Oil companies investigate report of sheen in Gulf

LONDON - A new oil sheen was spotted in the Gulf of Mexico, although energy company BP said Thursday the discovery had nothing to do with its operations and was far from the site of its disaster-hit Macondo well.

Why do we have a fairgrounds?

On the northeast corner of Government Way and Kathleen Avenue sits the 83-acre community asset known as the fairgrounds. In 1954 the fairgrounds moved from downtown Coeur d'Alene to our present site, which was at one time the edge of town. 2011 will mark the 57th fair here. Now nearly the geographical center of the county and close to a large number of commercial developments and a hub of activity, all of this is conducive to our present use.

Tribal coalition joins blitz to save national monument areas

SALT LAKE CITY — Conservation and tribal groups are airing TV ads, sending letters to President Donald Trump and creating parody websites in a last-minute blitz to stop Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke from downsizing or eliminating national monument areas that cover large swaths of land and water from Maine to California.

To refine water forecasts, Western cities map snow by plane

At a tiny airport surrounded by mountains, a three-person crew takes off for the inaugural flight above the headwaters of the Colorado River to measure the region's snow by air.

The Latest: U.K. virus variant detected in Czech Republic

PRAGUE (AP) — PRAGUE — The fast-spreading coronavirus variant first identified in the U.K. has been found in the Czech Republic, a health official said Monday.

ONGOING EVENTS

Officials: 3 wounded in blast at non-Muslim Saudi cemetery

PARIS (AP) — Three people were wounded Wednesday when an improvised explosive device targeted a ceremony of French, American, British, Italian and Greek officials commemorating the end of World War I at a cemetery in the Saudi city of Jiddah, according to official statements.

Council looks at trail construction hurdles

No one from the public was in attendance at last week’s Whitefish City Council meeting but that didn’t shorten the proceedings. Construction of a bike/pedestrian river trail connection has been on the city’s to-do list for years and the council addressed the next step in the process.

Legals for June, 27 2024

Law enforcement and court records

Law enforcement and court records

Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding

EPA comment period concludes

The formal comment period for the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed plan for the Libby Superfund site closed Friday afternoon. The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners and the Libby Area Technical Assistance Group both offered comments on the proposed plan.

Artist looks to honor queen a second time

Larry Schlund 63, of Libby

Police kill problem bear

Wildlife officials collect over 170 chronic wasting disease samples

Through opening weekend of the general hunting season, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has collected more than 170 samples from harvested deer, elk and moose to test for chronic wasting disease across Northwest Montana.

Specialty Service Solutions offers a wide range of assistance

MOSES LAKE — Grant County residents in Moses Lake, Ephrata and Soap Lake looking for some extra assistance in their lives are in luck.

Catch New World history on Santo Domingo vacations

When you travel to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, you are visiting the oldest city in the New World, one that has many hidden historical treasures.

ArtWalk continues with new round of receptions

SANDPOINT — Frank Sinatra sang “love is lovelier the second time around and better with both feet on the ground.” So, put your feet on the ground and visit all or some of the thirty downtown locations who are hosting the second round of ArtWalk receptions on Friday, August 19. You may just fall in love with all the lovely art on exhibit.

Sandpoint seeks tech jobs

SANDPOINT — Could the community become a haven in the Northwest for computer science and programming jobs?