NORTHEAST OREGON — The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Union and Wallowa counties’ school districts and their students to travel a rugged and harmful path the past 13 months. Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, the latest COVID-19 relief package from the federal government, however, will help put them on […]
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Long before the Indians played in the state championship game at Broadmoor World Arena last month, vying for the program’s first title, there was always the whisper that this 4A team on the Western Slope could make some noise, at least in the mind of two-time Southwestern League Player of […]
As Belmont formulates a Master Plan to improve and set the vision for its parks and open spaces, community feedback is being sought on the city’s extensive parks and trail system. The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, or PROS, will set the framework for planning, maintaining, developing and […]
On Tuesday, March 30, in celebration of Passover and the onset of Spring, 25 volunteers with Temple Emanu-El of Westfield wearing rain boots and work gloves descended on Nomahegan and Lenape parks to help clear trash from the recreation spots. Rabbi Victor Appell of Temple Emanu-El, who brought his 16-year […]
Jefferson County constituents ask about water issues, cannabis, broadband and education U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden discussed topics ranging from irrigation water and tax relief to the postmaster general and the Greater Idaho Movement during a live online town hall for Jefferson County residents Monday morning, April 5. Wyden and People’s […]
There are nine Utah County Republicans vying to fill a vacancy on the Utah County Commission created after Commissioner Tanner Ainge resigned on March 17. The Utah County Republican Party Central Committee will select a candidate to fill the vacancy. Skyler Beltran, vice chair of the Utah County Republican Party, […]
Mar. 31—Over the last year, many people have been at home more than ever. For some, that’s meant the start of lawn and landscaping projects they might have been putting off, and for some landscaping companies, that’s meant good business. In Frederick County, Hudson Landscaping in New Market, Frederick Landscaping […]
You may have noticed recently that Idaho Parks and Recreation has a new online registration system. You may have also noticed that it is somewhat confusing. The News-Examiner has spoken with Andy Stokes, Park Ranger for Bear Lake State Parks, regarding this situation and he has clarified some logistics of […]
When it comes to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, it was clearly a tale of two economies. Business such as hotels, theaters, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues that are dependent on care-free travel or the ability of people to gather in groups were clearly hit hard by the […]
Vaccine providers were bustling once again in Lake Havasu City on Friday — the day after Mohave County made covid vaccines available to all adults 18 and older. Although some providers are fully booked up, others had plenty of doses ready to distribute for newly eligible residents. Mohave County’s announcement […]
Although COVID-19 restrictions are relaxing as vaccination rates increase, the Montrose Recreation District has not relaxed its vigilance in methods to increase safety. At the Montrose Community Recreation Center, the district recently installed large-scale, industrial ionizing fans. “They basically put out electrically charged ions that attack different pathogens, include viruses […]
Join Fountain Hills Parks and Recreation at Four Peaks Park this Saturday, March 27, between 8 and 10 a.m. to celebrate the annual Eggstravaganza event. Kids up to age 12 can get their picture taken with Hoppy Bunny and Peeps and receive a goodie bag. Make sure to check the […]
Ridgway State Park will soon be able to provide a long-sought amenity: a large group campground. The park was among several to receive part of $20 million general fund money appropriated under the freshly signed Senate Bill 112, a bipartisan stimulus effort aimed at infrastructure projects. Ridgway’s $1.5 million share […]
Montrose City Councilor Roy Anderson will step down from the city council, effective April 7, in his resignation letter, citing a serious medical situation concerning his wife. After speaking with doctors and over the winter months, it became clear to Anderson that for his wife’s benefit, they would need to […]
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Mar. 21—Katie Gibson needed to find new work when the call center she worked at was sold and began downsizing last year. The 32-year-old Riverside mother of two applied at Lion Group Inc., which opened a first responder clothing manufacturing plant in Dayton in 2019. She hadn’t sewn since a […]
Select low-number Cape Ann license plates between two and one hundred will be available to the highest bidders through an online auction beginning Monday, March 22. All proceeds will go to the Cape Ann Community Foundation which supports local charitable initiatives and organizations. The auction is scheduled to conclude on Monday, […]
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Just in time for Easter, the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is once again offering custom, animal-themed, springtime baskets. Every basket should include a zoo admission ticket, a “Zoo Cash” ticket to ride the carousel, and an assortment of fun items from the Paws and […]
“Through the program, I built seven new, amazing friendships that continue to grow,” said North Tahoe student Iran Pacheco.Courtesy photo High school students from Tahoe and Truckee will have the opportunity to participate in an immersive outdoor and academic program this summer. The Adventure Risk Challenge summer courses introduce 10 […]
Nursing student Tristan Ruch administers a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to Luis Torres, a graduate student who is studying MRI research, at Nicholas Recreation Center at UW-Madison in February. RUTHIE HAUGE Yvonne Kim | The Capital Times Sign up for the Morning Update email newsletter Members of the University […]
OREM — Want to make money, go to college and see the country? A new program from Utah Valley University and Breeze Airways is offering Utahns the chance to do just that. The UVU “Flight-Study” program is now accepting applications for full-time, online students to become flight attendants for Breeze, […]
Alaska air traffic and airport development are surging to meet demand for more cargo and passenger flights, as growing numbers of Americans make online purchases to avoid shopping malls and plan travel to remote vacation spots including Alaska due to COVID-19 concerns. The uptick in airport traffic in Alaska extends […]