Immigrant detentions soar despite Biden’s campaign promises

WINNFIELD, La. (AP) — Alexander Martinez says he fled from homophobia, government persecution and the notorious MS-13 gang in El Salvador only to run into abuse and harassment in America’s immigration detention system.

The Latest: Pope calls for protecting the environment

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is encouraging grass-roots movements to protect the environment after coronavirus lockdowns have “revealed once more the beauty of so many places free from traffic and noise.”

The Latest: Hong Kong to ease distancing rules as cases drop

HONG KONG — Hong Kong will ease some social distancing measures later this week, allowing beauty salons and cinemas to reopen and relaxing an evening dine-in ban, as daily coronavirus infections in the city dwindled.

The Latest: Czech Republic set to lift mandatory mask rule

PRAGUE — The Czech Republic is set to almost fully abandon its most visible tool of fighting the coronavirus pandemic — face masks.

STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Timberlake falls, but Mullan-St. Regis advances to semifinals

Tigers of Spirit Lake fall, but the Tigers of Mullan and St. Regis still alive

‘Lady Long Rider’ enters Hall of Fame

This past July, Ende was planning a “Lady Long Rider Suffragist Tour” in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution giving women the right to vote. She was due to travel, by truck and trailer this time, to New York and then ride to several sites and give talks at those places. However due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tour was canceled.

Vikings patch things up, earn return trip to state

Coeur d’Alene fends off Lake City for region’s second berth

Eagles have landed

But most are staying away from Higgens Point

Bears rally past Bulldogs

White House shooting suspect from Idaho

WASHINGTON - A man with an apparent obsession with President Barack Obama has been arrested in Pennsylvania after the Secret Service discovered two bullets struck the White House while the president was away, authorities said Wednesday.

'Housewives' ends with grace, humor

'Housewives' ends with grace, humor

NEW YORK - There was nothing desperate about this finale. ABC's "Desperate Housewives" concluded its rocky, racy and macabre eight-season run with a tidy, affectionate send-off.

World/Nation Briefs September 29, 2014

Injured NIC coach thankful to be alive

COEUR d'ALENE — George Swanson can’t remember the Jeep Cherokee barreling toward him at 70 mph, or the collision that sent his body flying 60 feet.

Late score lifts Chicago State past Idaho

Vandals drop second home games in three days in WAC

Basketball Roundup: Lady Vikings reach 10-0

The Charlo girls basketball team remained sharp with a pair of wins over the weekend.

Romney looks past field, targets Obama

By DAVID ESPO/Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa - Projecting the confidence of a front-runner, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney swept into Iowa on Tuesday ahead of next week's presidential caucuses, looked past his Republican rivals and accused President Barack Obama of "misguided policies and weak leadership" in the White House.

Wolfpack runs past Polson

After surrendering a 12-0 run in the third quarter, the Wolfpack needed a miracle - or at least a 12-0 run of its own.

Amtrak debuts upgrades with renovated Empire Builder

Amtrak's top brass rode the Empire Builder last week in celebration of the passenger train's recent upgrade, but new sleeper cars and a jazzed-up lounge couldn't disguise the ultimate message from company president and chief executive officer David Gunn.

Fabulous Fungi

Mushrooms, they’re not just for pizza, soup and casseroles anymore.

Going-to-the-Sun road turns 75

By CHRIS PETERSON / For the Whitefish Pilot