Stocks, oil prices plunge as virus closes sites around world

BANGKOK (AP) — The world’s largest economies delivered more worrisome cues Monday as anxiety over the virus outbreak sent stock and oil prices plunging and closed sites from the Sistine Chapel to Saudi Arabian schools.

North Korea ends quarantine of some foreigners in virus move

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday it has released about 220 foreigners from a quarantine imposed as part of its vigilant prevention efforts to avoid an outbreak of the coronavirus that has spread around the world.

North Korea ends quarantine of some foreigners in virus move

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Friday it has released about 220 foreigners from a quarantine imposed as part of its vigilant prevention efforts to avoid an outbreak of the coronavirus that has spread around the world.

NCAA plans to extend eligibility of spring sports athletes

NEW YORK (AP) — The NCAA is planning to extend the eligibility of athletes on spring sports teams by one year to make up for the season lost to the new coronavirus.

NCAA plans to extend eligibility of spring sports athletes

NEW YORK (AP) — The NCAA is planning to extend the eligibility of athletes on spring sports teams by one year to make up for the season lost to the new coronavirus.

NCAA plans to extend eligibility of spring sports athletes

NEW YORK (AP) — The NCAA is planning to extend the eligibility of athletes on spring sports teams by one year to make up for the season lost to the new coronavirus.

Kings stay hot, beat Senators 3-2 for seventh straight win

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Martin Frk scored the go-ahead-goal in the third period, Gabriel Vilardi had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight victory.

Kings stay hot, beat Senators 3-2 for seventh straight win

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Martin Frk scored the go-ahead-goal in the third period, Gabriel Vilardi had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight victory.

New show 'Defending Jacob' is a homecoming for Chris Evans

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Transgender fire chief files discrimination suit over firing

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A transgender fire chief has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the small Georgia city where she led the fire department for more than a decade, then was fired 18 months after she began coming to work as a woman.

New show 'Defending Jacob' is a homecoming for Chris Evans

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Agricultural commodities outlook

AgWest’s 12-month outlook for specific Northwest agricultural commodities

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Alternate formats

Both big bottles and little bottles offer options for wine consumers beyond the standard 750ml model.

Rodolfo A. Dabalos

On Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, Rodolfo (Rudy) Dabalos, loving husband, father of three daughters and grandfather of seven passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 80 in Othello, Washington. He died from complications of an unknown systemic infection. He was born on May 8, 1942, in Worland, Wyoming to Mary and Eligio Dabalos. His family moved to Wapato, Washington when he was a year old. He graduated from Wapato High School in 1960, enlisted in the U.S. Army, graduated from Big Bend Community College, and in 1977 graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic with his doctorate in chiropractic. In 1966, a Moses Lake newsclip and picture of a pretty college student, Lottie Flores, caught his eye and he knew he had to ask her out on a date. He called every single Flores in the phone book until he found Lottie and asked her out. Rudy and Lottie married in 1967 and were married 55 years.

Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness plans 2023 trail projects

It also is extremely rewarding to work alongside other volunteers that love nature.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Yes, I get it. But is it really worth it?

It is a line we are hearing more frequently right now, “Yes I get it.

OUR GEM: Wild and Scenic Film Festival returns March 24

Event brings awareness about water issues in Kootenai County and beyond

The Kootenai Environmental Alliance/Lake Coeur d’Alene Waterkeeper is pleased to present the Wild & Scenic Film Festival Friday, March 24 at the Schuler Performing Arts Center on the North Idaho College campus. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., films begin at 6:30. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.kealliance.org/wsff.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — A healthy wine market

The wine market here in North Idaho has changed much in the 15 plus years we have had The Dinner Party.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Five ways to balance your hormones naturally

Hormones are your body's chemical messengers. They are produced in your endocrine glands, including your thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, pancreas, ovaries in women, and testes in men, and travel in your bloodstream to target tissues or organs. They affect many different processes, including your growth, metabolism, energy, sleep, sexual function, and mood. Hormones are powerful, and it only takes a tiny amount to cause big changes in the body. This is why too much or too little of a certain hormone can significantly alter the quality of life.

Bigfork shop wants to become hub for fiber arts

Fiber out of a historic cabin on Montana 35 at Bigfork.