For Harvard coach Tommy Amaker, class is always in session

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — When George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis policeman, Harvard basketball coach Tommy Amaker knew it was time to get to work.

For Harvard coach Tommy Amaker, class is always in session

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — When George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis policeman, Harvard basketball coach Tommy Amaker knew it was time to get to work.

The Latest: William, Harry stand apart for Philip's funeral

Events and reaction marking Prince Philip's funeral:

FAST FIVE: Holly Hansen's happy heart of service

Meet Holly Hansen, a fourth generation Idahoan. Born in Coeur d’Alene but having moved all over the Pacific Northwest, including a couple of foreign countries, she returned to her roots to start a business and family.

Kalispell man endures genetic pancreatitis

For years, doctors attributed Jackson Hokanson’s disease to excessive drinking. But he wasn’t an alcoholic.

High-gear diplomacy aims to avert U.S., Iran conflict

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A flurry of diplomatic visits and meetings crisscrossing the Persian Gulf have driven urgent efforts in recent days to defuse the possibility of all-out war after the U.S. killed Iran's top military commander.

Kalispell man endures genetic pancreatitis

For years, doctors attributed Jackson Hokanson’s disease to excessive drinking. But he wasn’t an alcoholic.

News briefs, Feb. 26

Range water rights, MVA, Polson school budget

Cooks saved nuclear missile crews from test failure

Washington unions join in support of climate-friendly jobs

MOSES LAKE — Six Washington-based unions are teaming up to take advantage of Washington’s legislative environment and the need for workers to fill environmentally-friendly positions created by that environment. “We are all working to ensure that, as we make advancements in energy and environmental policy, we support the workers and their families, along with our innovative entrepreneurial partners, to use our existing skillsets, enhanced where required, to build all components necessary for a more sustainable tomorrow,” said Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary Mark Riker.

GALLERY: A day at the Spokane Ag Show

SPOKANE – Thursday was FFA Day at the Spokane Ag Show, and students from all over Eastern Washington came to check out the exhibits, attend a career expo and hear a presentation by podcaster and TV personality Rob Sharkey, better known as the Sharkfarmer.

Editorial Roundup: US

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:

The Latest: Britain batch testing new Pfizer virus vaccine

LONDON -- Britain’s health secretary has confirmed that batch testing has been completed for the first 800,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, which will be ready for use starting early next week.

The Latest: Red Cross seeks equitable access to vaccines

UNITED NATIONS — The International Committee of the Red Cross is urging “equitable access” to vaccines for people affected by conflict and violence.

The Latest: China says no new deaths for 10th straight day

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The Latest: Jakarta partly reopens from virus lockdown

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s capital of Jakarta, the city hardest hit by the new coronavirus, has partly reopened after two months of partial lockdown as the world’s fourth most populous nation braces to gradually reopen its economy.

The Latest: COVID-19 in New Mexico healthcare workers spikes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Data from the New Mexico Health Department shows COVID-19 infections among health care workers in the state have spiked as intensive care units remain full and nurses and first responders call for more protective equipment.

The Latest: COVID-19 in New Mexico healthcare workers spikes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Data from the New Mexico Health Department shows COVID-19 infections among health care workers in the state have spiked as intensive care units remain full and nurses and first responders call for more protective equipment.

The Latest: COVID-19 in New Mexico healthcare workers spikes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Data from the New Mexico Health Department shows COVID-19 infections among health care workers in the state have spiked as intensive care units remain full and nurses and first responders call for more protective equipment.

Ohio Daybook

Associated Press Ohio Daybook for Friday, Jan. 17.