Resort opens for summer, plans new tubing ride

Despite Big Mountain’s white hat of lingering snow, Whitefish Mountain Resort is ready for its summer season.

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

BEIJING (AP) — A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple territorial disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons. The waters are a major shipping route for global commerce and are rich in fish and possible oil and gas reserves.

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

BEIJING (AP) — A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple territorial disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons. The waters are a major shipping route for global commerce and are rich in fish and possible oil and gas reserves.

Moses Lake grapplers impressive at Pacific Northwest Classic

Prep wrestling recaps

Caps back on top in Southeast

Andrew Gordon had a goal and assist for his first two NHL points, and the Washington Capitals earned their second straight victory by beating the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Tuesday night.

Indians win pitchers' duel to close out series

SPOKANE — A two-run homer by Starling Joseph and stellar pitching helped the Indians edge visiting Hillsboro 2-1 on Tuesday night before 4,170 fans at Avista Stadium.

Valencia held at Alavés to 1-1 before Atalanta visit in CL

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Valencia was held at Alavés to 1-1 on Friday, four days before it must overcome a big deficit to stay in the Champions League.

Valencia held at Alavés to 1-1 before Atalanta visit in CL

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Valencia was held at Alavés to 1-1 on Friday, four days before it must overcome a big deficit to stay in the Champions League.

Coffee kiosk proceeds go to Shepherd's Hand

Coffee kiosk proceeds go to Shepherd's Hand

Coffee kiosk proceeds go to Shepherd's Hand

Community briefs Aug. 22

Legals for November, 7 2023

Capitol Tree from Colville

Colville – Colville National Forest Supervisor Laura Jo West is excited to announce that the 2013 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a majestic 88-foot tall Engelmann spruce growing on the Newport-Sullivan Lake Ranger District in Pend Oreille County.

Chamber receives grant to boost 'heads in beds'

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce was awarded a grant of $109,300 from the Idaho Tourism Council during their quarterly meeting held at Schweitzer Mountain Resort on Aug. 4. Funds granted through the ITC program are used for the promotion of tourism and travel to the region.

Bonner General celebrates 60th anniversary

This past Monday marked Bonner General Hospital’s 60th anniversary. The hospital was incorporated in 1949 and has a colorful, if not watery, beginning. The original hospital was an old infirmary building used at the once active Farragut Naval Training Station, located on the southern tip of Lake Pend Oreille. In 1949, this single-story wooden structure was barged 25 miles up Lake Pend Oreille to its current location.

Canadian PM Trudeau raises gay rights with Senegal leader

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised Senegal's criminalization of homosexuality during his visit to the West African nation on Wednesday, but Senegal's leader told journalists afterward that “we're comfortable with our laws.”

The Latest: South Carolina governor tests positive for virus

COLUMBIA S.C. — The South Carolina governor's office announced Tuesday that Republican Gov. Henry McMaster has tested positive for the coronavirus and was slated to receive outpatient antibody treatment for “mild symptoms.”

Riots, escapes and fear as coronavirus hits juvenile centers

Nicole Hingle wasn’t surprised when the call came. Frustrations had been building inside juvenile detention centers nationwide as the number of coronavirus cases continued to climb. Now, her 17-year-old son Jace, was on the phone telling her around 40 kids had rioted at his facility in Louisiana — the same state where more than a dozen youths escaped during two breakouts at another site this month.

Kispert leads No. 1 Gonzaga past San Francisco 85-62

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Top-ranked Gonzaga has the most potent offense in the country, but coach Mark Few thinks the Bulldogs can be really good on defense, too.