District officials said at a Monday news conference that they don’t plan to reinstate a stay-at-home order for D.C. yet. Their reasoning is simple: They don’t think people will follow it. As coronavirus cases continue to surge throughout the region, District officials said at a Monday news conference that they […]
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Coronavirus molecule wearing funny glasses The year 2020 has been quite a year, to say the least. Sometimes the only way to get through all of the crazy events and pain we suffered through this year is to laugh. Luckily, when the world is in shambles it can make for […]
Even if you’ve never been to Trillium Lake, you’ve probably seen a few pictures of it. The scenic lake on the flanks of Mount Hood – home to one of the most iconic views of the mountain – is a summer destination for campers and boaters, replaced by cross-country skiers […]
Bay County, Fla. (Press Release) – Today, the Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH-Bay) issued a weekly update on COVID-19. The percent positivity for new cases in Bay County residents has increased from 8.57 for the week of November 21 to 10.97 percent for the week for November […]
Kotaku EastEast is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune in every morning from 4am to 8am. Yes, we can all probably agree that the upcoming Super Nintendo World looks incredible. On the inside, it’s amazing, but on […]
The city of Lemon Grove will exhaust its savings within five years and be unable to pay its bills, according to a report given last week to the City Council. The funds, known as reserves or surplus, are critical to a city to meet unexpected expenses. The city was already […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – With less than a month until the Jan. 5 Senate runoff election in Georgia, the president paid a visit to the Peach State, some of the candidates faced off in a debate and state officials defended the election process. Here’s a look at some of the latest developments: Trump visits […]
Austin American-Statesman Thru Dec. 31 5.5 Mile Pflugerville Birthday Run: People can join the Pflugerville Parks and Recreation Commission for this 5.5 mile challenge to celebrate Pflugerville’s 55th birthday in 2020. The event is open to all. For details: pflugervilletx.gov. Dec. 7 Crafty at Home Café: 2 to 2:30 p.m. […]
Putting on ski boots in the parking lot, social distancing on the slopes, and de-escalation training for employees on enforcing the face covering policy are among the many changes at Mountain Creek due to the coronavirus pandemic. The ski resort in Vernon is implementing new rules and procedures as it […]
TribLIVE’s Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. 46 minutes ago Despite 10” of natural snow falling on the slopes last week, Seven Springs Mountain Resort is not quite ready to open for skiing. “It’s too bad, but we […]
Langlauf, Spokane’s 40-year-old cross country ski race, is the latest casualty of COVID-19. As COVID-19 rates roar regionally, organizers decided to cancel the February race. “It was a really hard decision to make,” co-founder Tim Ray said. “We hope to be back better than ever next year.” Organizers considered a […]
The sun peaks through the branches of conifer trees in the Hunter Creek Valley in Aspen on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. Cut-your-own Christmas tree permits are always popular in the White River National Forest — and this year is no exception. The forest service has already sold nearly 6,500 tree-cutting […]
Bozeman, Mont. • Ben Werner glided up the craggy mountain bowl between Hardscrabble Peak and Frazier Basin in the Bridgers, his heels lifting off his skis with every step. He paused periodically to assess his route up the slope. Before Werner ascended the bowl, he’d tested the snow’s stability on […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt South Carolina an economic crisis like no other, with a relatively small segment of workers and businesses suffering the greatest losses, while much of the state has weathered the stay-at-home orders and social distancing with little or no lasting financial impact. Shaniqua McCants has seen […]
It may feel like the Grinch stole Christmas, with so many beloved traditions moving from in-person to online, but – like the cheerful residents of Whoville – organizers are finding the silver lining in these changed circumstances. The Cullman Regional Hospital Foundation’s Lights of Love fundraiser has been held for […]
The Daily Beast Kenosha Shooter Kyle Rittenhouse’s MAGA-Loving Defense Team Implodes While Kyle Rittenhouse awaits trial for killing two people at a Kenosha, Wisconsin, Black Lives Matter protest this summer, his lawyers are in prosecutors’ crosshairs.From the start of the high-profile case, Rittenhouse’s lawyers have attracted nearly as much attention […]
Lee said the resources the office still has are being focused on helping artists and arts organizations navigate public and private funding sources. “There’s a diversity of resources available to artists. It was definitely true at the beginning of COVID, unique funds were created,” she said. “We hope to be […]
Wax the skis and snowboards, dig out the ski boots and locate the goggles; it’s time to head to the slopes. Snowy Range Ski and Recreation Area opened for the 2020-2021 season yesterday and is open daily into April, if all goes as planned. Owners Aaron and Becky Maddox start […]
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Santa Claus is coming to town, but like everyone else in 2020, he’s going to have to stay socially distanced. Workers in the Park and Recreation Department are making sure that two of West Springfield’s cherished holiday traditions will continue during the COVID-19 pandemic. Operation Santa, the […]
BUTTE — With the help of Candy Kane Communications and the Butte-Silver Bow Parks and Recreation, Santa Claus is sending letters to children across Butte. “Santa Claus is pretty excited about it, I know that and Candy Kane communications, they really are. It’s the first year they’ve done this in […]
AUSTIN, Texas – The Lower Colorado River Authority recently awarded nearly $530,000 in Community Development Partnership Program grants for community projects within LCRA’s wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. LCRA says the CDPP grants helped fund 27 projects that range from buying new equipment for first responders to improving […]
The help of Michigan firefighters was “essential” in the battles waged against historic wildfires in the western United States this year. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources dispatched teams and seven fire engines west this summer and fall to help fight raging fires that burned millions of acres in California, […]