Idaho transgender women sports ban bill heads to governor

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho bill banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports despite warnings that such a law is unconstitutional headed to the governor's desk on Wednesday.

Idaho bill bans transgender women, girls from competition

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho bill banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports despite warnings that such a law is unconstitutional headed back to the House on Monday after being amended in the Senate.

Trump vows to 'suspend immigration,' adviser cites health

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said that he will sign an executive order “to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States” because of

Beach trash finds: Full pickle jar, vape pods, cremation bag

SANDY HOOK, N.J. (AP) — As New Jersey's beaches go, so goes the state of the environment.

The Latest: Stock futures trim losses on unemployment data

NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the action in the financial markets (all times local):

Census address work succeeded despite trouble hiring staff

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Even though the U.S. Census Bureau had trouble finding workers for its massive address-verification work late last summer, it managed to complete the job under budget because of better-than-expected productivity of its staffers, according to a new report.

Critters of North Idaho: Painted Turtle

From the red and yellow stripes running down its neck and the other colorful markings adorning its shell, the painted turtle is instantly recognizable to all nature lovers. As the snow melts and the rising temperature announces the promise of spring, scores of these shelled reptiles are clambering out of their burrows deep in the mud to take advantage of the warm sunshine.

Spirit of collaboration

The community of Post Falls exudes the spirit of collaboration, that is why we are honored to welcome Chief Pat Knight of the Post Falls Police Department and Chief Dan Ryan of Kootenai County Fire & Rescue as our keynote speakers at the April 21 Connect 4 Lunch meeting. Chief Knight and Chief Ryan will discuss how their agencies work together to keep the greater Post Falls community a safe and vibrant place to work, live and play. Thank you to Heritage Health our lunch sponsor.

AP National News Calendar

Business events scheduled for the coming week.

Woman accused of shooting at police pleads not guilty

A woman accused of exchanging gunfire with Flathead Valley law officers Tuesday morning in Bigfork has a prior record of assault with a weapon.

Wisconsin mom sentenced in disabled daughter's neglect death

APPLETON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin mother convicted of neglecting her 13-year-old disabled daughter and causing her death has been sentenced to 17 years in prison.

Sheriff’s Blotter

Notable Calls of the day!

LEGALS FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The Montana Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division

The Blotter: Woman rolls car over, but says she’s fine

Tuesday, Feb. 25

Girls win three in a row, including squeaker over Ronan

They’re back on the winning track.

House OKs bill letting non-violent inmates earn time off

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona House has unanimously approved a bill that will give all non-violent state prisoners time off their sentences if they work in prison or take drug treatment or major self-improvement courses while behind bars.

Sheriff’s Blotter

Notable calls

Challenger Cory Knutson seeks county commission seat

“I see a lot of potential for growth in this county, and I’d like to be part of the decision making,” said Cory Knutson, candidate for Lake County Commissioner. “I have three grandkids that live here, and I just want to help make Lake County a great place for them to grow up and live.”

Fur auction to end Monday

Fish and Game accepts online bids for found or seized animals until April 24

Idaho Fish and Game's annual online fur auction is now live, but not for long.

EDITORIAL: Secret to Cd'A schools levy success

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