EU set to impose 30-day entry restrictions to counter coronavirus

BRUSSELS — The European Union could impose a 30-day entry restriction on all nonessential travel into the bloc in the coming days, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday.

European nations impose incentives, penalties to boost shots

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — European nations are scrambling to ramp up vaccination drives, using a carrot-and-stick approach to persuade the reluctant to get their shots as the more transmissible delta variant drives a surge in infections.

European nations impose incentives, penalties to boost shots

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — European nations are scrambling to ramp up vaccination drives, using a carrot-and-stick approach to persuade the reluctant to get their shots as the more transmissible delta variant drives a surge in infections.

European nations impose incentives, penalties to boost shots

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — European nations are scrambling to ramp up vaccination drives, using a carrot-and-stick approach to persuade the reluctant to get their shots as the more transmissible delta variant drives a surge in infections.

European nations impose incentives, penalties to boost shots

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — European nations are scrambling to ramp up vaccination drives, using a carrot-and-stick approach to persuade the reluctant to get their shots as the more transmissible delta variant drives a surge in infections.

Coumbia Basin events calendar for June 14 – 21

Coumbia Basin events calendar for June 14 – 21

In Europe's empty churches, prayer and confessions make way for drinking and dancing

Also in Brussels, the Spirito night club has taken over a deconsecrated Anglican church and has a drawing of a priest kissing a nun as its logo

Calls grow for wider lockdown as German virus cases rise

BERLIN (AP) — Calls grew Friday for tougher lockdown measures soon in Germany as the country’s disease control center reported record daily increases in both coronavirus cases and deaths.

Outlook good for late July cherry harvest

The Flathead Valley has contended with some unfavorable weather throughout the spring and summer, but conditions reportedly are looking good for Flathead cherries, according to Bruce Johnson with the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers.

Hotlines let workers snitch on bosses who break virus rules

BOSTON (AP) — Feel like snitching on a boss or business not following public health rules in the COVID-19 era? Massachusetts officials are more than happy to listen.

Outlook good for late July cherry harvest

The Flathead Valley has contended with some unfavorable weather throughout the spring and summer, but conditions reportedly are looking good for Flathead cherries.

Outlook good for late July cherry harvest

The Flathead Valley has contended with some unfavorable weather throughout the spring and summer, but conditions reportedly are looking good for Flathead cherries, according to Bruce Johnson with the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers.

Californian brings toys for birthday kids isolated by virus

TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — When coronavirus lockdowns came to his California mountain town, businessman Craig Fierro realized there would be no children’s birthday parties — no friends playing games, eating cake and singing “Happy Birthday.”

Circles of green, circles of love

The Wreath Farm celebrates a decade of quality

Professional landscapers Travis and Julie Smith know how critical it is to promote local Idaho products as well as provide jobs in their community.

Early spring boosts economy

Weather jump-starts landscaping businesses

COEUR d'ALENE - The unseasonably warm weather is a welcome change, especially from the last two years, and is giving seasonal businesses a boost.

An Affinity for spies

Business Bits

Ah, the ways we find things for this column... One way is spies. A fellow (whose email address I lost) asked "What's going on between Safeway and Black Sheep?" I replied that I'd check. When I did check with the Cd'A Building Department at the time, they had no record.

Rosa's Italian Market reopens

Business Bits

After nearly six months recuperating from surgery, Tina-Marie Schultz has reopened Rosa's Italian Market & Deli at 120 E. Fourth Ave., Post Falls. And she's done it just in time for her traditional St. Joseph's Feast Day tomorrow (Monday), when she offers "a free meal to the poor."

Anthony's nears opening

Business Bits

Seafood, fresh local produce and local wines and microbrews are the specialties of Anthony’s at Coeur d’Alene. The restaurant will open to the public at 6 p.m. Monday, June 6, at 1926 W. Riverstone Drive (on the pond).

More restaurants to come

Business Bits

Many readers have been happy about the additions of Anthony’s, Bluebird and Cracker Barrel restaurants opening in Coeur d’Alene. We have others to watch for, including Sushi 1 and Grille From Ipanema in Riverstone.

'Race to the cheap' too costly

Slowly but steadily are we learning the true cost of "cheap." Once never given a thought, now public outcry prompts merchants and manufacturers to concern themselves with child labor, unfair business practices, minimal environmental impact, safe working conditions - a free market balanced against oppression and waste. "Dolphin safe," "environmentally friendly," and "fair trade" labels have become so mainstream consumers hardly notice.