Rapid Fire Triggers Evacuations, Shuts Down Freeway in Gorman

TL/DR - A wildfire started Saturday afternoon along Interstate 5 near the Grapevine and has already expanded to over 4,400 acres, heading south towards the town of Castaic. High winds are threatening to expand the fire's reach and an evacuation order has been issued affecting areas from Gorman to just south of Pyramid Lake. As of the latest…

3-Day I-10 Lane Limitations in Chandler: Essential Traffic Update

TL/DR - Drivers should expect lane restrictions on I-10 through the Wild Horse Pass corridor from June 17-19 due to bridge construction over the Gila River. Eastbound I-10 will have the left lane closed near the Gila River bridges from 9 p.m., June 17 to 5 a.m., June 18, while westbound I-10 will have the left lane closed from 9 p.m., June 18 to…

Three Fires’ 42nd Homecoming Celebration Rocks GR

TL/DR - The 42nd annual Homecoming of the Three Fires Pow Wow, a two-day event celebrating the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians, is taking place at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event includes music, dance, native arts and crafts, and food vendors, and is aimed at providing an opportunity for people to learn about the cultural…

North Carolina’s Top-Rated River for Tubing

TL/DR - USA Today has ranked The French Broad River in Asheville, North Carolina, as the tenth best river for tubing in the country. The river is viewed as a great destination for a family-friendly, inexpensive summer pastime, with multiple access points and picturesque views. However, the author, Catherine Lane, personally recommends the Green…