Artsy Edinburgh, laid low by the virus, hopes for recovery

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Francesca Moody is spending August the way she always does: in darkened rooms in Edinburgh, watching some of the best new theater and comedy the world has to offer.

Stadium virus prevention steers spotlight toward fan privacy

The metal detectors every sports fan has become accustomed to at the gate might soon be accompanied by thermal body scanners as part of the

Stadium virus prevention steers spotlight toward fan privacy

The metal detectors every sports fan has become accustomed to at the gate might soon be accompanied by thermal body scanners as part of the

Stadium virus prevention steers spotlight toward fan privacy

The metal detectors every sports fan has become accustomed to at the gate might soon be accompanied by thermal body scanners as part of the

Stadium virus prevention steers spotlight toward fan privacy

The metal detectors every sports fan has become accustomed to at the gate might soon be accompanied by thermal body scanners as part of the

In Coeur d'Alene, 'everybody loves mac and cheese'

Downtown festival sells out again as demand for tickets heats up

The Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association Mac & Cheese Festival, in its seventh year, is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. It will feature more than 20 locally renowned chefs at tasting locations at downtown businesses.

WEATHER: June 23 - 29

Mount Rainier

Europe's central bank moves toward introducing digital euro

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With consumers increasingly using cashless ways to buy things, the European Central Bank on Friday took a step closer to issuing a digital version of the euro currency shared by 19 countries, saying it had to be ready to launch digital money if a changing world requires it.

Europe's central bank moves toward introducing digital euro

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With consumers increasingly using cashless ways to buy things, the European Central Bank on Friday took a step closer to issuing a digital version of the euro currency shared by 19 countries, saying it had to be ready to launch digital money if a changing world requires it.

Europe's central bank moves toward introducing digital euro

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With consumers increasingly using cashless ways to buy things, the European Central Bank on Friday took a step closer to issuing a digital version of the euro currency shared by 19 countries, saying it had to be ready to launch digital money if a changing world requires it.

Europe's central bank moves toward introducing digital euro

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With consumers increasingly using cashless ways to buy things, the European Central Bank on Friday took a step closer to issuing a digital version of the euro currency shared by 19 countries, saying it had to be ready to launch digital money if a changing world requires it.

Wirecard scandal: Accounts worth billions likely don't exist

BERLIN (AP) — German payment service provider Wirecard said Monday it has concluded that two accounts that were supposed to contain 1.9 billion euros ($2.1 billion) probably don't exist, deepening troubles that last week prompted the resignation of its chief executive.

Idaho's best-run operation

It’s powered without state or federal funding and managed by people with deep roots in the private sector who will choose business over bureaucracy every day of the week.

State budget passes both chambers

Republicans urge Dems to improve tax relief

The Senate and House passed the Senate’s proposed supplemental budget which intends to spend billions on various sectors. The state’s spending bill is now awaiting a decision from Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.

Wash. tax revenues to be used to battle housing crisis

OLYMPIA — Rural counties could soon use local tax revenue to address the affordable housing crisis under legislation considered by a House committee on Thursday. Senate Bill 5868 would expand the use of public facilities sales and use taxes in rural counties to provide more affordable workforce housing options. Currently, counties can use the tax revenue to fund infrastructure projects in multiple sectors, including energy and transportation...

Cd'A CHAMBER: Launching tomorrow's leaders

Spring is in the air! The snow has melted (mostly), the birds are singing and tiny blossoms are starting to sprout. It is the wonderful season of renewal and rejuvenation after a long and dark winter. It's been a difficult week for our community, especially for our friends in the education sector after the levies failed. But following this notable setback, I am encouraged to see signs of rebirth, showing an awakened resolve to work together in support of our students, educators and the future of our business community.

Bell scores, assists in C-Falls boys soccer win

COLUMBIA FALLS — Brady Bell had a goal and an assist, and Columbia Falls took an early 2-0 lead on the way to a 4-2 Class A soccer win over Laurel Friday.

Vicky Richardson sets ride record in up and down day at Silverwood

Vicky Richardson sets ride record in up and down day at Silverwood

The 72-year-old rode Panic Plunge 60 times in about five hours on a sunny Saturday, beating her best of 50 times in 2023, which smashed her mark of 40 times in 2021. And she managed the feat with just one bathroom break. “It was a perfect day,” Richardson said.

54 closure bothers Bayview

ITD says detour will add a few minutes of travel time

There’s more than one route into Bayview — and as a lifelong resident of the lakeside community, Gary MacDonald knows each of them well. “But you’re not going to have the distinctly impressive views you get from coming in on the 54,” MacDonald said.

Mexico president's chief of staff resigns; stays link to biz

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Wednesday that his chief of staff, Alfonso Romo, was resigning but would continue to be his “main liaison” to the business sector.