In Illinois, Biden to push money for families and child care

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday turned his focus to pitching his proposed investments in families and education, using a visit to a community college in an Illinois swing district to highlight how his spending on so-called human infrastructure would boost the economy.

Biden visits Illinois to sell voters on families agenda

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday turned his focus to pitching his proposed investments in families and education, using a visit to a community college in an Illinois swing district to highlight how his spending on so-called human infrastructure would boost the economy.

Report: Outdoor recreation added $2.2B to Montana economy in 2020

While Montana’s outdoor recreation economy wasn’t spared the pandemic-spurred losses that swept the globe in 2020, it remained a cornerstone of the state’s economy, according to a report released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Outdoor recreation accounted for 4.3% of Montana’s GDP last year — a higher percentage than any other state.

Whitefish takes top honors for health care costs

A recent nationwide survey ranks Whitefish as one of the least expensive rural hospital service areas for Medicare costs, second only to Bonners Ferry, Idaho. North Valley Hospital's costs are 51 percent lower than the national average for Medicare costs, the survey states.

Pence visiting Wisconsin's capital city, liberal stronghold

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence's planned visit on Tuesday to Wisconsin's liberal stronghold of Madison may signal the opening of a new front in the hotly contested campaign to win the battleground state.

Pence visiting Wisconsin's capital city, liberal stronghold

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence's planned visit on Tuesday to Wisconsin's liberal stronghold of Madison may signal the opening of a new front in the hotly contested campaign to win the battleground state.

Virus halts pilgrimages to Mecca, Friday prayers in Iran

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak disrupted Islamic worship in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia on Wednesday banned its citizens and other residents of the kingdom from performing the pilgrimage in Mecca, while Iran canceled Friday prayers in major cities.

Virus halts pilgrimages to Mecca, Friday prayers in Iran

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak disrupted Islamic worship in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia on Wednesday banned its citizens and other residents of the kingdom from performing the pilgrimage in Mecca, while Iran canceled Friday prayers in major cities.

Virus halts pilgrimages to Mecca, Friday prayers in Iran

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak disrupted Islamic worship in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia on Wednesday banned its citizens and other residents of the kingdom from performing the pilgrimage in Mecca, while Iran canceled Friday prayers in major cities.

Timber Tour examines wood products, supply

Glacier Rim Fire and SmartLam provide learning environment

Looks like he made it

Whitefish cinematographer reaches summit of Mount Everest

Basketball's EuroLeague cancels season because of virus

Europe’s top basketball league canceled the remainder of its season Monday because of the coronavirus pandemic, saying health concerns had to be paramount despite numerous attempts to find ways to resume play.

Basketball's EuroLeague cancels season because of virus

Europe’s top basketball league canceled the remainder of its season Monday because of the coronavirus pandemic, saying health concerns had to be paramount despite numerous attempts to find ways to resume play.

Basketball's EuroLeague cancels season because of virus

Europe’s top basketball league canceled the remainder of its season Monday because of the coronavirus pandemic, saying health concerns had to be paramount despite numerous attempts to find ways to resume play.

Northwest Notes: Aug. 15, 2024

News on the annual Coeur d'Alene Crossing, Gonzaga men's basketball and Washington State men's basketball.

Boogie down as cool events heat up winter scene

SANDPOINT — We’re hitting our stride here in mid-January and concerts are the order of the day — or week, in this case.

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Library celebrates one year

Robert DePratu

Trigger: The backcountry trail horse that wouldn't die