Ian Donnis

WATCH: How traffic dried up in the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war began The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is "about as wrong as things could go" for global oil markets. Iran achieved it not with a naval blockade, but with cheap drones.

www.npr.org/2026/03/04/n...

RI Attorney General releases bombshell report on clergy sexual abuse in Providence Diocese Attorney General Peter Neronha’s long-awaited report resulted in new indictments for 4 one-time priests and identifies 75 credibly accused priests and more than 300 victims, concluding church leaders ...

RI Attorney General @peterfneronha.bsky.social releases bombshell report on clergy sexual abuse in Providence Diocese, via David Wright www.oceanstatemedia.org/religion/ri-...

Maybe Happy Ending: Tiny Desk Concert What can robots teach us about humanity and about love? This musical, starring Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen, tries to understand what it means to actually live.

What can robots teach us about humanity and about love? This musical, starring Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen, tries to understand what it means to actually live. n.pr/3OHzNZg

Colossal Biosciences breeds controversy while trying to revive mammoths A Texas biotech company is trying to bring mammoths and other extinct creatures back to life. The science is as intriguing as the ethical questions are thorny.

A Texas biotech company is trying to bring mammoths and other extinct creatures back to life. The science is as intriguing as the ethical questions are thorny.

Mark Turco leaving as head of RI Life Science Hub

RI Troopers Association backs Joe Solomon for AG (2/2)

Endorsements - UNAP backs Kim Ahern for AG (1/2)

@reed.senate.gov calls for Senate vote on war with Iran

He’s running

No mention of whether this is a campaign announcement, although Xay is staffing up ahead of an LG run as my column notes www.oceanstatemedia.org/tgif-ian-don...

Israel Targeted Top Iranian Leaders in Attack’s Opening Strikes

Israel Targeted Top Iranian Leaders in Attack’s Opening Strikes www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/w...

“more snow has fallen in greater Providence than Anchorage, Alaska,” via @tednesi.bsky.social www.wpri.com/news/local-n...

TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Feb. 27, 2026 The Blizzard of ‘26 showed us some of Rhode Island at its best … and not so hot

. @iandonnis.bsky.social reminds us this would have been Follies weekend - wonder if the next generation in RI politics can fathom how big a deal that annual event was for so long www.oceanstatemedia.org/tgif-ian-don...

TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Feb. 27, 2026 The Blizzard of ‘26 showed us some of Rhode Island at its best … and not so hot

www.oceanstatemedia.org/tgif-ian-don... RI Politics Weekend Column: Blitzed by the Blizzard of ‘26; Centurion Deal Moving; RI Gov Race Heats Up; Focus on Housing; Remembering the Follies; Curt Columbus Q&A; Xay Set to Launch for LG; More

Providence, where it rains 2 days out of 3 even when the temperature swings like a sailor on holiday (with apologies to the Mad Peck)

TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Feb. 27, 2026 The Blizzard of ‘26 showed us some of Rhode Island at its best … and not so hot

www.oceanstatemedia.org/tgif-ian-don...

@helenabfoulkes.bsky.social responds to @govdanmckee.bsky.social calling primary challenge “disgraceful”

Legislative package targets Rhode Island’s housing crisis (again) Advocates cite progress, but also hurdles, as housing prices and rents continue to climb

Legislative package targets Rhode Island’s housing crisis (again) www.oceanstatemedia.org/housing/legi...

After years of delay, deal for cash-strapped Rhode Island hospitals appears to be close An Atlanta-based foundation secured the necessary financing to buy Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, state leaders said

ICYMI -- After years of uncertainty, the deal to sell Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima is poised to move ahead www.oceanstatemedia.org/news-culture...

After years of delay, deal for cash-strapped Rhode Island hospitals appears to be close An Atlanta-based foundation secured the necessary financing to buy Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, state leaders said

www.oceanstatemedia.org/news-culture...

Centurion statement

Centurion deal is on track, with propose closing by March 6

March 6 is now seen as transfer day for two RI hospitals

Ghana National Team selects Bryant University in Rhode Island as 2026 FIFA World Cup base camp The Black Stars will train in Smithfield ahead of World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, with players staying in Providence

via Joe Tasca www.oceanstatemedia.org/news-culture...

Doctor skis seven miles to work at Kent Hospital during record-breaking blizzard At least a few Rhode Island doctors dusted off old ski gear to trudge their way to work despite the blizzard conditions

Meet the doctor who skied 7 miles to work www.oceanstatemedia.org/transportati...

'Nowhere else to go': Friends build igloo bar after record snowfall Six friends in Providence's Fox Point neighborhood found a creative way to transform a snow-covered sidewalk.

Another winner from @antoniafarzan.bsky.social: "rather than complaining about the slow pace of snow removal, they've been making the best of the situation" www.providencejournal.com/story/news/g...

@michaeljgarman.bsky.social announces for the seat held by longtime Rep Edie Ajello

⚽️ news

Brittany Kubicek has opened up a campaign account to run for RI House District 5.

In her CF-1, she lists her affiliation as "Socialist."

The seat is currently held by state Rep. Anthony DeSimone (D).

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