Fusion flavors from Kalispell on stage in Hawaii

The Hawaii native and owner of 406 BBQ has gained traction over the past year, with tens of thousands of followers on social media following along for his eccentric meals, Polynesian flavors and passion for barbecue.

Local hospitals face 'challenging financial landscape' after Big Beautiful Bill passage

MOSES LAKE — The recent approval of new federal Medicaid rules will affect local hospitals and medical providers. What that impact will be, however, is still unclear. “So much is still unknown,” Glenda Bishop, chief executive officer for Quincy Valley Medical Center, wrote in reply to an email from the Columbia Basin Herald. “We simply do not have enough data to predict with accuracy any outcomes.”

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Lake City's Plummer shines ... Lefty sinks five 3-pointers, scores 17 as Timberwolves fend off Coeur d'Alene

Results from Thursday's area high school boys basketball games.

Kalispell man charged with drug possession, theft

A Kalispell man arrested for shoplifting from Libby businesses now faces a drug charge in Lincoln County District Court.

US sanctions 4 Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown

BEIJING (AP) — The U.S. State Department has announced sanctions against an additional four Chinese officials over the crackdown on political rights in Hong Kong.

Thompson Falls volleyball keeps rolling

Thompson Falls showed it is approaching playoff form this week with a dominating win last Tuesday evening against Sanders County rival Plains.

Chinese probe prepares to return moon rocks to Earth

BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese probe that landed on the moon transferred rocks to an orbiter Sunday in preparation for returning samples of the lunar surface to Earth for the first time in almost 45 years, the country's space agency announced.

Mineral County Sheriff's deputy makes big drug bust

It was in the early hours of Halloween morning, Oct. 31, when an eastbound crew cab pickup...

ACH girls advance to 4th place game in 1B tournament

Isaura Spayde

On the 11th of January 2007, Isaura (Isa) Spayde, beloved daughter, wife, sister, aunt and friend was called away from her life on earth.

Ambulance stolen in Quincy

Ambulance crew was responding to a call when thief stole their vehicle

ML Monsters second at Early Spring Classic

KENNEWICK - The 10u Moses Lake Monsters narrowly missed a first place finish at the Early Spring Classic recently.

Saturday gang shootings under investigation

BEVERLY - The Grant County Sheriff's office was busy Sunday investigating Saturday, Nov. 12, gang-related shootings here and in Desert Aire that resulted in injuries to at least one person.

River Dogs on to world series

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Columbia Basin River Dogs are headed to the Senior Babe Ruth World Series in Covington County, Alabama.

5 nations want Iran to deliver justice on downed plane

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The countries whose citizens were killed when Iran accidentally shot down a Ukrainian jetliner said Friday they want Iran “to deliver justice and make sure Iran makes full reparations to the families of the victims and affected countries.”

Johnson scores 27 but Bulldogs drop opener

SANDPOINT — Robbie Johnson scored a game-high 27 points, including a rare 4 point play and 7 of 7 shooting from the foul line, but St. Maries executed its offense with precision to earn a 76-63 win over Sandpoint in a nonleague boys basketball season opener on Tuesday night at Les Rogers Court.

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I remember Ronald Reagan and how he made me feel. I was proud to have him as my president. At 18 I was able to vote for him in 1984 and I did. He was clearly a good man. No women accused him of sexually assaulting them, he was rarely accused of lying, and he was not overtly racist. The only ignorance I remember him showing was later revealed to be the result of early stages of dementia. He made me feel good and proud of my country.

Minors put away Lewiston Purple, Hayden

The Sandpoint Little League Minors All-Stars posted 15-5 and 18-7 wins against Lewiston Purple and Hayden, respectively, bringing them one win away from the District Championship.

Megaload foes meet Wednesday

SANDPOINT — A group opposed to megaloads rolling through Idaho is hosting a meeting at the library on Wednesday.

Bulldogs notch rare win over 5A Bengals

LEWISTON — Freshman Bri Baldree struck out eight batters in a complete game effort, and added an inside-the-park home run, leading the Bulldogs to a 9-7 win over Lewiston in the opener of a nonleague softball doubleheader Thursday at Lewiston High School.