WIC mobile app now available in 22 languages

OLYMPIA – WICShopper, the free smartphone application for families in the Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program, is now available in 22 languages for Washington state participants, according to an announcement from the Washington State Department of Health.

Wisconsin state superintendent candidate remains on ballot

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A candidate for Wisconsin state superintendent whose candidacy was challenged because she used the title “Dr.” in front of her name on nomination papers will remain on the ballot, the Wisconsin Elections Commission voted Tuesday.

Wisconsin state superintendent candidate remains on ballot

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A candidate for Wisconsin state superintendent whose candidacy was challenged because she used the title “Dr.” in front of her name on nomination papers will remain on the ballot, the Wisconsin Elections Commission voted Tuesday.

INTERNET: Check providers closely

Since someone recently reported having trouble with Magic Jack, I would like to relate my poor experiences with my Internet provider, Hughesnet.

Flathead Forest Christmas tree permits available

Christmas tree permits from the Flathead National Forest are available for $5 each from Forest Service offices in Kalispell, Hungry Horse and Bigfork and from a variety of vendors across the valley.

Festival announces 'Taste' pourers

There is no better way to kick off the Festival at Sandpoint’s Grand Finale and conclude the 2024 summer performance series than with an assortment of the region’s finest wine, beer, and spirit selections.

Five stars for Kootenai Health

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services gives hospital top rating

Kootenai Health announced Thursday it received a five-star overall hospital quality star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS recently released its updated ratings, making Kootenai Health the only hospital in the Inland Northwest to earn five stars.

Popular Idaho music festival postponed amid virus concerns

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A popular Boise, Idaho, music festival has been postponed until September amid growing concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.

Popular Idaho music festival cancelled amid virus concerns

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A popular Boise, Idaho, music festival has been postponed until September amid growing concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.

Popular Idaho music festival postponed amid virus concerns

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A popular Boise, Idaho, music festival has been postponed until September amid growing concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.

Sign initiative petition at farmers market

Come to Bonners Ferry Farmers Market at the city parking lot the next two Saturdays — Sept. 9 and Sept. 16, 9:30-11:30 a.m. for information about the Open Primary initiative — or to sign the petition carried by volunteers.

Local businesses welcome all on Shop Small Saturday

With the sun set on Black Friday deals, the page turns back to Shop Small Saturday, a day where everyone is encouraged to spend money at small businesses.

Fun with wine lists

As wine professionals, we get to try a lot of great new wine every week. But even with regular visits to the shop from distributors, importers and winemakers, there are still more wines we have yet to try. Jonathan Oberlander from J. Scott Winery had a great way of breaking down all the wine that is out there. He said, "There are three kinds of wine; those I like, those I don't like and those I have not tried yet." Well said Jonathan, we have adopted that mantra.

Arts and Entertainment News

Chocolate Affair; Frosty the Brewfest Saturday; FVCC Theatre Presents ‘Lucky Me;' ‘The Vagina Monologues’ returns

Hindu-Muslim clashes kill 18 in Delhi as Modi, Trump talk

NEW DELHI (AP) — As Air Force One flew President Donald Trump and his delegation out of New Delhi late Tuesday, Muslim families huddled in a mosque in a northeast corner of the city, praying Hindu mobs wouldn't burn it down.

FishFest welcomes summer with shopping and festivities

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce is hosting the third annual FishFest, a community event promoting shopping and local businesses, on Saturday, May 17.

ROYAL 9, Kiona-Benton 0

BENTON CITY - Bouncing back from a dramatic overtime loss against defending Class 1A state champs, Wahluke has been top of the Royal Knights' priority list this week.

Chess tournament today at Canfield Middle School

Canfield Middle School in Coeur d'Alene will host the Cougar Challenge Scholastic Chess Tournament at 10 a.m. today.

Cash prizes for top three winners of talent show

Organizers of Mission Valley Has Talent have announced prizes for the March 9 competition.

The Latest: Coronavirus clusters still popping up in China

BEIJING — Chinese officials have reported two confirmed coronavirus cases in a northeastern province as China continues to see infection clusters develop even though it has largely contained the virus in most of the country.