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Before you begin a remodel, know how to score the best financing
August 1, 2010 2 p.m.

Before you begin a remodel, know how to score the best financing

(ARA) - Americans are learning to be frugal again, with more of us looking to spend less, and get more value out of the money that we do spend. That sentiment could well be what's driving the renewed interest in remodeling one's current home, rather than moving out and buying something bigger, better and newer.

Back-to-school safety: Follow these tips to keep your child safe and healthy
July 6, 2010 2 p.m.

Back-to-school safety: Follow these tips to keep your child safe and healthy

(ARA) - The back-to-school season can be both an exciting and anxious time. As a parent, you can teach your child a few lessons, and take a few precautions yourself, to put your mind at ease when children leave home to go back to the classroom.

May 27, 2020 2:03 p.m.

Republican senators: Governor lied about husband's boat call

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Republican legislative leader said Wednesday that Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer “lied” and engaged in a “cover-up” by requesting the removal of a social media post about her husband's attempt to get his boat in the water during the coronavirus pandemic, only to later acknowledge he did drop her name as a joke.

May 28, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Republican senators: Governor lied about husband's boat call

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Republican legislative leader said Wednesday that Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer “lied” and engaged in a “cover-up” by requesting the removal of a social media post about her husband's attempt to get his boat in the water during the coronavirus pandemic, only to later acknowledge he did drop her name as a joke.

June 5, 2020 2:27 p.m.

Wichita State cancels Ivanka Trump's speech to tech school

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas technical school canceled plans for Ivanka Trump to give a virtual commencement speech to graduates because of criticism of President Donald Trump’s response to protests over the death of George Floyd.

May 21, 2020 9:03 a.m.

Whitmer OKs nonessential health procedures, small gatherings

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday further relaxed stay-at-home restrictions, saying a ban on nonessential health procedures would be lifted next week and that groups of up to 10 people can gather immediately ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.

May 22, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Whitmer OKs nonessential health procedures, small gatherings

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday further relaxed stay-at-home restrictions, saying a ban on nonessential health procedures would be lifted next week and that groups of up to 10 people can gather immediately ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.

Return of the redband rainbow: FWP hatchery restarting native rainbow trout stock
July 16, 2024 7 a.m.

Return of the redband rainbow: FWP hatchery restarting native rainbow trout stock

Redbands today exist primarily in disconnected streams across the Kootenai where native genetic strains remain intact.

Ephrata celebrates Halloween with displays, activities and – of course – candy
November 1, 2023 5:33 p.m.

Ephrata celebrates Halloween with displays, activities and – of course – candy

EPHRATA — Thousands showed up in downtown Ephrata Tuesday to celebrate Halloween. Ghouls, superheroes, Power Rangers and more showed up in a display we’re sure would have made both Vincent Price and Stan Lee proud.

January 16, 2020 8:35 p.m.

Dahlin breaks tie, Ullmark helps Sabres beat Stars 4-1

DALLAS (AP) — Rasmus Dahlin scored a tiebreaking goal in the second period, Linus Ullmark made 28 saves and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 Thursday night.

June 17, 2020 8:33 a.m.

Germany: 400 virus cases at slaughterhouse in new outbreak

BERLIN (AP) — More than 400 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded among workers at a large meatpacking plant in western Germany, authorities said Wednesday, in an outbreak that may have been linked to the easing of travel restrictions.

Our Gem: County acts to protect ground water
April 3, 2022 1 a.m.

Our Gem: County acts to protect ground water

Idaho is the fastest growing state in the nation, and Kootenai County is the third fastest growing county in the state.

April 19, 2022 1 a.m.

THE VETERANS' PRESS: Attention veterans and family members

If you want to file a claim but need some time or additional information you can file an “Intent to file.”

Reminder issued to secure garbage following uptick in bear activity
September 14, 2021 1 p.m.

Reminder issued to secure garbage following uptick in bear activity

Residents are being reminded to use bear-resistant garbage containers and keep containers indoors until the day of collection.

Veteran benefits expanded for federal recreation areas
November 5, 2021 midnight

Veteran benefits expanded for federal recreation areas

While the Interagency Annual Military Pass for federal recreation areas already was available to active duty military members and their dependents, the new program, which went into effect on Veterans Day 2020, benefits veterans and Gold Star Families indefinitely.

March 29, 2020 12:03 a.m.

R Kelly seeks release from jail, cites coronavirus risk

CHICAGO (AP) — R&B singer R. Kelly cited the novel coronavirus in asking a federal judge Thursday to free him from a federal jail in Chicago as he awaits trial on child pornography and other charges, a court filing by his lawyers saying scant precautions to stem the spread of the virus behind bars put Kelly's life at risk.

March 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

R Kelly seeks release from jail, cites coronavirus risk

CHICAGO (AP) — R&B singer R. Kelly cited the novel coronavirus in asking a federal judge Thursday to free him from a federal jail in Chicago as he awaits trial on child pornography and other charges, a court filing by his lawyers saying scant precautions to stem the spread of the virus behind bars put Kelly's life at risk.

March 27, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Texas requires New York, New Orleans travelers to quarantine

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas joined other states Thursday in imposing quarantines on travelers from the New York area, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., and put similar restrictions on people arriving from nearby New Orleans as the number of cases there surges dramatically.

March 26, 2020 6:03 p.m.

R Kelly seeks release from jail, cites coronavirus risk

CHICAGO (AP) — R&B singer R. Kelly cited the novel coronavirus in asking a federal judge Thursday to free him from a federal jail in Chicago as he awaits trial on child pornography and other charges, a court filing by his lawyers saying scant precautions to stem the spread of the virus behind bars put Kelly's life at risk.

March 26, 2020 6:27 p.m.

Texas requires New York, New Orleans travelers to quarantine

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas joined other states Thursday in imposing quarantines on travelers from the New York area, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., and put similar restrictions on people arriving from nearby New Orleans as the number of cases there surges dramatically.