Sale of Speedway gas stations buys Marathon breathing room

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The $21 billion sale of Speedway gas stations has bought Marathon Petroleum some breathing room as the global pandemic continues to quash travel and smother demand for gasoline and jet fuel.

European economic rebound slows as virus cases rise

LONDON (AP) — The European economy's rebound from the coronavirus recession appears to have slowed in August as a resurgence in new confirmed contagions across the region makes businesses, shoppers and travelers more cautious.

UN reports sharp increase in cybercrime during pandemic

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A 350% increase in phishing websites was reported in the first quarter of the year, many targeting hospitals and health care systems and hindering their work responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.N. counterterrorism chief said Thursday.

UN reports sharp increase in cybercrime during pandemic

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A 350% increase in phishing websites was reported in the first quarter of the year, many targeting hospitals and health care systems and hindering their work responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.N. counterterrorism chief said Thursday.

Sale of Speedway gas stations buys Marathon breathing room

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The $21 billion sale of Speedway gas stations has bought Marathon Petroleum some breathing room as the global pandemic continues to quash travel and smother demand for gasoline and jet fuel.

For Sowerwine, her sights are set on the skies

Julia Sowerwine wants to study chemical engineering and attend the Air Force Academy in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Security is ramped up for Lincoln Day dinner in Cd'A

COEUR d’ALENE — Concerns of violent protests have the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee ramping up security at its annual Lincoln Day dinner.

PSNI to raffle new log bed

Thanks to a generous donation from Northwest Handmade Furniture, the volunteers at The Cottage, 1410 N. Boyer, are holding a raffle for one lucky winner to go home with a brand-new log bed. The raffle is being held from now until March 19 with tickets only $5 each or 3 for $10. All proceeds benefit Panhandle Special Needs, Inc. client programs.

Leadership Sandpoint raises $10K for non-profits

SANDPOINT – The Leadership Sandpoint class of 2017-2019 raised $10,732.65 for two local organizations with their Cinco de Mayo event at Trinity at City Beach.

Thoughts on Wal-Mart, corporations and corruption

Applause and congratulations to The New York Times and its investigative reporter, David Barstow for exposing Wal-Mart’s bribery campaign of local government officials throughout Mexico.

Anderson announces retirement

SANDPOINT — State Rep. Eric Anderson is retiring from public office, but plans to remain on the front lines of repelling the scourge of invasive mussels.

Plungers raise a cold, wet bundle for Special Olympics Idaho

What does a rainy, cold, windy Saturday, a 36 degree Kootenai River, crazy costumes, uniformed public service members and the Athletes of Special Olympics Idaho equal?

Bears factor in opening road

BONNERS FERRY — To better secure the border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is working with the U.S. Forest Service to open Bog Creek Road.

Kalispell pilot a finalist for White House Fellowship

Former U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds lead solo pilot Maj. Jason Curtis of Kalispell is among the national finalists for the 2016-17 White House Fellows Program, the White House announced Thursday.

Haagenson seeks NIC board seat

Hayden leader resigns

Lisa Key says she, city leadership were on different paths

HAYDEN - Lisa Key, Hayden's community development director for the past six years and with the city for the past eight, has resigned effective Saturday.

Committee revamps bill on youth safety tip line

The original intent of Senate Bill 5327 was to require the state attorney general to establish a tip line program for the safety or well-being of individuals less than 25 years old.

Movers & Shakers July 1, 2010

Agent earns associate broker designation

KTEC: Time right for new campus

Over the past several years through my involvement with the Workforce Development Task Force of Kootenai County, local Chambers of Commerce, the regional Workforce Innovations Now project, and my current position at the Coeur d'Alene Department of Labor, I have continuously heard from local business and industry that there is concern our youth are not offered enough opportunities to successfully prepare them for the workforce. Many individuals have stated that some students lack exposure to various careers, lack work-readiness skills, or they just don't understand how to apply their education and therefore become disengaged. Events and programs, such as Hard Hats, Hammers and Hot Dogs, and the School-To-Registered-Apprenticeship Program (STRAP), help with exposure to the manufacturing and construction industries; however, we have an even better opportunity coming up in our community to address those concerns more effectively.

WEALTHY: The tax burden truth

Mr. Windham, I suggest that when you get your talking points from the Democratic Party, you look at something more than the pictures.