WEAVING is slowly becoming a dying art as younger generations are reluctant to carry it forward.

Spurred on by an attempted US right-wing crackdown on Saying Bad Things About Charlie Kirk, South Africa’s self-proclaimed head boy, Ernst Roets, is warning local chatterboxes that he and his crew of library monitors will snitch if free speech gets out of bounds. Indeed, cancel culture — proclaimed dead at Trump’s second inauguration — is now an entrenched part of his presidency, and has advanced deep into the media space. What’s clear is that Kirk’s murder has driven the local white right insane. Can we tempt them back from the brink?

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Written by Angela Mason Foster Extension Master Gardener Volunteer As fall arrives and the leaves begin to drop, many gardeners instinctively reach for the rake or leaf blower, seeing fallen foliage as something to be tidied up and hauled away. But here’s a better idea: turn those leaves into […]

DOE formally approved the continuation of the Direct-Feed Low-Activity Waste Program (DFLAW) at the Hanford vitrification plant

“After unacceptable delays, it’s good that DOE has finally heeded my call to ... move forward with the final step," Sen. Patty Murray said.

A spinoff company from the University of Alberta has become the only Canadian finalist for a chance to design a recycling system in space.

The industry group’s members are seeing a double-digit increase in deployments over the past year.

Supreme Wraps opens limited franchise territories featuring exclusive Apterix polycarbonate PPF tech after explosive growth success.

Rocky Mountain Race Weekend, held at Pueblo Motorsports Park September 5-7, is a weekend of squalling tires, roaring engines, and hanging out with friends and family.
Darrin, Kim, and children Ebben and Adalyn Urie travelled to Pueblo so the kids could compete, doing just

POCATELLO — Everyone loves a great thrift store find, and thrifting at Pocatello’s Saint Vincent de Paul just got better. The thrift store and food pantry, at 855 South 2nd Avenue, has completed a major renovation, adding 360 square feet of showroom space. “Our customers are going to love it. We’ve doubled our clothing capacity […]

You rinse the bottle, flatten the box, and wheel the bin to the curb, a small act that feels good, like you’re doing your part for the planet.

The city had to balance the budget after starting out with a $20 million deficit.

The United States wastes 92 billion pounds of food annually. Locally, CROS Ministries is working with community partners and volunteers to rescue some of this unnecessary waste through its gleaning program. During the 2024-25 season, which closed at the end of August, CROS gleaned 460,245 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to help feed the […]

Emergency managers in McLean County have implemented a county-wide ban on open burning until Friday, Sept. 26 because of an increased fire risk.

POCATELLO — Everyone loves a great thrift store find, and thrifting at Pocatello’s Saint Vincent de Paul just got better. The thrift store and food pantry, at 855 South 2nd Avenue, has completed a major renovation, adding 360 square feet of showroom space. “Our customers are going to love it. We’ve doubled our clothing capacity […]

More than 150,000 vehicles a day cross the Brent Spence Bridge connecting Covington, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio. The congested bridge has “become an

The USCC’s annual compost and recycling conference will outline challenges and opportunities in the industry.

Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson said he is in talks on potential next steps should the President's House Site be altered by the Trump administration.

A new license has been drafted for Van Buren Township's hazardous waste facility. On Thursday, Sept. 18, the public chance can speak, ask questions.

Julie Coker, president and CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions, tells Iain Stirling about her new role and plans for growth. IS: What attracted you to the position of president and CEO?JC: Having had the opportunity to work in two other major metropolitan cities – Philadelphia and San Diego – along with my time at Hyatt in Chicago, New York represented what we’d all refer to as the Mecca when it comes to travel and tourism. The chance to use my skill set and experience from 21 years, made New York City incredibly attractive when the opportunity arose. New York City is really in a class of its own because of such a diverse economy and so many different levers driving tourism. This is the number one point of entry for all international travellers to the US. IS: What are your immediate priorities?JC: First, we need to return to the growth pace we were on in 2019. Last year, we had 64m visitors. The immediate priority is getting back to that growth trajectory, not just reaching the 2019 high watermark of 66m visitors, but returning to our pre-Covid growth pace. Second, we’re continuing our strong work across all five boroughs, ensuring visitors aren’t just coming to Manhattan but also experiencing Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.Third, and more long-term but ongoing, is continuing to be a leader in travel and tourism. We work closely with Brand USA and take seriously our responsibility to be a welcoming, inclusive destination that represents all of the US. IS: Given the current political situation, do you think that 76m visitor target might be affected?JC: New York has always seen fluctuations due to a variety of challenges and geopolitical tensions, but, through May, based on what we’re hearing from our hoteliers, we’re on track to meet our forecast. We lean heavily into the fact that New York has options for all budgets. Over the last two months, sentiment around the US is starting to normalise. Conversations we were having in February with Canada and other countries seem to have simmered down. Some headlines aren’t necessarily translating into how consumers are actually purchasing. IS: Where do you see the greatest potential for growth in the business events sector?JC: Meetings and conventions are very strong in New York. Javits is reporting strong numbers this year and has undergone major renovation. Traditionally, Javits has been focused on for-profit trade shows. We can work with their new president and CEO to diversify that mix, bringing in more corporate and association groups. The wealth of our knowledge economy also provides experts for speakers and potential sponsors for meetings and conventions. We leverage that backdrop. We’re also celebrating New York City’s 400th anniversary this year, which leads into the US’s 250th anniversary. Next year, we’re hosting the FIFA World Cup finals in July, including the final and, as part of America’s 250th celebration, we’ll have Sail4th 250 – over 30 tall ships in the harbour. IS: How are you bringing in sustainability and innovation into your destination marketing and business events strategy?JC: Most RFPs from meeting planners ask about our sustainability practices. Our hotel community, especially larger brands like Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, and IHG, have embraced this with best practices. We have a white paper on our website, covering topics like food waste and recycling materials from events. We’re particularly proud of Javits’ efforts. They debuted their expansion in 2021 with a 6.75-acre green roof – the largest in the US – and they have aggressive programmes for booth breakdown.New York’s world-class transportation system also makes it easy to get around without cars, which is much more sustainable.

The owners and operators of Clover Flat landfill must pay nearly $6.7 million for environmental restoration projects as part of a settlement in connection