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June 11, 2020 4:03 a.m.

EU to ease virus travel bans from July 1, but not to all

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday announced plans to ease a ban on nonessential travel to the continent, with foreign students, non-EU nationals who normally live in Europe and certain highly skilled workers likely to be exempt from the coronavirus restrictions from July 1.

June 10, 2020 2:03 p.m.

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday

Stocks ended a bumpy day mostly lower Wednesday despite assurances from the Federal Reserve that it would keep interest rates low through 2022 and would continue buying bonds to help markets function smoothly.

June 10, 2020 2:27 a.m.

German government to agree national hydrogen strategy

BERLIN (AP) — The German government is poised to agree Wednesday on a long-term strategy for increasing production and use of hydrogen as part of a plan to cut the country’s greenhouse gas emissions.

June 8, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Iraqi army: Rocket hits near Baghdad airport

BAGHDAD (AP) — A rocket landed in the periphery of Baghdad airport, according to an Iraqi military statement Monday, without providing further details.

May 30, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Bazaar swabbed, tables spaced as Turkey eases restrictions

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Workers in white coveralls and face masks swept Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar with disinfectant Saturday as Turkey prepared to lift many remaining coronavirus restrictions, including the suspension of domestic flights.

May 31, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Bazaar swabbed, tables spaced as Turkey eases restrictions

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Workers in white coveralls and face masks swept Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar with disinfectant Saturday as Turkey prepared to lift many remaining coronavirus restrictions, including the suspension of domestic flights.

Idaho’s weekly unemployment initial claims decrease 22% over previous week
June 4, 2020 10:20 a.m.

Idaho’s weekly unemployment initial claims decrease 22% over previous week

New initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits totaled 3,646 for the week ending May 30 - declining 22 percent from the previous week.

Idaho sees 5,795 new weekly initial unemployment claims because of COVID-19
May 14, 2020 12:28 p.m.

Idaho sees 5,795 new weekly initial unemployment claims because of COVID-19

Initial claims reached 5,795 during the week ending May 9, a 23 percent decline from the previous week.

Idaho sees 5,800 new weekly initial unemployment claims because of COVID-19
May 21, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Idaho sees 5,800 new weekly initial unemployment claims because of COVID-19

A total of 5,800 new initial claims were filed in Idaho for unemployment benefits during the week ending May 16, the same level filed the previous week.

April 29, 2021 11:06 a.m.

Brown extendes Oregon COVID emergency as cases spike

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday extended Oregon’s state of emergency for COVID-19 until June 28, saying a fourth surge of the pandemic is being driven by variants of the disease and causing increased cases and hospitalizations.

April 29, 2021 3:03 p.m.

Brown extends Oregon COVID emergency as cases spike

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday extended Oregon’s state of emergency for COVID-19 until June 28, saying a fourth surge of the pandemic is being driven by variants of the disease and causing increased cases and hospitalizations.

April 30, 2021 12:03 a.m.

Brown extends Oregon COVID emergency as cases spike

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday extended Oregon’s state of emergency for COVID-19 until June 28, saying a fourth surge of the pandemic is being driven by variants of the disease and causing increased cases and hospitalizations.

May 2, 2021 12:09 a.m.

Brown extends Oregon COVID emergency as cases spike

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday extended Oregon’s state of emergency for COVID-19 until June 28, saying a fourth surge of the pandemic is being driven by variants of the disease and causing increased cases and hospitalizations.

January 3, 2024 1 a.m.

TRANSPLANTS: Some thoughts

I have no problems with thousands moving to Idaho. Nor do I care if they identify as a member of the GOP. What I refuse to believe is anyone is focused on trumping socialism.

Inslee signs water rights bill
March 21, 2024 5:07 p.m.

Inslee signs water rights bill

OLYMPIA — According to an announcement from the Columbia Basin Development League, CBDL, in collaboration with the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District, Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District, and South Columbia Basin Irrigation District, are celebrating the signing of House Bill 1752 by Gov. Jay Inslee. According to the announcement, this legislation addresses technical challenges in managing water resources within the Columbia Basin Project. HB 1752 authorizes the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to apply for and obtain approval for water right modifications, an adaptation allowing more acres to be irrigated within the CBP without compromising the watershed. The statement said the bill was sponsored by Rep. Mary Dye, R-Pomeroy, and actively supported by the CBDL and the CBP irrigation districts.

May 18, 2024 1 a.m.

Idaho unemployment rate stays steady

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.3% in April, unchanged since September 2023, according to the Idaho Department of Labor.

City continuing search for city manager, also needs public works director
June 12, 2024 6:55 a.m.

City continuing search for city manager, also needs public works director

The City of Columbia Falls is in the second round of its search for a city manager.

February 12, 2024 6:09 p.m.

Public comment sought on proposed gray wolf change

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will accept comments through May 6 on a proposal to change the state’s classification of gray wolf populations from endangered to sensitive. A briefing and public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for the March 15-16 meeting of the WDFW commission, according to a WDFW press release.

January 23, 2020 12:05 a.m.

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday

Major U.S. stock indexes closed essentially flat Wednesday after an early rebound rally faded in the final minutes of trading.

January 22, 2020 2:35 p.m.

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday

Major U.S. stock indexes closed essentially flat Wednesday after an early rebound rally faded in the final minutes of trading.