Oregon, Washington respond to areas of outdoor overcrowding

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The north Oregon coast crowds have been overwhelming the state park sites this summer with highway traffic jams, illegal parking and overflowing trash bins amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

Oregon, Washington respond to areas of outdoor overcrowding

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The north Oregon coast crowds have been overwhelming the state park sites this summer with highway traffic jams, illegal parking and overflowing trash bins amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

Wests go to the 'Extreme'

In October Tim and Lisa West of Bonners Ferry spent four days  on the site of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in Louisville Kent.

Herbert M. Miles, 91 and Edna Marie Reynolds Miles, 93

Herbert M Miles was born on January 13, 1922; he passed from this life to be with the Lord on August 12, 2013. Edna Marie Reynolds Miles was born on October 13, 1919 in Lane Montana; she left this life to join Herb and the Lord on September 13, 2013. Herb met Marie in Sandpoint Idaho while working for Bonneville Power. They were married on December 24, 1948. After living in Sandpoint a short time they moved to Missoula Montana, there Herb sold life insurance with BMA and Metropolitan Life. They moved to Coeur D’Alene in 1972 and Herb started his own Estate Planning business. Herb and Marie were active members of the Church of Christ while living in Missoula and The Gateway (formerly The Living Hope & Ironwood Chapel) in Coeur D’Alene. Their love for the Lord and for each other was evident throughout their 64 years of marriage. Herb is survived by his son Robert Miles, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Nancy Miles Alford and his grandson William J Alford. Marie is survived by 4 siblings, Jean Rheinschmidt (Robert) of Missoula, Joyce Boeck (Dale) of Sandpoint, George Reynolds (Frances) of Missoula and Donald Reynolds (Elara) of Sego. She is also survived by her stepson Robert Miles, her step grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and other extended family members. Bell Tower Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. You can visit their web-site, www.belltowerfuneralhome.com to view Herb and Marie’s full obituaries and share your memories. A memorial service for both Herb and Marie will be held on Friday October 4th 11:00 a.m. at The Gateway, 1165 Ironwood Drive, Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.

Local mosquitos blamed for West Nile case in Kootenai County

Panhandle Health District has confirmed a human case of West Nile virus in North Idaho. A Kootenai County resident over the age of 50 tested positive for the virus. The individual was hospitalized and is now recovering. This is the first locally acquired human case ever reported in North Idaho.

DSBA working hard to benefit downtown

Since lately there seems to be a paucity of effort to obtain the facts by folks writing about the Downtown Sandpoint Business Association, I will provide you with some so you can be accurate the next time you write letters about the business association and the businesses that make up our town. You are also welcome to come to our office, call, e-mail, or visit our Web site so you can be more informed and we can benefit from your insights and suggestions on how to better run our businesses.

Vegas hotel denies defaming OJ Simpson in reports of his ban

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas Strip hotel-casino denied that O.J. Simpson was defamed when employees banned him from the property in 2017 and a celebrity news site reported the paroled former football hero had been drunk, disruptive and unruly.

It’s almost raffle time!

Fish and Game is reminding anglers on Lake Pend Oreille to turn in their fishing logbooks by Dec. 10 to be entered into a free raffle for great prizes

Fish and Game is reminding anglers on Lake Pend Oreille to turn in their fishing logbooks by Dec. 10 to be entered into a free raffle for great prizes

Investigators visit site of Glacier Park avalanche incident

A Missoula man was hospitalized Tuesday, Jan. 8, after he was swept away in an avalanche in Glacier National Park and carried about 800 feet down the slope.

Help sought to fund repairs at historic Dover church

Building was floated upriver from Laclede almost 100 years ago

It's been almost 100 years since Dover Community Church was floated upriver from Laclede. Now the former summer cottage that found religion is showing signs of age. Some of its unique cedar bark shingles are in poor shape, and the foundation needs some work. While some of the work has been done, more remains, said church members Ron Bricker and Joe Gibbs. "So that pretty much depleted our bank account and we still have other work to do," Bricker said.

Year in Review, Part 2

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The Latest: Thailand adds 745 virus cases, new restrictions

BANGKOK — Thailand registered 745 new coronavirus cases in two days on Monday with a new death reported in Bangkok, where a semi-lockdown went into effect, the government said.

The Latest: Thailand adds 745 virus cases, new restrictions

BANGKOK — Thailand registered 745 new coronavirus cases in two days on Monday with a new death reported in Bangkok, where a semi-lockdown went into effect, the government said.

As small businesses await new US aid, it's too late for some

NEW YORK (AP) — Clay Reynolds is starting to make peace with a gut-wrenching reality: He may have to once again close his business, Arrichion Hot Yoga and Circuit Training.

As small businesses await new US aid, it's too late for some

NEW YORK (AP) — Clay Reynolds is starting to make peace with a gut-wrenching reality: He may have to once again close his business, Arrichion Hot Yoga and Circuit Training.

5 things to watch for in Thursday's jobs report for June

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the viral outbreak worsening and unemployment at Depression-era levels, the government on Thursday will issue what will almost surely be another remarkable jobs report.

5 things to watch for in Thursday's jobs report for June

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the viral outbreak worsening and unemployment at Depression-era levels, the government on Thursday will issue what will almost surely be another remarkable jobs report.

Late drop in Big Tech stocks pulls indexes mostly lower

A late slide in several Big Tech stocks left major indexes lower on Wall Street, even as small-company stocks marched to another record high. The S&P 500 turned lower in the last hour of trading to wind up with a loss of 0.4% Thursday. The benchmark index was weighed down by losses in Apple, Microsoft and other huge tech companies. Small-company stocks continued to rally, a sign that investors are feeling more optimistic about the economy. Treasury yields also rose. Investors are waiting to hear from President-elect Joe Biden, who’s expected to detail his plan bolster the economy in a speech later Thursday.

Mobster's run almost textbook case of evasion

SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger did almost everything right in evading capture for 16 years.