Airbus-Boeing deal still leaves other US-EU rifts unresolved

BRUSSELS (AP) — The deal the United States and the European Union reached Tuesday to end their long-running dispute over subsidies to Boeing and Airbus will mean the phase-out of billions in punitive tariffs. It will ease trans-Atlantic tensions. And it will allow the two sides to focus on a common economic threat: China.

Whitmer: Construction to resume next; eyes longer emergency

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Monday she will allow commercial and residential construction to restart in Michigan within a week or two and is taking a “hard look” at whether to let industrial sectors like manufacturing reopen in the next phase of loosening her stay-at-home restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.

24 miles in 20 hours: Kim Bowler's epic swim across Priest Lake

Liberty Lake woman who conquered Lake CDA swims the length of Priest Lake

The Liberty Lake resident became the first woman to swim the length of Priest Lake and the second overall to do it.

24 miles in 20 hours: Kim Bowler's epic swim across Priest Lake

Liberty Lake woman who conquered Lake CDA swims the length of Priest Lake

The Liberty Lake resident became the first woman to swim the length of Priest Lake and the second overall to do it.

Italy's health system at limit in virus-struck Lombardy

MILAN (AP) — The

Italy's health system at limit in virus-struck Lombardy

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Fed survey finds tepid growth as US economy battles pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Federal Reserve survey of business conditions around the country found that the U.S. economy grew at a “slight to modest” pace in September and early October, but also documented many areas of economic activity hobbled by the coronavirus pandemic.

Fed survey finds tepid growth as US economy battles pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Federal Reserve survey of business conditions around the country found that the U.S. economy grew at a “slight to modest” pace in September and early October, but also documented many areas of economic activity hobbled by the coronavirus pandemic.

NIC to cut athletics budget by $1.8 million

On top of eliminating the men’s and women’s golf teams, North Idaho College will cut the budgets of all remaining sports programs in an effort to reduce athletics spending by about $1.8 million over the next two years.

Culture and history focus of annual John White Series

The Northwest Montana History Museum presents Montana's troubadour, an ethnohistorian, Salish artists and toolmakers and a naturalist with little-known tales of Glacier National Park as part of its John White Series.

FBI seeks Canadian wanted in Kootenai County child sex abuse case

$5,000 reward offered for info leading to arrest

Donald Steven Lang, 62, was charged last April with three counts of lewd conduct with a minor under the age of 16 and a single count of sexual battery of a minor, according to a bulletin published by the FBI.

Stocks rise as Wall Street heads for a 3rd straight gain

Communication companies helped lift U.S. stock indexes mostly higher Wednesday afternoon, placing the market on track for its third gain in a row.

Veteran leadership guides Silver Valley sawmill

Veteran leadership guides Silver Valley sawmill

Mavs’ historic season ends with quarterfinal appearance

MOSES LAKE — On Saturday, the Moses Lake Mavericks (11-1) fell to the Lake Stevens Vikings 76-41 on the road in the quarterfinals of the 4A state football tournament. Despite the loss, Head Coach Brett Jay was proud of how his players fought to the end.

'50 Years of Ears' at North Idaho State Fair

Just about all the fair food classics can be found at the North Idaho State Fair — but there’s only one spot to get a truly original Elephant Ear.

Something for everyone at North Idaho State Fair

The sun might be starting to set a bit earlier, but summer isn’t over yet— and there’s plenty of summer celebrations and sunshine being enjoyed at the North Idaho State Fair.

Tamara McFarland

1962 – 2025

Tamara McFarland nee Shimp, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, teacher and friend, passed away in her home on June 27, 2025, at the age of 62. Tammy was born September 1, 1962, in Crawford, Nebraska to Johnna and Donald Shimp.

Polis signs order to diversify Colorado state government

DENVER (AP) — Amid the backdrop of the nation's reckoning over racial inequities, Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday signed an executive order he says is designed to diversify state government and create policies to promote equality and inclusion.

Polis signs order to diversify Colorado state government

DENVER (AP) — Amid the backdrop of the nation's reckoning over racial inequities, Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday signed an executive order he says is designed to diversify state government and create policies to promote equality and inclusion.