G-7 leaders try to ease tension, vow to coordinate on virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and its top economic allies pledged Monday to more closely share real-time information about the coronavirus and the availability of medical equipment and to support jobs, global trade and investment.

US Treasury issues $65 million to Montana-Idaho firm

The Montana and Idaho Community Development Corporation recently received $65 million in New Market Tax Credits from part of the annual allotment distributed by the U.S. Treasury.

Road work: County gears up for chip-sealing

More than 40 miles of local roads will get a face-lift next month as part of the Flathead County Road and Bridge Department’s annual pavement maintenance cycle.

Link between domestic violence and mass shootings

The link between domestic violence and mass shootings is staggering: 54% of mass shootings in the United States stem from domestic violence. The presence of guns in an abusive relationship increases the risk of lethality eightfold, according to a study conducted by a researcher at Johns Hopkins University.

Alberta likely to hit recession

China auto sales plunge in February amid virus shutdown

BEIJING (AP) — China’s auto sales plunged 81.7% in February from a year ago after much of the economy was shut down to fight a virus outbreak, an industry group reported Thursday, adding to problems for automakers already struggling with shrinking demand.

Health officials: Plane passengers in virus case not at risk

ATLANTA (AP) — Passengers who flew on a jet with a Georgia man who later tested positive for the COVID-19 virus were never screened based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, local health officials said Tuesday.

Make your views known on city's BID tax

Regarding the column written by Kathleen Hyde in the Daily Bee’s BonnerBIZ (March 25), and the comments made therein, I am compelled to respond. Since we began our second petition drive this January, Kathleen has been very busy defending the “essential” functions the DSBA provides for those within the Business Improvement District who are forced to pay the tax which funds her office.

Staff: R&E center to be mothballed

SANDPOINT — The University of Idaho’s Research and Extension Center here will be mothballed, according to staffers.

Roos wants rudder back

SANDPOINT — Evan “Chip” Roos has something none of the other candidates running for Bonner County sheriff possess — 12 years of experience in the post.

PHD readies for H1N1 flu

SANDPOINT — The Panhandle Health District is firming up plans to distribute and administer swine flu vaccine in Idaho’s five northern counties this fall.

Montana governor paints rosy state economy

HELENA — With the economy expected to be a central focus of Montana’s governor’s race, Gov. Steve Bullock on Thursday laid the groundwork for his re-election by declaring the state’s economy strong.

Local jobless rate drops

Kootenai County's rate at 11.6 percent

Kootenai County's unemployment rate dropped from 11.8 percent in July to 11.6 percent in August, according to a report released on Friday by the Idaho Department of Labor.

Border patrol searches reduced

U.S.-Canada vehicle checks scaled back

Gingrich assailed by rivals, fires back at Romney

Road renamed to honor veterans

Highway 3 designated as North Idaho's Medal of Honor Highway

Medal of Honor recipients from Idaho will soon be honored throughout the state with the naming of highways.

Here's why advisory vote needed on health corridor

It has come to the attention of Northwest Property Owners Alliance that an advisory vote is needed.

2020 CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Marc Eberlein

NAME: Marc Eberlein

Coronavirus tests remain limited as number of infected tops 900; people urged to 'stay home'

As Washington residents prepare to enter a two-week lockdown in most of public life, the Department of Health announced that there are 904 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in 18 counties statewide.

App-solutely inspirational

By DEVIN WEEKS