Changing tack, French strikers turn off power to press govt

PARIS (AP) — Opening another front in their battle against the French government, protesting workers cut power to thousands of Parisians on Tuesday, plunging homes into darkness and shutting down trains to one of the capital's main airports.

Is Montana’s open enrollment policy ‘good enough’?

School choice is essential for improving educational outcomes for students, and open enrollment is a significant part of that choice spectrum.

Low snowpack could affect North Idaho recreation

Streamflows could be reduced by late summer, says outlook

While the snowpack measured at stations is well below normal, it could have been worse.

Kootenai County budget could hinge on employee pay boost

Pay for county employees may be a sticking point for Kootenai County commissioners as they circle closer to approving a budget for fiscal year 2025.

Tarkio to Crystal Springs newest section of rail-to-trail project

The discussion and initial planning began in the 1980s and from the inception, Mineral County has been a key component of the Great American Rail to Trail project.

Gov. Little appoints task force to tackle cybersecurity, election security

Among those named to the task force is state Sen. Jim Woodward, District 1

Biden calls out 2 Democratic lawmakers for blocking agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden called out two fellow Democrats on Tuesday in explaining why he hasn’t enacted some of the most ambitious elements of his agenda, noting that slim majorities in the House and evenly divided Senate have hamstrung legislative negotiations around key issues like voting rights.

Biden calls out 2 Democratic lawmakers for blocking agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden called out two fellow Democrats on Tuesday in explaining why he hasn’t enacted some of the most ambitious elements of his agenda, noting that slim majorities in the House and evenly divided Senate have hamstrung legislative negotiations around key issues like voting rights.

Stocks manage modest gains overall; AMC nearly doubles

Strength in technology, energy and real estate stocks offset a pullback in retailers and other companies

New principal at Swan River School starts July 1

Joseph “JJ” Lamb of Missoula has been selected as the new principal of Swan River School

Judge blocks vaccine mandate for health care workers

A federal judge in Louisiana on Tuesday issued a ruling blocking the Biden administration's mandate requiring millions of health care workers nationwide be vaccinated against Covid-19.

Zinke holds rally with other Navy SEALs at Blue Moon

The economy and a general distrust in government are among the top issues for the folks who came out to support U.S. House candidate Ryan Zinke at his campaign rally in Columbia Falls on Friday.

Idaho ranks 48th in the nation for labor productivity

Doesn't mean Idahoans don't work hard

Despite ranking among the lowest states in terms of labor productivity, Idaho has a substantial tax surplus. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that Idaho’s labor productivity has ranked among the bottom four states for the past decade and beyond. Most recently, the Gem State was in 48th place.

As Idahoans struggle with sky-high inflation, Democrats plan tax hikes

Even as Idahoans are reeling from pain at the pump, shock in the grocery aisles and continued erosion of their paychecks, Democrats continue to advocate for using partisan budget tools to raise taxes and increase spending, U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo writes in his weekly column.

Judge won't block Idaho wolf trapping, snaring regulations

Trappers can continue pursuing wolves under Idaho's current regulations after a federal judge rejected a request by conservation groups to temporarily block the state's expanded wolf trapping and snaring rules.

Letters to the editor Jan. 1

Letters to the editor Jan. 1

Wayne O. Andersen, 78, and Shirley J. Andersen, 77

Wayne O. Andersen passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021, in his home in Spokane after an extended series of health issues. Shirley J. Andersen was born on February 9, 1944, in Airway Heights, Washington to Edward Fitzpatrick and Nicotine Campano.

Bonners Ferry Police reducing patrols

Staffing shortages are causing the Bonners Ferry Police Department to temporarily reduce police coverage.

Hong Kong orders mandatory COVID-19 tests for all residents

Ban on dining at restaurants after 6 p.m. and the closure of businesses such as gyms and bars will be extended until April 20.

Bitcoin drops below $20,000 as crypto selloff quickens

Bitcoin fell below the psychologically important threshold of $20,000 on Saturday for the first time since late 2020, in a fresh sign that the selloff in cryptocurrencies is deepening.