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The 7 Best Ski Towns To Visit in the Summer

Snow or sun, Lake Tahoe, California, is an incredibly popular spot.

Canadian party leaders face off on tariffs and housing in election debate

Leaders from four of Canada's major political parties shared the debate stage ahead of the country's snap election on 28 April.

Avtub: A New Era in the Digital World of Information

Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

A Warning for Columbia University

Surrendering to the Trump administration’s $400 million ransom demand would be a disaster for higher education and for the United States.

Donald Trump's Approval Rating Enters Uncharted Territory

The president has a majority against his handling of the economy for the first time in a national NBC News poll.

Trump administration cancels $400 million in grants for Columbia University

The move comes shortly after the administration notified Columbia University that it was conducting a “comprehensive review” of its federal grants and contracts.

Trump administration cancels $400M in Columbia University funding

The Trump administration has announced that it will cancel approximately $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University "due to the school’s continued inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students.

Trump Makes Massive Cut to Columbia University Amid War on Education

The Trump administration is canceling $400 million in grants to Columbia University over what it says is “the school’s continued inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students.”

White House Cancels $400 Million in Grants and Contracts to Columbia

The White House blamed the university’s failure to protect Jewish students from harassment during protests last year over the war in Gaza.

Trump administration cancels $400 million in funding to Columbia University — and says more cuts are coming

The administration has alleged the school failed to combat campus anti-Semitism amid Israel-Gaza protests.

Georgia man charged in 2023 murder on Columbia Road

A 21-year-old Georgia man has been arrested and charged in a 2023 murder on Columbia Road, according to Boston Police. The 33-year-old victim— Daniel Mayers of Haverhill— was shot to death on May 22, 2023 just before 5 p.m. in the 200 block of Columbia Road.

Car recovery in Columbia River linked to case of Oregon family missing since 1958

The Hood River County Sheriff's Office believes they've found a vehicle connected to the 1958 case of the Martin Family.

Jersey Mike’s, CVS and Five Guys opening soon on Columbia Pike

New lunch options and another drugstore are all scheduled to open on Columbia Pike in the coming weeks. The sandwich and burger franchises are wrapping up construction at Westmont Apartments on 925 S.

Amid Trump tariff threats, British Columbia leader vows tolls on Alaska-bound commercial trucks

Canada is pressing ahead with response measures. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced retaliatory tariffs on Wednesday, and the leaders of individual provinces have announced additional measures. In Ontario, Premier Doug Ford said that the province will begin adding a 25% surcharge to electricity bound for the United States.

After Trump threat, British Columbia leader says province will impose tolls on Alaska-bound commerce

Legislation is expected in the coming weeks at the provincial assembly in Victoria, but many questions about cost and impact remain.

A Columbia cafe was set to lose its parking spots as part of DOT plan. Now the mayor is stepping in.

Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann has joined a local businesswoman's efforts to save the on-street parking in front of her business, Carolina Cafe, in downtown.

Columbia luxury home market experiencing surge in demand. Here's what's driving it.

For four consecutive months, the Midlands price range with the strongest sales has been $1 million and above. Sales in that luxury sector were up 48.3% in Jan.

Legendary Jacksonville opera singer, entertainer, Padrica Mendez to be honored at funeral service

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Padrica Mendez, a legendary opera singer and entertainer with deep roots in Jacksonville, died on Feb. 26. Mendez grew up in the LaVilla neighborhood. Her father, Pedro Mendez immigrated from Cuba to New York, then to Jacksonville where he opened a tailor business that still stands today.

Exclusive: Former MSPB official says 'strong evidence' Trump acting 'illegally' in firing workers

In an exclusive interview with Scripps News, a former official overseeing government employment disputes says there is "strong evidence" that President Trump acted "illegally" in mass federal layoffs.

Video shows fire damaging Mizzou Arena suite

Canned heat placed too close to combustible material caused about $6,000 worth of damage to a Mizzou Arena suite last month, according to a Columbia Fire Department report. The fire marshal's report s

Spirit Airlines Adds 6 Routes With New Service From Chattanooga & Columbia

Spirit Airlines is expanding with new nonstop flights from Chattanooga and Columbia to Fort Lauderdale, Newark, and Orlando, starting in June 2025.

Volunteers say proposed ordinance changes can help Columbia's feral cat population

Changes to Columbia's feral cat ordinances could help make caring for the feral cat population more financially accessible.

One year of roll carts in Columbia boosts safety and efficiency

And after years of debates and City Council votes regarding Columbia's trash issue, the results of the survey were released in February 2023, showing the majority of respondents were in favor of the idea. The Columbia City Council approved roll carts on March 20, 2023.

Columbia Falls Police Department looking to add new officer for DUI patrol

The Columbia Falls Police Department has applied for a grant to get a police officer specifically for DUIs due to a growing number of driving under the influence arrests.

Trump vowed to leverage federal money to fight antisemitism. He’s starting at Columbia University.

Federal agencies are considering orders to stop work on $51 million in contracts with the New York City school.

‘K-1 Beer and Wine’ owners plan to depart Columbia Pike hub of craft beers after 19 years

A Columbia Pike shop known for its extensive selection of wines and beers is changing hands after almost 20 years. The owners of K-1 Beer and Wine at 2516 Columbia Pike are preparing to retire, co-owner Dae Choi told ARLnow.

When Student Protest Goes Too Far

H igher education is at an inflection point. Across the country, colleges, and especially small liberal-arts colleges, are being tested. Some question whether we are still fulfilling our central mission and preparing students for a rapidly changing and increasingly polarized world.

Columbia Basin Herald intern has a passion for politics

MOSES LAKE — Elizah Lourdes Rendorio didn’t really know what to expect from the Columbia Basin. “I was a little bit scared, I'm not gonna lie,” she said. “I just knew that my audience is very different from the people that I usually write to,

Opening of Voluntary Action Center’s Opportunity Campus pushed back to spring 2025

The expected opening of the Voluntary Action Center's Opportunity Campus has been pushed back to March 2026. As of December 2024, the Opportunity Campus was expected to open in fall 2025. On Monday, V

Second teen dies from Columbia Mall shooting

A second teen has died from the shooting at the Mall in Columbia a little over a week ago and questions remain surrounding the alleged triggerman who is in custody.

Howard County police, community groups enhance safety plans amid recent violence

Howard County police are ramping up patrols to bolster crime prevention in the aftermath of a recent spate of violence, especially near The Mall in Columbia.

Third student expelled from Columbia's Barnard College for pro-Palestinian activism

Student becomes the first to be expelled for protests that took place on Columbia University's campus last year

Work set to begin on Columbia Borough Hampton Inn

Visitors to Columbia’s antique shops, river trail and Turkey Hill Experience will no longer have to leave town to find a place to spend the night when a downtown hotel

Barnard College student expelled for role in Columbia Hamilton Hall takeover over Gaza

Ten months after pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupied Hamilton Hall at Columbia University, a student at its sister school, Barnard College, has been expelled, a campus protest group announced