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Second Harvest to distribute food on Friday

Second Harvest to distribute food on Friday

Boys upset Timberlake

The Bonners Ferry Badger boys varsity team upset Timberlake on the Tiger’s home court  Saturday, Jan. 28, with a score of 59-52.

Army Band to perform a free concert at Post Falls High School

POST FALLS — The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus will perform a free concert at the Post Falls High School Auditorium on Sunday, Oct. 14, at 3 p.m.

Second Harvest to distribute food on Friday

Second Harvest to distribute food on Friday

Archie McGregor: Grocer at heart

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COEUR d'ALENE - Archie McGregor knows groceries. He's spent the last five decades working in grocery stores, owning grocery stores and being involved in operating grocery stores.

The Latest: US, UK warn of cyberattacks using virus as lure

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Washington state under emergency as torrential rain triggers floods, mudslides and evacuations

Catastrophic flooding is likely in many areas and the state is requesting water rescue teams and boats, Ferguson said on the social media platform X on Wednesday night.

Iran reports 113 new coronavirus deaths as concerns mount

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s official leading its response to the new coronavirus acknowledged Sunday the pandemic could overwhelm health facilities in his country, which is battling the worst outbreak in the Mideast while under heavy U.S. sanctions. Iran also reported 113 new deaths from the virus, bringing its death toll to 724.

Iran reports 113 new coronavirus deaths as concerns mount

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s official leading its response to the new coronavirus acknowledged Sunday the pandemic could overwhelm health facilities in his country, which is battling the worst outbreak in the Mideast while under heavy U.S. sanctions. Iran also reported 113 new deaths from the virus, bringing its death toll to 724.

Robert L. Bobby Thompson, 68

Robert L. Bobby Thompson, 68, died of cancer on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010, at his home in Columbia Falls. Bobby was born in Conrad to Charles and Deloris Thompson on Aug. 29, 1941, and grew up in Cut Bank. Bobby was the second of four boys, Teddy, Richard and Ronald. He lived in Spokane briefly, then moved to Columbia Falls in 1989 with his parents, and worked for a period of time at Flathead Industries. Bobby was born during a time when autism was not understood, nor what to do for the condition. That, coupled with being unable to speak, created a great deal of frustration for him in his attempts to communicate. His only spoken words were Mama and the sound of a cat meowing, which was his name for his kitty, Meow Meow. With Deloris constantly at his side to interpret his own sign language gestures, others soon realized that Bobby saw and understood a lot more than some of the rest of us. Bobby loved construction equipment. Consequently he, along with Charles and Deloris, spent countless hours at construction sites taking in all the activities. One time during road construction near Essex, Bobby got out of the car and began gesturing. Finally the engineer and the others realized he was trying to tell them the line wasn t straight " and it wasn t! Bobby had a gift for hospitality and seeing to it that everyone had coffee or tea and some goodie to enjoy while they visited. At times his helpful intentions were misunderstood, which saddened him. Bobby enjoyed many hours with occupying himself with his Lite Brites, painting and making birdhouses. He loved attending church, enjoying the music and the people. He had a strong faith and knew where he was going someday, albeit sooner than we anticipated. Wherever Charles, Deloris and Bobby visited " from having dinner at the Nite Owl to spending numerous winters in Arizona " Bobby was a friend to whomever took the time to get acquainted with him. Our forever friend will be greatly missed. Survivors include his mother, Deloris; and two brothers, Richard and Ronald, in the immediate family. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, at Columbia Falls United Methodist Church, with the Rev. David Merkel officiating. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for the family.

Canada approves plan to play hockey in Canada amid pandemic

TORONTO (AP) — Canada has approved a National Hockey League plan to play in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Friday.

Congress fiddles while Washington, D.C., burns

Citing IRS data, the top 25 percent of earners pay 87 percent of the federal tax bill, while the bottom 50 percent pay 2 percent. So tell me again the wealthy don’t pay their fair share.

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Knudsen in top 10 at Cut Bank

Runner Gabe Knudsen led the boys squad with a ninth-place finish at the Cut Bank time trials last week. Knudsen ran the course with a time of 17:32.76. On the girls’ side, freshman Lara Erickson led the charge with a 13th-place finish, clocking a 22:02.

Hancock Whitney: 4Q Earnings Snapshot

GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) _ Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $92.1 million.

Trump apparently not a fan of 'Parasite'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is apparently not a fan of “Parasite," his biggest complaint being that the movie was made in South Korea.

Trump apparently not a fan of 'Parasite' movie

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is apparently not a fan of “Parasite," his biggest complaint being that the movie was made in South Korea.

Trump apparently not a fan of 'Parasite'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is apparently not a fan of “Parasite," his biggest complaint being that the movie was made in South Korea.

Thais seek to fix errors that allowed infected foreigners in

RAYONG, Thailand (AP) — Authorities in Thailand urged almost 1,900 people to quarantine themselves and get tested for the coronavirus after a breakdown in screening allowed two foreigners with the disease to pose a risk to public health.

Margo Jean Frownfelter, 54

Margo Jean Frownfelter, 54, known to most as "Margo of Bolster's Towing," passed away in her home with her family by her side on Dec. 4, 2007, after a short battle with cancer. Margo was born Oct. 3, 1953, in Jamestown, N.D., to Erick and Lorna (Larson) Holmgren.