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Sunny, dry conditions in store rest of the week

It's always sunny in CDA

Rodeo to include McMillan Family Trick Riders

Entertainment for the Kootenai River Stampede PRCA Rodeo on Aug. 4 and 5 at J. Neils Arena in Libby will include The McMillan Family Trick Riders. Comprised of five siblings ranging in age from 7 to 15, the family has performed at rodeos across the country for the last six years.

NYT, WaPo launch new diversity efforts after staff protests

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times and The Washington Post both outlined new measures on Thursday aimed at improving diversity in their newsrooms and coverage.

NYT, WaPo launch new diversity efforts after staff protests

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times and The Washington Post both outlined new measures on Thursday aimed at improving diversity in their newsrooms and coverage.

Long Bridge Swim is more than a swim

The 27th annual Long Bridge Swim is set to take place on Saturday, Aug 6, at 9 a.m.

Troy man plans to appeal prison sentence in grizzly killing incident

According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Pearson was sentenced on Tuesday, June 11, to two months in prison and fined $10,000, by U.S. District Judge Donald W. Molloy.

Othello council deliberates cargo containers, increases splash pad budget

OTHELLO – The Othello City Council’s regular meeting on Monday featured a unanimous vote to spend an additional $35,000 on an improved future installation of a splash pad in Kiwanis Park, as well as discussion regarding the Planning Commission’s recommendation on cargo containers in C-1 commercial zones. City Engineer Shawn O’Brien said city staff had inquired about adding a “mega soaker” to the recreational splash pad design, which dumps 55 gallons of water at once onto the pad. “We took that to the Parks and Rec Committee (to see) if they were still interested at that price,” O’Brien said. “This is the very early stages of this project, which is about a $1.258 million project which $1.1 million of is a grant, and just because the additional cost may go outside of the original budget I wanted to bring it to council and ask for approval to give the mayor authority to make an amendment to the contract that we've entered into with Northwest Playgrounds.”

First things first: Or what you should know before heading out

It’s catching and we’ve all got a touch of it. Cabin fever. If we’re not currently working on our boat we are certainly thinking about getting it ready so we can put it back in the water and enjoy those warm sunny days on the lake, river or ocean.

ADVICE: On the water; first things first

It’s catching and we’ve all got a touch of it. Cabin Fever. If we’re not currently working on our boat, we are certainly thinking about getting it ready so we can put it back in the water and enjoy those warm sunny days on the lake, river or ocean.

On the Water: First things first

It’s catching and we’ve all got a touch of it. Cabin Fever. If we’re not currently working on our boat we are certainly thinking about getting it ready so we can put it back in the water and enjoy those warm sunny days on the lake, river or ocean.

Before you head out on your boat, first things first

One the Water is a column about boating by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

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Industries look forward to NIC's new technical facility

As Lunden Herndon worked on a vehicle during his automotive technology class at North Idaho College, he navigated around four tires placed in his immediate workspace.

The Latest: Trump urges COVID-19 survivors to donate plasma

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday visited the headquarters of the American Red Cross’s to encourage survivors of COVID-19 to donate plasma.

Decades later, Brovold's vision lives on at apple orchard

About three dozen teachers, parents, grandparents and children walked from the school to the Brovold Orchard just as it was done years ago when Norman Brovold opened up his orchard for students to come and pick apples and then make cider from his press.

Cd'A officials postpone airport fee hike decision

COEUR d'ALENE — For now, lease rates at the Coeur d'Alene Airport remain grounded.

Don't look at them as 'education' bills

When Idaho voters roundly rejected Propositions 1, 2 and 3 - Superintendent Tom Luna's "Students Come First" education reforms - it was a stinging blow to both Luna and Gov. Butch Otter. After having their proverbial hats handed to them, both promised to start over and gather professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives to craft a plan to improve K-12 education in Idaho that would have broad support.

Airport fee hike decision postponed

COEUR d'ALENE — For now, lease rates at the Coeur d'Alene Airport remain grounded.

Electoral college: Is it past its primary?

Presidential primaries are in season, centering the general election’s electoral college in voters’ sights. The complaint: One-party dominated states such as Idaho fade in campaign neglect, compared to “swing vote” battlegrounds where candidates must focus to win. Plus, as recent, close elections illustrate, electoral vote tallies don’t reflect an evenly split nation.

Groups threaten to sue over new forest plan

Two regionally based conservation groups allege the Flathead National Forest has abandoned key protections for grizzly bears and bull trout and the organizations say they’re prepared, as a result, to sue two federal agencies.

Another experience of a lifetime

Last January, well before traveling to San Bernardino for the Little League Northwest Regional baseball tournament, Cooper Erickson had a vision.