New Mexico governor says Trump 'botched' pandemic response

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is sending campaign emails that accuse President Donald Trump of “single-handedly botching” the nation's coronavirus response.

New Mexico governor says Trump 'botched' pandemic response

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is sending campaign emails that accuse President Donald Trump of “single-handedly botching” the nation's coronavirus response.

Florence Cherf

Florence Cherf died quietly in her sleep early in the morning on, Sept. 25, 2008, in Spokane. She was born June 27, 1918, in Edmonton (Beaumont), Alberta, Canada to Marie Ange and Adolphe Bilodeau. Florence married Marvin Cherf on Sept. 25, 1936, in Grand Coulee. They moved to Ephrata in about 1946. Florence enjoyed swimming and golf. She was active in her church, St. Rose of Lima including Altar Society and Rosary Goup. She traveled a great deal around the United States, also Cuba and annual trip to Mexico for several years. Florence had six brothers and sisters, Margaret Thomas, Yvonne Williams, Stella Sauve, Maurice and Amile Bilodeau that preceded her in death and Harvey Bilodeau is her one surviving sibling. Florence is preceded in death by her first child, Gerald Marvin Cherf, third child, Sally Ann Cherf and fourth child, Cheryl Kay Cherf. She is survived by her second child, Lynda Marie (Cherf) McPhee of Spokane and fifth child, Kenneth Alden Cherf of Snohomish. She had seven grandchildren, Scott Cherf, Robert Cherf, Erin McPhee, Alyson Ault, Marieka McPhee, Nicholas Cherf and Kaitlin Cherf and six great-grandchildren, Rhiannon Cherf, Gerald Maxwell Cherf, Lyndsay Cherf, Colton Cherf, Ava Rose Ault, Ryder Ault and numerous nieces and nephews. A vigil service will be held Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Ephrata. Mass will be at the church at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. Please visit Florence’s memorial and leave a condolence at

Benjamin Eshelman Snow

Beloved husband, brother and uncle, Benjamin Eshelman Snow, of Moses Lake, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2009, at the age of 91.

Real Deals Home Decor marks successful opening

Home decor business also online

MOSES LAKE — The recent opening of the new Real Deals Home Decor franchise was successful, the business’s co-owners said this week.

Picking the perfect pumpkin

MOSES LAKE - Kids clutched plastic bags, back packs or simply used their hands to hold their freshly-picked pumpkins.

Ephrata dealer appreciates support

GUEST EDITORIAL

EPHRATA — It’s been an interesting ride. I’d like to thank everyone who helped our cause over the last year. The level of support from our incredible community was astonishing. Thank you for the letters, phone calls, lobbying efforts and your continued business. I’d especially like to thank Wes Crago and everyone at the City Hall, the PUD Commissioners, Senator Doc Hastings for his personal visit and everyone who wrote letters to GM on our behalf.

Former Moses Lake football player headed to University of Great Falls

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Since graduating from Moses Lake High School, Colton Thompson's athletic future had been up in the air.

How to Choose the Perfect Lighting for Your Media Room

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Groups partner to create new ADA-compliant trail

SANDPOINT — The Selkirk Association of Realtors has received a $4,250 Place-making grant from the National Association of Realtors to help make Sandpoint a better place to live by transforming an unused space into vibrant public space for the community to gather and enjoy. The grant is intended to help real estate association’s partner with others to plan, organize, implement and maintain place-making projects in their communities

Flathead County jail to expand medical unit

The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday approved up to $75,000 to create a larger medical office and exam room for people incarcerated at the county jail in Kalispell.

Are you in a pain cycle?

Poor GI Function and Chronic Inflammation are two areas of research found to contribute to some health disorders including chronic joint pain, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and obesity.

Active fires in North Idaho

Local mosquitos blamed for West Nile case in Kootenai County

Panhandle Health District has confirmed a human case of West Nile virus in North Idaho. A Kootenai County resident over the age of 50 tested positive for the virus. The individual was hospitalized and is now recovering. This is the first locally acquired human case ever reported in North Idaho.

New Whitefish barbershop offers old-time twist

The Lowbrow Barber Shop provides the feeling of walking into nostalgia from the barber shops of long ago.

Original design favored for Sperry Chalet rebuild

A strong majority of public commenters want to see Sperry Chalet rebuilt within its original walls.

Flathead High senior honored with service award

Flathead High School senior Sophia Skwarchuk was named one of Montana’s top two youth volunteers by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.

Richard Leslie Marshall

Richard Leslie Marshall passed away on Oct. 18, 2008, after a lengthy illness. He will be missed by all who loved him.

Third confirmed Bannock County coronavirus case reported

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed one additional case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Bannock County, bringing the total number of cases to four in southeast Idaho (three in Bannock County and one in Bingham County).

Mark Matthew Mellem, 51

Mark Matthew Mellem, 51, "went to be with our Father in Heaven" on Nov. 18, 2008, after his second battle with cancer. Mark passed away at home in the care of his loving family. Mark was born on April 2, 1957, to Emil and Marie (Tracey) Mellem, in Kalispell, where he resided for the remainder of his life. He was the youngest of four children. Mark went to school at Batavia through the eighth grade, then Flathead High School.