Oregon’s Unusual Blizzard Warning Ends Amid Severe Snow Prediction

TL/DR - The National Weather Service has issued a rare blizzard warning for Oregon's Cascade mountain roads and passes due to projections of extreme snowfall and high winds on Tuesday and Wednesday. Up to 4 feet of snow and winds between 55 to 75 mph could create whiteout conditions around Cascade mountain passes including Santiam Pass,…

State targets increased federal grant competition for locals

TL/DR - Wyoming's local governments are requesting $500,000 to fund a grants management office that will work towards securing more federal grants for the state. The funds will be used primarily to continue contracts with a consultant to identify grant opportunities, and to build a knowledge repository for grant-writing and administration. The…

Phoenix Opera’s Thrilling Performance at Surprise Arts Venue

TL/DR - The Phoenix Opera will perform "Favorite Things" at the next Lunchtime Theater event at the Arts HQ Gallery in Surprise, Arizona on January 25. The Lunchtime Theater program is a seasonal initiative held once a month between October and April, in partnership with the West Valley Arts Council and the City of Surprise. The program aims to…