Florida chasing SEC tourney seed against No. 6 Kentucky

Here are some things to watch as the Southeastern Conference concludes the regular season:

Badgers win pair of IML duals

The Bonners Ferry High School wrestling team was successful in its first two Intermountain League dual meets of the season, topping visiting Kellogg 55-30 on Tuesday, Jan. 21, then winning at Priest River 61-12 on Thursday, Jan. 23.

US jobless claims rise to 898,000 with layoffs still high

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week by the most in two months, to 898,000, a historically high number and evidence that layoffs remain a hindrance to the economy’s recovery from the pandemic recession.

US jobless claims rise to 898,000 with layoffs still high

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week by the most in two months, to 898,000, a historically high number and evidence that layoffs remain a hindrance to the economy’s recovery from the pandemic recession.

Plains man's love of nature evolves into photography

There are some things in life that just go good together. Ketchup and mustard. Salt and pepper. Beer and Pizza. Add Orvall Kuester and nature to that list.

Summer sizzles for 13 Junior Miss contestants

2004 Moses Lake Junior Miss to be crowned Saturday evening

Obama: Slain teen 'could have been me'

President reflects on racism, Zimmerman case

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a rare and public reflection on race, President Barack Obama called on the nation Friday to do some soul searching over the death of Trayvon Martin and the acquittal of his shooter, saying the slain black teenager "could have been me 35 years ago." Empathizing with the pain of many black Americans, Obama said the case conjured up a hard history of racial injustice "that doesn't go away."

Guitar builder hears echoes of area's past

SANDPOINT — Tucked away in one corner of an historic Sandpoint granary building is an old, wooden door. Step through it, and you are vaulted back into, not one, but two important chapters of the city’s history.

Better buying

Confident consumers give U.S. retail sales a lift

A life's collection goes up for auction

Jim Hendrick was a man of many talents — mule driver and packer, farrier, farmer, country musician, story teller, contractor/builder and mega collector of antiques, instruments and all things useful.

Ambitious effort aims for forest museum

An ambitious effort to bring a national museum on the Forest Service and conservation history to Missoula has been quietly gaining momentum, marching toward a groundbreaking target next summer.

Locally made rifle wins top honor

Brian Sipe nods with satisfaction that Field and Stream magazine recently recognized his American Standard Rifle as the "Best of the Best" new rifle on the market in its first year of production, but it's an accomplishment that took a long time to develop.

Americans' economic outlook brightens as inflation slows and wages outpace prices

Economists say consumers appear to be responding to steadily slower inflation, higher incomes, lower gas prices and a rising stock market

Jury selection begins in Hunter Biden's gun case

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A federal gun case against President Joe Biden's son Hunter opened Monday with jury selection, following the collapse of a plea deal that would have avoided the spectacle of a trial so close the 2024 election. First lady Jill Biden was seated in the front row of the courtroom, in a show of support for her son.

FRYDAHO

Area comes close to all-time high; heat wave continues

It's hot outside

FRYDAHO

Area comes close to all-time high; heat wave continues

It's hot outside

America's last big-city stockyard in downtown Oklahoma City is up for sale

In the heart of thriving Oklahoma City lies a more than 100-year-old relic to the city's western heritage: one of the largest cattle stockyards in the world. As many as 10,000 head of cattle are bought and sold every week at the Oklahoma National Stockyards.

The Latest: French Guiana battles spiraling infection rates

PARIS — France is battling a surge of COVID-19 cases in French Guiana, its South American territory that shares a border with badly hit Brazil.

Say 'yes' to farmer's markets

The Moses Lake Farmer's Market just opened this month at McCosh Park and is ready for business again this Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Eugene J. Jensen

Eugene (Gene) J. Jensen passed in his sleep on July 1, 2010, firm in the conviction of the Lord’s atonement and resurrection. Gene had a great love for the Lord and His gospel. He placed God and family above all else and died with a strong testimony of the eternal nature of the family when sealed together by restored authority. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.