Abe: Extra hospital capacity among steps key to fight virus

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday that new measures like companies letting their employees work from home and hospitals expanding their capacity to treat many patients will determine if Japan could control its coronavirus outbreak.

Melania Trump asks governors' spouses to tackle cyberassault

WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump on Monday cited the influence of “Achy Breaky Heart” singer Billy Ray Cyrus as she asked spouses of the nation's governors to address cyberassault in their states.

Melania Trump asks governors' spouses to tackle cyberassault

WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump on Monday cited the influence of “Achy Breaky Heart” singer Billy Ray Cyrus as she asked spouses of the nation's governors to address cyberassault in their states.

Final list of Academy Award winners

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The winners at the 92nd Academy Awards, which were held Sunday at the Dolby Theatre:

Melania Trump asks governors' spouses to tackle cyberassault

WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump on Monday cited the influence of “Achy Breaky Heart” singer Billy Ray Cyrus as she asked spouses of the nation's governors to address cyberassault in their states.

Final list of Academy Award winners

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The winners at the 92nd Academy Awards, which were held Sunday at the Dolby Theatre:

San Francisco to open tent 'sobering' center for meth users

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A center for people experiencing methamphetamine-induced psychosis will open in San Francisco to help them get sober in a safe place, the latest effort to address the city's rising drug overdoses and rampant street drug use.

Legals for January, 29 2025

Fred Birdsall, 61

Fred Bennett Birdsall, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family singing and praying over him on Friday, July 26, 2024, at his home near Kelso Lake, Idaho.

Margaret Ann (Peggy) Craver

Margaret Ann (Peggy) Craver

For Medicaid cuts, national work requirements being considered, says Idaho’s U.S. Rep. Fulcher

Congressman says saving the health insurance program is the objective, but Medicaid benefits should be kept for ‘intended’ populations

FVCC raises over $60,000 for scholarships

Funds raised go toward scholarships, directly funding educational opportunities for deserving students.

Wild and Scenic Film Festival benefits Wildcat academics

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is returning to Columbia Falls on Saturday, Nov. 15. The event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Columbia Falls Academic Foundation.

Legals for November, 5 2025

Food, family, dance: Post Falls Luau aims to bring community together

Post Falls Luau aims to bring community together

North Idaho residents will be saying Mālō ‘aupito (thank you very much in Tongan) after attending the free Polynesian Luau Saturday at the Post Falls Pavillion. Mary Olson, owner of Friendly Islands Kava and Toni Kefu, owner of Friendly Islands Grill spoke of the plan to bring “the spirit of the islands to North Idaho” by sharing their culture with the wider community.

U.S. Marshals demobilize search efforts in Sawtooth National Forest after locating hiker thought to be Travis Decker

The U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force said on Wednesday afternoon that authorities located the man multiple witnesses saw at the Sawtooth National Forest, who was believed to be Travis Decker.

VETERANS PRESS: Some questions you may have about VA health care

VA Health Care is one of many health care options Veterans may have, including TRICARE, Medicare/Medicaid, and private insurance plans. In most cases, family members and dependents are not eligible for VA Health Care. It’s important to figure out which option is best for you.

Legals for October, 29 2025

Apprentices learn trades firsthand

Apprenticeship programs at North Idaho College have been trending up in recent years.

Sponsors sought for 2025 Summer Food Service Program

The Idaho Department of Education is seeking sponsors for the 2025 Summer Food Service Program. The SFSP provides free meals and snacks to children 1 to 18 years of age by operating sites located in low-income areas during the summer months.