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See the tall ships go through McNary Dam on Tuesday
June 10, 2013 - People line up Sunday to tour the Lady Washington, docked at Columbia Marine Center in the Port of Pasco.
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New Research Suggests Hands-Free Talking And Texting Are Unsafe
Using hands-free devices to talk, text or send e-mail while driving is distracting and risky, contrary to what many people believe, says a new University of Utah study issued by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Governor wants nominations for Utah State School Board seat
Interested individuals are encouraged to email a resume to cbradford@utah.gov with "Nomination to District 6" in the subject line by June 21. The District 6 seat, which represents portions of West Jordan, Taylorsville, Kearns and West Valley City, was recently vacated by board member Joel Coleman, who was appointed last week as the new ... (more)
Akron cigar store hoping to light up sales
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Columbia signs water contract with Winnsboro
The Herald Independent received email confirmation Thursday from Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson that the city of Columbia has signed the water contract with the town of Winnsboro.
Power outage leaves Newport PATH station in the dark for 10 minutes
The power went out for about 10 minutes at the Newport PATH station in Downtown Jersey City today, though train service was not affected.
ArtBeat: 'Boyhood Shadows' to air on KQED
Boyhood Shadows," the powerful documentary about childhood sexual abuse from local filmmakers Steve Rosen and Terri DeBono, premiers on KQED San Francisco at 10p.m. June 26. Check listings for your television provider.
Green MLA Andrew Weaver challenges natural gas arguments
As B.C. legislature clerk Craig James looks on, Andrew Weaver becomes a Green MLA, ensuring that climate change won't be ignored in the chamber.
At least an hour wait for Sea-Tac security lines
It took Seattle passengers up to an hour to pass through Transportation Security Administration security at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday afternoon evening.
Gov. Herbert seeking nominations for State School Board seat
Interested individuals are encouraged to email a resume to cbradford@utah.gov with "Nomination to District 6" in the subject line by June 21. The District 6 seat, which represents portions of West Jordan, Taylorsville, Kearns and West Valley City, was recently vacated by board member Joel Coleman, who was appointed last week as the new ... (more)
News and notes from the Cape and Islands business community for June 13, 2013.
Newly elected directors include Steve Roderick of Roderick's Bookkeeping, Eleanora Irving of the Atlantic Spice Co., June Hopf of Seamen's Bank and Sally Rice of the Whitman House Restaurant.
Hands-Free Talking and Texting Are Unsafe
SALT LAKE CITY, June 12, 2013 - Using hands-free devices to talk, text or send e-mail while driving is distracting and risky, contrary to what many people believe, says a new University of Utah study issued today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Global energy companies 'dead serious' about B.C. natural gas, says minister
Lelu Island, near Prince Rupert, BC, is seen March 8, 2013. Malaysian national oil company Petronas says it expects to spend up to $16 billion to build a liquefied natural gas export facility and related infrastructure in Western Canada.
Farmers market to open along North Main
"The Food Park" – featuring fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables – will open June 20 with a celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market will be open every Thursday at 5 p.m. at the corner of North Main and Newman streets, the site of this year's Cornbread Festival.
New superintendent appointed to Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
State School Board member Joel Coleman was selected by the board Friday to serve as superintendent of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
"Minister of everything" Rich Coleman takes on B.C.'s biggest priorities
Rich Coleman briefly speaks to media following a Caucus meeting at B.C. Legislative Building in Victoria, BC Monday March 4, 2013.
Bond back in cabinet with Bell's former role
Bond will be sworn in on Monday as the next minster of jobs, tourism and skills training - a position most recently held by former Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Pat Bell.
'The Lost Colony' to receive a Tony Honors Award
Andy Griffith played the role of Sir Walter Raleigh in The Lost Colony, annual outdoor drama pageant in Manteo from 1947-1953.