Ex-Backpage execs want judge in their criminal case recused

PHOENIX (AP) — Former executives of Backpage.com are seeking the recusal of the federal judge presiding over a criminal case in which they are accused of knowingly publishing ads for sexual services, arguing that statements made by the judge’s husband, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, about human trafficking and the now-shuttered classified ad site create a situation where the court’s impartiality could be questioned.

Ex-Backpage execs want judge in their criminal case recused

PHOENIX (AP) — Former executives of Backpage.com are seeking the recusal of the federal judge presiding over a criminal case in which they are accused of knowingly publishing ads for sexual services, arguing that statements made by the judge’s husband, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, about human trafficking and the now-shuttered classified ad site create a situation where the court’s impartiality could be questioned.

Movers & Shakers

Irrigation Managers LLC opens for business in North Idaho.

Arts commission launches pen pal writing project

Idaho Writer in Residence Malia Collins and the Idaho Commission on the Arts have launched a non-virtual writing event designed to build community, encourage creativity, provide diversion and, potentially, to relieve some of the emotional weight we are experiencing during this time! Beginning, experienced and professional writers are invited to join Writers in Residences, a pen pal writing project.

COLLEGE ATHLETICS: Vandals delay start of fall camp; Big Sky season could be next

Idaho football pushed back the start of its fall camp a week, the school announced on Thursday.

Team Laughing Dog nears Indianapolis

As of Wednesday night, Team Laughing Dog was six days into the 2013 Race Across America, heading east just south of Indianapolis, Indiana, all the while trying to raise money and awareness for local non-profit 24 Hours for Hank.

CHRISTIANS: They can love anybody

In response to Joan Harman’s letter. Jesus Christ was not produced by the Jewish people. He left the right hand of God the Father to be reborn again as a human here on earth to fulfill the prophecy of the “messiah"!

St. Maries girls win at Kellogg

KELLOGG — St. Maries avenged one of its non-conference losses, opening an early double-digit lead en route to a 46-25 win at Kellogg on Monday night.

Group explores regionalization of sewer system

SANDPOINT - A group of area officials toured three Bonner County wastewater treatment plants Tuesday to see firsthand the different technological aspects of each.

KMPO seeks transportation team members

Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization invites Kootenai County residents to apply to serve on its Kootenai County Area Transportation Team.

Cheerful Heart helps out cancer patients

Cheerful Heart is nonprofit organization that helps Lake County cancer patients who are currently in treatment by providing non-medical services at no cost.

Say no to hiring another city administrator

Why do Councilmen Joel Aispuro and Jason Welker want to hire another city administrator? It should be clear from the last election that Sandpoint residents rejected this added position. After an unsuccessful experience with Jennifer Stapleton (paid six figures), hiring another non-elected official with as much control as Shelby Rognstad and the council gave her is not acceptable.

Idaho small businesses impacted by coronavirus can now access federal disaster loans

Boise, Idaho – Following Governor Brad Little’s request, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Friday it is now offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Idaho small “Small business is the backbone of our economy, and that’s why I requested additional resources for Idaho’s small businesses during this time of hardship and uncertainty,” Governor Brad Little said.

Letter carriers to collect food donations on Saturday

MOSES LAKE — This Saturday, May 13, letter carrier and U.S. Postal Service employees will be collecting cans and boxes of food as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive...

Cheerful Heart sale nets over $3,800

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Brewers have 3 positive COVID tests at alternate site

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Brewers had two players and a staff member test positive for the coronavirus at their alternate training site in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Brewers have 3 positive COVID tests at alternate site

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Brewers had two players and a staff member test positive for the coronavirus at their alternate training site in Appleton, Wisconsin.

U.S. Census Bureau wants to count you in

The 24th annual Decennial Census is right around the corner and the U.S. Census Bureau wants you to not only be counted, but to help them count others as well.

Out of the ashes

Motion Sports ready to reopen in new location after November fire

There was never a doubt in Mike McAlister's mind.

The gold standard

Precious metal proves to be a safe bet for investors

NEW YORK - For what is normally a sleepy month, there are so many customers at the Gold Standard, a New York company that buys jewelry, that it feels like Christmas in August. Uncle Ben's Pawn Shop in Cleveland has never seen a rush like this.