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May 23, 2020 2:27 p.m.

Public remarks prompted Florida virus data curator's firing

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The woman who

May 23, 2020 1:27 p.m.

Ousted Florida virus data curator had history of violations

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The woman who

May 23, 2020 11:03 a.m.

#143Day: Fred Rogers and a day of kindness in Pennsylvania

Mister Rogers would have liked it: a day to be extra kind to your neighbors.

May 23, 2020 10:27 a.m.

As Native Americans fight virus, basketball takes a timeout

PHOENIX (AP) — Basketball is woven into the fabric of Native American life.

May 23, 2020 1 a.m.

Woman missing lug nuts might have a screw loose

A woman told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office someone had intentionally loosened the lug nuts on her vehicle. She suspected it had happened when she was at a Columbia Falls bar the night before, but she also identified her neighbor as her top suspect, even though she wasn’t sure if the neighbor had been present at the bar at the time. She explained she “doesn’t pay attention to things around her.” She wanted her report logged in case she was able to secure video footage of “the things that have been happening to her,” although she could not elaborate on what these things were.

May 23, 2020 1 a.m.

RECORDS

SENTENCINGS

May 23, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Illinois budget plan needs $6B in federal aid to balance

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Despite an economy decimated by shutdowns forced by the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois House is poised to consider a $42.64 billion operating budget for next year, a 6.8% increase over current spending that is heavily reliant on federal assistance.

May 22, 2020 7:27 p.m.

Illinois budget plan needs $6B in federal aid to balance

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Despite an economy decimated by shutdowns forced by the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois House is poised to consider a $42.64 billion operating budget for next year, a 6.8% increase over current spending that is heavily reliant on federal assistance.

Polson man arrested for forgery
May 22, 2020 8:27 a.m.

Polson man arrested for forgery

A Polson man is facing charges from a 2019 incident after he was recently arrested in Flathead County.

May 22, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Editor’s note: Because of little live programming these days, The Press is listing, for the time being, TV times for some past pro and college games, and other events. Listings subject to change.

MLHS names top 10 students of Class of 2020
May 22, 2020 12:06 a.m.

MLHS names top 10 students of Class of 2020

MOSES LAKE — As graduation nears during the COVID-19 pandemic, Moses Lake High School Principal Triscia Hochstatter named the school’s top 10 seniors.

May 22, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Kentucky unemployment rate surged to 15.4% in April

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's unemployment rate surged to 15.4% in April, a double-digit increase from the prior month as the coronavirus outbreak shuttered broad segments of the economy.

Idaho state government won’t borrow money to support cash flow
May 21, 2020 3:04 p.m.

Idaho state government won’t borrow money to support cash flow

Boise – Under the direction of Governor Brad Little and State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth, the State of Idaho will not borrow money in the bond market to meet anticipated cash flow requirements for the current fiscal year.

Shoshone County scholars make LCSC 2020 spring honor roll
May 21, 2020 2:13 p.m.

Shoshone County scholars make LCSC 2020 spring honor roll

LEWISTON – Despite challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic including a transition to remote learning midway through the semester, a total of 913 students at Lewis-Clark State College earned honor roll distinction this spring, LC State administrators announced.

May 21, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Kentucky unemployment rate surged to 15.4% in April

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's unemployment rate surged to 15.4% in April, a double-digit increase from the prior month as the coronavirus outbreak shuttered broad segments of the economy.

May 21, 2020 1 a.m.

BLM launch at Blackwell Island opens today

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Blackwell Island recreation site and boat launch on the Spokane River at Coeur d’Alene will open today. The 134-space parking lot and four-lane boat launch at Blackwell Island offers picnicking, a native plant garden and wildlife viewing along the nature trail. The site is open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. through mid-October.

May 21, 2020 1 a.m.

‘Forestry Shortcourse’ being offered in Sandpoint

Many Idaho forest landowners desire a better understanding of how forests grow and how they can better manage their forest property to meet their goals. Furthermore, forest landowners are often required to demonstrate planned, active forest management to qualify for lower forestry property tax rates and cost-share assistance for management activities such as thinning.

May 21, 2020 1 a.m.

‘Forestry Shortcourse’ offered in June in region

Many Idaho forest landowners desire a better understanding of how forests grow and how they can better manage their forest property to meet their goals. Furthermore, forest landowners are often required to demonstrate planned, active forest management to qualify for lower forestry property tax rates and cost-share assistance for management activities such as thinning.

May 21, 2020 1 a.m.

RECORDS

JUDGMENTS

May 21, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Alaska prepares for next stage of reopening amid coronavirus

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Starting Friday, businesses in Alaska that were shut down or restricted due to coronavirus concerns can fully reopen, a significant step that Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy says the state can handle as it moves into a “management stage” of the virus.