Trump doubles tariffs on Canadian metals; Ontario backs down on electricity price hikes

President Donald Trump says he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada. He's escalating a trade war with the United States' northern neighbor and standing unmoved by recent stock market turmoil and rising recession risks. Trump said on social media that the increase of the tariffs set to take effect on Wednesday is a response to the price hikes that the provincial government of Ontario put on electricity sold to the United States. That prompted Ontario on Tuesday to back down on its planned surcharges on electricity sold to the United States.

Legals for March, 12 2025

Legals for March, 12 2025

Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the United States' northern neighbor.

Libby convict returned to jail after violating release terms

Erik Lynn McQueen, 41, who has multiple prior convictions for assault and...

Silver Valley Sports: Storey of the Year

It was 10 days ago when Colton Storey capped off a stellar season by winning the 113-pound championship at the 3A State Wrestling Championships in Pocatello, but the sophomore sensation already has his eyes on repeating – or even three-peating over the coming years.

Silver Valley Sports: Storey of the Year

It was 10 days ago when Colton Storey capped off a stellar season by winning the 113-pound championship at the 3A State Wrestling Championships in Pocatello, but the sophomore sensation already has his eyes on repeating – or even three-peating over the coming years.

Frame it! — SHS students show development in art exhibit

SHS students typically begin their humanities education by fulfilling a requirement to take an art, music or foreign language course. Those who choose to continue take progressively more advanced electives until they reach the last class. For visual art, that’s the yearlong AP course, in which students can earn college credit and assemble a portfolio of works that can serve as a resume piece for college admissions or independent ventures.

Delivering tax relief and conservative wins

As we head into the transmittal break, I want to take a moment to reflect on the strong work the Montana Senate has accomplished in the first half of the legislative session.

Legals for March, 11 2025

Two Basin teams advance to trophy round

SPOKANE — The Almira-Coulee/Hartline boys basketball team played Lummi Nation School for the Class 1B boys state basketball title Saturday night at the Spokane Arena. The score was not available at press time, but a full story on the game will be in Tuesday’s Columbia Basin Herald. ACH made their way to the state title game with a 64-56 win over DeSales Friday. The Warriors got off to a slow start, trailing 17-12 after the first quarter and 29-26 at the end of the first half. They still trailed by three, 44-41, at the end of the third quarter. But the Warriors outscored DeSales 23-12 in the fourth quarter to take the semifinal victory

Letters to the editor March 10

Letters to the editor March 10

STATE 4A BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: One last ride for Bonners ... Badgers win second straight state title in third straight trip to championship game

The Badgers finished by winning 41 of their last 42 dating back to Dec. 28, 2023.

Kootenai Vision Center moves to new home in Post Falls

Kootenai Vision Center has moved to its new home on Early Dawn Avenue, marking a new chapter for the long-standing family business.

Idaho governor signs $253 million tax cut bill

Gov. Brad Little on Thursday signed House Bill 40, which cuts corporate and individual income taxes, eliminates the capital gains tax on precious metal bullion, and expands tax exemptions on some military pension income.

European Central Bank cuts rates again as threat of trade war with Trump weighs on economy

The European Central Bank is cutting interest rates by a quarter percentage point, lowering credit costs for consumers and businesses to support an economy that is struggling to show solid growth.

Legals for March, 9 2025

Dillon sweeps; Browning boys 2nd, Ronan 3rd

WHITEFISH — It was a Dillon delight as the Beavers claimed the boys Western A divisional title Saturday.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry clinches back-to-back state titles with convincing win over Snake River

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry clinches back-to-back state titles with convincing win over Snake River

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry clinches back-to-back state titles with convincing win over Snake River

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry clinches back-to-back state titles with convincing win over Snake River