Rhode Island Primary Update and Local News | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Rhode Island’s primary race heats up as Helena Foulkes pulls ahead over Governor Dan McKee, while McKee pauses new Flock camera installations amid a statewide review. Lindsay Clancy’s trial moves forward with family testimony, and police hunt for a suspect in an off-duty officer’s death after a bowling alley gun scare. Tragedy strikes again as two women die—one from a nail salon fall, another after a dog attack. On the lighter side, drivers can now skip front license plates, and North Kingstown weighs banning pet store sales. The Potter League waives adoption fees for adult pets this weekend…