France has millions of unsold face masks after virus crisis

PARIS (AP) — The French praised the altruism of their prized textile and luxury goods companies when production facilities got diverted from churning out the latest fashions to making cloth masks designed to protect the general public from the coronavirus.

Letters to the Editor - Feb. 7

And what about the wine?

We received many comments on our column from last week regarding our trip to Napa and Sonoma Counties. Universally readers have asked, “Well that was a great update on the crop and community, but what about the wine?” So here we go with a brief review of the wines we tasted while traveling around Napa.

Alaska official seeks initiative audit to calm questions

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Republican Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer said he plans to seek an audit of votes cast on a statewide ballot initiative to help put to rest questions some have raised about the “validity” of election results tied to the vote tabulation equipment the state uses.

John Prine's wife urges Tennessee to expand absentee voting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The wife of singer-songwriter John Prine, who died from complications of COVID-19, urged lawmakers Tuesday to expand absentee voting so Tennesseans would not have to put their health at risk to exercise their right to vote.

John Prine's wife urges Tennessee to expand absentee voting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The wife of singer-songwriter John Prine, who died from complications of COVID-19, urged lawmakers Tuesday to expand absentee voting so Tennesseans would not have to put their health at risk to exercise their right to vote.

John Prine's wife urges Tennessee to expand absentee voting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The wife of singer-songwriter John Prine, who died from complications of COVID-19, urged lawmakers Tuesday to expand absentee voting so Tennesseans would not have to put their health at risk to exercise their right to vote.

John Prine's wife urges Tennessee to expand absentee voting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The wife of singer-songwriter John Prine, who died from complications of COVID-19, urged lawmakers Tuesday to expand absentee voting so Tennesseans would not have to put their health at risk to exercise their right to vote.

EXPLAINER: What's behind the clashes in Jerusalem?

JERUSALEM (AP) — For weeks now, Palestinian protesters and Israeli police have clashed on a daily basis in and around Jerusalem's Old City, home to major religious sites sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims and the emotional epicenter of the Middle East conflict.

EXPLAINER: What's behind the clashes in Jerusalem?

JERUSALEM (AP) — For weeks now, Palestinian protesters and Israeli police have clashed on a daily basis in and around Jerusalem's Old City, home to major religious sites sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims and the emotional epicenter of the Middle East conflict.

Software developer pleads guilty to COVID-19 fraud scheme

SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle man has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud for carrying out a scheme to defraud several COVID-19 relief programs, according to federal prosecutors.

Software developer pleads guilty to COVID-19 fraud scheme

SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle man has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud for carrying out a scheme to defraud several COVID-19 relief programs, according to federal prosecutors.

Virus crisis in Belgium shows more signs of abating

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium, proportionally still the worst-hit nation in Europe when it comes to coronavirus cases, said Wednesday there are increasing signs that a turning point in the crisis was drawing close.

Virus crisis in Belgium shows more signs of abating

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium, proportionally still the worst-hit nation in Europe when it comes to coronavirus cases, said Wednesday there are increasing signs that a turning point in the crisis was drawing close.

Joyce Dillon estate donates $10,000 to Bonner County CASA

Generosity was high on the list for lifetime flight attendant

North Idaho CASA officials are announcing a $10,000 donation to the Bonner County CASA program from the estate of Joyce Dillon.

Families sought to host high school exchange students

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries around the world — Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, to name a few.

Fishing tournament Saturday

Event to raise funds for Coeur d'Alene High School Viking Education Foundation and Boosters Club

Those looking for an excuse to fish can help local teachers buy supplies this month.

Don't punish food programs in attempt to control governor

If your reason for voting “no” is to control the governor, find another way rather than punishing the food program.

Festival is a vibrant and wonderful asset

Take a 27-year-tradition of incredible music that bridges generation gaps, brings in millions of dollars to our town’s economy (along with so much more that benefits us), and what do you get? Someone who finds fault and complains, of course!

Ski club to hold fund-raising sale this weekend

Big Mountain Ski Club's annual ski sale will take place Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Whitefish Armory.