Virginia Democrats poised to pass public bargaining measures

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Newly empowered Democratic lawmakers in Virginia appear poised to extend collective bargaining rights to at least some public workers, a historic change backed by labor unions and opposed by business associations and many of the state's local governments.

White Pines lacrosse to open inaugural season Saturday

After months of practice, White Pines Lacrosse will make their semi-professional debut with a two-game series against the Boise Bighorns in Spokane.

Trial on Border Patrol conditions continues after inspection

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The trial to examine allegations of unsafe and freezing conditions in some Border Patrol facilities in Arizona continued Thursday as a federal judge gave a brief synopsis of his last-minute inspection at Tucson station.

Trial on Border Patrol conditions continues after inspection

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The trial to examine allegations of unsafe and freezing conditions in some Border Patrol facilities in Arizona continued Thursday as a federal judge gave a brief synopsis of his last-minute inspection at Tucson station.

Idaho facing severe summer drought

Above-normal temperatures, below-normal precipitation in forecast

Without much high elevation snowpack remaining to sustain natural flow, most reservoirs will not maintain storage levels for as long as they typically do and are unlikely to accrue additional storage, according to the report.

Idaho facing severe summer drought

Above-normal temperatures, below-normal precipitation in forecast

Without much high elevation snowpack remaining to sustain natural flow, most reservoirs will not maintain storage levels for as long as they typically do and are unlikely to accrue additional storage, according to the report.

French parliament OKs restaurant COVID pass, vaccine rules

PARIS (AP) — France's parliament approved a law early Monday requiring special virus passes for all restaurants and domestic travel and mandating vaccinations for all health workers.

French parliament OKs restaurant COVID pass, vaccine rules

PARIS (AP) — France's parliament approved a law early Monday requiring special virus passes for all restaurants and domestic travel and mandating vaccinations for all health workers.

French parliament OKs restaurant COVID pass, vaccine rules

PARIS (AP) — France's parliament approved a law early Monday requiring special virus passes for all restaurants and domestic travel and mandating vaccinations for all health workers.

French parliament OKs restaurant COVID pass, vaccine rules

PARIS (AP) — France's parliament approved a law early Monday requiring special virus passes for all restaurants and domestic travel and mandating vaccinations for all health workers.

'Eagle Watch Week' begins Dec. 26

Bureau of Land Management, IDFG to staff interpretive sites to offer viewing

COEUR d'ALENE - "Eagle Watch Week" begins on Wednesday, Dec. 26 along the eastern shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Montana Historical Society offers new virtual tour of Montana’s Capitol

The pandemic threw a curveball to Montana’s 4-H and Future Farmer of America’s annual tour of the Montana Capitol Building, so 4-H and FFA coordinator Andee Baker turned to the Montana Historical Society for help.

Local group holds holiday give-away

MOSES LAKE — Moms Helping Moms of Grant County – a Facebook group that has grown to include parents of both sexes and people of all ages – held a Christmas give-away event at Rick’s in Moses Lake last week.

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MacKenzie Scott funds support nonprofit leaders

Nonprofit leaders in Idaho will now have access to more resources thanks to a new partnership between the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health and the Idaho Nonprofit Center.

MAY NIBJ: MacKenzie Scott funds support nonprofit leaders

Nonprofit leaders in Idaho will now have access to more resources thanks to a new partnership between the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health and the Idaho Nonprofit Center.

Skeletal flights for airlines; economic signals flash red

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Thursday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

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Fire restrictions start Saturday for Flathead County

Following hot, dry and windy conditions, Stage I fire restrictions will be implemented Saturday, August 3 at 12:01 a.m. across Flathead County.

Stoke Space raises $510M for manufacturing of Nova launch vehicle

KENT — Stoke Space Technologies – with facilities in Moses Lake, Kent and Cape Canaveral, Florida – has secured $510 million in funding though Thomas Tull’s US Innovative Technology Fund and Silicon Valley Bank supporting manufacture of the company’s Nova Launch vehicle. The funding more than doubles its total capital raised to $990 million, according to a press release from the company.