Appeals grow to close US national parks during pandemic

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is sticking with its crowd-friendly waiver of entrance fees at national parks during

COVID-19 deaths climb in NY; Chris Cuomo tests positive

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s coronavirus death toll surpassed 1,000 on Tuesday as an overwhelmed health system embraced the arrival of hundreds of additional paramedics, EMTs and ambulances.

COVID-19 deaths climb in NY; Chris Cuomo tests positive

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s coronavirus death toll surpassed 1,000 on Tuesday as an overwhelmed health system embraced the arrival of hundreds of additional paramedics, EMTs and ambulances.

Bits n' pieces from east, west and beyond

East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling:

Bits n' pieces from east, west and beyond

East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling:

Coronavirus cases soar as Israel prepares tighter measures

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Wednesday reported a new record level of daily cases of the coronavirus, shortly before government officials were to meet to discuss tightening a new nationwide lockdown.

Thousands in Leipzig protest German coronavirus restrictions

BERLIN (AP) — More than 20,000 people demonstrated Saturday in eastern Germany against government-imposed restrictions meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus after a court rejected the city of Leipzig's attempt to move the protest away from a central square, police said.

Asia Today: Outbreak grows in Sydney’s beach suburbs

SYDNEY (AP) — The outbreak in Sydney’s northern beach suburbs has grown to 70 cases with an additional 30 in the last 24 hours, and authorities say they may never be able to trace the source.

Asia Today: Outbreak grows in Sydney’s beach suburbs

SYDNEY (AP) — The outbreak in Sydney’s northern beach suburbs has grown to 70 cases with an additional 30 in the last 24 hours, and authorities say they may never be able to trace the source.

Wolf to veto bills on carrying, selling guns amid disasters

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will veto legislation heading to his desk that would repeal long-standing laws intended to control the carrying of guns and prevent public officials from shutting down firearms sales during disaster emergencies declared by a governor.

Evergreen Implement employment can mean a variety of experiences

OTHELLO — Since he took employment with Evergreen Implement of Othello, Andy Garza has had a variety of experiences. Next week he’ll add public speaking.

Fall classes begin at Big Bend

MOSES LAKE — The parking lots were full, so full that drivers were circling around looking for a space. The library was bustling with students already researching via computers, highlighting textbooks and reviewing class notes, getting a start on some of those early assignments.

Thompson Falls author releases fourth book

Thompson Falls author and historian Carl Haywood has just released his fourth book titled Blackfeet, Blood and Beaver.

Community Center holding fundraiser for families in need

Coordinators switch up annual fundraiser in wake of COVID-19

Additional funds will go to the Clark Fork Food Bank

Gravelle would work toward growth

SOAP LAKE - Raymond Gravelle is seeking Soap Lake's mayor seat because he believes he can create a community with more economic opportunities and improved infrastructure.

Facing $1 billion deficit, Arizona sharply limits welfare

Outdoors accessibility advocate seeks funds

HAYDEN — This is the toughest time of year for Miles Moore, and not because it’s cold — or because he can’t be out sailing.

Annual Kootenai Harvest Fest celebrates local food

Celebrate the fall harvest season with local food, live music and fun for the whole family at the fourth annual Kootenai Harvest Festival, hosted by Montana Wilderness Association with the Libby Community Garden and Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness.

Planning board to take up vacation rental resort on Lake Five

A new vacation rental-type resort is planned for the shores of Lake Five near West Glacier, but it’s already run afoul of county and state regulators.

Pros and cons of the secret ballot

In the reconstruction period following the Civil War, black people who had been slaves were given their first opportunity as free citizens to vote. Allowing those who hadn't even been legal persons the fundamental right of citizenship was unbearable for unreconstructed Confederates. Brutal harassment of unsure and frightened black voters was rampant at the traditionally open polling places in the South in the 1870s.