Biden says getting vaccinated 'gigantically important'

CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden expressed pointed frustration Wednesday over the slowing COVID-19 vaccination rate in the U.S. and pleaded that it's "gigantically important” for Americans to step up and get inoculated against the virus as it

Biden says getting vaccinated 'gigantically important'

CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden expressed pointed frustration Wednesday over the slowing COVID-19 vaccination rate in the U.S. and pleaded that it's "gigantically important” for Americans to step up and get inoculated against the virus as it

Biden says getting vaccinated 'gigantically important'

CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden expressed pointed frustration Wednesday over the slowing COVID-19 vaccination rate in the U.S. and pleaded that it's "gigantically important” for Americans to step up and get inoculated against the virus as it

Biden says getting vaccinated 'gigantically important'

CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden expressed pointed frustration Wednesday over the slowing COVID-19 vaccination rate in the U.S. and pleaded that it's "gigantically important” for Americans to step up and get inoculated against the virus as it

Columbia Basin events for March 18-24

COLUMBIA BASIN – The Columbia Basin may seem quiet and slow, and it can be when that’s what you want, but it also has a lot going on that area residents can have a little fun with. Here are several events coming up in the next week. If you have an event you’d like to appear in the paper, submit it via our website’s events tab.

The Exhausted Dad: Life’s essential knowledge (according to a first grader)

My 6-year-old takes his superhero research very seriously. A connoisseur of Batman, Spider-Man and the less-violent pockets of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, my son continues his education by bringing home the definitive resources from his weekly visits to the school library.

'A sobering, somber experience'

Sailor's son, Marine from Cd'A visits Pearl Harbor 82 years after attack

A sailor's son who has called Coeur d'Alene home his whole life is standing on the shores of Pearl Harbor on this day that lives in infamy.

Pioneer Fire forces evacuations in Priest River

Fire has burned several hundred acres

The Pioneer Fire is one of a half-dozen in the region

15 centuries at NIC sound off

Group's letter joins chorus of voices worried about college leadership

Former and retired NIC affiliates share concerns

Legals for September, 29 2021

Virus halts pilgrimages to Mecca, Friday prayers in Iran

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak disrupted Islamic worship in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia on Wednesday banned its citizens and other residents of the kingdom from performing the pilgrimage in Mecca, while Iran canceled Friday prayers in major cities.

Uncertainty reigns for vacation rental operators

Earlier this week, something unimaginable happened for the small, tourism-based city of Whitefish: city officials sent a letter to short-term rental and lodging properties telling them to stop taking reservations.

Religious services curbed across Mideast over virus fears

JERUSALEM (AP) — Religious authorities cancelled or limited weekly prayer gatherings across the Middle East on Friday to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus as they encouraged the faithful to pray for those afflicted by the global pandemic.

Legals for November, 7 2022

Legals for November, 14 2022

Legals for December, 13 2022

Columbia Falls church takes part in week of fasting

Fasting and prayer once served as cornerstones of the practice of various reliegions, and though it has taken a back seat in modern culture, one local church has chosen to join those who have kept the custom.

UN-backed government in Libya suspends talks after attack

GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.-supported government in Libya said Tuesday it has suspended its participation in talks in Geneva aimed at salvaging a fragile cease-fire in the North African country following an attack on Tripoli's strategic port.

China's virus center vows no patient unchecked as cases fall

BEIJING (AP) — Inspectors in protective suits went door-to-door Wednesday in the epicenter of China's viral outbreak to try to find every infected person in an epidemic that is showing signs of waning as new cases fell for a second straight day.

FLIC unveils new slate of "hidden movie gems"

The 13th annual Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) brings a wide array of cinematic adventures to Polson’s Showboat Stadium 6 Feb. 14-16.