Mack Days on pace to break record

Mack Days could set a new record

Mack Days could set a new record

Mack Days on pace to break record

Mack Days on pace to break record

Mack Days could set a new record

Rendon, Betts, Cole among baseball's big offseason movers

Anthony Rendon won a World Series in Washington and then left the Nationals to join Mike Trout and Albert Pujols with the Los Angeles Angels. Gerrit Cole went to the New York Yankees to try to put them over the top.

4A REGION 1 SOFTBALL: Lakeland tops Sandpoint for state berth

Sandpoint and Lakeland have developed quite the softball rivalry over the past seven seasons. And for 3 1/2 innings on Saturday, things were trending in Sandpoint's direction this year, with the Bulldogs leading by five runs. But Lakeland had four more at-bats — emphasis on bats.

Michigan court stops 2-week absentee ballot extension

DETROIT (AP) — Absentee ballots must arrive by Election Day to be counted, the Michigan Court of Appeals said Friday, blocking a 14-day extension that had been ordered by a lower court and embraced by key Democratic officials in a battleground state.

Michigan court blocks 2-week absentee ballot extension

DETROIT (AP) — Absentee ballots must arrive by Election Day to be counted, the Michigan Court of Appeals said Friday, blocking a 14-day extension that had been ordered by a lower court and embraced by key Democratic officials in a battleground state.

Michigan court blocks 2-week absentee ballot extension

DETROIT (AP) — Absentee ballots must arrive by Election Day to be counted, the Michigan Court of Appeals said Friday, blocking a 14-day extension that had been ordered by a lower court and embraced by key Democratic officials in a battleground state.

Islamic scholar ordered released while appeal is pursued

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday ordered an Islamic scholar serving a life sentence for soliciting treason after the Sept. 11 attacks be released from custody while he pursues his appeal.

Stapilus: Reviewing the (attempted) recalls

Idahoans may be famous for their skepticism of government, but they’ve made little use of the recall. It’s available, as Coeur d’Alene people well know. We’ll return there in a moment, and why their recent failed try is something relatively new.

Attorney: Gag order likely not enforceable

COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai County likely can't enforce a gag order employees were required to sign, according to an expert in employment law.

Fairgrounds growth spurs request for events coordinator

The Flathead County Fair Board has asked the county commissioners to consider hiring a full-time event coordinator to keep pace with a growing activity level at the county fairgrounds in Kalispell.

Trump simply must be stronger than Obama

Three years ago last month, violent protests were climaxing in Ukraine as a clarion for regime change and social reforms. In February of 2014, Ukrainians gathered by the hundreds of thousands under the shadow of the monument to Ukraine’s fledgling independence to fight for further European integration and to unseat President Viktor Yanukovych and his crooked government.

Election results prompt historical society director to step down

Northwest Montana Historical Society Executive Director Gil Jordan will retire from his position on March 31 in part due to the election of Donald Trump as president, he announced to the group’s board of directors last week.

Federal judge rejects lawsuit challenging bypass

NICAN plans to appeal ruling

Warrants

Here is this week’s list of suspected lawbreakers sought by Kootenai County police agencies and the sheriff’s office:

LPOSD welcomes new board chair

PONDERAY — As of last Tuesday, the Lake Pend Oreille School District board of trustees has a new chairman.