Spain's economy shrinks, oil looms large with oversupply

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Thursday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Wall Street rallies again; S&P 500 pulls within 2% of record

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks climbed again on Wall Street, giving the S&P 500 index its fourth straight gain and pulling it within 2% of the record high it set in February. The benchmark index added 0.6% Wednesday, following up on gains in European markets and across much of Asia. Negotiators on Capitol Hill reported some progress in talks for more support for the economy, and pressure is mounting on them to act quickly. Disney surged after it became the latest company to report quarterly results that weren’t as bad as Wall Street expected. Treasury yields and gold prices rose.

Trump invokes act to marshal private sector against virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Managing dual health and economic crises, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will invoke emergency powers that allow the government to marshal the private sector in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Whitefish High School senior rallies for families impacted by cancer

Whitefish High School senior Maggie Mercer knows firsthand the difference a support system can make for families battling cancer. Now, she’s leading the way to support other local families grappling with the disease.

Whitefish student rallies for families impacted by cancer

Whitefish High School senior Maggie Mercer knows firsthand the difference a support system can make for families battling cancer. Now, she’s leading the way to support other local families grappling with the disease.

Kellogg library opens doors at 'new' building

After months of preparation, the Kellogg Public Library officially opened its doors at a new location along the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes earlier this week.

Depot Day shatters registration records

It was a record-breaking year for the Inland Northwest’s longest running car show, as Depot Day brought hundreds of class cars and thousands of people to look at them.

Opening tournament of the year for the North Idaho Wrestling League in Bonners Ferry

Moore’s 22 points leads Montana to eighth straight win

MISSOULA — Malik Moore scored 22 points, making six 3-pointers and the Montana Grizzlies controlled the second half for a 65-58 win over the Weber State Wildcats at Dahlberg Arena Saturday.

Local man shares invention with city

There’s more than one way to cook chili and generate renewable energy.

Two eagles released in Sagle

Two bald eagles have taken flight again after spending several months rehabilitating at a local raptor rehabilitation center.

Grossman named Freshman of the Year, Howard earns Honorable Mention

CHENEY – Eastern Washington University’s Kourtney Grossman has been named Big Sky Freshman of the Year. The Big Sky Conference announced its postseason awards Friday prior to the beginning of the 2025 Big Sky Tournament. Grossman also earned All-Conference Honorable Mention alongside the Eagles’ Peyton Howard.

‘Show kindness’: LPO students give back to Bonner Community Food Bank

With the sun shining down, students from Lake Pend Oreille High School made a brisk walk to cap off their Teen Living class by delivering plants to the Bonner Community Food Bank.

Investing in Idaho’s forestry workforce

It’s no secret that forestry is an important part of Idaho’s economy. A 2023 University of Idaho study found that the forest products business sector contributed $2.5 billion to Idaho’s gross state product in 2022. The vast majority of the $61 million in state endowment lands money that went to public schools in 2023 came from timber harvesting proceeds. That means close to 30,000 of our friends, families and neighbors work in Idaho forests. They’re the loggers, truck drivers, mill workers, foresters, sales and accounting professionals who sustainably manage our forests to produce lumber, paper products, furniture and other wood products.

Whitefish, Eureka cruise to lopsided wins

WHITEFISH — Calvin Eisenbarth went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and three RBIs to lead the Whitefish Bulldogs to a 17-2 win over the Plains-Hot Springs Savage Horsemen in high school baseball Monday.

Literacy Project of North Idaho issues reading challenge to community

Literacy Project of North Idaho issues reading challenge to community

A million pages. That's the challenge the Literacy Project of North Idaho, a nonprofit, is issuing to people of all ages and reading levels in a sweeping effort to unite the community through a friendly competition while reducing the stigma associated with low literacy.

Literacy Project of North Idaho issues reading challenge to community

A million pages. That's the challenge the Literacy Project of North Idaho, a nonprofit, is issuing to people of all ages and reading levels in a sweeping effort to unite the community through a friendly competition while reducing the stigma associated with low literacy.

Literacy Project of North Idaho issues reading challenge to community

A million pages. That's the challenge the Literacy Project of North Idaho, a nonprofit, is issuing to people of all ages and reading levels in a sweeping effort to unite the community through a friendly competition while reducing the stigma associated with low literacy.

Dutch intelligence agency says it has uncovered two Russian spies who targeted high-tech sector

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch intelligence agency says it has uncovered two Russian spies who targeted high-tech sector.

Activity in the US service sector slows in March to an index reading of 52.5 with bigger virus-related slowdown expected

WASHINGTON (AP) — Activity in the US service sector slows in March to an index reading of 52.5 with bigger virus-related slowdown expected.