Inslee's order has halted most home construction in Spokane area

The decision earlier this week by Gov. Jay Inslee to consider construction as a non-essential business has caused local homebuilders to mostly shut down and caused disruption with some homebuyers who now have to wait for completion.

Law enforcement and court records, July 29

Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding

More than a week later, FBI avoids terror label for bombing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The FBI investigation into whether the Nashville bombing was a terrorist act has sparked criticism about a possible racial double standard and drawn questions from downtown business owners whose insurance coverage could be affected by the bureau’s assessment.

More than a week later, FBI avoids terror label for bombing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The FBI investigation into whether the Nashville bombing was a terrorist act has sparked criticism about a possible racial double standard and drawn questions from downtown business owners whose insurance coverage could be affected by the bureau’s assessment.

More than a week later, FBI avoids terror label for bombing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The FBI investigation into whether the Nashville bombing was a terrorist act has sparked criticism about a possible racial double standard and drawn questions from downtown business owners whose insurance coverage could be affected by the bureau’s assessment.

Community news

Garage sale update

Community news

Garage sale update

One more Libby deer suspected of CWD

A sample from another white-tailed deer in Libby is suspected to be positive for chronic wasting disease.

Community news

Garage sale update

The Latest: Scotland to enter full lockdown from Tuesday

LONDON — Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon says that from Tuesday, people in Scotland are legally required to stay at home except for essential reasons to curb a renewed surge of coronavirus infections.

US envoy leading second recent high-level visit to Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A senior U.S. State Department official is arriving in Taiwan on Thursday for a three-day visit, prompting a threat of possible retaliation from China.

An 'enlightening' paper on global warming

Weather Gems

If you're trying to figure out why the atmosphere is warming up, you'll probably be more successful if you look at what warms the atmosphere, not the atmosphere itself.

Indoor farmer's market set to bloom in county

COCOLALLA — A new model of farmer’s market has opened its doors to the public near Cocolalla Lake along Highway 95 south of Sandpoint.

Ward 3 incumbent hopes to win first election

Kalispell City Council

Last year as Randy Kenyon vacated his Kalispell City Council seat in Ward 3, Rod Kuntz was appointed by the council from a group of 10 applicants. He was a newcomer without previous experience in local government, although his business background gave him insight on economic development.

PM vows IS will never again overrun Iraqi territory

MOSUL, Iraq (AP) — The Islamic State group will never again overrun Iraqi territory, Iraq’s prime minister vowed Wednesday in an official visit to northern Iraq.

Schweitzer visits climb

SANDPOINT — Visits to Schweitzer Mountain Resort climbed last season despite fears of El Niño winter and a struggling economy.

Whitefish plan calls for three parking structures

A proposed update of the Whitefish Downtown Master Plan takes an aggressive approach to the city’s parking problem, recommending sites for three parking structures in the coming years.

Heat spoil Doncic's 21st birthday, top Mavericks 126-118

MIAMI (AP) — Luka Doncic turned 21 on Friday, and the Miami Heat were determined not to give him and the Dallas Mavericks a gift-wrapped victory.

Heat spoil Doncic's 21st birthday, top Mavericks 126-118

MIAMI (AP) — Luka Doncic turned 21 on Friday, and the Miami Heat were determined not to give him and the Dallas Mavericks a gift-wrapped victory.

The Latest: The White House says weekly vaccinations up

WASHINGTON, — The U.S. is vaccinating on average 1.7 million Americans per day for the coronavirus, up from under 1 million a month ago.