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SCOOP: Former Kent County Commissioner Ivan Diaz tells @GRHerald he plans to run for Congress against @RepScholten.
Diaz was among those who signed a letter condemning Scholten's stance on ICE during the primaries.
State Representative-elect Khristian Silvis confirmed her involvement in a rollover crash which injured a family of four.
Her comment comes over one week since the incident and follows repeated public outcry for accountability.
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Khristian Silvis addresses a recent car crash, which allegedly injured a family of four and sent a child to the ICU.
"...There has hardly been a moment that I have not thought about the accident and what the family is facing ahead..."
Lisa Knight hangs on to Second Ward seat, Lindsey Perez-Plescher brings city commission to full strength and Dave Bulkowski wins his challenge for comptroller.
grherald.com/2026/11/03/who-…
NOW: Polls are open in Grand Rapids where voters will help decide Michigan's next governor and the state's next U.S. Senator.
Also on the ballot are hot button city races for First Ward, Second Ward and comptroller.
In a flurry of new legal documents, an attorney for Comptroller Max Frantz argued that testimony by city leaders proves the decision to restructure his office violated the City Charter.
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Grand Rapids has committed $1.7 million to build three light-up signs, sparking concern about potential waste by community leaders.
grherald.com/2026/10/28/loca…
Two former Grand Rapids comptrollers have endorsed incumbent Comptroller Max Frantz, saying the believe he is on the right side of his lawsuit against City Hall.
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Grand Rapids has consistently outpaced the U.S. average for aggravated assaults.
A recent survey of city residents found 90% feel it must work on safety.
grherald.com/2026/10/21/gran…
Several local groups are bringing ICE to the forefront of political conversation in the leadup to midterms.
Read more: grherald.com/2026/10/20/insi…
A newsletter from Grand Rapids Public Schools is warning voters to be alert for "emergencies" at city polling places ahead of the November elections.
A proposed millage for the Kent County Detention Center is receiving pushback from activists who believe the funds will be used to engage with ICE and fund Flock cameras.
grherald.com/2026/10/19/acti…
Kent County Dems are distributing literature instructing supporters who to vote for, including nonpartisan city races.
One Kent Dems representative is urging voters to bring the list with them to the polls.
BREAKING: @RepScholten reports her Grand Rapids office was targeted by a "threatening letter... that contained unidentified white powder."
She is among a slew of other politicians receiving similar letters ahead of the midterm elections.
GRPD issues a statement following bomb squad activity downtown.
"Bomb technicians analyzed the contents of the package and determined that it did not contain anything explosive."
90% of survey respondents said safety is a problem in Grand Rapids.
Do you agree?
grherald.com/2026/10/14/90-o…
The Grand Rapids Library is planning a major renovation expected to cost $3.5 million, despite declining borrowers and visits.
grherald.com/2026/10/13/publ…
