Chief freshman pinning down a new era

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake freshman Bianca Johnson looks to make her mark at the Tacoma Dome this weekend, while helping to usher in a new era for the Moses Lake girls wrestling program.

DNC chair unbowed by 2020 fracas: 'My job is ... to win'

Beyond the presidential candidates themselves, the Nevada caucuses Saturday will test Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez as he tries to keep an already messy primary season from devolving into chaos.

UNLV hands No. 4 San Diego State its first loss, 66-63

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Malachi Flynn sat slumped in his chair and glared straight ahead, the sting of San Diego State's first loss of the season still painfully fresh.

Boy Scouts' future uncertain after bankruptcy filing

Barraged with sex-abuse lawsuits, the Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday in hopes of working out a potentially mammoth victim compensation plan that will allow the 110-year-old organization to carry on.

Idaho ski resorts work to attract younger skiers

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — People get old, even die.

Huey Lewis pushes past hearing pain to keep making music

NEW YORK (AP) — There’s mixed news when it comes to Huey Lewis these days. The good part is that the '80s hitmaker and his band have their first new album in 19 years and a jukebox stage musical.

Huey Lewis pushes past hearing pain to keep making music

NEW YORK (AP) — There’s mixed news when it comes to Huey Lewis these days. The good part is that the '80s hitmaker and his band have their first new album in 19 years and a jukebox stage musical.

Huey Lewis pushes past hearing pain to keep making music

NEW YORK (AP) — There’s mixed news when it comes to Huey Lewis these days. The good part is that the '80s hitmaker and his band have their first new album in 19 years and a jukebox stage musical.

Trump, a late convert to cause, attends anti-abortion rally

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump vowed to stand with anti-abortion activists Friday as he became the first sitting president to speak at the March for Life, an annual gathering that is one of the movement's highest profile and most symbolic events.

Legislators host trio of town hall talks

Sauter, Woodward address concerns, issues

Education, Medicaid expansion and the initiative process were among the top discussion points at a trio of Saturday town halls held by a pair of District 1 legislators. With just the first week of the session under legislators' collective belt, Idaho House 1A Rep. Mark Sauter and Idaho Sen. Jim Woodward told the several dozen people gathered at the Sandpoint town hall that education was shaping up to be a big issue during the 2025 legislative session.

Dolezal steps down as NAACP president

Charter, KTEC seniors commit to continuing education

It's been a goal of Post Falls High School senior and Kootenai Technical Education Campus diesel technology student Elery Sterling to serve in the military as a warrant officer and as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot. Signing with the Army National Guard was an exhilarating moment for the soon-to-be military member. “The best part was definitely taking the oath, just getting to stand in there after waiting years to do it,” she said. “I had a really big smile and when I think of it I smile a lot. A very happy moment to know that I get to do one of my dreams."

Boundary County Court Records — May 4, 2023

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Trump on Capitol Hill implores divided Republicans to unify behind his big tax cuts bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump implored House Republicans at the Capitol to drop their fights over his big tax cuts bill and get it done, using encouraging words but also the hardened language of politics over the multitrillion-dollar package that is at risk of collapsing before planned votes this week.

Conservatives block Trump's big bill in stunning setback

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a massive setback, House Republicans failed Friday to push their big package of tax breaks and spending cuts through the Budget Committee, as a handful of conservatives joined all Democrats in a stunning vote against it.

Idaho Legislature’s budget committee approves funding for wildfires, bonuses for firefighters

State legislators did not provide full funding to fight wildfires recommended by Gov. Brad Little, land board

First Save Our Schools Town Hall held at Lake City Center

First Save Our Schools Town Hall held at Lake City Center

Should your tax dollars go to private schools?

Commissioners to consider large subdivision plan south of Libby

The two proposed subdivisions are located next to Schrieber Lake, off U.S. 2, about 23 miles south of Libby.