A step ahead? Nike's Vaporfly shoe changing marathon game

To pick the favorites in this year's Olympic marathon, just glance at the shoes of the runners on the starting line.

Ermal "Pete" Lewis Brandon

Ermal "Pete" Lewis Brandon, 94, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, leaving behind a lasting legacy for those who loved and cherished him.

Authorities investigate possible fatality in Kalispell structure fire

Authorities were investigating whether someone died in a structure fire at a roofing business Tuesday morning in Kalispell.

The Latest: WHO official urges China visit on virus origin

GENEVA — The head of emergencies at the World Health Organization says it’s “extremely important” for its international team to visit China to look into the origins of the coronavirus, saying the U.N. health agency has been reassured such a trip will happen “as soon as possible.”

The Latest: US to start distributing experimental virus drug

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government on Tuesday will start distributing 30,000 doses of an experimental antibody drug to fight COVID-19, the one President Donald Trump received last month.

Xpeng Motors 2019 Smart Car Review reveals insights on user behaviors

GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Car Operation in Review 2019, released by Xpeng Motors today, suggests that the advanced autonomous driving and connectivity functions are one of the most appealing features for electric vehicle purchasers in China. The EV operation and data report, first of its kind released by a car manufacturer in China, revealed that 92% of Xpeng customers prefer the Premium and Smart versions of its G3 smart EV SUV which can perform XPILOT2.5 autonomous driving functions, despite a 25-13% price premium than the Core version without these functions.

Xpeng Motors 2019 Smart Car Review reveals insights on user behaviors

GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Car Operation in Review 2019, released by Xpeng Motors today, suggests that the advanced autonomous driving and connectivity functions are one of the most appealing features for electric vehicle purchasers in China. The EV operation and data report, first of its kind released by a car manufacturer in China, revealed that 92% of Xpeng customers prefer the Premium and Smart versions of its G3 smart EV SUV which can perform XPILOT2.5 autonomous driving functions, despite a 25-13% price premium than the Core version without these functions.

After months of calm, Thailand challenged by virus outbreak

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand, which has kept the coronavirus largely in check for most of the year, is facing a challenge from a large outbreak of the virus among migrant workers in a province close to Bangkok.

REC Silicon chiefs sound off on expansion

Moses Lake was always favored location

ID leaders tout health care move

COEUR d’ALENE — The new state-regulated health care system with insurance plans from Idaho carriers is expected to roll out in early April, state leaders said Monday.

Study notes area's economic sustainability

SANDPOINT — Is Bonner County on the cusp of an economic sea change? It may be, if it can overcome some challenges.

Rescuers to drill hole at New Zealand mine

GREYMOUTH, New Zealand - Anguished relatives of 29 workers missing after an explosion at New Zealand coal mine grew frustrated over delays in the rescue operation Sunday, as officials prepared to drill a small hole through hundreds of feet of rock to test for levels of deadly gasses.

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Governor's resignation elevates liberal Democrat

Not all businesses like school standards

With all the rhetoric touting the imagined benefits of the looming Common Core Standards, perhaps it is time to apply a little critical thinking and examine some of the claims made about Common Core.

Easing their pain

More Americans are finally seeing something new: A pay raise

Top leaders tout health care move

COEUR d’ALENE — The new state-regulated health care system with insurance plans from Idaho carriers is expected to roll out in early April, state leaders said Monday.

Biden's 'Jobs Cabinet' to sell infrastructure as GOP resists

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden set about convincing America it needs

Arizona governor calls up National Guard, halts surgeries

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Thursday he's activating the National Guard to help grocery stores and food banks, halting elective surgeries and closing businesses in areas with known cases of COVID-19.

Kalispell man's Christmas collection spans 50 years

Duane Enger likes to collect things. Antiques and souvenirs from around the world line the shelves of his Kalispell home. This time of year, though, many of his usual displays are tucked away to make way for a Christmas collection the 87-year-old has assembled over a half century.

Faithful Observations Living Passages brings Bible to life

When I arrived at the Billy Graham Conference Center last month, I received an email from Mike Patrick, editor of The Press, about a travel agency in Coeur d’Alene that was featured on Fox News. Living Passages was the first to run tour groups from the west to biblical sites in Saudi Arabia. Mike wondered if that might be an interesting story.