The Latest: Beirut protesters enter government buildings

BEIRUT (AP) — The latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):

Pandemic increasingly takes over daily lives, roils markets

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has taken over daily lives around the globe, overwhelming hospitals, shuttering schools and offices, halting U.S. presidential campaign rallies and world sports while increasing fears about the financial toll.

Mariners use trades to continue building toward future

SEATTLE (AP) — Jerry Dipoto expected a quiet lead-up to the trade deadline. The only player the Seattle Mariners general manager knew he wanted to and could move with ease was pitcher Taijuan Walker.

Pentagon set to begin COVID-19 vaccinations on small scale

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon's initial allotment of coronavirus vaccine will be administered at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad, with health care workers, emergency service personnel and residents of military retirement homes getting top priority, officials said Wednesday.

Tree Swallow: A handsome aerialist

BONNERS FERRY — During the past several weeks I have been observing a remarkable darting bird. In fact he is so quick at times he is hard to follow in flight. The first time I saw him was about two weeks ago sitting on top of an old snag beside Myrtle Creek south of the Kootenai River. I knew it was a swallow but I consulted my “Birds of Idaho” field guide for identification. After further research I discovered the bird was a Tree Swallow.

Cities seek to control camping amid growing homeless crisis

Portland's soaring homelessness has become a top concern for the vast majority of residents and has prompted legal action

A boy's will is the wind's will: Fire everywhere but not in your sector

SANDERS COUNTY - Thursday I sat in the back of a Ford Super Duty DNRC Engine as two state employees patrolled for fires and checked on extinguished sites. I witnessed first hand what it means to be on call for fire patrol, where your area of the country burns nearly everywhere, but not in your sector.

Trump announces ceasefire between Iran, Israel

The Israeli military declined to comment on Trump’s statement and the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. There was also no immediate comment from Iran. Iran's attack Monday indicated it was prepared to step back from escalating tensions in the volatile region. The U.S. was warned by Iran in advance, and there were no casualties, said President

5 things to watch in Washington Legislature

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The 105-day legislative session begins Monday with the expectation that it could be a tough few months for lawmakers who return to town under a contempt order by a state Supreme Court that has grown increasingly more impatient with their progress on fixing the way the state pays for basic education.

Syringa moves to bigger location

Opening Thursday in its bigger location, Syringa Japanese Cafe & Sushi Bar is now at 1701 N. Fourth St., the former home of Bistro on Spruce.

'Budget Bob' calls it a career

There are two things Bob Tuman loves to talk about, and the 65-year-old found a way to make a career out of both of them.

Apple reveals smartwatch, larger iPhones

NYC mayor eyeing curfew after violence flares amid protests

NEW YORK (AP) — New York's mayor was considering putting the nation's biggest city under curfew Monday after

French virus tracing app goes live amid debate over privacy

PARIS (AP) — France is rolling out an official coronavirus contact-tracing app aimed at containing fresh outbreaks as lockdown restrictions gradually ease, becoming the first major European country to deploy the smartphone technology amid simmering debates over data privacy.

Virus outbreak pressures company profits, sales

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Thursday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Virus outbreak pressures company profits, sales

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Thursday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

'Budget Bob' calls it a career

There are two things Bob Tuman loves to talk about, and the 65-year-old found a way to make a career out of both of them.

French virus tracing app goes live amid debate over privacy

PARIS (AP) — France is rolling out an official coronavirus contact-tracing app aimed at containing fresh outbreaks as lockdown restrictions gradually ease, becoming the first major European country to deploy the smartphone technology amid simmering debates over data privacy.

The bite is hot at Potholes Reservoir

Potholes Reservoir is ALIVE with fish catching opportunities. Bank Fishing the Lind Coulee arm of Potholes Reservoir for perch, crappie, bluegill, bass and early morning or late in the day walleye action is really turning on. Trolling for rainbow trout, many of which are over 20 inches, is hot right now fishing off Medicare Beach and at the mouth of Frenchman's Wasteway or you can give the east end of O'Sullivan Dam at try.

Movers and Shakers May 24, 2011

Twisted Chicken's grand opening in Harrison Saturday