THE VETERANS' PRESS: VA Health Care: Why me? Why now?

Enrollment in VA health care gives you access to world-class medical care through the nation’s largest integrated health system.

Moore murder case could see appeal in supreme court

The Idaho Supreme Court is considering a state appeal to reverse a First District Court judge’s dismissal of murder charges against a Bonners Ferry resident Daniel Lee Moore in the 2020 shooting of a fellow chiropractor.

Free showing of Dante's Peak in Cd'A

Bring a lawn chair, blanket, and some comfy clothes this Friday at the lawn of the Fort Sherman Chapel, for an explosive viewing of the film “Dante’s Peak.”

Jackass Half Marathon & 5k tomorrow!

Slated to begin under the freeway near the 6th Street Bridge in Wallace, racers will have the option to start anytime between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. to have their times recorded.

Jazzed About Reading comes to Rathdrum elementary school

Kindergartners and third graders at Betty Kiefer Elementary school in Rathdrum got a new book to add to their library. Annie Winston, a local children’s author and founder of Jazzed About Reading (JAR), joined the kindergartners on Thursday to share her love for literature. “It was just so fun,” Winston said. “It was interesting to see their enthusiasm for wanting to take in every word that was being said and to be active participants and to earn the rewards.” JAR, a service organization and non-profit reading incentive program, was started in 2018 to serve local communities.

Kids' Covid shots available at Flathead clinic

The Flathead City-County Health Department will begin administering Covid-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11 next week.

Montana health officials confirm first flu case in 2021

Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 121 confirmed flu cases as of Oct. 16.

Ohio primary tests coronavirus outbreak's effect on voting

CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohioans will vote Tuesday in another important Democratic presidential primary test for former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, one that will also test the coronavirus outbreak's impact on voting.

Thailand says all int'l arrivals need virus-free certificate

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's government is imposing stricter rules on international travel that require people arriving from all countries to have health certificates stating they do not have the coronavirus, along with medical insurance covering the disease.

Thailand says all int'l arrivals need virus-free certificate

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's government is imposing stricter rules on international travel that require people arriving from all countries to have health certificates stating they do not have the coronavirus, along with medical insurance covering the disease.

PSG-Dortmund game to be played without fans because of virus

PARIS (AP) — The Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund will be played without fans because of the spread of the coronavirus, Paris police said Monday.

Boeing hit with 61 safety fixes for astronaut capsule

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing faces 61 safety fixes following last year's botched test flight of its Starliner crew capsule, NASA said Friday.

Juventus player Rugani tests positive for coronavirus

MILAN (AP) — Italian soccer club Juventus announced Wednesday that one of its players, defender Daniele Rugani, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Juventus player Rugani tests positive for coronavirus

MILAN (AP) — Italian soccer club Juventus announced Wednesday that one of its players, defender Daniele Rugani, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Backwoods Brawl buckets of fun, Tigers win

Timberlake High School won the Backwoods Brawl spirit competition over Bonners Ferry on Jan. 27, after a full night of fun with the Badger and Tiger nations showing up in force for the competition.

OUR GEM: Cd'A Basin - Fish Consumption Advisory

In January 2020, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Coeur d’Alene Tribe, in coordination with the participating organizations in the Idaho Fish Consumption Advisory Program (IFCAP), updated the Coeur d’Alene Basin Fish Consumption Advisory, after testing showed high levels of mercury in some species of fish.

GROW taking part in Giving Tuesday

What comes after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday? The answer is Giving Tuesday, a worldwide generosity movement that inspires people to extend their generosity to support their local communities and favorite nonprofit organizations. The Boundary County community garden nonprofit, GROW!, Gardeners for Regional Organic Well-being, is asking for Boundary County’s support on this year’s Giving Tuesday, which is Nov. 29. Funds will be used to finance ongoing operating expenses, including the annual water bill, purchasing mulch for the orchard and soil for the raised beds, seasonal porta-potty rental, and grounds upkeep.

A river in need

Warm summertime water temperatures are the plight of fish in North Idaho's Priest River

Warm summertime water temperatures are the plight of fish in North Idaho's Priest River

Russell Dickerson to play Northwest Montana Fair

The fair is scheduled for Aug. 16-20 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.

North Idaho Alliance Women of Impact: Let’s all de-stress

Why did the cowboy get a dachshund? Because someone told him, get a long little doggie. Where do bad rainbows go? Prism. It’s a light sentence and gives them time to reflect.