Residents near Garden of the Gods Road blasted a proposal to develop new apartments and possibly a hotel and restaurant in the area, saying it could generate more noise, block views, cause light pollution and increase traffic that could make it tougher to evacuate during a wildfire. Several Mountain Shadows […]
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“Every time I talk about it, I just cry,” she said. Vaʻa left the U.S. territory in the Pacific in February with her husband for medical treatment. They planned to fly home in March from San Francisco but decided to postpone after hearing a security worker at the airport had […]
NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — State and local officials on Monday urged southeastern Connecticut residents to get tested for COVID-19 and be careful around friends, family members and co-workers, noting the region’s infection rate remains relatively high compared to the rest of the state. “It doesn’t matter who you are. […]
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Tourists will have a quarantine-free option to travel to Hawaii, but what about Hawaii residents who are trying to come back home? [Hawaii’s Breaking News–Download the FREE KHON2 app for iOS or Android] It may not be as easy if you don’t plan ahead. One Kauai resident […]
Brian Riesen says he moved to The Ponds subdivision in Summerville because he was promised a neighborhood rich with amenities that would preserve the natural beauty of the Ashley River’s headwaters and give residents an alternative to the clutter of cookie-cutter homes going up elsewhere in fast-growing Dorchester County. So […]
CINCINNATI — While plans and construction are moving forward in the research and tech-focused Uptown Innovation Corridor in Avondale, there are also plans to make sure there is space for gatherings, walks and biking. “We knew that to truly distinguish this Innovation Corridor from those across the country, we really […]
The Australian state of Victoria has made face masks mandatory whenever people leave their home – getty Six weeks can feel like a long time. Just ask Melbourne. Here, time has taken a Beckettian turn and what had been planned as a six-week Stage 3 lockdown is now feeling more […]
EAST WINDSOR, CT — First Selectman Jason Bowsza has issued his semimonthly update to constituents regarding the latest happenings in East Windsor. The East Windsor Board of Selectmen and The Silverman Group have negotiated a tax abatement agreement for the development of two new industrial flex buildings on 22.20 acres […]
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — While Hillsborough County’s positive test rates for coronavirus continue to soar, health officials say their ability to trace the coronavirus has declined, placing the county at a major disadvantage in combating the spread of the virus. That was the word from Dr. Douglas Holt, director of […]
TAMPA BAY, FL — With the 2020 primary coming up on Aug. 18 and the general election on Nov. 3, Tampa Bay supervisors of elections are working together to help residents get out the vote in the age of coronavirus. Hoping to avoid long lines of masked, socially distanced voters […]
DIX HILLS, NY — Dix Hills Pool will be opening weeknights, Town of Huntington Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci announced Monday. The pool, in Dix Hills Park at 575 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, will be open Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. starting Monday to residents who must […]
A handful of Springville residents gave the city input on Thursday about what parks and recreation amenities they want to see added to the city’s master plan, including themed parks and increased trail connectivity. The feedback came during an online public input meeting focused on “parks, recreation, trails, and open […]
Posted: Apr 13, 2021 / 11:41 AM HST / Updated: Apr 13, 2021 / 11:41 AM HST Courtesy: Honolulu Dept. of Parks and Recreation HONOLULU (KHON2) — In lieu of a more traditional Lei Day Celebration, the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is encouraging interested participants to join their pandemic-modified Lei Day […]
HARRISBURG — Governor Tom Wolf this week encouraged residents to help reduce litter by joining the statewide “Pick Up Pennsylvania” campaign of community cleanups running through May 31. The governor also invites everyone to learn about litter’s negative impacts and state efforts to reduce this scourge in a free online […]
Springfield The Illinois Education Association, one of the largest teacher unions in the state, on Tuesday, March 24, released its third annual state of education report examining attitudes towards public education in Illinois. The poll, conducted by Normington Petts and Next Generation Strategies, surveyed 1,000 different Illinois adults of varying […]
SEATTLE (AP) — State officials have confirmed that everyone 16 and older in Washington state can get in line for a COVID-19 vaccine by May 1. Officials confirmed the timeline on Wednesday, The Seattle Times reported. The state Department of Health has accelerated its tiered approach to vaccine eligibility following […]
CLOSE Happy St. Patrick’s Day! According to history.com, the holiday is named for a British — not Irish — missionary who died on this day circa 460 A.D. And while this has little or nothing to do with the Golden State, California officials are urging those who celebrate to do so wisely. “Remember to […]
DISNEYLAND is set to reopen with limited capacity and only to California residents after shuttering more than a year ago from Covid. Theme parks Disneyland and Disney California Adventure – which are located in Anaheim, California – are planning to officially reopen to the public on April 30, 2021. 7 […]
SUN CITY, AZ — It didn’t matter how they arrived or what they were driving. More than 500 people 55 and older who call Sun City home got their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine at Sundial Recreation Center Wednesday. “It made life just so much more convenient just to […]
McCall, Idaho This story was originally published at High Country News (hcn.org). “That sign is wrong,” David Simmonds said as we snowshoed past the warning: “Danger Thin Ice.” Out on the frozen lake, a few hundred feet from shore, a layer of slush had formed between the 3 inches of […]
In the year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Vermonters have noticed the arrival of new neighbors — who chose to leave larger cities for communities they perceived as safer and healthier.Now, a prominent university researcher is suggesting the influx presents an opportunity for economic development for the […]
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Three cities in Muskegon County want to know how they can best help residents with low incomes. For example, is transportation a big need? How about assistance with home repairs, youth activities, legal services or employment? An online survey allows citizens of Muskegon, Muskegon Heights and […]