'This is a big moment:' UK virus restrictions escalating

LONDON (AP) — Fresh nationwide lockdown restrictions in England appear to be on the cards soon as the British government targeted more areas Friday in an attempt to suppress a sharp spike in new coronavirus infections.

UK eases restrictions so families can gather over Christmas

LONDON (AP) — British authorities gave the green light Tuesday to holiday reunions, relaxing restrictions on social mixing over Christmas and offering arriving international travelers a way to cut short quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19.

UK eases restrictions so families can gather over Christmas

LONDON (AP) — British authorities gave the green light Tuesday to holiday reunions, relaxing restrictions on social mixing over Christmas and offering arriving international travelers a way to cut short quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19.

Meyer touts candidacy, environmental work

John Meyer met with the Daily Inter Lake last month to discuss his bid for Montana’s lone congressional seat.

Meyer touts candidacy, environmental work

John Meyer met with the Daily Inter Lake last month to discuss his bid for Montana’s lone congressional seat.

Popular show returns to Sixth Street

One of Sixth Street Theater’s most popular productions is back on stage for the company’s 42nd season – just in time for a milestone celebration.

All aboard: Farmin Stidwell's Bike Bus returns

Braving the autumn chill, students from Farmin Stidwell Elementary grabbed their helmets and rode on the season’s first Bike Bus.

LPOSD safety summit focuses on student mental health, support

Parents, teachers and district staff gathered at Sandpoint High School for the Lake Pend Oreille School District’s third annual safety summit.

Weather forces delays in Basin sports

MOSES LAKE — Several sporting events across the Basin have been postponed this weekend due to rain and snow causing conditions on the field to be unsuitable for play. Ephrata Tigers baseball Head Coach David Tempel was out shoveling snow Friday morning to keep the field in the best condition possible to resume a planned tournament Saturday. “This morning I got up and saw all the snow and got on the phone with my AD. We made the decision fairly quickly that games would be canceled today. We've alerted all the teams involved. We're going to shoot to try and get them all in tomorrow,” Tempel said.

Home prices, demand rise in Kootenai County

Lack of affordability remains a concern

The rising prices aren't slowing sales. Through June, 1,246 single-family homes were sold in Kootenai County, a 6.6% increase from the same time last year. Fewer homes are on the market, with 1,082 active residential listings as of July 6, down 10% from last year.

Grant County shows job growth

MOSES LAKE - Jobs in both Grant County's non-farm and agricultural sectors were up this July compared to last July, according to a recent Employment Security Department report.

Adams County posts modest employment gains in 2015

Adams County

RITZVILLE — Unemployment in Adams County in December 2015 dropped 1.2 percent when compared with December 2014, according to data released by the Washington Employment Security Department.

A Reality Check

Sadly, the house cleaning that really needs doing at big government agencies may or may not get done.

Cuba opens foreign currency-only shops, ends tax on dollar

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba opened shops Monday that accept only foreign currencies and eliminated a special tax on the U.S. dollar, deepening a process of collecting stronger currencies to face the country's economic crisis.

Sales up 19 percent

Even with all the smoke in the air that subdued traffic the past several weeks, our local real estate market continued its solid growth. With August figures tallied, the Coeur d'Alene Multiple Listing Service reports a service area average increase of 19 percent in the number of single family homes on less than two acres sold. Here is how the communities within our MLS fared:

A new decade begins

One of the great things about a new year is just that, its newness. It offers a clean slate and a chance to start over, building a better year than the last. Yet, as we begin the new year the prospects are cloudy. As we seek the bright spots in the real estate market we do see some glimmers of hope.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Lessons from Canada

Just about the time the Congressional "Super Committee" declared failure, our national debt clock rolled past $15 trillion. Even as the discussions, co-chaired by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., ground to a halt and Congress left the Capitol for Thanksgiving, the debt clock kept ticking.

Only two words will do for our vets: Thank you

Raymond and Simone Ramager wanted me to extend their gratitude to America for the liberation of their beloved country on June 6, 1944.

Hiring crisis in aging services deserves attention

When older Americans need quality care and services that empower them to remain independent, safe, and healthy, too many are being faced with unnecessary challenges.

Keep airlines flying in Big Sky Country

All of us who call this state home take pride in its rugged beauty and limitless possibility. Those things are also what draw so many people to Montana each year. The state of Montana has always been a place for opportunity, and transportation has always been directly linked to our ability to thrive. Hospitality is what we do best, and a vibrant transportation sector helps drive our state’s economy and bring millions of tourists to big sky country. However, a looming tax increase currently being considered in our State Legislature threaten to undermine the pro-growth, pro-business environment Montana has worked hard to cultivate. House Bill 661 would dramatically increase taxes on aviation fuel, inflating costs for air carriers and passengers traveling to and from our state. And no one stands to lose more than Montana’s travel and tourism economy and the businesses that support it.