Harris emphasizing human and worker rights in Vietnam

HANOI (AP) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris turned her attention to issues surrounding worker rights and civil liberties Thursday as she closed out her visit to Southeast Asia, elevating activists in a region of the world known for its challenges and restrictions to human rights.

Montana secretary of state offers advice to Libby

Corey Stapleton, Montana’s secretary of state, passed through Libby last week on the third stop of his two-year “Things that Matter Tour,” in which he plans to visit all 56 of Montana’s counties to learn from citizens how his office can best serve them.

County reverses RV park decision

In a 2-0 vote, county commissioners reversed the Bonner County Zoning Commission’s approval of a 20-unit RV park off Clagstone Road and Al’s Welding Road in Blanchard.

Moses Lake first graders spent the day at the “farm”

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake first graders had the opportunity to go out to the Grant County Fairgrounds Wednesday for First Grade Farm Day at the Grant County Fairgrounds. The Moses Lake High School Agriculture program and the Moses Lake Future Farmers of America organized the event. The groups worked together to teach the young students about the work they do.

Sandpoint FD annual open house returns Friday

For a couple hours on Friday, the Sandpoint Fire Station will transform into a site of fun and learning during the fire department’s annual open house.

Sandpoint HS seniors plan next steps during Apply Idaho week

Seniors at Sandpoint High School are taking the first steps toward planning their future by filling out the Apply Idaho application this week.

Bonner County Historical Society seeking public input on expansion

The Bonner County Historical Society is seeking public feedback on its plan to expand the Bonner County History Museum by over 2,000 square feet.

Carlstrom brings experience, energy to Tigers hoops

EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District announced Ryan Carlstrom as the new head coach of boys basketball Thursday. With excitement in his voice, Carlstrom said he feels like the pressure is on now. “It kind of feels like now I've got to get to work... summer basketball starts July 1, and so I'm kind of just getting ready and getting excited and learning about Ephrata and the community and program that's in place, and all those types of things,” he said.

Basin diamond roundup, April 14-21

MOSES LAKE — The spring season for Basin baseball and softball only has a few weeks left. In the last week they all took one step closer to the postseason, see below how your favorite team fared and their current record.

Legals for August, 26 2025

PREP GOLF: Kellogg girls win 3A District 1 title, advance to state for first time since 2022

Wildcat boys on to state for 23rd straight year; Noble, Van Gundy for Timberlake advance in 4A

Results from 4A, 3A district tournaments.

Putting in the miles: Polson’s DiGiallonardo has gone all in for senior season

David DiGiallonardo got to the Polson track around 5:30 p.m. Monday, rested for a bit, then went on a 2-mile “tempo run,” around the oval.

Glacier girls hold off Helena

There’s a lot of fight in this Wolfpack.

BOCC acknowledges violation, voids land division moratorium, sets new one for May

In a public meeting held on Monday, county commissioners unanimously voted to nullify the minor land divisions and family exemption moratorium. As a result, a new moratorium will be put into place on May 19.

Return to sender, local man reunited with 72-year-old postcard

Good things always come back around

A postcard that has traveled through many decades and states has finally made its way home to its original owner after being lost in the mail for 72 years.

Return to sender: Local man reunited with 72-year-old postcard

Good things always come back around

A postcard that has traveled through many decades and states has finally made its way home to its original owner after being lost in the mail for 72 years.

Return to sender: Local man reunited with 72-year-old postcard

Good things always come back around

A postcard that has traveled through many decades and states has finally made its way home to its original owner after being lost in the mail for 72 years.

Shoshone County fire districts to consolidate

Last week, commissioners from Shoshone County’s two fire districts voted to consolidate Fire Protection Districts 1 and 2 into a single entity: Silver Valley Fire Rescue.

New gravel pit proposed in Priest River

After a public hearing Wednesday, residents living near Curtis Creek and Hoodoo Valley roads are awaiting a decision on a proposed gravel pit that has sparked concerns about noise and air quality.

US services sector expands for fifth straight month in Oct.

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, registered its fifth consecutive month of expansion in October.