Nature delivered a rare treat to thousands of people across the Puget Sound region Saturday, sending them outside to cast aside pandemic gloom to play in a foot of snow. At least that’s one view. The other can be seen from behind a snow shovel, while assessing the damage of […]
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In December, the Itasca Area Community Response Fund concluded its third round of grantmaking, allocating $38,500 in funds across six nonprofit and community organizations working in and around the Itasca area. The Itasca Area Community Response Fund was created last spring in anticipation of needs that would likely arise due […]
BEND, Ore. — Cyclists willing to brave cold temperatures can still find premium mountain biking trails in Central Oregon, even in the depths of winter. Sprawling High Desert views, thrilling terrain and quality wintertime dirt make Cline Buttes west of Redmond a popular destination for mountain bikers. Miles and miles […]
Anacostia Riverkeeper organized the event I attended at Nash Run, which flows into Kenilworth Marsh. Before we headed out, Trey Sherard, the organization’s official Anacostia Riverkeeper, passed out fliers to a couple dozen volunteers on how to sort the trash. (This year, discarded masks and gloves have created a brand-new […]
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100 The Ann Arbor News 2020 Pictures of the Year Facebook Share Twitter Share ANN ARBOR – 2020 is history. It will no doubt go down as one of the most unusual years in our city’s – and our country’s – history. Never content to simply be along for the […]
The Conversation How women wage war – a short history of IS brides, Nazi guards and FARC insurgents The names of American-born Hoda Muthana and Brit Shamima Begum have appeared in countless headlines in the United States and Europe since these two female members of the Islamic State group were […]
Snohomish County connects job seekers to local opportunities On Dec. 16, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced a countywide effort to assist job seekers and companies to keep talent local and preserve, build and attract long-term partnerships with companies. Unlike other online employment portals, this is a unique connector given […]
How are the tiers decided? Decisions on tiers are made by ministers based on public health recommendations informed by the following factors: If these indicators are not improving, an area may be moved up a tier and if the trajectory improves, the area may move to a lower tier. Can I […]
Special to the Post and Courier Management of vacation rental properties in coastal communities like Kiawah Island, where this home at 7 Rhetts Bluff Road is located, is big business in a Charleston area known for its hospitality. (Michael Cyra, Photographics/Akers Ellis/Provided). Like other coastal communities, Kiawah Island implemented a […]
Fans of live theater are in luck this weekend as curtains will rise on multiple live and streaming performances at venues across Central Texas. ‘We Need a Little Christmas’ at TCT Temple Civic Theatre will present “We Need a Little Christmas,” a holiday spectacular with live and streaming performances this […]
Baking has always been my nemesis. My first-ever attempt was in my seventh-grade home economics class. My teacher instructed us on how to make homemade cinnamon rolls. Being more creative than concise, I apparently put more focus on turning mine into a cinnamon hippopotamus than I was accurately measuring ingredients. […]
The COVID-19 clock is ticking in Sacramento toward two major moments this week. Health officials on Monday said they suspect they will have to announce the shutdown of further businesses by the end of this week or early next week – this time restaurants, hair salons and barbers – as […]
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 […]
The Greeley Natural Areas and Trails staff wants community input as it develops a five-year strategic plan for the city’s natural areas, trails and open lands. Resident comments will be considered as the staff develops the plan — called Get Outdoors Greeley — which will feature programming to help connect […]
CLOSE COVID-19 necessitates a bit of a change to Black Friday tradition. Here’s how stores are adapting to this year’s global pandemic. Wochit Black Friday isn’t just for big box stores with door-buster deals. During a challenging year, many small businesses in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties also are making […]
Three more Indiana County school districts are dialing back their in-person classroom teaching to full-time at-home online education, and another is poised to join the growing number of districts retreating from gathering classes during a spike in COVID-19 cases. Indiana Area, Purchase Line and Homer-Center school districts decided Thursday to […]
This list also includes ways you can help the community by volunteering to hand out meals or donating. AUSTIN, Texas — Tis the season of giving and receiving. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if you’d like to receive a free meal or lend a helping hand, here’s a […]
James Barrett was studying to become a substance abuse counselor. Oscar Young loved to make other people smile. Jerome Henry was a beloved father. They were among the hundreds of homeless lives lost in Alameda, Santa Clara and Napa counties over the past year, at a time when deaths in […]
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Health officers from Santa Cruz County and counties and cities around the Bay Area issued recommendations for celebrating Thanksgiving safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations encompass gatherings, travel and recommended steps to reduce risk. “While we have made progress in reducing disease transmission and […]
Her intervention came as she announced the number of daily coronavirus cases had increased to 1,433 and fatalities to 50, the highest death total since May 20. She said it was too soon to know whether this was an anomaly or the start of a new surge following a 22 […]
City, Republic alter bulk pickup times Republic Services and the Mayor’s Office have decided upon a better agreement on the Bulk Pickup schedule to make it easier for residents to know their pickup day every month, said Deputy Mayor Jacob Pomasl. This is for the two free bulk items. The […]
Tampa Bay, Florida – 2020 General Election: Tampa Bay Area THREE WAYS TO VOTE 1. Vote By Mail Mail ballots must be received by your Supervisor of Elections no later than 7 p.m. November 3. What to Know about Vote By Mail — Don’t forget to sign your Vote […]