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This initiative could bring more housing to north Tulsa. Residents still have questions. If Tulsa wants to reach its housing goals, city officials argue, the Neighborhood Infill Overlay is a necessary tool. Not all residents are convinced....
This initiative could bring more housing to north Tulsa. Residents still have questions.If Tulsa wants to reach its housing goals, city officials argue, the Neighborhood Infill Overlay is a necessary tool. Not all residents are convinced.tulsaflyer.orgJason Lee turned his lens on Oklahoma in new photography book. A sold-out crowd welcomed him back. The skateboarder-turned-actor-turned-photographer roamed Oklahoma for “OK/BW,” the first of two books capturing the state. He celebrated its release at Magic City Books....
Jason Lee turned his lens on Oklahoma in new photography book. A sold-out crowd welcomed him back.The skateboarder-turned-actor-turned-photographer roamed Oklahoma for “OK/BW,” the first of two books capturing the state. He celebrated its release at Magic City Books.tulsaflyer.orgMost of Inola’s planning commission resigns as town considers aluminum smelter As Inola weighs a proposed aluminum smelter with massive federal backing, four of the town’s five planning commissioners have resigned… http://tulsaflyer.org/2026/07/31/government/post/inola-smelter-planning-commission/
Most of Inola’s planning commission resigns as town considers aluminum smelterAs Inola weighs a proposed aluminum smelter with massive federal backing, four of the town’s five planning commissioners have resigned in recent weeks.tulsaflyer.orgNo more mountainous nachos in the Arts District as Misfit Kitchen closes After two years on North Main, the downtown restaurant will host its final service Aug. 2....
No more mountainous nachos in the Arts District as Misfit Kitchen closesAfter two years on North Main, the downtown restaurant will host its final service Aug. 2.tulsaflyer.orgPSO rate increase? Here’s what’s going on with your high electricity bills The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is one step closer to deciding what’s going to come out of your wallet — and what refund you could see in your account....
PSO rate increase? Here’s what’s going on with your high electricity billsThe Oklahoma Corporation Commission is one step closer to deciding what’s going to come out of your wallet — and what refund you could see in your account.tulsaflyer.orgOn Tuesdays at The Colony, you can hear Amber Watson’s Happy Hour soundtrack The singer-songwriter from Cushing has hosted the show for nearly two years. Amber Watson’s release party for her new EP, “Siren,” is… http://tulsaflyer.org/2026/07/31/culture/entertainment/post/amber-watson-tulsa-music/
On Tuesdays at The Colony, you can hear Amber Watson’s Happy Hour soundtrackThe singer-songwriter from Cushing has hosted the show for nearly two years. Amber Watson’s release party for her new EP, “Siren,” is set for Saturday.tulsaflyer.org¿Tiene preguntas sobre cómo votar en Oklahoma? Tenemos las respuestas. ¿Planeas votar en Oklahoma este agosto y noviembre? Deberías saber esto primero.... http://tulsaflyer.org/2026/07/31/government/post/como-votar-en-oklahoma/
¿Tiene preguntas sobre cómo votar en Oklahoma? Tenemos las respuestas.¿Planeas votar en Oklahoma este agosto y noviembre? Deberías saber esto primero.tulsaflyer.orgA mix of local flavors are on the menu at new north Tulsa food court Pastors and business partners Scott Gordon and Ken Johnson opened Tulsa Food Court in June with the goal of offering more local options in north Tulsa....
A mix of local flavors are on the menu at new north Tulsa food courtPastors and business partners Scott Gordon and Ken Johnson opened Tulsa Food Court in June with the goal of offering more local options in north Tulsa.tulsaflyer.orgLooking for things to do this August on the eastside? We got you covered. There is still a lot to do in east Tulsa as the summer winds down, from cleaning your neighborhood to finding a…...
Looking for things to do this August on the eastside? We got you covered.There is still a lot to do in east Tulsa as the summer winds down, from cleaning your neighborhood to finding a back-to-school event. We’ve compiled a list of low-cost or free things to do in August. Clean up your neighborhood Eastside Rise, an organization focused on empowering residents and business owners while preserving the community’s diverse cultures, will host its monthly neighborhood cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m.tulsaflyer.orgBroken Arrow leaders were flooded with anti-Muslim emails on a proposed mosque. Here’s what they said behind closed doors. City councilors say their decision to reject a new mosque in Broken Arrow was… http://tulsaflyer.org/2026/07/30/government/post/what-ba-leaders-said-about-mosque-proposal/
Broken Arrow leaders were flooded with anti-Muslim emails on a proposed mosque. Here’s what they said behind closed doors.City councilors say their decision to reject a new mosque in Broken Arrow was based on land use concerns. But some agreed with anti-Islamic sentiment in their inboxes. A federal investigation is underway.tulsaflyer.orgCould north Tulsa offer clues to increasing voter turnout across Oklahoma? These organizers say yes. Voter turnout in north Tulsa has been historically low. Outreach workers say it doesn’t have to stay that way — but candidates and parties need to overcome key obstacles ahead of a crucial fall…
Could north Tulsa offer clues to increasing voter turnout across Oklahoma? These organizers say yes. Voter turnout in north Tulsa has been historically low. Outreach workers say it doesn’t have to stay that way — but candidates and parties need to overcome key obstacles ahead of a crucial fall election.tulsaflyer.orgTulsa City Council District 7: Incumbent Lori Decter Wright challenged by Kenny Wogoman, Dave Perry Candidates Lori Decter Wright, Kenny Wogoman and Dave Perry will answer voters’ questions Aug. 3 at a free forum hosted by the Tulsa Flyer, Tulsa Press Club and Tulsa World....
Tulsa City Council District 7: Incumbent Lori Decter Wright challenged by Kenny Wogoman, Dave PerryCandidates Lori Decter Wright, Kenny Wogoman and Dave Perry will answer voters’ questions Aug. 3 at a free forum hosted by the Tulsa Flyer, Tulsa Press Club and Tulsa World.tulsaflyer.org5 ways to spend your weekend in Tulsa July 31-Aug. 2 From a Stillwater songwriter’s free concert at Guthrie Green to an award-winning author’s arrival in Tulsa, here’s the Flyer’s top five....
5 ways to spend your weekend in Tulsa July 31-Aug. 2From a Stillwater songwriter’s free concert at Guthrie Green to an award-winning author’s arrival in Tulsa, here’s the Flyer’s top five.tulsaflyer.orgTulsa district attorney asks OSBI to investigate city jail deaths The review comes after reporting by The Frontier found seven preventable deaths at the facility. The Tulsa Police Department previously… http://tulsaflyer.org/2026/07/29/news/post/tulsa-da-asks-osbi-investigate-jail-deaths/
Tulsa district attorney asks OSBI to investigate city jail deathsThe review comes after reporting by The Frontier found seven preventable deaths at the facility. The Tulsa Police Department previously investigated the deaths and said it found no criminal wrongdoing.tulsaflyer.orgNorth Tulsans worry lack of early voting site will keep people from getting to the polls Hundreds have signed a petition requesting another in-person early voting site to serve north Tulsa following the county election board’s move and a precinct change....
North Tulsans worry lack of early voting site will keep people from getting to the pollsHundreds have signed a petition requesting another in-person early voting site to serve north Tulsa following the county election board’s move and a precinct change.tulsaflyer.orgFrom ballots to ballets: What happens to leftover campaign cash when politicians lose or leave? In Oklahoma, failed political hopefuls and outgoing incumbents are sitting on more than $1 million in unused donor dollars. The Tulsa Flyer is digging into the afterlife of unspent campaign cash to see…
From ballots to ballets: What happens to leftover campaign cash when politicians lose or leave?In Oklahoma, failed political hopefuls and outgoing incumbents are sitting on more than $1 million in unused donor dollars. The Tulsa Flyer is digging into the afterlife of unspent campaign cash to see exactly where that money goes and what the law allows.tulsaflyer.orgThe Frontier answers your questions about political advertising “Are they allowed to lie?” We asked readers what they wanted to know about campaign ads.... http://tulsaflyer.org/2026/07/29/government/post/q-and-a-political-advertising/
The Frontier answers your questions about political advertising“Are they allowed to lie?” We asked readers what they wanted to know about campaign ads.tulsaflyer.orgNotarizing democracy: Why Oklahoma makes absentee voters take an extra step Every registered Oklahoma voter is eligible to vote absentee. But the state remains one of a handful to require notarization, making the method… http://tulsaflyer.org/2026/07/29/government/post/notarizing-absentee-ballots/
Notarizing democracy: Why Oklahoma makes absentee voters take an extra stepEvery registered Oklahoma voter is eligible to vote absentee. But the state remains one of a handful to require notarization, making the method more complicated than in much of the country.tulsaflyer.org¿Debe la Constitución de Oklahoma exigir identificación para votar? Los votantes decidirán en agosto. La ley de Oklahoma ya exige que los votantes presenten una identificación al acudir a las urnas. De aprobarse la Pregunta Estatal 846 el 25 de agosto, este requisito quedará establecido en la…
¿Debe la Constitución de Oklahoma exigir identificación para votar? Los votantes decidirán en agosto.La ley de Oklahoma ya exige que los votantes presenten una identificación al acudir a las urnas. De aprobarse la Pregunta Estatal 846 el 25 de agosto, este requisito quedará establecido en la Constitución del estado.tulsaflyer.orgShould Oklahoma voter identity requirements be in the state constitution? Voters will decide in August. State law already requires Oklahoma voters to show proof of identity at the polls. If approved Aug. 25, State Question 846 would make that a constitutional mandate....
Should Oklahoma voter identity requirements be in the state constitution? Voters will decide in August.State law already requires Oklahoma voters to show proof of identity at the polls. If approved Aug. 25, State Question 846 would make that a constitutional mandate.tulsaflyer.org