing programs and a separate property management agreement under which Mano will manage the county’s RAD‑converted public housing portfolio for a 6% management fee; both resolutions passed at the May 12 meeting.

Indian and Sri Lankan Navies seize 500 kg of crystal meth from Sri Lankan fishing vessels in the Arabian Sea, showcasing joint efforts to combat drug trafficking.

At a special meeting called at 3:30 p.m., the council unanimously instructed staff to pursue regional cost‑sharing, county purchase or lease options, and additional funding strategies after staff outlined an estimated multi‑million dollar shortfall for the SB Hope navigation center and related homelessness programs.

'Kabuliwala's' New Route: Afghanistan Pushes Chabahar To Bypass Pakistan.