Arkansas community pitches Chinese mill site to other firms

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A community in southwest Arkansas plans to pitch a site it has been holding for a $1.8 billion Chinese paper mill to other industrial prospects amid growing signs that the project's future is at risk because of trade tensions.

Granddaughter's search leads to recovery of Conrad Cemetery records

Paper records stolen from Kalispell’s Conrad Memorial Cemetery have been retrieved, but a long road of rebuilding lays ahead as the cemetery digitizes its burial logging system.

WA Forecast

WA Forecast for Thursday, January 23, 2020

Ephrata boys secure home playoff game with 65-49 win over Quincy

EPHRATA — Ephrata shooting guard Jakob Oxos poured in seven 3-pointers en route to a game-high 23 points. Point guard Cameron Clark hauled in nine of his 15 rebounds in the second half and chipped in 16 points in the Tiger’s 65-49 Central Washington Athletic Conference victory over Quincy to wrap up the regular season in front of a capacity crowd.

Othello sweeps Quincy on senior day

OTHELLO — Dominique was dominating. Martinez, who is headed to the University of Hawaii next fall, struck out nine of the first 10 batters faced en route to a no-hit, shutout in the first game of Saturday’s CWAC doubleheader against Quincy.

Viking men stay hot, women stay cold

MOSES LAKE - The Big Bend Community College basketball teams are on decidedly different paths right now.

Wild Split Two Games in Alaska

FAIRBANKS, Alaska. - The Fairbanks Ice Dogs scored three

Chiefs boys sweep triangular against Yakima schools

MOSES LAKE - Final scores may not have been available by the

'Hungry' Bulldogs punch ticket to state

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint never dropped a set, dispatching Moscow in both matches en route to the 4A Region 1 volleyball championship on Saturday at Les Rogers Court.

Sedated man drives himself home after surgery

Law enforcement roundup

 Someone called to report a patient from a Commons Way medical facility had just driven away while he was heavily sedated, despite a planned ride that was en route to pick him up.

America's grieving must progress

When tragedy strikes and death occurs, the stages of grief are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. When the tragedy is en masse - sadly common throughout history and in war-torn communities - entire nations can get stuck in anger or, if the tragedy is ongoing, depression.

Vahey leads Lakeland to win over Sandpoint

SANDPOINT — Dylan Vahey hit three 3-pointers en route to an 18-point, eight-rebound night, leading the Hawks past the Bulldogs 53-46 in a 4A Inland Empire League boys hoops clash Thursday night at Les Rogers Court.

Monthly Whitefish Gallery Night on tap today

The monthly Whitefish Gallery Night returns tonight from 6 to 9 p.m., with featured art exhibitions, entertainment and refreshments at 11 downtown galleries. All events are free and open to the public and continue on the first Thursday of each month through Oct. 5. More information and a complete listing of supporting galleries is available at www.whitefishgallerynights.org.

Legion baseball: Twins fall short in Western A District title game

POLSON — The Bitterroot Red Sox broke a 2-all tie with three runs in the top of the third inning en route to a 6-3 victory over the Glacier Twins to capture the Western A District American Legion baseball championship on Monday afternoon.

Fast-starting Lakeland 1 win from state

COEUR d’ALENE — Katy Ryan totaled 22 points, eight rebounds and nine blocked shots, and the top-seeded Lakeland Hawks started fast en route to a 51-37 victory over the third-seeded Moscow Bears in Game 1 of the best-of-3 4A Region 1 championship series Tuesday night at North Idaho College’s Rolly Williams Court.

Turnovers hurt 'Dogs in shoot-out at Ronan

The Bulldogs put up 26 points and nearly 400 yards of total offense Friday in a shoot-out with Ronan, but it wasn't enough to keep pace in the conference battle. The Chiefs outscored Whitefish 28-13 in the second half en route to a 50-26 win.

Cats roll over Broncs, face Corvallis in playoffs

The Columbia Falls football team ended its season on a high note, downing Frenchtown 61-0 in a blowout. The Wildcats scored 21 points in the first five minutes en route to the win.

Lady Loggers chop down Whitefish girls

By DAVID ERICKSONWhitefish Pilot

The Lady Bulldogs couldn’t find a way to contain Jackie Mee in Libby on Saturday, as the star Lady Logger dropped 18 points en route to a 55-46 Northwestern A win over Whitefish.

Frank Morrison

Frank Brenner Morrison Jr. died Jan. 8, 2006, in Renton, Wash. Ever the consummate attorney, he was en route home from taking a deposition in Canada when he collapsed at the Seattle airport. Complications from emergency surgery claimed his life. He will be remembered for his love of family, the state of Montana, the law and for his generous heart.

Buffalo 4, Dallas 1

First Period_1, Buffalo, Vesey 6 (Reinhart, Eichel), 7:01. Penalties_Eichel, Buf (Tripping), 1:04; Lindell, Dal (High Sticking), 8:26.