Health district recognizes TB Day

Honored for efforts

GRANT COUNTY — The Grant County Health District honored Dana Fox, Mattawa Community Medical Clinic administrator, for her efforts in tuberculosis control.

Venezuela, ahora una importante fuente de solicitudes de asilo a Estados Unidos, plantea un desafío para Trump

TIJUANA, México — Lionel Ortega había trabajado como ingeniero durante casi 40 años para la petrolera estatal venezolana cuando abandonó el puesto en octubre pasado, desafiando a las autoridades que exigían que se quedara y supervisara las reparaciones de la ruinosa infraestructura que está asfixiando a la fuente de sustento del asediado gobierno del país.

Locals medal at Pickleball Palooza

Three Boundary County 9B Pickleball players medaled at Pickleball Palooza.

Antes de ir de compras navideñas, chequeé su informe de crédito

(NAPSM)—Se estima que las ventas navideñas de la temporada 2015 aumentarán entre un 3 y 4 por ciento, de acuerdo a evaluaciones de parte de varios expertos de la industria. Esto es un tanto menos que en el 2014 pero mayor que el promedio decenal del 2.5 por ciento de la National Retail Federation (La Federación de Ventas al Por Menor).

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Measures that passed or failed in Georgia General Assembly

ATLANTA (AP) — Lawmakers in the Georgia General Assembly on Friday are concluding the regular 2020 session of the General Assembly after a months-long recess because of COVID-19. Besides their annual duty of passing a budget to govern state spending, here's a look at the fate of some other significant issues:

Measures that passed or failed in Georgia General Assembly

ATLANTA (AP) — Lawmakers in the Georgia General Assembly on Friday are concluding the regular 2020 session of the General Assembly after a months-long recess because of COVID-19. Besides their annual duty of passing a budget to govern state spending, here's a look at the fate of some other significant issues:

Measures that passed or failed in Georgia General Assembly

ATLANTA (AP) — Lawmakers in the Georgia General Assembly on Friday are concluding the regular 2020 session of the General Assembly after a months-long recess because of COVID-19. Besides their annual duty of passing a budget to govern state spending, here's a look at the fate of some other significant issues:

Aloha! Escape the Winter Blues with a Getaway to Hawai‘i's Big Island

As the frigid winds blow through Coeur d'Alene, it might be time to trade in your heavy coat for an Aloha shirt and book a trip to Hawai‘i's Big Island.

Union Berlin hosts 4,500 soccer fans amid pandemic

BERLIN (AP) — In the biggest attendance so far for a soccer team in Germany during the coronavirus pandemic, Union Berlin welcomed 4,500 fans for its 2-1 win over Nuremberg on Saturday.

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Decorating on a budget %26#133; from the ground up

(ARA) - Nature redecorates with each change of season. Spring's vibrant blooms give way to the lush greens of summer, as nature decorates from the ground up, then spreads its beauty throughout the landscape.

Fitch Ratings: Lebanon finances point to debt restructuring

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's financial situation points to a likely restructuring of the country's massive debt and financial sector to preserve declining foreign currency reserves, Fitch Ratings said Tuesday.

Fitch Ratings: Lebanon finances point to debt restructuring

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's financial situation points to a likely restructuring of the country's massive debt and financial sector to preserve declining foreign currency reserves, Fitch Ratings said Tuesday.

Opposes CSKT Water Compact

I am writing regarding the CSKT Water Compact. The wording of this behemoth of government overreach, Constitutional (U.S. and MT) violations and lack of due process is deliberately full of confusing legalese ...

Embed-Britain-Small Business, ADVISORY

EU--VIRUS OUTBREAK-BRITAIN-SMALL BUSINESS STRUGGLES — Chart. The United Kingdom saw a sharp resurgence of COVID-19 infections this autumn, forcing a new level of economic uncertainty on already struggling businesses.

Fund is established to assist Faulkners with medical bills

  A fund to help pay the medical expenses for Patrick Faulkner, the 15-year-old Libby High School sophomore who was critically injured July 25 in a head-on accident on U.S. Route 2, has been established at Lincoln County Credit Union.

In Europe, Pompeo warns of China, Russia authoritarianism

PILSEN, Czech Republic (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned on Tuesday of a rise in authoritarianism led by Russia, China and Iran that threatens freedoms around the world.

In Europe, Pompeo warns of China, Russia authoritarianism

PILSEN, Czech Republic (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned on Tuesday of a rise in authoritarianism led by Russia, China and Iran that threatens freedoms around the world.

Max Sparr

1933 — 2025

Max W. Sparr, 91, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on July 16, 2025. Max was born in August 1933 to Arvid and Elizabeth Sparr on their farm near Red Oak, Iowa. He was the youngest child and his name was chosen by his sisters Evelyn, Dorothy and his brother Marion.