Clean air centers host open houses

The blanket of wildfire smoke in the Flathead Valley this summer affects everyday life for residents, ranging from minor irritation to life-threatening issues for people with chronic health problems.

Ethics experts see national security concern in Trump's debt

WASHINGTON (AP) — Revelations that President Donald Trump is personally liable for more than $400 million in debt are casting a shadow that ethics experts say raises national security concerns he could be manipulated to sway U.S. policy by organizations or individuals he’s indebted to.

Ethics experts see national security concern in Trump's debt

WASHINGTON (AP) — Revelations that President Donald Trump is personally liable for more than $400 million in debt are casting a shadow that ethics experts say raises national security concerns he could be manipulated to sway U.S. policy by organizations or individuals he’s indebted to.

Coeur d'Alene Garden Tour is July 7

Coeur d'Alene Garden Tour is July 7

Brilliant blue delphiniums towering over a shady green lawn, deep purple clematis climbing toward the sky, refreshing water features, colorful yard art and a bouquet of botanical delights are awaiting those who go on the Coeur d'Alene Garden Club's 2024 Garden Tour.

Biden meets Ukraine leader in long-sought Oval Office visit

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used his first meeting with a foreign leader since ending the war in Afghanistan to send the message Wednesday that the United States — unburdened of its “forever war” — is determined to become a more reliable ally to its friends, in this case Ukraine.

Biden meets Ukraine leader in long-sought Oval Office visit

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used his first meeting with a foreign leader since ending the war in Afghanistan to send the message Wednesday that the United States — unburdened of its “forever war” — is determined to become a more reliable ally to its friends, in this case Ukraine.

Biden meets Ukraine leader in long-sought Oval Office visit

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used his first meeting with a foreign leader since ending the war in Afghanistan to send the message Wednesday that the United States — unburdened of its “forever war” — is determined to become a more reliable ally to its friends, in this case Ukraine.

Biden meets Ukraine leader in long-sought Oval Office visit

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used his first meeting with a foreign leader since ending the war in Afghanistan to send the message Wednesday that the United States — unburdened of its “forever war” — is determined to become a more reliable ally to its friends, in this case Ukraine.

Feeders with motion capture make for quite the delight

Feeders with motion capture make for quite the delight

It's official: I love birds. Starting out with big dogs, cats and the occasional feisty fish, birds never really caught my attention. I enjoyed watching the robins through my parents' big picture frame window as they hopped around the lawn to find worms on a wet spring morning, or the way they'd gather in cacophonous joy to devour the fermenting mountain ash berries that had collected on the grass of the front yard.

Huskies get first win over Tigers

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies got their first win of the season Tuesday after defeating the visiting Ephrata Tigers 3-1. Huskies Head Coach Steve Parris said he was glad to get their first win at home. “We’ve needed this, and so we’re glad that it happened tonight on our home floor, and hopefully we’ll just keep moving up,” Parris said. It was a game of momentum between the Huskies and Tigers. From the first set, the teams took turns going on small runs to score a few points. The score remained so tight that both teams were tied at 24, which led to either team needing to win by two instead of the typical score to get to 25. The Huskies would ultimately prevail 28-26.

The Latest: Milwaukee's health commissioner steps down

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee’s health commissioner is quitting to take a new job, citing the partisan battles management of the coronavirus.

The Latest: Florida State reports 21% virus positivity rate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State University in Tallahassee reported that in the seven-day period ending Sept. 4, 3,429 tests were performed at a local civic center and 724 individuals tested positive for a positivity rate of 21.1%. Overall 839 students and 14 employees have tested positive since Aug. 2.

The Latest: At least 1,000 ECU students have tested positive

RALEIGH, N.C. -- At least 1,000 East Carolina University students have tested positive for the coronavirus since fall classes began on Aug. 10, according to the college’s COVID-19 case count.

The Latest: Florida bars set to reopen at 50% capacity

MIAMI — Florida officials have announced that bars will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity starting Monday.

The Latest: Norway plans for new virus wave as cases spike

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Norwegian health authorities say the Scandinavian country must "plan for a new, national wave” of the coronavirus as Norway sees a spike in the number of cases.

The Latest: UN General Assembly adopts pandemic resolution

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a resolution on tackling the coronavirus pandemic over objections from the United States and Israel, which protested a successful last-minute Cuban amendment that strongly urges countries to oppose unilateral economic, financial or trade sanctions.

The Latest: Biden task force member wants coronavirus detail

WASHINGTON -- Dr. Atul Gawande, a member of President-Elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus task force, says Biden’s team needs to know the status of national personal protective equipment and plans for vaccine distribution.

The Latest: NY raffles scholarships for vaccinated teens

NEW YORK — Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that vaccinated kids aged 12 to 17 will have a chance to win a full ride to public universities and colleges in New York.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump, Dems and the state of disunion

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the world is witnessing a great American economic revival that he brought on by reversing course from the Obama years. Yet the economy is not so different from the robust one he inherited and disparages at every turn.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump, Dems and the state of disunion

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the world is witnessing a great American economic revival that he brought on by reversing course from the Obama years. Yet the economy is not so different from the robust one he inherited and disparages at every turn.