Blue Whale Comedy Festival returns to Tulsa with national headliners

The four-day Blue Whale Comedy Festival returns to Tulsa later this month with more than 75 performers, new events and a Route 66-themed celebration.

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Everything to know about tax-free weekend in Tulsa

Tulsans pay no sales tax on certain items for one weekend in August. Here’s what to expect as back-to-school season gets into full swing.

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Marin summited a volcano. Next up is her first live band performance at the Merc.

The 23-year-old Tulsa musician is gearing up to release her second single and launch merch at Origin Coffee, which will sell a special Marin Blend.

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Prayer led both Robert Franklin and James Taylor to the state superintendent race. That’s where the similarities end.

Robert Franklin and James Taylor will head before voters again in the Aug. 25 Republican runoff election for the state’s highest education seat.

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Where business meets the Bible: Inside the plans for a $100M campus in north Tulsa

Plaza 210 would feature a main plaza, community garden and school on 23 acres in north Tulsa. Venture capitalist Darrel Frater is seeking dollars to make it happen.

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District 7 city council candidates break down positions on policing, tax increases and more

Dave Perry, Lori Decter Wright and Kenny Wogoman took the stage to explain how they would represent a district featuring one of Tulsa’s largest economic corridors.

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More tribal nations in Oklahoma are opposing, weighing data centers on their lands

Multiple tribal nations across Oklahoma are talking about AI data centers. Here’s an update on where some of them stand.

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On pothole patrol: How Tulsa responds to those 311 requests near you

Tulsans sent in 1,000 pothole repair requests to 311 last year. It took about 3.32 days on average to get resolved — and app reports got resolved faster than email requests.

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Drummond and Mazzei face off Aug. 25. Here’s where they stand on key issues.

On Aug. 25, Republican Oklahomans decide who will be their party’s candidate for governor on the November ballot. Will Drummond or Mazzei come out on top?

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1,200+ Tulsans showed up to clear their warrants. Organizers were caught by surprise.

Tyron Garth waited in line from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. hoping to clear 18 warrants. But extreme heat and hours of waiting forced him to reschedule for a future date.

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Group of Indigenous authors envision life 250 years from now in new book

A release party was held Friday at 101 Archer for “From the Heart of Our Nations.”

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‘An American matter’: Islamic Society of Tulsa files discrimination suit against Broken Arrow

Tulsa-area Muslim leaders say they were treated differently than other institutions in Broken Arrow. They point to email communications between councilors as further proof.

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Tulsa women gain ground in tech, but challenges remain

Between 2010 and 2024, the number of women in technology occupations increased by from 2,541 to 3,740. Despite the increase, women make up just 30% of Tulsa’s tech workforce.

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Stillwater star Wyatt Flores returns to Tulsa, ‘the place that built me,’ for free concert 

Guthrie Green officials say it could be the largest crowd in park history. Wyatt Flores said no other city would have been better to celebrate his second studio album.

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Thousands of Tulsa families received $70M in private school tax credits last year. Parents say it makes a huge difference.

Records from the Oklahoma Tax Commission break down how private schools receive tuition funds from the Parental Choice Tax Credit Program. The Tulsa area tops the list.

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The Church Studio invites audience members into the recording experience with Kalyn Fay

Ticketed audiences can go inside a working studio alongside the musicians and engineers creating the session and listen to every voice and instrument through professional Shure studio headphones.

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Want more information about the state questions on the Aug. 25 ballot? Don’t skip this free online forum.

Voters can learn more about two constitutional amendments on the Aug. 25 ballot at an upcoming online session Wednesday.

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Islamic Society of Tulsa to file suit against Broken Arrow over denied mosque

Tulsa Muslim leaders are hosting a press conference Monday, the same day Broken Arrow councilors will consider paying a law firm $925 per hour to work on litigation related to the mosque.

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Where to meet the Tulsa Flyer and The Oklahoma Eagle this week, Aug. 3-8

Our newsroom will connect with community members at free candidate forums and an east Tulsa neighborhood swim event.

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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.

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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.

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Most 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 in recent weeks.

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No 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.

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PSO 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.

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On 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 set for Saturday.

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¿Tiene preguntas sobre cómo votar en Oklahoma? Tenemos las respuestas.

¿Planeas votar en Oklahoma este agosto y noviembre? Deberías saber esto primero.

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A 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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