The Latest: Largely re-opened, China announces 3 new cases

BEIJING — With much of the country re-opened under safety measures, China has announced three new confirmed cases of coronavirus, all brought from outside the country.

MOVING HISTORY FORWARD: Roman Nose Burn

Fire season became deadly in North Idaho in late summer 1967

Until Aug. 11 the summer of 1967 was not an especially active fire season in Idaho’s Panhandle. On that date the fire index topped out. Lightning strikes set five fires in the Selkirk and Cabinet ranges.

Pandemic forces some patients to phone in doctor visits

Video telemedicine took off earlier this year as the coronavirus paused in-person doctor visits. Earl Egner missed that trend.

Pandemic forces some patients to phone in doctor visits

Video telemedicine took off earlier this year as the coronavirus paused in-person doctor visits. Earl Egner missed that trend.

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Wandering sow griz astonishes biologists

Wandering sow griz astonishes biologists

Legals for December, 31 2021

Biden's pattern with Israel: public support, private scolds

It's a story Joe Biden has loved recounting over the decades: A chain-smoking Golda Meir welcoming the 30-year-old senator to Israel on his first visit in 1973 and giving him a grandmotherly hug before schooling him on the Six-Day War and the dangers still faced by Israel.

Recipes bring fame to grandmas

Perhaps those wonderful hot cross buns I enjoyed over Easter have inspired me, but whatever the reason, today’s column will be dedicated to some delightful old recipes that my grandmothers made for holiday and other festive occasions.

Ready for the worst

Hawaii bracing as hurricane draws closer to island

HONOLULU (AP) - Barely holding on to hurricane strength, Iselle's outer edges brought rain and wind to Hawaii on Thursday as it approached landfall, poised to become the first hurricane or tropical storm to hit the island chain in 22 years and whose path another hurricane closely followed.

Grant County Gourmet: Grace your grill with these burger ideas

Grant County Gourmet

How many people just grill plain ol’ beef patties purchased from the store? I did, at one time, before I decided that having the meat flavored was even better than laying a thick layer of condiments on the finished meat.

Chili power: A game-day recipe that scores year-round

Whatever time of year, chili is one of the quintessential comfort foods of the West. The good news is it doesn’t have to be complicated.

9 discarded ballots weren't fraud, state election chief says

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — It appears that an election worker’s decision to throw out nine military ballots in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, amounted to a mistake and not “intentional fraud,” the state’s top elections official said Wednesday.

Man's singing doesn't yield 'rave' reviews

Someone called the Kalispell Police Department alleging a man had been marching up and down the road, raving, on Second Street. The caller said the man was “screaming at the top of his lungs” in what sounded like another language.

Sheck, Sjostrom honored by WBCSD

Sonja Sheck and Daisy Sjostrom have been honored by the West Bonner County School District as its top employees for March.

Thoughts on Wal-Mart, corporations and corruption

Applause and congratulations to The New York Times and its investigative reporter, David Barstow for exposing Wal-Mart’s bribery campaign of local government officials throughout Mexico.

Law roundup: Caller puts skateboarders on notice

The driver of a late model white pickup was reportedly driving to the top of a hill and dropping off skateboarders who then gleefully raced down the road.

Pond claims lottery prize

Post Falls man overcame addiction, divorce before win

BOISE - When James Pond claimed his $250,000 Mega Millions prize at the Idaho Lottery on Monday, it topped off a turnaround for the 47-year-old Post Falls man.

Growing healthy pea pickers

Sunshine and summer are upon us, this is a perfect time to start planning your garden! This year don't hesitate to get your child involved with the planning. Letting kids partake in the gardening process can increase fruit and vegetable intake. Growing fruits, vegetables or herbs can help show children that, like them, plants also need food and water to grow and be healthy. When children are put in charge of their own garden, they gain hands-on application in learning the work that is put into making our food. This scientific process can help grow a greater appreciation of the Earth. Having them learn the basics of gardening helps in self-esteem building and responsibility, as they watch their hard work bloom.