Nov 22nd, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama put forward an economic stimulus plan on Saturday that calls for the creation of new jobs through expanded highway construction programs and development of solar energy use.
Nov 15th, 2008 · Wildfires in California have jumped highways and burned homes in Santa Barbara County and in Los Angeles, forcing thousands to take refuge in shelters.
Oct 2nd, 2008 · Across the country, homes are going cheap. In Saginaw, Mich., one just sold on eBay. The winning bid came from Joanne Smith of Chicago. The price: $1.75. In Texas, Cissie Owen has found her beach cabin. She thought Hurricane Ike destroyed it. Turns out the storm surge picked it up, moved it across the highway, and deposited it completely intact. Owen calls it a "feisty little cabin." She has no plans to move back in.
Sep 29th, 2008 · Years in the making, Human Highway is the awaited collaboration between Nick Thorburn, the Unicorns-turned-Islands frontman, and Jim Guthrie of Royal City. It's a tad more poppier and spacier than either musician's main projects, and comes off like music perfect the conclusion of the day.
Sep 13th, 2008 · The strongest evidence of the huge storm was visible just outside the island city of Galveston: The highway was partially blocked by everything from boats, suitcases, a carved pumpkin and other home decorations to chairs, kayaks, toys, wood and other building materials was piled up all over the southbound lane.
Sep 2nd, 2008 · Osceola County businesses gave their tourist strip a green makeover by planting trees, but billboard owners balked because the landscaping obscured their signs. State lawmakers stepped in to protect the advertising, and the trees were cut back. Now residents are left asking: "Who controls the view on a public highway?"
Aug 30th, 2008 · Evacuations have begun for people who need assistance in getting out of the area before Hurricane Gustav makes landfall early next week. The lines were long Saturday and the traffic heavy on main highways as people waited to get out of the city.
Aug 28th, 2008 · This brutally efficient five-song playlist serves as a soundtrack for when you want to leave your house, hurry to an on-ramp, roar down a short stretch of highway, and abruptly take the next exit to your extremely nearby destination.