JAN NIBJ: Pend Oreille Specialty Food Incubator brings small businesses to life

Buried in the back of the Bonner Mall, it’s not uncommon to find Derek Blumenschein and his employees making and canning his signature pepper jelly.

Cougars defend home court, beat Spartans 61-50

WARDEN — The Warden Cougars (6-5) snapped a three-game rut by defeating the Granger Spartans 61-50 Friday. Head Coach Brent Erdmann said his players fought hard to get back in the win column. “They've been battling all year. Any win is a good win for us right now. We had a pretty rough run for a little bit, to actually come back and get a (win) for these guys, we'll take it,” Erdmann said.

Students collaborate to address world issues at 60th Model UN Conference

Nearly 300 high school student-delegates converged at the University of Montana for the 60th annual Model United Nations Conference, seeking resolutions to global issues.

South Africa struggles with post-holiday spike in COVID-19

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa is struggling to cope with a spike in COVID-19 cases that has already overwhelmed many hospitals, as people returning from widespread holiday travel have spread the country's more infectious coronavirus variant.

South Africa struggles with post-holiday spike in COVID-19

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa is struggling to cope with a spike in COVID-19 cases that has already overwhelmed many hospitals, as people returning from widespread holiday travel have spread the country's more infectious coronavirus variant.

Sundae Edition: Tin Snug scoops up big flavors on National Ice Cream Day

Ice cream is universally beloved, but in Shoshone County, there seems to be an intense love for the stuff that goes beyond reason. With roughly 13,000 residents scattered across the sizeable county, there are more than 15 places to stop in and grab an ice-cold sweet treat.

Mavs remain undefeated

MLHS defeats Eastmont 7-0 in Friday play

MOSES LAKE – On Friday, the Mavericks (7-0) defeated the Eastmont Wildcats 21-0 on the road. The Wildcats presented a tough challenge, but the Mavs responded when it mattered most.

Kootenai commissioners debate Citylink service

County and city leaders may come back to the table to discuss whether cities should shoulder more responsibility for public transit services.

Court cases in March 2025 shooting death of Moses Lake teen moving forward

EPHRATA — Jose D. Beltran Rodriguez, 21, of Moses Lake, and Matthew Gabriel Valdez, 19, also of Moses Lake, remain in custody at the Grant County jail after being arrested in connection with a March 21, 2025, drive-by shooting in Moses Lake.

TRAVEL: Collins' gem, three triples lift Sasquatch past Loggers

While the mantra says revenge is a dish best served cold, for the Sandpoint Sasquatch 17U, it was best served on a sweltering day on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, cruising past the Libby Loggers A 18U 8-5 on Monday evening.

Russian hack of US agencies exposed supply chain weaknesses

WASHINGTON (AP) — The

Canada imposes stricter rules for Americans going to Alaska

Canada’s border agency is announcing stricter rules for Americans travelling through Canada to Alaska amid the coronavirus pandemic

Canada imposes stricter rules for Americans going to Alaska

TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s border agency is announcing stricter rules for Americans travelling through Canada to Alaska amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Canada imposes stricter rules for Americans going to Alaska

TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s border agency is announcing stricter rules for Americans travelling through Canada to Alaska amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Idaho Army National Guard show strength at Post Falls open house

Civilians got an inside look at how members of the National Guard stay ready for action during the 145th Support Brigade Battalion’s community open house Saturday.

Idaho Army National Guard show strength at open house

Civilians got an inside look at how members of the National Guard stay ready for action during the 145th Support Brigade Battalion’s community open house Saturday.

National Guard show strength at open house

Civilians got an inside look at how members of the National Guard stay ready for action during the 145th Support Brigade Battalion’s community open house Saturday.

It takes a Village (Greens)

Nelson, Syverson help Glacier stay in AA golf title hunt

Luke Nelson’s golf journey started at Village Greens, the 18-hole course in eastern Kalispell, which makes perfect sense for the high school senior with a medalist honor to his credit.

Tech stocks continue to pull back, dragging market lower

NEW YORK (AP) — Big technology stocks are opening sharply lower again on Wall Street, continuing a pullback that began last Thursday and Friday. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index dropped another 2.9% in the early going on Tuesday, the first day of trading after the Labor Day holiday in the U.S. The S&P 500 was down 1.8%. The deflation in high-flying tech stocks came after an eye-popping rally this year for the sector that many market watchers said was overblown. The Nasdaq is still up 22% this year versus a 4% gain for the S&P 500. Crude oil prices fell sharply, and Treasury yields dropped.

Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre holds auditions for ‘Madagascar’

This next breakout show based on the DreamWorks movie takes to the stage with dazzling musical numbers and animals galore. It’s going to be a real zoo.