Weekend of violence lashes Mexico, sparks dispute

CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — After a weekend of drug-gang killings left almost three dozen people dead in the industrial state of Guanajuato, as well as confrontations along the border, Mexico’s president cited it Monday as an example of “neoliberal polices that have been a resounding failure.”

Senior official cited by Trump is subject of investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The senior Department of Homeland Security official who was thrust into the spotlight by President Donald Trump to describe the effects of temperature on COVID-19 has been the subject of misconduct allegations for his previous government work.

Stocks extend gains on Wall Street to a 3rd straight day

Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Tuesday, extending the market's winning streak to a third day.

Rural America deserves better on broadband buildout

A massive expansion of federal air emission rules is on hold while legal challenges wind through the courts, which the Supreme Court said it expects to be successful.

CAL offers peek at new store

Bizarre Bazaar sets soft opening today

If you want a sneak peek at the new Bizarre Bazaar, CAL is hosting a soft opening of the popular shop today. The store, located at 114 S. Boyer Ave. next to SmokeSmith, will be open today, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bizarre Bazaar is the primary funding arm of Community Assistance League, a nearly 50-year-old staple in the county’s community service sector, officials said.

Washington's 'joints for jabs' vaccine program falling flat

Retailers told the state Liquor and Cannabis Board during a meeting Wednesday that many don't have the space to host a vaccine clinic

University of Idaho envisions largest research dairy in US

University President Scott Green and school officials in a presentation to Gov. Brad Little and other members of the Idaho Land Board on Tuesday said the proposed Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment, or CAFE, will help support growth of the dairy and other industries.

Australia won't welcome foreign tourists until at least 2022

Toughest and longest COVID-19 travel restrictions imposed by any democracy

Wall Street opens lower as US oil contract slides

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street as momentum from last week’s rally faded and oil prices collapse. Crude prices are plummeting amid concerns that storage facilities were close to being full. Energy sectors stocks are taking the worst of the selling. Economic data continues to show heavy damage to growth. Investors braced for a busy week when dozens of CEOs from the largest companies are scheduled to give updates on how bad the pandemic is hurting them. Stocks in Europe turned lower despite the fact that some countries eased their lockdowns on business.

Egypt announces 2-week, night-time curfew to slow virus

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt will impose a two-week, nightly curfew in the Arab world's most-populous country in an effort to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, its prime minister announced Tuesday as the International Monetary Fund warned that a shortage of medical supplies could affect the Mideast's poorest nations.

City Council OKs Memorial Field turf propsal

Not without considerable conversation, the Sandpoint City Council recently approved awarding J7 Contracting, Inc. a company based in Bonners Ferry, the contract for the natural rubber, cork and sand mix infill and turf system to be installed at War Memorial Field. The cost for the project will be just under $2.9 million.

Senior official cited by Trump is subject of investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The senior Department of Homeland Security official who was thrust into the spotlight by President Donald Trump to describe the effects of temperature on COVID-19 has been the subject of misconduct allegations for his previous government work.

Wall Street’s rally carries into 3rd day as economies reopen

Stocks are pumping higher in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday, and the S&P 500 is cruising toward its first three-day winning streak in a month.

Senior official cited by Trump is subject of investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The senior Department of Homeland Security official who was thrust into the spotlight by President Donald Trump to describe the effects of temperature on COVID-19 has been the subject of misconduct allegations for his previous government work.

EU lays out 1 trillion-euro plan to support Green Deal

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union plans to dedicate a quarter of its budget to tackling climate change and to work to shift 1 trillion euros ($1.1 trillion) in investment toward making the EU's economy more environmentally friendly over the next 10 years.

Three-day holidays are not a given

Something we all know and expect is for a number of businesses, including banks, schools and government offices to be closed on federal holidays.

Creative District Program looks to enhance local creative sectors

COLUMBIA BASIN – The Columbia Basin is full of art, whether it’s artists or art itself, it seems to be abundant for all to participate in or enjoy. “I think a lot of us have that artistic impulse,” said Dollie Boyd, Moses Lake Museum and Art Center Superintendent. “You know they might call themselves crafters – just because they’re not academy-trained artists doesn’t mean they don’t have something to contribute.” ...

Stock show smiles

RONAN — The folks and businesses of the county’s agriculture sector took to the Ronan Community Center for a hot meal, a scope of the stands featuring everything from chocolate fondue to power tools, a walk through an exotic petting zoo and just plain caught up with people they hadn’t seen in a while at the 19th Annual Lake County Expo and Livestock Show on Sunday.

Montana Department of Labor and Industry responds to federal layoffs

Twenty current and former federal workers gathered at state Department of Labor and Industry officers across Montana at 9 a.m. on March 12 for a “Rapid Response Event” aimed at “assist[ing] those impacted by federal layoffs.” Another 23 people attended virtually.

Grant PUD: New rate policy looks forward, not back

EPHRATA — Customers designated as core customers will be first in line for the lowest Grant County Public Utility District rates, according to a new rate policy unanimously approved by PUD commissioners Tuesday. Ty Ehrman, senior vice president of retail operations, said there will be less emphasis on the cost of actually providing service to customers, a process he called unbundling. “That is meant to support the premise (that) growth pays for growth. And most of our growth has ended up being in the industrial sector,” Ehrman said. “We want to make sure that we’re not unduly burdening our core customers with those higher-cost sources of power. And most of the growth (in demand) is actually occurring elsewhere.”