Group looks to revamp bike park

Overgrown with weeds and in need of maintenance, the city’s bike jump park at Armory Park has generally fallen into a state of disrepair in recent years.

Sri Lankan troops attack rebel defenses

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Sri Lankan troops backed by helicopter gunships attacked Tamil Tiger defenses in the northeast Thursday, a rebel-allied Web site reported, as international pressure grew for a new cease-fire to allow civilians to escape the fighting.

Tribal leader: Work to build border wall hurts sacred land

PHOENIX (AP) — A Native American leader from Arizona grew emotional Wednesday as he told a congressional committee about the pain members of his tribe feel about U.S. officials blasting through land they consider sacred to build part of President Donald Trump's wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Tribal leader: Work to build border wall hurts sacred land

PHOENIX (AP) — A Native American leader from Arizona grew emotional Wednesday as he told a congressional committee about the pain members of his tribe feel about U.S. officials blasting through land they consider sacred to build part of President Donald Trump's wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

THE DIRT: Join the annual Bunker Hill Superfund Site tour

The Basin Environmental Improvement Project Commission (BEIPC) invites the public to attend its annual Bunker Hill Superfund Site Cleanup Tour on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The event offers a rare, firsthand look at environmental remediation and restoration efforts in the Silver Valley, one of the nation’s most significant cleanup initiatives

Can-do Canfield

Group fitness endeavors abound in North Idaho, but this week we’ll head off-road, to the beaten path.

Suburbanites are voting and that's good news for Joe Biden

BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Nearly two years after suburbanites helped drive a Democratic surge, there are clear signs these voters are engaged and primed to vote Democratic again.

Suburbanites are voting and that's good news for Joe Biden

BURNSVILLE, Minn. (AP) — Nearly two years after suburbanites helped drive a Democratic surge, there are clear signs these voters are engaged and primed to vote Democratic again.

The Latest: Wisconsin reports 1st two virus deaths

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 240,000 people and killed more than 9,800. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems. Almost 85,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.

‘Small-batch’ clothing company moving to U.S. 2

Flag Nor Fail clothing company makes one-of-a-kind, small-batch fitness apparel, so it’s only fitting that the independent brand should have headquarters custom-built to fit the company’s specific needs.

Raptors denied permission to play in Canada, head to Tampa

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Raptors will start the NBA season next month in Tampa, Florida, because of travel restrictions by the Canadian government stemming from the pandemic.

Raptors denied permission to play in Canada, head to Tampa

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Raptors will start the NBA season next month in Tampa, Florida, because of travel restrictions by the Canadian government stemming from the pandemic.

Lockdown deaths in India ignite debate on police brutality

NEW DELHI (AP) — For two and a half minutes the popular Indian radio DJ described in graphic detail what she said was the torture and killing of a father and son in police custody.

Lockdown deaths in India ignite debate on police brutality

NEW DELHI (AP) — For two and a half minutes the popular Indian radio DJ described in graphic detail what she said was the torture and killing of a father and son in police custody.

Choosing summer footwear that looks and feels great

(ARA) - So long, snow boots, warm weather is here at last after one of the snowiest winters on record. But while you're skipping through summer in your saucy sandals or padding through the sand in your favorite flip-flops, what toll will your seasonal footwear take on your hardworking feet?

Post Falls man: 'I never gave up'

Lung transplant helps man suffering from Cystic Fibrosis

POST FALLS - When Mike Darrar woke up from his recent bilateral lung transplant, he couldn't believe his eyes.

More than a password needed?

NEW YORK - If the Heartbleed security threat teaches us anything, it's that passwords don't offer total protection.

Resort taxes have yielded big improvements for five cities

Whitefish is in an elite class of communities able to tap into the state law that allows local-option taxes in resorts communities.

Brown extends Oregon school closures to fight virus spread

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown late Tuesday announced an extension of her previous statewide school closure order to combat the spread of coronavirus, saying now schools will be shuttered until at least April 28.

Brown extends Oregon school closures to fight virus spread

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown late Tuesday announced an extension of her previous statewide school closure order to combat the spread of coronavirus, saying now schools will be shuttered until at least April 28.