Coeur d'Alene passes hate crimes law

Residents urge council to take strong stance against racism

A city report said the criminalization of that behavior will enable the city to prosecute racially motivated crimes, leading to separate charges and enhanced penalties in appropriate cases.

Coeur d'Alene passes hate crimes law

Residents urge council to take strong stance against racism

A city report said the criminalization of that behavior will enable the city to prosecute racially motivated crimes, leading to separate charges and enhanced penalties in appropriate cases.

Report: US knew of problems family separation would cause

HOUSTON (AP) — Months before the Trump administration separated thousands of families at the U.S.-Mexico border, a “pilot program” in Texas left child-welfare officials scrambling to find empty beds for babies taken from their parents in a preview of bigger problems to come, according to a report released Thursday by congressional Democrats.

In dark day for UK retailing, 242-year-old Debenhams to shut

LONDON (AP) — The future of around 25,000 retailing jobs in Britain hangs in the balance after the failure of two long-established companies laid bare the fragility of much of the sector during the coronavirus pandemic.

In dark day for UK retailing, 242-year-old Debenhams to shut

LONDON (AP) — The future of around 25,000 retailing jobs in Britain hangs in the balance after the failure of two long-established companies laid bare the fragility of much of the sector during the coronavirus pandemic.

Raises for Virginia teachers, state employees in peril

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers passed a budget earlier this month that would give teachers and state employees raises and bonuses — a win for public sector workers who said they'd suffered too many years of stagnant pay since the Great Recession.

Stimulus money on the way for forest work

A wave of federal stimulus money will hit the ground in national forests soon, and it will be aimed at boosting private sector employment, Regional Forester Tom Tidwell said Monday in Kalispell.

US identifies 3,900 children separated at border under Trump

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration said Tuesday that it has identified more than 3,900 children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border under former President Donald Trump's

US identifies 3,900 children separated at border under Trump

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration said Tuesday that it has identified more than 3,900 children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border under former President Donald Trump's

US identifies 3,900 children separated at border under Trump

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration said Tuesday that it has identified more than 3,900 children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border under former President Donald Trump's

Wahluke upsets Knights at Royal City

ROYAL CITY — The Wahluke Warriors (12-6) defeated the Royal Knights (13-4) 1-0 on Tuesday after outdueling them in overtime penalty kicks. It was a physical game from the beginning; Warriors Head Coach Cele Lopez said he was proud of the way his players stuck through it.

Knights defeated in doubleheader

ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (2-2) were defeated at home by the Zillah Leopards in a doubleheader matchup by a final score of 4-3 and 6-3. “We felt like a young team trying to find our way here a little bit,” Head Coach Tony Jenks said. The Knights scored first in game one, but Zillah managed to outscore them 4-2 the rest of the game to secure their first win of the day. In game two, the Leopards carried their momentum forward as they jumped out to 3-0 lead in the first three innings. The Knights defense did its best to hold off Zillah, but a three-run sixth inning put Royal in a deeper hole. The Knights tried to mount a comeback but were unsuccessful as Zillah won the second game.

Athletic Breakthrough gym helps local athletes train beyond the season

QUINCY — While local Basin student athletes may be out for the summer, their opportunities to remain in shape for their respective sports are not. Head Baseball Coach at Quincy High School and owner of Athletic Breakthrough Gym David Garza has made his business available to local Basin athletes to continue developing during the offseason. “You're starting to see the kids who are trying to be more dedicated to their sport,” Garza said. “One thing that contributes to a lot of that success is dedication in the offseason, their hard work in the weight room, the dedication that they're putting in, as well.”

Emerging careers in science and health care

(ARA) - Growth in technology is contributing to career options at an increasing rate. Many industries, from information technology to environmental science to health care, benefit from new and enriching career opportunities afforded by rapid advancements.

Report sees resilient Montana tourist industry

Montana's nonresident travel is not always understood

Report sees resilient Montana tourist industry

Montana's nonresident travel is not always understood

Report sees resilient Montana tourist industry

Montana's nonresident travel is not always understood

Kellogg gets ready for SilverHoops

The SilverHoops 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is just a few weeks away and all signs are pointing toward another big year.

Pay to attract more tourists, or to lower property taxes?

My proposal is to go one step further in 2025: keep a smaller percentage of those taxes going to the purposes Sen. Zolnikov outlined in Senate Bill 540 last session, but use the majority of the money to reduce property taxes.

Lakes commission to discuss lake level economic study

The results of a study examining the economic impact of Lake Pend Oreille water levels are set to be discussed at the Lakes Commission’s Thursday meeting.