The Latest: China lifts pandemic bar on entry by foreigners

BEIJING — Chinese officials say foreigners holding certain types of visas and residence permits will be permitted to return to China as the threat of the new coronavirus continues to recede.

The Latest: China lifts pandemic bar on entry by foreigners

BEIJING — Chinese officials say foreigners holding certain types of visas and residence permits will be permitted to return to China as the threat of the new coronavirus continues to recede.

Legals for July, 24 2024

Legals for July, 25 2024

The Latest: Capitol Police chief resigning after mob attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout of the storming of the Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):

Big wheels turning

Bike shop business is booming

Trio brings carousel's center pole back to life

SANDPOINT — Weighing in at a half ton, the Carousel of Smiles’ center pole is the supporting structure for the 36 ponies and two chariots, as well as the riders who will once again enjoy the Golden Age machine one day.

Virus lockdown shuts Kashmir year after autonomy is stripped

SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Authorities enforced security restrictions in many parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Wednesday, a year after New Delhi revoked the disputed region’s semi-autonomy in a decision that set off anger and economic ruin amid a harsh security clampdown.

Renovated landmark filling up swiftly

Former hospital, county office building gets serious makeover

North Star RV Roof gives people roofs they can trust

From countertop installation to basic construction, Nikk McWhorter has always loved completing a project. A little over a year ago, McWhorter began his newest project: North Star RV Roof LLC, a project that continues to grow today.

No. 6 Cincinnati to face No. 11 Georgia in Peach Bowl

No. 6 Cincinnati (9-0, American Athletic Conference) vs. No. 11 Georgia (7-2, Southeastern Conference), Jan. 1, 12:30 p.m. ET

Virus takes toll on US military as it tries to aid civilians

WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus is taking a growing toll on the U.S. military, and commanders and senior officials are bracing for worse. From nuclear missile fields at home to war zones abroad, from flight lines to ships at sea, the Pentagon is striving to shield vital missions even as it faces urgent calls for help on the civilian front.

Virus takes toll on US military as it tries to aid civilians

WASHINGTON (AP) — The coronavirus is taking a growing toll on the U.S. military, and commanders and senior officials are bracing for worse. From nuclear missile fields at home to war zones abroad, from flight lines to ships at sea, the Pentagon is striving to shield vital missions even as it faces urgent calls for help on the civilian front.

Youth Sports July 15, 2026

Area results in lacrosse, softball, flag football and golf.

Going deep on the CFAC cleanup

Going deep is an essential next step in order for Columbia Falls and Flathead County residents to begin to really understand and raise meaningful questions about the proposed leave-the toxic waste-in-place cleanup plan for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company (CFAC) Superfund site.

Evergreen State looks to go greener

Renewable energy topic of conversation at Capitol as Washington legislative session rolls on.

OLYMPIA – Looking to go green, the Washington House and Senate are considering a bill requested by the governor that would identify possible clean energy sites across the state and create a council to evaluate clean energy projects with the goal of transitioning off fossil fuels. “Eastern Washington is blessed by incredible things the Creator has given, which is water, beautiful topsoil, great growing conditions; but the Creator also gave them the two biggest resources of energy which is the sun and the wind,” Washington Governor Jay Inslee told the Herald...

Jacklin provides another NIC technical campus option

Moses Lake in the running for jet manufacturing site

MOSES LAKE — It will be a while before Moses Lake finds out whether or not the Eagle has landed, but Grant County International Airport is in discussions as a possible site for a Boston company looking at locations in Washington to manufacture a supersonic jet.

KSKC digital switch updates

KSKC, the Pablo based public television station has announced that the shutdown of analog and startup of their digital broadcasts will most likely take place in July. The station had hoped to make the transition in mid-June. Tower crews were on site in late May to mount new antennas needed for the new transmitters and completed their work. However, transmitter setup crews are in high demand. The crew that was expected in mid June has had to reschedule for July due to stations that are required to switch. KSKC is not mandated to make the change in June, but due to antiquated equipment, they had hoped to transition about the same time as the major network stations. It’s a mixed bag. This gives us more time to get ready with the electronic program guide and our new way of operating, but it is a bit of a letdown.

The Latest: Italy calls for more people to get virus app

ROME — The Italian government’s point person on combating the COVID-19 pandemic says so far not enough Italians have downloaded an app to help health authorities trace contacts with persons testing positive for the virus.