China's foreign minister arrives in Zimbabwe on Africa tour

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — China’s foreign minister has arrived in Zimbabwe Saturday as part of a five-nation tour of Africa that seeks to promote the Asian giant's economic and political interests on the continent.

Beware of spoofed websites and mailers from ‘lenders’

Patricia Perkins, director of the Idaho Department of Finance, is warning consumers to be aware of scams online and in the mail.

Kimberly (Kim) DeAnn Christensen

Kimberly (Kim) DeAnn Christensen, 49, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was diagnosed with cancer 23 months ago and fought her best to overcome her sickness with surgery and chemo treatments. Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea and given the birth date of March 2, 1973. She was adopted at the age of 3 and raised on a farm with her brother and sister in Moses Lake, Washington. She loved all the animals and showed sheep and pigs in 4-H. At the age of 6, she swam for the Manta Rays swim team. She was an excellent and talented piano player and could learn music by ear, playing “Eye of the Tiger” for everyone to sing along to. She was chosen to play the piano for the school choir in junior high school. In high school, she played on the soccer team, participated in FFA, and competed for Junior Miss.

Elsa Randine Hjulstad

Elsa Randine Hjulstad, 93, died of natural causes at the Colonial Manor in Whitefish on Sunday, Sept. 4.

Elsa Randine Hjulstad

Elsa Randine Hjulstad, 93, died of natural causes at the Colonial Manor in Whitefish on Sunday, Sept. 4.

Hecla representatives discuss progress, plans

Representatives of Hecla Mining recently visited with local leaders and residents to discuss the future.

National Bison Range switches to winter hours

With the weather change from the heat of summer to the crisp cold of winter, wildlife behavior also changes. One no longer needs to be up at the crack of dawn to catch sight of deer or elk. Except during storms, animals will be up  and about at any time throughout the short winter days. So it is a great time to visit your favorite National Wildlife Refuge, such as the National Bison Range in Moiese.

China's foreign minister arrives in Zimbabwe on Africa tour

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — China’s foreign minister has arrived in Zimbabwe Saturday as part of a five-nation tour of Africa that seeks to promote the Asian giant's economic and political interests on the continent.

Sweden's worst mass shooting leaves at least 11 dead, including the gunman

Officials said three women and two men, all with gunshot wounds, underwent surgery at Orebro University Hospital. All were in serious but stable condition after being admitted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Another woman was treated for minor injuries and was stable.

Unloved Leipzig aims to break Bayern's hold on Bundesliga

DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — When one club has won the league title seven years in a row, you might expect fans of other teams to cheer on any viable challenger. Not so in Germany.

DEALS: Who else accepts challenge?

The challenge continues for ALL automotive repair shops to step up with an offer to provide an oil change and a tire rotation together at a fair price. Since March 16 there has been only one automotive repair shop to meet this challenge in the Coeur d’Alene Press.

Idaho Fish and Game talk set for Thursday in Priest River

Talk Shop gatherings are quite different from and more conversational than many other Fish and Game meetings folks may be used to.

PREP BASKETBALL: Sandpoint girls knock off top-ranked Timberlake

Spartans down Lumberjacks for first place in CIL; Howard, Cruz posts double-doubles for Wampus Cats

Louis Hill left a legacy in the Park

Entering Stage 2

Restaurants, salons, gyms look forward to reopening on Saturday

Entering Stage 2 By CRAIG NORTHRUP

Restaurants, salons, gyms look forward to reopening on Saturday

Major Whitefish events, festivals adopt zero waste practices

A visitor to the zero waste Whitefish Farmers’ Market will notice that everything they buy from a food vendor is compostable — all the packaging, all the food.

Youth mountain biking team gives kids camaraderie on the trails

Northwestern Montana is arguably one of the greatest places in North America for mountain biking.

Bigfork Inn New owners aim to preserve history, tradition

Since the Bigfork Inn came under new management in July 2018, the most visible change is the addition of black tablecloths in the dining room.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Be brave enough to speak openly and thoughtfully...

Recently, the Columbia Basin Herald covered a protest organized and held by Moses Lake High School and Vanguard Academy students, as well as a protest by Ephrata High School students.