Yellen: U.S. could default as early as June 1

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Monday that the U.S. could default in as soon as one month if Congress does not act to raise the nation’s borrowing limit — a prediction that prompted President Joe Biden to call a meeting with congressional leaders next week.

Yellen: U.S. could default as early as June 1

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Monday that the U.S. could default in as soon as one month if Congress does not act to raise the nation’s borrowing limit — a prediction that prompted President Joe Biden to call a meeting with congressional leaders next week.

Legals for May, 2 2023

Legals for May, 2 2023

Inflation pressures remain persistent as consumers pull back

An index that is closely followed by the Fed, which excludes volatile food and energy costs to capture "core" inflation, rose 0.3% from February to March and 4.6% from a year earlier, according to a report Friday from the Commerce Department.

Facing revolt, GOP spares ethanol in drive to cut spending

House Republicans are touting their debt limit package as a first step toward fiscal restraint. They say it's past time for Congress to reduce the swelling deficits that they say are threatening the fiscal health of the country.

Europe's economy barely grows as inflation pinches consumers

Friday's less-than-stellar increase of 0.1% from the previous quarter follows disappointing growth estimates from the U.S., which kept alive fears of a looming recession in the world's largest economy.

Legals for May, 1 2023

PREP BASEBALL: Big seventh in first fuels Sandpoint sweep of Lakeland

The sweep put Sandpoint (8-11, 5-9 IEL) on the verge of clinching the No. 1 seed to the 4A Region 1 tournament. Sandpoint plays host to Moscow (5-14, 2-10) on Tuesday in a doubleheader, needing just one win to wrap up the top seed.

‘The godfather of softball’

Huskies celebrate Ochoa, seniors in wins over Grandview

OTHELLO – Wrapped around the Huskie’s doubleheader against Grandview on Friday was a day of celebration – first for the 10 seniors on this year’s varsity and junior varsity squads, then for longtime head coach and Washington State Coaches Association Hall of Fame member Rudy Ochoa. After a celebration held in between games for the seniors – including Camryn McDonald, Makiah Galindo and Natalie Martinez off the Othello varsity squad – Othello students, alumni, fellow coaches, administrators and fans gathered around the softball field for a ceremony for Ochoa’s final regular season home game as head coach of the Huskies...

IDAHO SPRING FOOTBALL GAME: A North Idaho touch

Post Falls' Hauser, Coeur d'Alene's Elstad have their moments as Vandals conclude spring practice

"Tommy's my guy, man," said McCoy, the Jerry Rice Award winner last year as the top freshman in FCS. "He just works so hard, and he'll definitely be a big part of our team, and I hope he earns a scholarship soon."

Troy man gets prison time for strangling girlfriend

Monday he was sentenced to five years with three suspended. Watters also received credit for serving 86 days in the county jail.

In celebration of trees

In celebration of Arbor Day today, thousands of seedlings will be distributed at locations throughout the state.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television and radio highlights for upcoming weekend.

Idaho celebrates nonprofits next month

In just over a week, donors can easily search for causes and organizations they’re passionate about on IdahoGives.org. The state’s largest online fundraising event, Idaho Gives, will take place in one week and begins on May 1–4.

Fish and Game adds 50 swan tags

Controlled hunt tags increases following a Fish and Game Commission decision in July 2021

Application period is May 1 through June 5 for fall 2023 swan controlled hunt in the Panhandle Region. Successful controlled hunt applicants will be notified by July 10.

Valley Voices takes stage for spring concert

The concert “Music! Who Could Ask for Anything More?” is a selection of music initially rehearsed in 2020 but was never performed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

City benefits from mistake while Whitefish residents pay

Whitefish contracted two consulting firms to produce reports that determined the water usage statistics of Whitefish households.

Legals for April, 27 2023

Legals for April, 27 2023