Alina Hauter

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HOLLAND, Mich. — The United States Tennis Association (USTA) hosted its seventh annual wheelchair tennis camp at Hope College last weekend, attracting young para-athletes, like12-year-old Divya Harkema and 9-year-old Kierstyn Carlson, from across five states. A shared passion for tennis united the cherished friends. "We both love challenges," said Harkema at Dewitt Tennis Center at Hope College Friday. "Like, when things are hard, I love it.""Like, that's part of the fun," Carlson added.

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EcoBuns Baby + Co., a well-loved staple in the Holland community for over a decade, is set to close its physical storefront and transition entirely to online operations due to tariffs impacting their business. They plan on making the change sometime in August. Marissa Berghorst and her mother, Vicki Hughes, acquired EcoBuns 12 years ago, providing community support like breastfeeding help, doula nights, and parenting classes.

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ZEELAND, Mich. — Runners and walkers are gearing up to ready - set - go for the Zeeland Zoom on Tuesday - and you and your family can too! The 16th Annual Zeeland Zoom will be back in town on Tuesday - a fast and flat 3.1 mile adventure through historic downtown. Open to both adults - and kids - who can participate in the Little Zoomers Race. It'll be $10 for the kiddos to race. If adults purchase a race ticket before the 22nd - it'll be $30. That price will go up to $35 after that date.

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Alina Hauter

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Advocates in West Michigan are raising concerns following Wednesday's Supreme Court decision and alterations to the federal 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Line. Erin Brefka, a local trans advocate, expressed disappointment with both decisions but was not surprised by the outcome. "I was optimistic, but I knew that this was probably going to be a disappointing decision, and unfortunately, from my perspective, it very much has been a disappointment," said Brefka.

1 week ago | fox17online.com | Alina Hauter

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Two Grand Rapids organizations rallied at Calder Plaza Tuesday evening despite the cancellation of a city commission meeting, demanding the city adopt "sanctuary city" policies and condemning the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "The city of Grand Rapids is not doing nearly enough to protect our families," said a protester as he addressed the crowd.