The Latest: Albania gets more masks, medical supplies

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Grant Co. PUD plans potential facility moves

EPHRATA — Grant County Public Utility District officials are hoping to identify tentative locations for new equipment shops in Moses Lake and Ephrata by the end of 2022. Utility district officials also plan to replace the PUD headquarters building, with the work on all three projects scheduled to take about a decade. “We looked at what we would need in the future, 30 years out, and what it would take (to remodel) at each of the facilities we’re in now. They’ve reached the point where new facilities are the best value, both from a cost standpoint and the function of what we need,” Tim Fleisher, PUD facilities manager said...

Glacier sets visitor mark

More than 700,000 entered park in September

Total visitation to Glacier this year topped 3 million

EPA award recognizes Libby

The Environmental Protection Agency gave special recognition Thursday to the community and those who were involved in the cleanup of the Superfund site from the W.R. Grace Vermiculite mine.

Ripe for the picking

There is nothing like the taste of a vine-ripened tomato. But did you know that you can pick tomatoes just as they start to color and still get similar results? It’s true. Mature tomatoes will continue to ripen after they are harvested.

Glacier Park' October visitation up 60%

Glacier National Park officials on Tuesday reported a 60% increase in visitation numbers for October over the previous year.

Glacier Park visitation up 60% in October

Glacier National Park officials on Tuesday reported a 60% increase in visitation numbers for October over the previous year.

Bullock lifts restrictions on visitation to long-term care facilities

Montana’s nursing homes and assisted-living facilities can now allow “safe visitation,” according to an updated directive issued Thursday by Gov. Steve Bullock.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Speaking of vintages, a different take

Sommelier, winemaker, brother-in-law and friend John Lancaster was in town for a visit this past week, and as we often do, we talked a lot about wine, drank some great wine and also discussed the business of wine. There was one conversation that was certainly memorable and for me column worthy. It centered on vintages, and more specifically discussing the really great years in our collective memory.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Lola… You should go

We have known Sam Lange for over a decade and have worked with Sam frequently in his previous roll as the Sommelier at Beverly’s at the Coeur d’Alene resort. Our paths have crossed even more frequently in his other “gigs” in the wine industry over the years. Sam has been at the business of wine for a long time and has one of the best and most respected palates in the business. We have known Anna Lombard as long as we have known Sam. She has been a customer of ours and we have been customers of hers. We respect Anna’s talents as one of the most astute business people in North Idaho, and appreciate her wonderful friendship and welcoming style more than we can say.

California theme park closures hit jobs, shops, budget

California's amusement parks have been pining to reopen for months, hoping to bring back thousands of workers sent home in March when the coronavirus pandemic forced them to close their gates.

California theme park closures hit jobs, shops, budget

California's amusement parks have been pining to reopen for months, hoping to bring back thousands of workers sent home in March when the coronavirus pandemic forced them to close their gates.

The respect tour

John Bryant has visited more than 200 World War II museums, memorials

The youthful Bryant, in total, has visited 150 sites in Europe and 92 in the U.S. — 180 museums, 52 memorials and eight cemeteries.

The respect tour

John Bryant has visited more than 200 World War II museums, memorials

The youthful Bryant, in total, has visited 150 sites in Europe and 92 in the U.S. — 180 museums, 52 memorials and eight cemeteries.

Dixon School receives freezer donation

The Producer Partnership has awarded $23,610 in matching grants to Dixon School District, as well as schools in Ennis and Rau, to purchase freezers.

Songs from the wood

Bergeson carves out musical niche; Builder's reputation built on 'sweet tone'

SANDPOINT - Michelangelo could see statues trapped inside blocks of marble. His task, he said, was simply to chisel away the excess stone until they were released.

Kohl's to cut 15% of office jobs due to virus-related slump

NEW YORK (AP) — Kohl's, whose sales have been hurt by the pandemic, said Tuesday that it will cut 15% of its office workers to save money.

Kohl's to cut 15% of office jobs due to virus-related slump

NEW YORK (AP) — Kohl's, whose sales have been hurt by the pandemic, said Tuesday that it will cut 15% of its office workers to save money.

Police: Man beaten, mugged in Cd'A neighborhood

Group offers free errands to high-risk residents

A local nonprofit is offering simple errand-running services to Kootenai County residents who are especially vulnerable to COVID-19.