John Padula: Born again, stepping up

Pastor says he will be a servant for the people

Twins win one, lose two at West A tourney

The Glacier Twins' West A Legion District tournament in Hamilton last weekend had a bright spot in their 12-5 victory over Kalispell to move on to the consolation bracket. Their other two district games were losses; they lost 10-0 to the Mariners and 14-2 to the Libby Loggers. Bitterroot Red Sox won the championship game to finish on top of the conference and quality for state.

Fire danger rises in North Idaho

Residents asked to take extra precautions while outdoors

Amid critical fire weather conditions across North Idaho, the Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management urges residents to use “extreme caution” this week and avoid activities that could spark a wildfire.

LPOSD implements strengths program

Some Lake Pend Oreille School District students will take the StrengthsFinder assessment when they begin school this fall. "StrengthsFinder is a 30-minute assessment that helps identify an individual's natural talents and their patterns for thinking, behaving, and feeling," said Sandpoint High School counselor Janay Moore.

LPOSD implements strengths program

Some Lake Pend Oreille School District students will take the StrengthsFinder assessment when they begin school this fall. "StrengthsFinder is a 30-minute assessment that helps identify an individual's natural talents and their patterns for thinking, behaving, and feeling," said Sandpoint High School counselor Janay Moore.

Clearing the way: Volunteers keep The Bob wild and accessible

Due to its remoteness and wildness, the area requires manpower to put work in for the sake of recreation. It’s a testament to the land’s wild nature and the importance of backcountry work.

CANDIDATE PROFILE - Mullan City Council, Analie Spooner

Mission Valley opens Firecracker tourney with wins

POLSON — Cody Haggard threw a complete game against the South Valley Screwballs and Cash Atkinson added 4 2-3 strong innings against the Lethbridge A Lakers as the Mission Valley Mariners took a pair of victories to open the Firecracker Tournament Friday.

Brave Brawlers take dual win at Sentinel

MISSOULA — Flathead wrestling followed up a good performance over the weekend in Spokane with a 53-21 dual win over Missoula Sentinel Tuesday.

Extreme Skijor returning to Wallace, with or without fresh snow

Weather June 18-24

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DP World, Canada fund to invest $4.5 billion in global ports

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — International port operator DP World reached a deal Thursday with one of Canada’s biggest pension-fund managers to pour an additional $4.5 billion into their joint venture of ports and terminals.

DP World, Canada fund to invest $4.5 billion in global ports

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — International port operator DP World reached a deal Thursday with one of Canada’s biggest pension-fund managers to pour an additional $4.5 billion into their joint venture of ports and terminals.

UWNI expands child care assistance

To help alleviate some of the financial stress caused by child care costs, UWNI has created scholarships — available for families in the five northern counties who are working or going to school and need assistance paying for care for pre-K and school-age children.

Israeli and Dubai diamond exchanges sign trade agreement

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Israeli and Dubai diamond exchanges announced Thursday they had struck a deal to boost trade, just days after Israel

UWNI expands child care assistance in area

To help alleviate some of the financial stress caused by child care costs, UWNI has created scholarships — available for families in the five northern counties who are working or going to school and need assistance paying for care for pre-K and school-age children.

Stocks ease below records in morning trading on Wall Street

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell in morning trading as investors eased off a fresh set of record highs reached on optimism that

Top Democrat calls new Census staffers 'starkly partisan'

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A top House Democrat on Tuesday said the addition of two new staffers to top positions at the U.S. Census Bureau is an effort by the Trump administration to politicize the federal government's largest statistical agency during its biggest operation.

Retail, construction tax revenue up in state despite virus

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Increased retail sales and unhindered construction projects generated higher tax revenues in April and May compared with the same time last year despite the pandemic, according to a new report to state legislators.

Retail, construction tax revenue up in state despite virus

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Increased retail sales and unhindered construction projects generated higher tax revenues in April and May compared with the same time last year despite the pandemic, according to a new report to state legislators.