Kootenai County commissioners put off approval for Citylink grant

Kootenai County commissioners have again put off a decision about whether to accept federal grant money to replace paratransit vehicles nearing the end of their useful life.

Silver Valley pair arrested for child abuse

Child placed in state custody

Two Silver Valley residents have been arrested and are facing numerous charges in what law enforcement is calling one of the most unsettling cases of child abuse in recent memory.

First snowfall turns Coeur d’Alene into winter wonderland

First snowfall turns Coeur d’Alene into winter wonderland

At the base of snow-covered Cherry Hill, Lauren Hensley, 8, hefted her snow tube up so it covered her and her brother, 6-year-old Michael.

County to review hourly holiday pay policy

The Human Resources department will work with members of the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office, Road and Bridge, and the county’s dispatch center to address concerns of potential inequity in holiday pay.

Services sector expands for fifth straight month

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, registered its fifth consecutive month of expansion in October.

Unemployment rises slightly in Grant County

MOSES LAKE - Grant County's unemployment rose by one-tenth of a percent in October to 7.8 percent.

Unemployment claims rise rapidly

OLYMPIA — Last week, unemployment insurance claims in the state rose by over 2,346 percent since the end of February due to the closures mandated by public officials following the coronavirus outbreak.

Encouraging words have more impact than we know

That's why it's important that we do better to acknowledge those around us. It doesn't have to be a grand spectacle. Just a note. A text. A phone call. A card. I'm not saying we should all be cheerleaders. I am saying that a kind, encouraging word can be the difference between a good day and a bad day; between feeling like you blew it and feeling like you won the lottery.

UNION: Something cheesy in Wisconsin

Guess who can't take yes for an answer? On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Republicans caved in to the wayward Democrats. Yes, you heard me right! After years of public employees receiving larger wage increases than workers in the private sector, Senate Republicans essentially voted to keep the wages of public workers higher than other workers, and at the same time "limited" their increases to the cost of living. This is an ironclad guarantee that these public employees will forever make higher wages than workers in the private sector; they are now frozen at the higher level and will receive increases at the same rate as other workers.

Judge inspects Border Patrol facility as trial continues

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday said he would inspect a Tucson Border Patrol facility that migrants say is plagued by extreme overcrowding, freezing temperatures and unsafe conditions.

Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Musical Potpourri’

The Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra invites music lovers to an afternoon of diverse musical selections at the “Musical Potpourri” concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 in Schuler Performing Arts Center on the North Idaho College campus.

Zoning commission to hear request for nature-based school

The Bonner County Zoning Commission is projected to decide on a conditional use permit for a nature-based private school in Sandpoint at its April 9 zoning commission hearing.

Zoning commission to hear request for nature-based school

The Bonner County Zoning Commission is projected to decide on a conditional use permit for a nature-based private school in Sandpoint at its April 9 zoning commission hearing.

Weston McKennie becomes 1st American player at Juventus

TURIN, Italy (AP) — It’s official: Midfielder Weston McKennie has become the first American player at Juventus.

Juventus extends partnership with Allianz in 100M euro deal

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus extended its sponsorship agreement with Allianz on Wednesday in a deal worth more than 100 million euros ($109 million) to the Serie A giant.

Juventus extends partnership with Allianz in 100M euro deal

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus extended its sponsorship agreement with Allianz on Wednesday in a deal worth more than 100 million euros ($109 million) to the Serie A giant.

Bobcats, Redbirds remember Dec. 6 well

The Montana State Bobcats have won 13 straight football games, which is rare, but they struggled in a couple this season, which isn’t rare for any program.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene falls in Brown's interim opener

Lakeland falls at Lewiston; Kellogg beats Grangeville in other league play on Friday.

State economy saw growth last year, but slowdown predicted

Montana’s economy continued to grow in 2019 and performed better than forecasts had suggested, continuing a three-year trend for the state.

Music festivals offer to help Belgium's vaccination campaign

BRUSSELS (AP) — With nothing on their agendas for months to come, music festival organizers in Belgium want to use their know-how to help the country's coronavirus vaccination campaign.