Iranian ship en route to Venezuela signals ongoing alliance

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — An Iranian cargo ship is expected to dock in Venezuela soon, an arrival that comes shortly after the Middle Eastern nation sent five tankers loaded with gasoline to relieve its fuel-starved South American ally, an analyst said Friday.

Surviving Mount Rainier climber evacuated

A seriously injured climber, in this image from video, who had been stranded on Mount Rainier in Washington is rescued Monday, May 17, 2004, as an Oregon National Guard helicopter takes advantage of a sudden break in the clouds to retrieve him. Peter Cooley, 39, of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, fell 30 feet early Saturday on Liberty Ridge, one of the most difficult routes up the 14,410-foot mountain. His climbing partner, Scott Richards, 42, also of Cape Elizabeth, was able to reach him, set up a tent, and call for help on a cell phone. (AP Photo/King-TV)

Ephrata sweeps Wapato

EPHRATA - The Ephrata Lady Tigers volleyball team lived to play another day after crushing the Wapato Wolves Tuesday night in three straight games.

Police pursuit ends in arrest near Moses Lake

Suspect crashes car

Chiefs score wins over Eastmont, Davis

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake boys basketball drew closer to the top of the Columbia Basin Big 9 with wins over Eastmont and Davis over the weekend.

Chiefs win sixth straight

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake girls basketball has shot up the Columbia Basin Big 9 standings after stringing together four straight league wins and six overall.

Chiefs thumped by University in home opener

MOSES LAKE - There was no easing into the season for Moses Lake softball.

Deputy joins in honoring LPO rescuers

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol deputy was on hand in California to honor a family who courageously rescued six people during a fatal boating accident on Lake Pend Oreille on June 24.

Vikings building momentum

Phil Marquez sparks Charlo boys with a string of 3-pointers against Noxon.

Jeffres powers Wampus Cats past Tigers

n Jeffres powers Wampus Cats past Tigers

Bokowy, Bamer, Schoening shine for Sharks in most recent swim meets

SANDPOINT — A host of top 10 finishes were turned in, and more team records continue to fall, as the SWAC Sharks competed at the Moses Lake Sizzlin’ Summer Open Meet and the Spokane Summer Solstice Meet recently.

The Rails to Resort Hill Climb draws 39 cyclists

Cyclist Spencer Neitmann defended his title with a 36:07 finish, and other 38 men and women raced this year’s Resort to Rails Hill Climb, held on the morning of Sept. 7.

Murder suspect arrested in Vegas

SANDPOINT — A woman implicated in a Nampa murder was apprehended in Las Vegas, the Nampa Police Department announced on Thursday.

Sandpoint falls to Puyallup in tourney opener

COEUR d’ALENE — The Sandpoint boys basketball team may have lost 68-44 to Puyallup on Thursday, but the consolation prize is a night’s stay at the Coeur d’Alene Resort.

Sons' participation in CHaFE is inspiring

With fatherly pride, Sandpoint journalism giant David Gunter has stated in print that his talent-laden son, Paul, is the orchestra leader for the Panida’s upcoming production of “The Music Man”.

Cold shooting costs Bulldog girls at state opener

MERIDIAN — The good news for the Sandpoint girls from the 4A state tournament opener on Thursday at Mountain View High School was jumping out to a 12-9 lead over Pocatello early in the second quarter.

Appeals court rules in cattle truck spill case

SANDPOINT — Idaho’s Court of Appeals is upholding the vacated judgment against a Canadian cattle truck driver accused of spilling a mixture of feces, urine and rainwater on U.S. Highway 95 in Boundary County.

Windstorm blows over with little damage

While 50 mph gusts periodically materialized, the aftermath was far easier to deal with than the January storm that claimed a Post Falls man's life.

Fierce storms in Europe kill 51

PARIS - A violent late winter storm with fierce rain and hurricane-strength winds ripped across western Europe on Sunday, battering France and four other countries, leaving at least 51 people dead.

Bell tolls for Stewart

Car owner earns first Sprint Cup win of season

HAMPTON, Ga. - Ten drivers have locked up spots in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.