Big benefits from small businesses

From brew pubs in Post Falls to boutiques on Sandpoint's historic First Avenue and all the way to the Center of the Universe in Wallace, small businesses reap huge rewards for their communities. "Small businesses are the heartbeat of Sandpoint," said Mickey Quinn, executive director of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce.

Real Madrid beats Valladolid 1-0; Suárez and Atlético held

MADRID (AP) — Vinícius Júnior scored after coming off the bench as Real Madrid defeated Valladolid 1-0 on Wednesday for its second win in a row in the Spanish league, while Atlético Madrid was held to a scoreless draw against promoted Huesca in a disappointing first start for Luis Suárez.

Real Madrid beats Valladolid 1-0; Suárez and Atlético held

MADRID (AP) — Vinícius Júnior scored after coming off the bench as Real Madrid defeated Valladolid 1-0 on Wednesday for its second win in a row in the Spanish league, while Atlético Madrid was held to a scoreless draw against promoted Huesca in a disappointing first start for Luis Suárez.

After Man City breakthrough, Foden gets chance with England

Whenever Phil Foden visits his parents, he often stops to look in a cabinet at their house displaying all the medals and trophies he has won in his brief but already-sparkling soccer career.

After Man City breakthrough, Foden gets chance with England

Whenever Phil Foden visits his parents, he often stops to look in a cabinet at their house displaying all the medals and trophies he has won in his brief but already-sparkling soccer career.

Local briefs: COVID rent, mortgage assistance deadline is Nov. 10

Montanans who have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for rent and mortgage payment assistance.

Election 2020, ADVISORY

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Election 2020, ADVISORY

Here are today’s plans for coverage of Election 2020. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit

GOP places focus anywhere but Atlanta in Georgia runoffs

ATLANTA (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is seemingly holding rallies everywhere in Georgia lately — except Atlanta and its inner suburbs.

Bound despite Brexit: Prince Charles hails UK-Germany ties

BERLIN (AP) — Prince Charles called Sunday for Britain and Germany to remember their long and close ties, reaffirmed by the nations' reconciliation after two world wars, as the U.K. tries to find its place outside — but also alongside — the European Union.

Bound despite Brexit: Prince Charles hails UK-Germany ties

BERLIN (AP) — Prince Charles called Sunday for Britain and Germany to remember their long and close ties, reaffirmed by the nations' reconciliation after two world wars, as the U.K. tries to find its place outside — but also alongside — the European Union.

Klopp's mood sours further as Liverpool drops points late

Already angered by fixture timings in a congested schedule and hindered by a long injury list in his squad, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was given another reason to be unhappy following the latest contentious incident involving VAR in the English Premier League.

Klopp's mood sours further as Liverpool drops points late

Already angered by fixture timings in a congested schedule and hindered by a long injury list in his squad, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was given another reason to be unhappy following the latest contentious incident involving VAR in the English Premier League.

Legals for July, 27 2020

Bound despite Brexit: Prince Charles hails UK-Germany ties

BERLIN (AP) — Prince Charles called Sunday for Britain and Germany to remember their long and close ties, reaffirmed by the nations' reconciliation after two world wars, as the U.K. tries to find its place outside — but also alongside — the European Union.

Bound despite Brexit: Prince Charles hails UK-Germany ties

BERLIN (AP) — Prince Charles called Sunday for Britain and Germany to remember their long and close ties, reaffirmed by the nations' reconciliation after two world wars, as the U.K. tries to find its place outside — but also alongside — the European Union.

Civil rights icon Lewis lauded as hero at Georgia Capitol

ATLANTA (AP) — John Lewis was lauded as a warrior and a hero during a ceremony Wednesday at the Georgia Capitol, where the civil rights icon who represented much of Atlanta in Congress will lie in repose before a funeral service that at least two former presidents are expected to attend.

Fundraising supports local student

Evergreen Junior High Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Shaun Forrest can feel the breeze a little better on his newly shaven head, done at the hands of students and teachers.

Libby native co-founds flask company

The streets of San Francisco are known to be the breeding ground of American innovation, but for inventor Whit Gautreaux they are merely the incubator.

Whitefish campaign promotes responsible tourism

Visitors are returning to town, and Whitefish wants to make sure they do so with some safety guidelines in mind.