Batum missile site up for lease, sale

'Historical treasure' may have many possibilities

Starbucks CEO replaced by Brian Niccol, a fixer who revived Chipotle when the chain was in distress

The Seattle coffee giant named Niccol as its new chairman and CEO, hoping he can revive fading sales and re-establish Starbucks as a destination where customers are willing to pay premium prices.

Homeschoolers take a hike

The event is always refreshing, with the youngsters excited to explore a new area, which they have never seen before. I call it the Homeschoolers’ Annual Hike. Lisa Porter is my contact and she reminded me this year marks the fifth year we have explored specific points around the greater Columbia Basin.

Teaching tree

Sorensen first-graders have lunch under 55-year-old oak

COEUR d'ALENE - Chet Hanna looked up into the branches of the big, old oak tree growing into the sky in front of Tom and Catherine Jacobson's Coeur d'Alene home.

In India, Obama soaks in the culture - and dances

President visit schools, touts trade

MUMBAI, India - A relaxed President Barack Obama on Sunday showcased the softer side of his agenda in India, soaking in a celebration of a revered festival and telling science-loving students: "We are very proud of you."

Massachusetts News Digest, 1:30 pm

Good afternoon. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Massachusetts.

Rhode Island News Digest, 1:30 pm

Good afternoon. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Rhode Island.

Care center closes to visitors because of flu

Care center closes to visitors because of flu

Fresh News: Largemouth unusually active at Potholes

MARDON — The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,041.55 feet, coming up 0.35 feet this week. We are 4.95 feet below full pool. The water temperature is 37-39 degrees on the main reservoir. Walleye fishing is fair. The walleye are in 18-40 feet. Top technique is jigging. Top baits are blade baits, Jigging Raps, Shadow Raps and drop-shotting 4.0 plastics. Trolling a Slow Death Hook-Smile Blade rig with a crawler and bottom bouncer is producing a few fish as well. Make sure you are marking fish before dropping down if you are jigging.

Grease Monkey adding car wash in Athol

The new Grease Monkey functional oil change shop at 7001 E. Athol Crossings Road will soon be adding a Monkey Shines Car Wash.

New Patrol Cars for Grant County Sheriff's Deputies

EPHRATA, Wash. (12MAY2012) – Citizens will soon see some new sheriff’s patrol cars on Grant County roads.

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— SANDPOINT — Mountain bike enthusiasts now have the opportunity to ride more than 4,250 vertical feet of mountain bike trails in and around Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

Snow earns spot on podium at Van Houte Cup

• Shiffrin nabs first World Cup win — Seventeen year-old Mikaela Shiffrin continues to amaze. Last week at Are, Sweden, she won her first World Cup event in Slalom, and moved to the top of the world rankings for the event. Shiffrin is in her third season at the World level and has proven she belongs.

Christmas on display

Parade, fireworks, lighting to be held in Cd'A tonight

COEUR d'ALENE - If you're ready to usher in the Christmas season in grand style tonight, consider putting activities in downtown Coeur d'Alene at the top of your list.

Gateway project needs steel soon

School District 6 is finding it's not immune to supply chain problems that are plaguing manufacturing across the U.S. Vertical structural steel for the new Glacier Gateway Elementary School was supposed to arrive in August.

Burgess recognized as chamber’s top volunteer

Burgess recognized as chamber’s top volunteer

The Latest: Serbia closes bars, shops to fight virus surge

BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbia will close down all nonessential shops, bars and restaurants this weekend as the Balkan country faces a surge in coronavirus infections.

Effective date delayed for California's flavored tobacco ban

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California state officials have agreed to delay the effective date of what state lawmakers intended as a Jan. 1 ban on flavored tobacco products, after opponents led by tobacco companies said they filed enough signatures to put the new law to a statewide vote.