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Robert 'Rob' Douglas Chudomelka II

Rob was born and was raised in Moses Lake, Washington. He graduated from Moses Lake High School, attended Big Bend Community College and served in the United States Marine Corps. He was extremely proud to be a Marine and to have had the opportunity to serve his country.

Unemployment up in June

MOSES LAKE — Turmoil in Grant County’s manufacturing sector led to a slight increase in the unemployment rate in June 2018, when compared with June 2017. Unemployment was 5.1 percent in June 2018, compared to 4.9 percent in June 2017.

Adams Co. economy shows signs of slowing in December

RITZVILLE — After declining for 19 consecutive months, the year-over-year unemployment rate in Adams County increased in November and December 2022. The county’s unemployment rate in December 2022 was 7.6%, up from 5.9% in December 2021. Unemployment also increased between November and December 2022. November’s unemployment rate was 4.9%...

Thomas receives Public Sector Champion Award

Laurie Thomas, chief deputy treasurer for Kootenai County, recently received a 2018 Public Sector Champion Award from Thomson Reuters.

Lady Dogs fall to Wildcats, win against Loggers

The Bulldogs fell 3-1 to the Columbia Falls Wildcats on Sept. 30, a switch up from the last time the rivals met in 2024.

Glacier National Park plows make it to Big Bend

Glacier National Park plow crews are about three miles from Logan Pass on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Solid Waste discusses operation hours

During its monthly update meeting, Solid Waste Department officials discussed operating hours at the Clark Fork solid waste site. The department’s newly implemented fee schedule was also mentioned.

4-Hers enumerate reasons to join 4-H

National 4-H Week was Oct. 5-11, and the Mission Soaring Eagles 4-H club members wrote a sentence or two about why they are 4-H members.

Germany flies in seasonal farm workers amid virus measures

BERLIN (AP) — Two planes carrying Eastern European farmhands arrived Thursday in Germany as an ambitious government program to import thousands of seasonal agricultural workers got underway amid strict precautions to protect both the laborers and the country from the new coronavirus.

Germany flies in seasonal farm workers amid virus measures

BERLIN (AP) — Two planes carrying Eastern European farmhands arrived Thursday in Germany as an ambitious government program to import thousands of seasonal agricultural workers got underway amid strict precautions to protect both the laborers and the country from the new coronavirus.

Gallatin girls claim first AA championship

BOZEMAN — It took an extra frame but the Gallatin girls are champions.

Journey to the North Pole Cruises, character inspire children's book

Journey to the North Pole Cruises, character inspire children's book

Visions of sugarplums dance in her head and the magic of Christmas is in her heart the whole year through. Mica Riendeau is entering her seventh season as her sparkling other self Silver Belle, a merry elf who delights in bringing Christmas cheer to passengers aboard Journey to the North Pole Cruises on Lake Coeur d'Alene.

"An incredibly personal endeavor"

Brooks Hotel to celebrate major milestone in ongoing renovation project

Ongoing work at the Brooks Hotel has reached another major milestone, according to owner Emily Nelson.

Construction resumes on Caltaldo Bridge in March

Starting next week drivers will be required to slow down and merge into a single lane in each direction as work resumes to reconstruct the Interstate 90 bridges over the Coeur d’Alene River near Cataldo. These bridges were first built in 1964 and are ready for replacement after reaching the end of their service life.

Support local nonprofits on ‘Giving Tuesday’

Nonprofits are gearing up for one of the most charitable days of the year, known as “Giving Tuesday.”

US service sector contracts for second month in May

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. services sector shrank for a second month in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggered shutdowns and layoffs around the country.

Grant County unemployment rises in 2019

Manufacturing sector loses jobs

US service sector contracts for second month in May

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. services sector shrank for a second month in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggered shutdowns and layoffs around the country.

U of I basketball camp educates next generation at Sandpoint HS

Smiles were abundant as the University of Idaho men's basketball team delivered a two-hour crash course for the youth of North Idaho at Sandpoint High School on Thursday.