Asia Today: China asks residents in 2 cities to stay home

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities have asked residents in two cities south of Beijing to stay home for seven days as they try to stamp out a COVID-19 outbreak in which more than 300 people have tested positive in the past week.

Busick home, fundraisers planned

At one point, doctors were sure Daniel Busick was going to die. The Columbia Falls man had no brain activity after a fall that split his skull open. But today, Busick is at home, walking, talking and visiting with friends. It's a truly happy Thanksgiving.

Putin pardons Israeli woman jailed in Russia on drug charges

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has pardoned an Israeli woman who had been jailed on drug charges, the Kremlin said Wednesday.

McEvers appointed Coeur d'Alene's next mayor

Will take post Sept. 1

McEvers was nominated by Councilman Dan Gookin. No other councilmember expressed interest in the post during the meeting and there were no other nominations.

Idaho agencies await answers amid federal funding freeze

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s order to halt federal grants and loans while the Republican administration determines whether the spending complies with a flurry of recent executive orders, federal grant recipients in North Idaho are waiting for answers about how their programs will be affected.

Woman loses appeal for massage facility in Coeur d'Alene

City Council upholds denial of license

“Specifically, you failed to disclose the revocation of your massage therapist certificate by the California Massage Therapy Council on Nov. 17, 2016, and the reasons therefore, which go to character and the fitness to engage in this type of business.

Coeur d'Alene seeks savings with 'Separation Incentive Program'

Eligible employees have opportunity to take buyout

There must be total savings of at least $25,000 in the first full year of separation. The city has about 30 employees who may be eligible for the program. The last time an incentive was offered to employees was in 2016. Tosi said it produced savings, mostly by leaving positions vacant.

Details of Shoshone County's election initiatives

Protests, parking and walkout top 2025’s headlines

As the leaves turned their fall colors in North Idaho, news didn’t slow, featuring some of the year’s top stories regarding protests, walkouts and parking.

LEGION ROUNDUP: Lakers claim thriller in split with Orofino

A nine-inning classic helped the North Idaho Lakers 16U get back in the win column in a split doubleheader against Orofino on Saturday.

LEGION ROUNDUP: Lakers claim thriller in split with Orofino

A nine-inning classic helped the North Idaho Lakers 16U get back in the win column in a split doubleheader against Orofino on Saturday.

Managing growth is everyone's responsibility

LEGION ROUNDUP: Lakers can't keep pace in Monday night shootouts

The North Idaho Lakers 16U couldn't contain two powerful offenses in back-to-back losses on Monday evening.

EDITORIAL: Managing growth is everyone's responsibility

LEGION ROUNDUP: Lakers can't keep pace in Monday night shootouts

The North Idaho Lakers 16U couldn't contain two powerful offenses in back-to-back losses on Monday evening.

PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP: Bonners Ferry boys and girls split first two games

Bonners Ferry boys and girls soccer split their first two games.

Tatum scores 23 before injury, Celtics down Grizzlies 119-95

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum has been the Celtics' savior multiple times this season when his teammates have struggled offensively.

Tatum scores 23 before injury, Celtics down Grizzlies 119-95

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum has been the Celtics' savior multiple times this season when his teammates have struggled offensively.

The first step in managing plastic waste is measuring it – here's how we did it for one Caribbean country

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As post-holiday infections surge, Lebanon gears for lockdown

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon is gearing up for a new nationwide lockdown, as officials vowed Monday to take stricter measures against the coronavirus following the holiday season, which saw a large increase in infections and caused jitters in the country's already-battered health sector.