EPA finishes year with 149 cleanups

The Environmental Protection Agency oversaw the cleanup of 149 properties this year in Libby, project manager Mike Cirian reported Wednesday morning.

Double the sun: Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa vacations combine the best of Mexico

Everyone knows of the United States' Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, but Mexico has its own twins: Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo. However, while they're closely connected by geography (just about four miles apart), the two couldn't be more different. For travelers to the region, that means that it's easy to get a taste of two unique towns without wasting hours or days traveling between them.

Summer food service sponsors needed

Idaho Department of Education calling on community for support

A program that provides meals to children in areas of need during the summer is in need of community support.

Server configuration caused Florida voter registration crash

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's chief information officer said Wednesday that misconfigured computer servers — not a cyberattack — were to blame for the crash of the state's voter registration system as the deadline approached for enrolling to cast ballots in next month's presidential election.

Server configuration caused Florida voter registration crash

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's chief information officer said Wednesday that misconfigured computer servers — not a cyberattack — were to blame for the crash of the state's voter registration system as the deadline approached for enrolling to cast ballots in next month's presidential election.

'Rumple Report' finally goes public

An internal memo criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency’s cleanup of asbestos in Libby was released to the public last week under less stringent Freedom of Information Act guidelines set by President Barack Obama’s administration.

'Frivolity' not reverence at heart of statue ruling

U.S. District Court Judge Dana Christensen found that the low-profile nature and secular history of the Jesus statue on Big Mountain plus a lack of “government entanglement” related to the statue’s presence did not elevate it to a violation of the U.S. Constitution’s Establishment Clause.

Samuel Billingsley raised a family of 17 children

The joy of large families

Large families were common in the old days. Samuel Billingsley raised a family of 17 children, having 10 with his first wife, Ruth, and seven with his second wife, Elizabeth. You see Ruth and Elizabeth were good friends, so before Ruth died, she asked her husband to marry Elizabeth and ...Well, read on.

Moving Mom: So many questions; no easy answers

“Why do I have to move?” was the question Mom kept asking, but not understanding three weeks ago as we made the transition from her apartment to a memory-care facility.

Big picture, big data: Swiss unveil VR software of universe

Think a sort of Google Earth — but for the universe

Kenneth Gregory

Kenneth Ralph Gregory passed away on Feb. 19, 2023, at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, Washington. He passed away two hours after his 94th birthday as he was born on Feb. 19, 1929. Kenneth was born near Monroe, Washington at his parents' home near Wagner’s Mill, about two miles from Monroe. Kenneth (Kenny) was a bachelor all his life. He is survived by one brother, Sidney Paul Gregory (Mary) of El Paso, TX. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews: Cliff Gregory (Claudia) of Yuma, Arizona; Mary Jane Hayes of Camano Island, Washington; Betty Bjorn of Marysville, Washington; Debbie Gregory of Granite Falls, Washington; Steve Gregory (Maryjean) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Geri Gregory of San Antonio, Texas; Sheryl Cassella (Chris) of Moses Lake and Paul Gregory (Tawny) of Bennett, Colorado, as well as 23 great-nieces and -nephews. 26 great-great-nieces and -nephews and six great-great-great-nieces and -nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace (Munn); father George Gregory; brothers Eugene, Clifford, George and Mervin; and nephews and nieces Linda Gregory of Snohomish, Washington; Dianne Grow of Mount Vernon, Washington; Doug Gregory of Snohomish, Washington; Rita Marlene of Spirit Lake, Idaho; Richard Gregory of Kirkland, Washington and Daniel Gregory of Shelton, Washington.

Moving Mom: So many questions; no easy answers

“Why do I have to move?” was the question Mom kept asking, but not understanding three weeks ago as we made the transition from her apartment to a memory-care facility.

India cases cross 7 million as experts warn of complacency

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s confirmed coronavirus toll crossed 7 million on Sunday with a number of new cases dipping in recent weeks, even as health experts warn of mask and distancing fatigue setting in.

India cases cross 7 million as experts warn of complacency

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s confirmed coronavirus toll crossed 7 million on Sunday with a number of new cases dipping in recent weeks, even as health experts warn of mask and distancing fatigue setting in.

California town says no to tough virus rules, then yes

The little California town of Solvang would normally be jammed with tourists now, strolling a main street bedecked with 100 brightly decorated Christmas trees or pouring into Danish-themed shops and restaurants, some with rooftop windmills, in search of tasty pastries and bric-a-brac like wooden shoes and puppets.

California town says no to tough virus rules, then yes

The little California town of Solvang would normally be jammed with tourists now, strolling a main street bedecked with 100 brightly decorated Christmas trees or pouring into Danish-themed shops and restaurants, some with rooftop windmills, in search of tasty pastries and bric-a-brac like wooden shoes and puppets.

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Moses Lake Police Department

Verizon gives back(packs) to students

Locations in Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene celebrate students with giveaway

WHO boss slams 'mixed messages' from leaders on coronavirus

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization's chief on Monday slammed some government leaders for eroding public trust by sending mixed messages on the coronavirus and warned that their failures to stop their countries’ spiraling outbreaks mean there would be no return to normal “for the foreseeable future.”

Pend Oreille nearing bankfull stage

SANDPOINT — Public safety officials in Bonner County are making sand and sandbags available to residents as water levels in the Pend Oreille basin increase.