'It was tough': World War II veterans return to Utah Beach to mark D-Day's 79th anniversary

ON UTAH BEACH, France (AP) — World War II veterans shared vivid memories of D-Day and the fighting as dozens returned to Normandy beaches and key battle sites to mark the 79th anniversary of the decisive assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control.

2015 tourist spending sets new state record

2015 tourist spending sets new state record

It's a jungle under there

As summer months approach, orange colored barrels dot roads across the country. Although drivers will eventually breathe a sigh of post-construction relief, non-passenger critters often respond differently to a road’s rebirth.

The Latest: Apple temporarily closes stores worldwide

The Latest on the world's coronavirus pandemic:

Introducing cdapressextra.com

It's not a finished product just yet, but online readers of The Press are invited to preview a new Web site: cdapressextra.com.

That 'Census Bureau' letter does smell kind of fishy

Many consumers in our area have been receiving letters purporting to be from the U.S. Census Bureau. Unfortunately, the letters request that you provide personal information, including your name, full address AND Social Security number. I have called the telephone number listed on these letters and I either get a “fast busy,” indicating that the number is not in service, or a person who represents themselves as an employee of the U.S. Census Bureau who becomes very threatening and belligerent when I balk at giving out my Social Security number. They usually hang up after failing to intimidate the caller into handing over personal information.

MATCHDAY: Liverpool hosts Tottenham; Barcelona faces test

A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Wednesday:

MATCHDAY: Liverpool hosts Tottenham; Barcelona faces test

A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Wednesday:

Helping Haiti's young and hungry

HAYDEN — Every meal pack was filled with vitamins, dehydrated veggies and rice, then topped with love and a prayer.

Fighting fire with … fun?

By CHANSE WATSON

Glacier Gateway girls tops at science fair

Is industrial timber ash an effective liming agent for farm fields? Can you have fun with frequencies? Instrumental music versus songs with lyrics: Which helps with concentration the most?

Couple rescued from sewage tank

BONNERS FERRY — On Aug. 4, about 11:35 a.m., Boundary County Dispatch received a 911 hangup call. Dispatch called the phone number back and there was no answer, so Boundary County Sheriff’s Deputy Bill Jarrell and Boundary County Sheriff Sergeant Robert Goad continued en route to the approximate address on Lookout View Road.

Glacier National Park visitation topped 900,000 in August

Fires and smoke aside, Glacier National Park saw 908,479 visitors in August, a 21.4 percent increase over last year.

Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

One day after posting an ad on Trump’s Truth Social referring to “creation of a unified Reich” if he’s elected, there were second thoughts about the campaign’s Hitler-tainted statement. It was removed.

'Layaway Santa' helps shoppers

Coronavirus hits Idaho, shoppers hit the stores

Amy Villacorta had four large packets of green and white napkins sitting in her grocery cart.

Coronavirus pandemic empties shelves at local grocery stores

IDAHO FALLS — Amy Villacorta had four large packets of green and white napkins sitting in her grocery cart.

New online store offers help to shuttered indie booksellers

Andy Hunter, founder of a new online sales outlet for independent booksellers, had seen a crisis building well before the coronavirus pandemic shut down many of the country's stores.

New online store offers help to shuttered indie booksellers

Andy Hunter, founder of a new online sales outlet for independent booksellers, had seen a crisis building well before the coronavirus pandemic shut down many of the country's stores.