US service sectors slows in March

WASHINGTON (AP) — Growth in the U.S. service sector slowed in March with a much bigger decline expected in coming months from all the shutdowns and job layoffs that have occurred because of efforts to contain the coronavirus.

Employment Security Department releases July unemployment rates

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Employment Security Department announced Tuesday county unemployment rates and employment data for July 2023 are now available online on the ESD’s website. According to the EDS website, Grant County’s unemployment rate for July was 3.6% and Adams County's unemployment 3.2%. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the EDS unemployment report stated that preliminary estimates from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate non-farm employment in Washington fell by 6,400 in June 2023. BLS estimates the private sector lost 1,400 jobs during the month and the public sector lost 5,000 jobs. Estimates for July 2022 through July 2023 – not on a seasonally adjusted basis – indicate

Biden turns to Colorado to pitch investments in clean energy

DENVER (AP) — While legislators

Kootenai's County only warming center could exceed capacity as cold snap approaches

Area's only warming shelter could exceed capacity as cold snap approaches

The executive director of the nonprofit St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho is worried that the shelter, with a capacity of 25 men and women and men and has been operating “dangerously close” to capacity, may have to turn people away as the coldest conditions of winter approach.

Construction causes rockslide on Whitefish Lakeshore

Construction crews using explosives to blast rock for the foundation of a home last month led to a rockslide of debris into Whitefish Lake in what some have described as an "atrocious violation" of lakeshore protection regulations.

Get to know the candidates for the Shoshone County Sheriff's appointment

Badger basketball state champs receive rings

The 3A boys basketball state champions, Bonners Ferry, received their championship rings on July 8 and were honored before their families, friends and coaches.

'Cliffed out' Glacier National Park climber rescued by Two Bear Air

A woman was airlifted off Mount Reynolds in Glacier National Park on Sunday, Aug. 10 in a dramatic rescue.

Bonner County paramedic and EMT of the year announced

Bonner County EMS are celebrating two employees as its paramedic and EMT of the year.

Silver Valley man who threatened CDA legislator to be sentenced this month

A Silver Valley man accused of threatening a state official is set to be sentenced later this month after accepting plea agreement.

Silver Valley man who threatened CDA legislator to be sentenced this month

A Silver Valley man accused of threatening a state official is set to be sentenced later this month after accepting plea agreement.

Moyie Springs Fire Chief Steve Economu has retired after almost 50 years in the department

County approves final plat subdivision, zone interpretation

A subdivision located off Kelso Woods Drive and Contour Lane received unanimous approval for its final plat during Tuesday’s business meeting.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Summer season draws to a close for Roos, Dillon

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Summer season draws to a close for Roos, Dillon

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Summer season draws to a close for Roos, Dillon

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Summer season draws to a close for Roos, Dillon

'We failed the test' of COVID-19, says human rights champion

PARIS (AP) — Agnès Callamard is best known for her investigation into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and has made a career uncovering extrajudicial killings.

'We failed the test' of COVID-19, says human rights champion

PARIS (AP) — Agnès Callamard is best known for her investigation into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, and has made a career uncovering extrajudicial killings.

‘There’s a story to each car’

Local hot rod builder inducted into regional hall of fame

Chet Jackman sat down at the Washington State and Greater Northwest Hot Rod Hall of Fame banquet in Spokane last year surrounded by his friends and family, and he was frustrated.

‘There’s a story to each car’

Local hot rod builder inducted into regional hall of fame

Chet Jackman sat down at the Washington State and Greater Northwest Hot Rod Hall of Fame banquet in Spokane last year surrounded by his friends and family, and he was frustrated.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: A 'hand up' for a man that dreams of helping others

After facing unimaginable challenges, “Derek” has rebuilt his life.