China virus outbreak chilling recovery for Asian economies

BANGKOK (AP) — The virus outbreak in China has put South Korea's economy into an "emergency situation," its president says. Japan is on the brink of recession and big manufacturers are forecasting a whole world of woe.

A century of Idaho ski areas

Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area, which is celebrating its 90th ski season this winter, may be the state's oldest ski area in operation, but it wasn't the first.

Libby brewery reaches two-year milestone

Asia Today: India's virus cases now 4th highest in world

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s coronavirus caseload has become the fourth-largest in the world, overtaking Britain, by adding 10,956 new cases in yet another biggest single-day spike.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Events related to business in the Flathead Valley

Prisoner releases in Venezuela enter 3rd day after government announces goodwill effort

“Thank God, I’m going to enjoy my family again,” he told The Associated Press, adding that others still detained “are well” and have high hopes of being released soon. His faith, he said, gave him the strength to keep going during his detention.

Churches offering both in-person, online worship

Churches offering both in-person, online worship

Embed-Wildfires-Deadly Smoke-State Air Quality, ADVISORY

WILDFIRES-DEADLY SMOKE-STATE AIR QUALITY — Chart. Designed to be stacked together in the order provided, these five interactive charts measure the cumulative number of people exposed to unhealthy or worse air quality each day, for each year since the year 2000 in the following states: California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. The data shows 2020 is shaping up to be the worst year for air quality in these states, likely due to a very active wildfire season. These charts are current as of Oct. 7, 2020 and will not update. Source: EPA. Click for a preview of

Embed-Wildfires-Deadly Smoke-State Air Quality, ADVISORY

WILDFIRES-DEADLY SMOKE-STATE AIR QUALITY — Chart. Designed to be stacked together in the order provided, these five interactive charts measure the cumulative number of people exposed to unhealthy or worse air quality each day, for each year since the year 2000 in the following states: California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. The data shows 2020 is shaping up to be the worst year for air quality in these states, likely due to a very active wildfire season. These charts are current as of Oct. 7, 2020 and will not update. Source: EPA. Click for a preview of

Area churches offer variety of worship options

Churches offer variety of worship options

Churches offer online, in-person worship

As a response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, local churches are responding, helping their congregations worship in a variety of ways, from Zoom and Facebook Live services to YouTube videos and more.

Arkansas Daybook

Associated Press Arkansas Daybook for Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Mid Atlantic Daybook

Associated Press Mid Atlantic Daybook for Thursday, Jan. 16.

Allison Stanley ready to be a Knight

MOSES LAKE – For Allison Stanley, sports have been a part of her life ever since she could walk, she said. She played every sport one could think of. Even dirt bike racing, but she wound up falling in love with softball, she said. “It was just the competitiveness, and you had to fight for everything. It wasn't just handed to you. You had to win every at-bat, and just that competitive edge that I always got from softball and how I'm always chasing to be better,” Stanley said.

The Latest: Melania Trump makes 1st solo 2020 campaign trip

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Pearl Harbor shooting probe finds mental health care flaws

HONOLULU (AP) — The Navy said Tuesday its investigation into a shooting at Pearl Harbor last December was unable to determine what caused a submarine sailor to fire his service weapon at three civilian workers, killing two and wounding one, before he fatally shot himself.

Minneapolis restaurant quarantines 13 who worked Trump event

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Thirteen staff members from a Minneapolis steakhouse were quarantining after the restaurant catered a fundraiser attended by President Donald Trump during his visit to Minnesota last week, the restaurant said Monday.

Minneapolis restaurant quarantines 13 who worked Trump event

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Thirteen staff members from a Minneapolis steakhouse were quarantining after the restaurant catered a fundraiser attended by President Donald Trump during his visit to Minnesota last week, the restaurant said Monday.

Asia Today: India's virus cases jump on New Delhi resurgence

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s coronavirus outbreak increased by more than 50,000 cases Thursday amid a resurgence of infections in the capital.

Asia Today: India's virus cases jump on New Delhi resurgence

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s coronavirus outbreak increased by more than 50,000 cases Thursday amid a resurgence of infections in the capital.