The state spent more than $899,000 clearing camps in Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Providers say many people displaced by the sweeps had nowhere to go.
Author Archives: Haley Samsel
Haley Samsel is the story editor at the Tulsa Flyer, where she edits stories for accuracy and coaches journalists on their writing. Haley’s career in journalism began in Washington, D.C., where she led American University’s student newspaper. She felt called back to her home state of Texas, where she reported on the environment before becoming an editor at the Fort Worth Report, the city’s only nonprofit news outlet. During her time as part of the leadership team, the staff was recognized with over a dozen statewide journalism awards. She continues her commitment to nonpartisan, nonprofit journalism that tells human stories at a local level with the Tulsa Flyer.
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New biography explores how boomtown Tulsa shaped a historian father’s vision of America
Daniel Boorstin wrote books that helped define how Americans see themselves and their histories. His son Jon explores the experiences that shaped that work, including his Tulsa childhood.
Posted inCommunity Engagement
Where to meet the Tulsa Flyer and The Oklahoma Eagle this week, Oct. 4-10
Our newsroom will connect with community members at the Tulsa State Fair and folks at Faith & Blue inside a Tulsa church.
Posted inGovernment
OG&E is proposing a base rate increase. What’s behind it?
Oklahoma Gas & Electric, which serves about 917,000 customers, filed a rate review with the Corporation Commission this week. Customers could see bill changes as early as next spring.
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Sand Springs explosion brings inspection quality into question
Oklahoma state fire marshals, low on staff, spread thin and juggling compliance in every industry, aren’t required to return to marijuana processing facilities after they issue a certificate of occupancy.
Posted inEntertainment
Tulsa’s Pride celebrations arrive in October. Where can you celebrate?
From the downtown parade and festival to dance parties, meetups and art classes, we break down your options for celebrating Tulsa Pride.
Posted inGovernment
Broken Arrow asks federal court to dismiss lawsuit over rejected mosque proposal
Broken Arrow denies religious discrimination played a role in the vote and says councilors are immune from being sued. An expert on religious zoning law says the Islamic Society of Tulsa’s case has legs.
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You can track Tulsa’s progress on parks projects through new live dashboard
Get the latest details on the new trail or community center upgrade using the City of Tulsa’s tracker for parks projects.
Posted inArts
New photo exhibit is a ‘love letter’ to LGBTQ+ Tulsans who keep the city running
Liz Cousins has watched friends leave the city due to safety fears. In “Queer Tulsa,” she tells the stories of 20 who remain and continue to build the LGBTQ+ scene.
Posted inEntertainment
Kels Cooper planned to work in tribal law. Now she’s telling Native stories for the stage and screen.
The Tulsa comedian, designer and TV writer-in-training says there’s no Plan B for her burgeoning career, which includes stand-up gigs and production work.
Posted inGovernment
Stitt orders investigation, possible terrorist designation for Oklahoma Muslim groups
Gov. Kevin Stitt wants Oklahoma’s chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, to be investigated as potential threats in the state.
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After a decade of promises, dirt is moving on $8.3M investment into Tulsa’s Fred Johnson Park
Tulsa officials have long vowed to reimagine the 33-acre park at 61st and Riverside. With money and plans in hand, construction is beginning and should be completed by next year.