California governor: Most of state to meet new virus rules

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday most of the state will likely be under a new stay-at-home order within a day or two.

VIRUS DIARY: Goodbye to NYC, and to its unforgettable sounds

NEW YORK (AP) — The last few weeks I spent in New York City, the soundtrack of my days went like this: police helicopters circling, firecrackers startling, uniform chants for justice rising into the air.

VIRUS DIARY: Goodbye to NYC, and to its unforgettable sounds

NEW YORK (AP) — The last few weeks I spent in New York City, the soundtrack of my days went like this: police helicopters circling, firecrackers startling, uniform chants for justice rising into the air.

VIRUS DIARY: Goodbye to NYC, and to its unforgettable sounds

NEW YORK (AP) — The last few weeks I spent in New York City, the soundtrack of my days went like this: police helicopters circling, firecrackers startling, uniform chants for justice rising into the air.

VIRUS DIARY: Goodbye to NYC, and to its unforgettable sounds

NEW YORK (AP) — The last few weeks I spent in New York City, the soundtrack of my days went like this: police helicopters circling, firecrackers startling, uniform chants for justice rising into the air.

Chamber recognizes Ephrata community

New president, business and citizen of the year named

2008 potato conference arrives in Moses Lake

Event puts $3 million into community

At least 11 killed in bomb attacks in southern Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Suspected Islamic militants set off bombs in a southern Philippine town on Monday, killing at least 11 soldiers and civilians despite extra tight security because of threats of suicide attacks by Islamic State group-aligned rebels, officials said.

14 killed, 75 wounded in bomb attacks in south Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Muslim militants allied with the Islamic State group set off a powerful motorcycle explosive followed by a suicide bombing that together killed 14 people on Monday, many of them soldiers, in the worst extremist attack in the Philippines this year, military officials said.

'Tots' drive filled with Christmas magic

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just over a week away.

Northern pike a big draw at Lake Cd'A

Fish Tips

Northern pike are a big draw at Lake Coeur d'Alene these days, said Jordan Smith with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.

Patchwork stories

Quilts tell tales of growing up in Cd'A

COEUR d'ALENE - Any man who had pants hemmed in downtown Coeur d'Alene during the 1950s, '60s or '70s, probably knew Alvin Bauernfeind, better known as "Al the Tailor."

C-Falls veteran admits benefits fraud

A Columbia Falls man accused of stealing government benefits by overstating his disabilities admitted fraud and theft charges in federal court Wednesday, according to, U.S. Attorney Kurt G. Alme said Friday.

How do we put the brakes on?

My Garden Path

Now that summer is finally here, wouldn't it be nice if the time slowed down - just a little? At the rate it's going, we'll be shopping for Christmas presents in no time.

Going the distance: Businesses work to keep their customers safe

Welcome to business in the age of coronavirus. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn people to stay home and maintain social distancing, businesses have begun making changes to limit their customers' exposure to the public. These innovative hands-off approaches may help keep businesses afloat while the health risk lasts.

SPOT will help run county-wide bus

Man charged with breaking into 17 vehicles across the valley

A 32-year-old Kalispell man charged with breaking into vehicles in Columbia Falls and Kalispell during a four-month spree also faces a charge of issuing bad checks across the valley.

The price of impatience

George Ostrom

Feds say 'disabled' man had affinity for his Harley

A Columbia Falls man accused of stealing government benefits by overstating his disabilities admitted fraud and theft charges in federal court on Dec. 12, U.S. Attorney Kurt G. Alme said in a release.

Sew and tell: Wheeler featured quilter at Teakettle show

After 10 years in the Teakettle Quit Guild, Sherry Wheeler says her sewing buddies have become more than just her friends, they are more like family.