West Coast governors urge COVID quarantine after travel

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The governors of California, Oregon and Washington issued travel advisories Friday urging people entering or returning to their states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the coronavirus as infections spike across the U.S.

West Coast governors urge COVID quarantine after travel

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The governors of California, Oregon and Washington issued travel advisories Friday urging people entering or returning to their states to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the coronavirus as infections spike across the U.S.

Obama casts Russia as threat to peace in Europe

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Lashing out at Russia, President Barack Obama on Wednesday cast Moscow’s aggression in Ukraine as a threat to peace in Europe. He vigorously vowed to come to the defense of NATO allies that fear they could be Vladimir Putin’s next target.

US nursing homes warn of looming shortage of masks and gowns

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many nursing homes risk running out of protective masks and gowns by next week because of the coronavirus, and at least one facility already had to resort to using plastic garbage bags to make gowns, an industry group warned Wednesday.

US nursing homes warn of looming shortage of masks and gowns

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many nursing homes risk running out of protective masks and gowns by next week because of the coronavirus, and at least one facility already had to resort to using plastic garbage bags to make gowns, an industry group warned Wednesday.

Governor urges churches to cancel services due to virus

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear urged churches to cancel worship services and state universities announced classroom closings as officials seek to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

Governor urges churches to cancel services due to virus

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear urged churches to cancel worship services and state universities announced classroom closings as officials seek to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

Big Mountain posts record summer visits

Whitefish Mountain Resort recorded its busiest summer on record this year, and for the first time in history made a profit in July and August.

Some US manufacturers reopening amid fierce political heat

SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing and at least one other U.S. heavy-equipment manufacturer resumed production and some states rolled out aggressive reopening plans Monday, despite nationwide concerns there is not enough testing yet to keep the coronavirus from rebounding.

Republican says he'll talk more to the public

A look back at the company town that never was

Republican says he'll talk more to the public

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Locals fare well at Priest Lake Triathlon

PRIEST LAKE — A host of local triathletes notched top 10 finishes last weekend at the Priest Lake Triathlon.

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Dutton's luck

One of sport’s top riders competes at Rebecca Farm for the first time The Event at Rebecca Farm

Before winning two Olympic gold medals, before traveling the world, before becoming one of the best in his sport, Phillip Dutton was just a bloke growing up on a farm in Australia.

Coronavirus will likely reduce Chinese travel to Yellowstone

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak will reduce Chinese travel to Yellowstone National Park, according to tourism officials, but the impact will be small compared to the national effect.

Coronavirus will likely reduce Chinese travel to Yellowstone

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak will reduce Chinese travel to Yellowstone National Park, according to tourism officials, but the impact will be small compared to the national effect.

The Latest: Fauci: Wear mask, stay distant to avoid lockdown

WASHINGTON --Dr. Anthony Fauci says he doesn’t believe the United States will need to go into lockdown to fight the coronavirus if people double down on wearing masks and social distancing.

Palmer reflects on DYW Idaho experience

Sandpoint's Aurla Palmer was one of 36 young women from across the state who took part in the Distinguished Young Woman of Idaho program in early October. While the program was held Oct. 7, Palmer and the other DYW participants from throughout Idaho arrived in Idaho Falls on Oct. 1 to get to know each other and to practice the various routines as well as polish their talents, interview and public speaking skills.