More snow is forecast for the Tri-Cities as the temperature warms some, although not back to normal for mid-January. Travel could be challenging for people heading out-of-town this week, whether across Washington state’s Cascade or Blue mountains or down the Columbia River Gorge. For the Tri-Cities the National Weather Service predicts a 90% chance of […]
A growing chain known for breakfast, brunch and other daytime dining options is prepping a location in one of Columbia’s busiest retail districts. First Watch, which has more than 500 restaurants across 29 states, will open a location at the shopping center at 275 Harbison Blvd. Other nearby businesses in that stretch include a Rooms […]
After last weekend’s forecast of 3 to 6 inches of snow and this weekend’s forecast of 1 to 4 inches, the concern isn’t the snow but an arctic blast and subzero temperatures, says National Weather Service Meteorologist Lydia Jaja. “The real story for Friday through Sunday is going to be the brutal cold. The wind […]
Now that we’re firmly in 2024, you may be looking to refresh your wardrobe, or at least stock up on pieces that will help you tackle your New Year’s fitness resolutions. Luckily, Dick’s Sporting Goods is on deck to help with a sweet winter clothing sale. Save big on sale items from fan-favorite brands including […]
Things could soon get a bit messy in Columbia — and if you want to watch it all unfold live, there are ways. Severe weather is moving toward the Midlands this afternoon, bringing with it the chance of powerful, damaging winds, flooding and tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service. The Midlands are under a […]
A man authorities say is wanted in connection with a murder case in New York was arrested Saturday in Columbia. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested Deion King, 22, and charged him with identity fraud and assaulting an officer. Richland authorities also said King is wanted on a New York murder charge. As of Sunday […]
The lasting legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will be on full display Jan. 15 and beyond in Columbia through a variety of events. The holiday provides an opportunity for everyone across the globe to “learn and unite in celebration of Dr. King’s groundbreaking work and Mrs. Coretta Scott King’s powerful continuation and […]
If you live in an area where winter weather strikes, finding a pair of reliable snow boots that will actually keep your feet warm and dry is probably at the top of your shopping list (as it should be!). Luckily you don’t have to look far to find a pair that is “comfortable, practical and […]
Columbia resident Herb Griggs is a living witness to history. He celebrated his 102nd birthday Thursday at The Terrace Retirement Community surrounded by other residents, family, friends and country music duo Don Joy and Melanie Lynn, who provided entertainment at the party. Born in Boone County and educated both in Hallsville and Columbia, Griggs’ life […]
Dec. 24—GRAND FORKS — As January closes in, so does the auction for a portion of the Columbia Mall. Some employees wonder what the future holds for the Grand Forks shopping center. Erin Romuld, a keyholder at Claire’s, said she hasn’t heard anything at all from the mall’s management about the situation. “I haven’t been […]
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It was a bright morning two Wednesdays ago, and Manan Ahmed, a professor of South Asian history at Columbia, was rushing across Broadway, trying to find a print shop that could make a giant poster on short notice. As he walked, he texted a few colleagues—classicists, anthropologists, other historians—asking whether anyone knew where to get […]