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The GRAND RAPIDS STAFF WRITER represents the experienced team at <a href="https://HEREGrandRapids.com">HEREGrandRapids.com</a>, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in Grand Rapids, Kent County, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates.


We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as ArtPrize, Festival of the Arts, and World of Winter.


Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce and Grand Rapids Community Foundation, plus leading businesses in furniture, healthcare, and technology that power the local economy such as Steelcase, Spectrum Health, and Meijer.


As part of the broader HERE network, including <a href="https://HEREDetroitMI.com">HEREDetroitMI.com</a>, <a href="https://HERENorthville.com">HERENorthville.com</a>, <a href="https://HERENovi.com">HERENovi.com</a>, and <a href="https://HEREPlymouth.com">HEREPlymouth.com</a>, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Michigan's dynamic landscape.

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Ottawa County Faces Major Avian Influenza Outbreak

News Summary Ottawa County, Michigan, is grappling with a significant outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock of 30,000 birds....

Michigan UIA Faces Backlash Over Unemployment Repayments

News Summary The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency is under fire as it demands repayments from approximately 350,000 claimants who won appeals for pandemic-era benefits. After...

Michigan Cannabis Association Challenges New 24% Tax

News Summary The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association has filed a lawsuit against the state over a newly enacted 24% wholesale tax on cannabis that is...

Michigan Governor Signs Law Exempting Tips and Overtime from Income Tax

News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has enacted a new law in Michigan that exempts tips, certain overtime pay, and Social Security income from the state’s...

Michigan Implements Tax Relief for Workers and Seniors

News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has enacted a budget bill providing substantial tax relief for working Michiganders and seniors. By removing state taxes on tips,...

Michigan Implements 24% Wholesale Marijuana Tax for Road Repairs

News Summary Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has introduced a new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana sales to generate funding for state road repairs. This tax,...

Molly Bouwsma Schultz to Release New Single and Perform in Grand Rapids

News Summary Molly Bouwsma Schultz, known as Molly, will release her new single ‘Come 2 Me’ and perform at The Big Room in Grand Rapids....

ArtPrize 2025 Concludes with Record Engagement

News Summary ArtPrize 2025 wrapped up after 16 days of showcasing 931 entries from 1,100 artists across 155 venues in Grand Rapids. The event saw...

Fall Bridal Show of West Michigan in Grand Rapids

News Summary The Fall Bridal Show of West Michigan will take place in Grand Rapids, featuring over 100 vendors including bridal salons, caterers, and photographers....

LaFontsee Galleries to Relocate to Creston Neighborhood

News Summary LaFontsee Galleries is moving to the Creston Neighborhood in Grand Rapids, taking over the former Saugatuck Brewing Company’s Taproom. The new location is...