Here are the nominees for this week's poll, sponsored by Diamond Kitchen & Bath. Voting closes at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13.

The start of the 2025-26 early signing period begins Wednesday. See where Observer-area prep athletes will play next.

Hike through secret slot canyons, spot endangered California condors, visit sacred Navajo sites, and kayak a stunning 10-mile ...

Trophy bull moose live in the continent's wettest, coldest places, and if you want to hunt them, expect to suffer and wait, ...

National parks pull in millions of visitors with promises of scenic trails and wildlife sightings. Yet beyond the views, many of these places carry serious risks.

Friendsgiving has become one of the most anticipated traditions of the season. More groups are moving their celebrations from ...

When the vote was held, it passed by a four to three margin, with Isakson, Elliott, Southcott and Almeida voting in favour. The total for Powell River Community Forest grants for community groups is ...

Powell, Wyoming isn’t just another dot on the map—it’s nature’s masterpiece with a main street. Tucked into Wyoming’s northwestern corner, Powell sits like a front-row seat to the wild splendor of the ...

Boneyard Beach is truly one of Florida’s most unusual coastal wonders. The shore is dotted with sun-bleached tree trunks that look like they belong in a fantasy movie. These wooden remains were once ...

Thanksgiving pies and turkeys were barely cooled when an unexpected storm slammed the East Coast. A massive water surge, ...

The largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) is one of North America’s most iconic freshwater fish and a favorite among ...