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France orders 4,000 more evacuated as fires displace a third of a million across southwest Europe

Across France and Spain, roughly 330,000 people have been driven from homes and vacation sites by huge wildfires. Spain braced for its fourth heat wave of the summer, with several blazes still burning out of control, including the largest in its recorded history.

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Wall Street's flip from AI to less-loved stocks accelerates, while oil prices keep easing

But worries are rising about whether such growth is sustainable. Big spenders on computer memory could pull back on their …

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Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' at services drawing world leaders in Washington

Trump is expected to deliver remarks in the afternoon at the cathedral, alongside Fox News Channel's Sean Hannity and other …

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NW Montana conservation easement in the home stretch

If the easement is approved next month, all of the company's Montana timberland holdings will be under perpetual conservation easements.

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Libby woman takes plea; boyfriend sought by authorities

She and fellow defendant, Brock Daniel Svendsbye...

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The American smokejumper: ‘Swiss Army knife’ of wildland fire

As wildfire season arrives and the Forest Service juggles reorganization, the nation’s top firefighting force packs its chutes for the …

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Libby man accused of DUI following two-vehicle crash

Hagen’s charged with three misdemeanors...

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Libby man pleads not guilty to drug trafficking

Calvin Paul St. Onge is the father of...

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Trout Creek teen named top student archer in western United States

Sixteen-year-old James Lacy won top honors at the...

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County administrator takes over election duties

Teske said the resolution provides for the continuity of the election office...

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Fatal wreck, wildfires spoil a tranquil Saturday evening

Unlike the majority of the previous lightning-caused fires...

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Eagles optimistic ahead of 2026 season

SPOKANE — Aaron Best the head coach of Eastern Washington football, is heading into this season optimistic, he said at …

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Washington gas prices fall from spring highs, remain above national average

MOSES LAKE — Gasoline prices across Washington have eased significantly since reaching their highest levels of 2026 in late spring, …

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Multiple fires keep Grant County crews busy

QUINCY — A car fire that turned into a brush fire closed SR 28 near Quincy for about six hours …

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Commissioner candidates discuss what distinguishes themselves

EPHRATA — Four Republican candidates are seeking election to Grant County Commissioner Position 3 in the upcoming primary: Shannon Durfee, …

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