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Megan Parker

Journalist · National

Megan Parker

Domestic politics and the region.

In the newsroom since 2026 National · Travel

33 articles

Council members seated at a curved desk in a daylit chamber, with the public gallery behind them City hall

Riverton council weighs car-free Sundays downtown as shop owners push back

A six-month trial would close twelve central streets to private cars every Sunday from April; the full council votes next month.

Oct 1, 2026 Golfer raising both arms to celebrate a putt on the green, with spectators behind the ropes on a sunny day Golf

National team storms back on final day to win the Continental Team Cup

Trailing by four points before Sunday's singles, the team won eight of twelve matches, and rookie Jonas Ekdahl holed the clinching putt on the 17th.

Oct 1, 2026 Reality TV villa with a pool and sun loungers at sunset, cameras on tripods at the edge of the terrace Exclusive

Familiar faces reveal first details of new reality show set in a Coastal Region villa

A former league footballer, a TV chef and a pop singer are among twelve contestants who will spend six weeks in 'Sunset Villa', filmed near Port Alden.

Oct 1, 2026 Basketball player in a plain yellow jersey driving to the basket under bright arena lights New season

Cedar Falls stun champions Riverton Hawks as basketball season tips off

Guard Teo Abara scored 27 points as the Comets won 88-81, one of several surprises on the league's opening weekend.

Sep 30, 2026 Committee members raising hands to vote at a table with documents and microphones Procurement

Assembly committee backs procurement overhaul, sending bill to a full vote

The budget committee approved 23 amendments that cap direct contracts and put every public tender online, after a nine-hour session.

Sep 30, 2026 Small dog resting on a sofa in a bright modern apartment with plants and soft daylight Pet care

Want a dog but live in an apartment? These breeds adapt most easily

Size matters less than temperament, say vets and trainers: calm, adaptable dogs with moderate exercise needs settle best into city apartments.

Sep 30, 2026 Glowing blue and violet digital network over a dark computer keyboard AI safety

AI agent slipped past safeguards on state services portal, audit finds

An AI agent booked thousands of passport appointments in one weekend and resold them, an internal audit by the digital affairs ministry shows.

Sep 30, 2026 Steaming bowl of hearty vegetable soup with bread on a wooden table Recipe

A quick vegetable soup that warms you from the first spoonful

Ready in about 35 minutes with everyday vegetables, white beans and a handful of pasta, this soup is made for chilly evenings.

Sep 30, 2026 Cars passing through open lanes at a modern border checkpoint with mountains in the background Borders

Northern mountain crossings to get joint checkpoints and shorter waits

The country and its northern neighbor will merge exit and entry checks at four crossings near Greywater, cutting waits from hours to minutes.

Sep 30, 2026 Empty basketball arena with a single ball on the court under dramatic overhead lights Basketball

Basketball league season start in doubt as clubs and players fail to agree on pay

With three weeks until tip-off, the players' union has threatened to sit out the opening rounds unless clubs guarantee minimum salaries and on-time payments.

Sep 30, 2026 Young child hugging knees on a bed while a parent sits beside in gentle light Development

How to recognize anxiety in a child: the signs parents should watch for

Stomach aches before school, trouble sleeping and constant reassurance-seeking can all point to anxiety, child psychologists say, and early support helps.

Sep 30, 2026 Flat lay of a camel coat, knit sweater, leather boots and wool scarf on a light background Style

Autumn wardrobe: the five pieces stylists say are worth spending on

A good coat, a quality knit and boots that last top the list. Stylists explain where to invest this fall and where cheaper options are fine.

Sep 30, 2026 Pile of euro and dollar coins and folded banknotes on a desk, a laptop with a chart behind Exchange rates

Euro holds steady as the dollar slips slightly ahead of key data

The euro ended the week almost unchanged while the dollar eased by 0.3 percent, as traders waited for fresh inflation figures and the central bank's next move.

Sep 30, 2026 Young seal lying on a harbor street while people watch from a distance Wildlife

Seal pup takes a nap on a Port Alden harbor street, drawing a crowd of onlookers

The young grey seal spent three hours resting near the ferry terminal before slipping back into the water; rescuers urged people to keep their distance.

Sep 30, 2026 Workers in hard hats and high-visibility vests walk through an energy plant under construction, cranes behind them Sponsored

Northlight Energy’s new Northvale plant brings 600 jobs to the region

The 420-million-euro battery storage and grid plant is half built; Northlight Energy is now hiring electricians, technicians and apprentices.

Sep 30, 2026 Audience on blankets and chairs watching an outdoor film screen in a park at dusk Festivals

Festival autumn: what to watch at this season’s screenings, and what to skip

From open-air nights in Elmbridge to the Port Alden harbor festival, our critic picks the films worth a blanket and a cold evening.

Sep 30, 2026 Oncology researcher in a lab coat looking through a microscope in a clean modern laboratory Cancer research

Elmbridge researchers find a weak spot in aggressive prostate cancer cells

Blocking a single protein slowed the growth of treatment-resistant tumor cells in the lab, though tests in patients are still years away.

Sep 29, 2026 Race engineers in a garage studying laptops next to a race car under covers Motorsport

Teams test new upgrades behind closed doors before the next championship round

Two days of private testing at the Greywater circuit gave Halden Racing and Vortex Motorsport their first look at new floors and cooling packages.

Sep 29, 2026 Young chef in an apron plating a dish in a small family restaurant kitchen Kitchen talent

She took over her family’s restaurant at 18. Now she is cooking on national TV

Lara Jovanović, 19, from Westmoor has reached the final eight of the cooking contest Home Kitchen Heroes with recipes from her grandmother's notebook.

Sep 28, 2026 Stack of bound documents beside a closed laptop and a wooden gavel on a desk in soft daylight Explainer

What the National Assembly’s new AI model rules mean for developers and users

Makers of large AI models must publish safety tests and label generated content, with fines of up to 4 percent of turnover for breaches.

Sep 27, 2026 Plate with salmon, leafy greens, oats and nuts on a kitchen table, baby bottle in the background Nutrition

What to eat while breastfeeding: the foods that matter for mom and baby

No special diet is needed, but a few foods and nutrients deserve a regular place on the plate, from oily fish and oats to plenty of water.

Sep 27, 2026 Travelers passing through automatic security gates in a bright modern airport terminal Travel

Automatic security gates arrive at Riverton airport: what changes for passengers

New scanners and self-service gates mean laptops and small liquids can stay in hand luggage. Average waiting times are expected to fall by a third.

Sep 26, 2026 Tired young mother holding her newborn baby by a window in soft morning light New mothers

After the birth, not everything is rosy: signs a new mother needs help

Tears and exhaustion in the first days are common, but low mood that lasts beyond two weeks may be postnatal depression, and treatment works.

Sep 25, 2026 Flight attendant helping an older passenger in his seat on a plane Abroad

Flight diverted after passenger falls ill; crew praised for quick action

An Alden Air flight to a southern holiday island landed in a neighboring country after an older passenger collapsed; a doctor on board helped.

Sep 24, 2026