Border Patrol chief, who supported wall, is leaving job

CALEXICO, Calif. (AP) — The chief of the Border Patrol said Wednesday he was leaving his job after less than two years in a position that lies in the crosshairs of polarizing political debate.

New Swan River School principal starts July 1

Joseph “JJ” Lamb of Missoula has been selected as the new principal of Swan River School following the resignation of Marc Bunker.

Monoclonal antibody treatment center to open in North Idaho

Combination monoclonal therapy reduces severe COVID symptoms

Heritage Health, in partnership with Northwest Specialty Hospital, will begin offering an antibody therapy designed to reduce the worst symptoms of COVID-19 and prevent hospitalization for people with mild to moderate cases.

Vaccine mandate for health care workers halted nationwide by Louisiana judge

A federal judge in Louisiana on Tuesday issued a ruling blocking nationwide the Biden administration mandate requiring millions of health care workers be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Resilience, fortitude carry the Flathead into 2022

We’ve stepped into the new year in a very different place than we were a year ago.

US military OKs prototype mobile nuclear reactor in Idaho

The decision follows a two-volume, 600-page environmental impact statement

Social media hammered by mounting questions over advertising

Social media has had a rough 2022 with lingering questions about advertising spending, political ads and a $44 billion takeover of Twitter that may or may not be happening, depending on which Elon Musk tweet you read.

County, cities receive ARPA funds

ARPA was signed into law just over a year ago in March of 2021, and provided $350 billion in additional funding for state and local governments to combat the various financial consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary promotes safe boating

Flotilla 87 serves Bonner, Boundary counties

The Hill: Congress should close the book on the failed Book Minimum Tax

Congress must once more reject this flawed proposal

Troy officials begin discussing cannabis rules

City councilors in Troy began clearing the smoke around how the municipality might regulate marijuana dispensaries last week.

Malaysia's new PM strikes conciliatory tone in 1st address

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's new Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob struck a conciliatory tone in his first national address Sunday, saying he would embrace the opposition in an effort to tackle the runaway pandemic and revive a slumping economy.

Americans quit their jobs at a record pace in August

The data helps fill in a puzzle that is looming over the job market

ML council hears update on comprehensive plan

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake needs about 250 housing units each year for the next 20 years to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population. That was one item Kevin Gifford of Berk Consulting Inc. shared with the Moses Lake City Council during a workshop prior to the regular meeting.

Idaho’s unemployment rate drops to 2.9% for August

Shoshone holds third highest rate

Health care workers and vaccines explained

On Nov. 5, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an interim final rule requiring COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals.

German economic growth slows to 0.6% in 2019, worst in years

BERLIN (AP) — The German economy expanded by 0.6% last year, its worst performance since 2013, as export growth slowed and manufacturing was weak.

California orders insurance premium refunds during outbreak

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California's insurance commissioner on Monday ordered some companies to refund premiums for March and April because of the coronavirus, issuing a broad directive that includes payments made for workers compensation, medical malpractice and private and commercial auto policies.

Wells Fargo takes 1Q earnings, revenue hit from virus

NEW YORK (AP) — Wells Fargo's profits plunged nearly 90% in the first quarter as the bank set aside billions of dollars in preparation for consumers and businesses defaulting on loans due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Idaho economy sheds jobs at record rate due to coronavirus

Nearly 33,000 Idaho residents filed for unemployment benefits last week