Tex and Jerry’s brings late night food to Hungry Horse

The name of the restaurant comes from two local legends: Tex and Jerry, freight horses who vanished in the winter of 1900-1901. They wandered the wilderness for a month until locals found them starving, but still alive. Nicknamed the “Mighty Hungry Horses,” their story is the namesake for the town of Hungry Horse.

For County Commissioner Carolann Swartz, it's All about Communication

For County Commissioner Carolann Swartz, it's All about Communication

Two charged in connection with Hurst slaying

Two people have been charged in connection with the shooting death of Brandon Vern Hurst

Recycling gaining favor in Sandpoint

New program takes sorting out of the mix

SANDPOINT — Six months into things, how well is the new Waste Management recycling program working for local residents? According to the people on the ground, it has been a resounding success.

Wasting good garbage

Scavengers leave dumps to speak out on UN stage

CANCUN, Mexico - Clambering over garbage heaps, rummaging through trash cans, Supriya Bhadakwad didn't set out to save the planet when she was 13 years old, just her family. But two decades later, in the global arena of climate negotiations, the sari-clad Indian woman and other scavengers are making their voices heard, tilting with big corporate players in a tug-of-war over the world's dumpsites.

Virus sours business for already-reeling dairy industry

MARSHFIELD, Vt. (AP) — This was supposed to be rebound year for dairy farmers embattled by at least four years of depressed milk prices — and then the coronavirus hit.

Virus sours business for already-reeling dairy industry

MARSHFIELD, Vt. (AP) — This was supposed to be rebound year for dairy farmers embattled by at least four years of depressed milk prices — and then the coronavirus hit.

Dear legislators: Thanks for protecting Idahoans

An open letter to Idaho’s legislators:

GOP tax-cut plan reaches Senate

HELENA (AP) — State senators on Friday heard the first of two Republican representatives’ plans to lower income taxes.

Fiddlestix Candy Co. cooks up customized lollipops

A sucker is born every minute when Stephanie Murray has her candy kitchen cranking.

Letters to the Editor

Crime(stopping) pays

New Mexico regulators push ahead as virus disaster declared

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — While federal environmental regulators have waived enforcement on a range of legally mandated public health and environmental protections, New Mexico is marching ahead.

Montana governor extends stay-at-home order, school closures

Restrictions now will go through April 24 in a continuing effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus

New Mexico regulators push ahead as virus disaster declared

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — While federal environmental regulators have waived enforcement on a range of legally mandated public health and environmental protections, New Mexico is marching ahead.

New Mexico Supreme Court orders mayor to keep health orders

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court ordered he mayor of the small city of Grants on Thursday to comply with a health order and stop nonessential businesses from reopening.

COVID-19 slump expected to continue for most of 2020

MOSES LAKE — The nation’s economy is expected to shrink for most of this year, with growth only expected to return in the last three months of 2020, according to a presentation from the state’s chief economist.

New Mexico AG seeks to stop 'defiant' city from reopening

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Attorney General’s Office is seeking to force the mayor of the small city of Grants to comply with a statewide health order and prevent allowing nonessential businesses from reopening, according to documents filed late Wednesday in the state Supreme Court.

New Mexico Supreme Court orders mayor to keep health orders

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court ordered he mayor of the small city of Grants on Thursday to comply with a health order and stop nonessential businesses from reopening.

Pink Bench Distilling hopes to open soon in Troy

From the founders of the Troy Apple Festival comes a new way to enjoy Troy's fruits.

Law enforcement records for June 22, 2023

The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law...