When change happens, read

We read to our children for a plethora of reasons. We read to introduce new concepts and vocabulary, create background knowledge, and explain “why.” We read to entertain, inspire, and excite curiosity. And we read to bond with and reassure our children. When they experience changes at home or encounter challenges in their lives, it is these last reasons — bonding and reassurance, coupled with explanation — that become so important.

The last, most congested park

The National Park Service is stepping up to address the Going-to-the-Sun Road congestion issue, but I believe their announced plan will not deliver the scale of improvements necessary to reset the visitors experience back to The Last, Best Place promise of days past.

The Latest: Kentucky Derby prep race canceled

The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak's effect on sports around the world (all times local):

Iranian families struggle to afford the basics as US ratchets up economic warfare

Whether this intensifying economic pressure will translate anytime soon into military or political concessions from Iran remains to be seen — but some experts are skeptical. Since the war began, Iran has been attacking oil-rich neighbors and U.S. bases in the region, and disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, its biggest strategic advantage.

Post Falls RadioShack closing

Coeur d'Alene store plans to remain open

Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution

Medical complications began arising while communities were still enveloped in smoke, including hundreds of additional emergency room visits daily in Oregon, according to state health officials.

Trump Cabinet members look to reassure battleground voters

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue tromped through a strawberry festival in central Florida, detailing the government's new trade pact. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talked about foreign policy at a roundtable in south Florida. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler toured parts of Michigan and Wisconsin, where he boasted of the Trump administration's efforts to clean up the Great Lakes.

Trump Cabinet members look to reassure battleground voters

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue tromped through a strawberry festival in central Florida, detailing the government's new trade pact. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talked about foreign policy at a roundtable in south Florida. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler toured parts of Michigan and Wisconsin, where he boasted of the Trump administration's efforts to clean up the Great Lakes.

Badgers, Ducks to tangle

LC grads Hanna, York look for first bowl win

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Moses Lake issued a

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Moses Lake issued a

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sholeh: Can nonprofits get political?

Questions arise when churches are involved

Separating patriots from pretenders

It was with a saddened heart, but not a surprised mind, that I read the editor's hit piece in the paper on Friday, Feb. 25, regarding my public comment statement (which was completely taken out of context) to the Hayden City Council concerning Jeanette Laster of the Human Rights Institute.

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The Latest: Germany wants quarantines before holiday visits

BERLIN — Germany’s 16 states want people to self-quarantine for several days before visiting family at Christmas, to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus to elderly and vulnerable relatives.

Popular Whitefish bakery moves downtown

Fleur is blooming in downtown Whitefish. Even in the midst of a power outage an hour before closing time on Wednesday, a steady stream of customers poured into the bake shop’s new location on Central Avenue.

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Curfews lift, police show less force amid peaceful protests

ZAGS TRACKER: WCC games feel a bit like 'Groundhog Day'

Zags Tracker for Feb. 2