Lala Inuti Ahari’s neatly coiffed sister locs, pearly smile and gleaming brown skin are a stark contrast from the evil countenance typically attributed to witches. The ironic juxtaposition isn’t lost ...

There are only so many ways you can re-invent the dedicated fishing kayak. Or so I thought. That was until Old Town Kayak and Canoe showed me their brand new BigWater ePDL+ 132 electric pedal assist ...

Electric propulsion has already transformed the way we ride bikes on land, and now the same idea behind e-bikes is quietly reshaping how we get around on the water. Electric kayaks are bringing a ...

Hoodoo Ski Area reopened on Feb. 27 after crews were able to restore chairlifts that had been surrounded by water earlier this week. A system of heavy warm rain had forced the Santiam Pass ski area to ...

Three ski areas are currently closed due to poor snow conditions across the Beaver State. A message on Hoodoo’s site begins, “Hoodoo Ski Area will be suspending operations immediately until it snows ...

Hoodoo Ski Area became the latest resort in Oregon to temporarily close due to a lack of snow, the Santiam Pass resort announced Feb. 4. Hoodoo joined Mt. Hood Skibowl and Mt. Ashland as other ski ...

Ukraine has deployed an off-road buggy equipped with guided missiles to destroy Shaheds. A Ukrainian operator said on video that the new American vehicle had already downed 21 Russian drones. Called ...

The next Tempest Rising update is taking what was already my pick for the best RTS of 2025 to a new level. The Slipgate Ironworks game has clearly pulled plenty of inspiration from the iconic Command ...

Ginseng has been used in my family for generations, but I still had many questions about the botanical. Where did it come from? Is it rooted in any African American traditions? For many African ...

When people hear the word, “Hoodoo,” it may evoke images of dark magic or devil worshipping, but in reality Hoodoo couldn’t be more different than these sinister stereotypes. This spiritual tradition ...

The month of October lines up with so many annual events that the “dark ladies” of the world really stan: Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, All Saints’ Eve, you name it. And as the astrological weather ...

Set in a haunted mountain town, the story follows a group of conjure women — sisters, ancestors and spirits — battling both supernatural threats and historical injustices. It’s a book about legacy, ...