Legals for April, 27 2023

Tigers down Jacks on senior night

EPHRATA – The Tigers earned back-to-back wins over Quincy on Tuesday night, sweeping the Jacks with 16-1 and 12-2 wins on senior night. “I’ve been playing this sport for about 13 years, and I’ve really loved having my last year be with these girls,” Ephrata senior Alexis Park said...

Best Of Columbia Falls to Essex... 2023

Welcome to the 2023 edition of the Best of Columbia Falls to Essex, where we celebrate the businesses, people and landscapes that makes the area one of the best places not just in the U.S., but the world.

The Blotter: Backyard dog targeted by darts

A person called the police reporting to have been harassed on social media. A person called reporting their daughter had been assaulted on video surveillance.

Melby has been giving back for more than 40 years

Columbia Falls Volunteer Steve Melby has been giving back to the community for more than 40 years.

More Idahoans asking for help

Report: Number of households that can't afford the basics grows

A growing number of Kootenai County households are struggling to get by, according to a report from United Ways of the Pacific Northwest and its research partner United For ALICE.

Hit the Whitefish Trail during May to get outside, support local trails

Whitefish Legacy Partners’ fifth annual Hit the Trail Challenge returns in May.

Cougar baseball moves to 11-5 on the year

WARDEN – With an 11-5 record, the Warden Cougars are entering the final two weeks of the regular season with the goal of staying strong in their push for the postseason, according to Head Coach Travis Visker.

Law roundup: Man calls 911 to fuss about accusation

A man reportedly called 911 because he was upset that he was accused of trespassing at a construction site and said that there was a dog loose in the area.

Legals for April, 26 2023

Legals for April, 26 2023

Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: 'Let’s finish this job'

A notable swath of Democratic voters have indicated they would prefer he not run, in part because of his age

Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: 'Let's finish this job'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to "finish this job" and extend the run of America's oldest president for another four years.

Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96

NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died. He was 96.

Eureka man gets jail time for police chase conviction

Lemmon received a one-year suspended sentence, but must serve 30 days in the county jail.

Artistic celebration

Columbia Basin Allied Arts celebrates founding anniversary with fundraiser

MOSES LAKE – Columbia Basin Allied Arts celebrated nearly five decades of bringing the arts to the Columbia Basin on Saturday. CBAA Director Shawn Cardwell said the event was a success overall and expressed her appreciation to attendees and other supporters. “It is always nice to spend time with the community. CBAA is grateful for every opportunity we get to share the work we are doing, and even more grateful for all those who spend time to listen and contribute to our success. Thanks to all who joined us on Saturday, to those who donated to our mission and those who supported the event. We are already planning for next year,” Cardwell said...

Agricultural commodities outlook

AgWest’s 12-month outlook for specific Northwest agricultural commodities

Consumer alert for Idaho employers: Tax scams and robocalls

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning the state's employers about robocalls claiming their businesses qualify for the federal Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The ERC is a refundable tax credit for businesses that paid their employees despite having to shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses that incurred a significant decline in gross receipts between March 13, 2020, and December 31, 2021, also may qualify for the credit.

Springtime planning with the chamber

Ah spring — what a wonderful time of the year. The birds are singing, flowers blooming and the leaves on trees are turning to a beautiful hue. Wait. It’s the first week in April and it has been snowing off and on the last few weeks. The birds are confused, the flowers are trying to pop out of hibernation and the leaves haven’t quite sprouted yet. But as the saying goes, “April Showers Bring May Flowers.” I don’t think that meant snow showers.

Workforce and business development events a success

This spring, the Chamber and its’ committees worked hard to pull off some successful workforce and business development events. As they say teamwork makes the dream work and we have a great team of staff and volunteers that we are so very thankful for!