Virus pain easing in Spain, Italy; UK braces for bleak days

MADRID (AP) — A week ago, emergency rooms and intensive care wards in Spain and Italy were overflowing with woozy, coughing coronavirus patients and literally buzzing with breathing machines.

Four North Fork grizzlies put down; feasted on garbage stored in trailer

In the North Fork, grizzly bear management specialist Tim Manley had to kill a productive 20-year-old sow grizzly named Monica and her three yearling cubs after they repeatedly got into garbage and broke into vehicles.

Yoga center near Bigfork seeking permit changes

A Bigfork-area yoga center will apply to change its conditional-use permit to allow gatherings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Costco's footprint may grow

Wholesaler aims to add 335 parking spaces

Costco seeks to add parking

Costco's footprint may grow

Wholesaler aims to add 335 parking spaces

Costco Wseeks to add parking

North Valley Food Bank responds as SNAP funding faces uncertainty

With the ongoing federal government shutdown creating acute uncertainty for the SNAP program North Valley Food Bank (NVFB) is preparing to fill the widening gap in food assistance locally.

Commissioners to revisit road vacation

Neighbors on Hidden Valley Road in Spirit Lake are seeking a road vacation of a public right of way, citing concerns about nuisance, trespass, and other complaints. The petition for the road vacation (VS0001-22) was first heard Oct. 26, but due to a lack of comment by the Idaho Department of Lands, whose property touches the dedicated roadway, the commissioners chose to continue the meeting until Nov. 9.

Fleischman seeks Post Falls council seat

Royal boys top Okanogan, drop two in SCAC East

ROYAL CITY — For one game early last week it appeared the Royal High boys basketball team had overcome its shooting and turnover woes in a 71-49 non-league win over Okanogan.

If love really lives here, then let's act like it

If attracting diverse people to the Flathead is the goal of “Love Lives Here,” then I recommend they stop providing pro bono marketing for the white separatist group, the National Policy Institute, and its president Richard Spencer. Their undying efforts to convince the world that Whitefish is racially tolerant is delivering the exact opposite message, and to folks out of state, our wonderful community is now being unfairly portrayed as the Northwest headquarters for hate and intolerance.

AP PHOTOS: Former shipping container maker uses them to farm

HONG KONG (AP) — After a career making shipping containers that transport freight around the world, Arthur Lee has stayed with them in retirement, using them to raise crops and fish.

AP PHOTOS: Former shipping container maker uses them to farm

HONG KONG (AP) — After a career making shipping containers that transport freight around the world, Arthur Lee has stayed with them in retirement, using them to raise crops and fish.

Possible break in theft of Canadian gold coin in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — Berlin police raided homes and jewelry shops Wednesday on suspicion they could be connected to efforts to fence a massive 100-kilogram (220-pound) Canadian gold coin — piece by piece — that was stolen from a museum in the German capital.

Possible break in theft of Canadian gold coin in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — Berlin police raided homes and jewelry shops Wednesday on suspicion they could be connected to efforts to fence a massive 100-kilogram (220-pound) Canadian gold coin — piece by piece — that was stolen from a museum in the German capital.

Possible break in theft of Canadian gold coin in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — Berlin police raided homes and jewelry shops Wednesday on suspicion they could be connected to efforts to fence a massive 100-kilogram (220-pound) Canadian gold coin — piece by piece — that was stolen from a museum in the German capital.

Possible break in theft of Canadian gold coin in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — Berlin police raided homes and jewelry shops Wednesday on suspicion they could be connected to efforts to fence a massive 100-kilogram (220-pound) Canadian gold coin — piece by piece — that was stolen from a museum in the German capital.

Museum provides look at Grant County's past

Pioneer Day puts museum exhibits in spotlight

EPHRATA - Grant County residents had a chance to get a look at the county's past at the annual Pioneer Day sponsored by the Grant County Museum Sept. 28.

Police hunting tire shop burglars

PONDERAY — Police are seeking the public’s assistance in apprehending the perpetrators of a break-in at Perfection Tire during the overnight hours of Nov. 24.

Getting through the holidays

Director of Community Development HONI

Short on cash? Charities value your time, too

It's the season of giving. And while your generosity knows no bounds, your budget does. But there are ways to support your favorite nonprofit without spending a dime.