Study shows correlation between Idaho land trust conservation and economic growth

A new report commissioned by the Idaho Coalition of Land Trusts reveals a correlation between land conservation and economic vitality.

Queen outlines plans for new coalition government

LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II delivered a somber message of austerity Tuesday in a speech outlining the plans of Britain's new coalition government - setting out a program for sharp curbs to public spending, new regulation of the financial sector and changes to the centuries-old political system.

Dustin’s legacy: Family walks in the name of suicide prevention

September marks national Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Third quarter proves costly for Wampus Cats

COEUR d’ALENE — North Idaho Christian used a press out of halftime, helping the Royals outscore visiting Clark Fork 21-6 in the third period en route to a 45-34 nonleague win Monday night in boys basketball at Holy Family Catholic School.

Community chips in to launch optimization project

Community chips in to launch optimization project

An underutilized space at Lakes Middle School is approaching a transformation. The school's courtyard has entered the first phase of an overhaul project that will eventually create a more user-friendly space with seating, tables, shade sails and a pavilion where teachers will take learning outside and students can study and eat lunch in the open air. “We brainstormed with our committee, we did surveys with the kids, the parents and staff and came up with some concepts," Lakes Parent Teacher Student Association treasurer and project coordinator Tiffany Allgood said Wednesday. "The big-ticket item that we want to put in here is the pavilion."

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Rent assistance helps family keep place to live

As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share with readers the stories of those who have received help from the program. This is one of them. Having an RV for a home was supposed to be a temporary fix for "Cassie," "Ben" and their three kids, ages 13, 9 and 2.

23rd annual Second Harvest fundraiser hits high notes in downtown Coeur d'Alene

23rd annual Second Harvest fundraiser hits high notes in downtown Coeur d'Alene

Musicians played for donations from noon to 1 at eight locations during the fundraiser for Second Harvest food bank. Country, gospel, Scottish and classical filled the air as shoppers walked from store to store.

Surge protection: Some travelers face quarantine in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — People traveling to Chicago from 15 states with increasing numbers of confirmed cases of the coronavirus will have to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival or face possible fines, city officials announced Thursday.

Chicago adds 14-day quarantine for 'surge' states travelers

CHICAGO (AP) — People traveling to Chicago from 15 states with increasing numbers of confirmed cases of the coronavirus will have to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival or face possible fines, city officials announced Thursday.

Surge protection: Some travelers face quarantine in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — People traveling to Chicago from 15 states with increasing numbers of confirmed cases of the coronavirus will have to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival or face possible fines, city officials announced Thursday.

Surge protection: Some travelers face quarantine in Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — People traveling to Chicago from 15 states with increasing numbers of confirmed cases of the coronavirus will have to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival or face possible fines, city officials announced Thursday.

Wyman qualifies for USA Games, Minneapolis

Six months from now, 32 athletes will represent Idaho at the USA Special Olympic Games in Minnesota. Among those athletes is Sandpoint’s own Campbell Wyman.

RMEF funds projects in Shoshone, Kootenai counties

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its vast array of partners have supplied $4,197,169 to improve wildlife habitat throughout Idaho.

Wallace embraces haunted past with new festival

If you’re into spooky history, ghost stories, haunted buildings, or just looking for a fun way to spend an October weekend, the upcoming Wallace Paranormal Festival might be just the ticket.

Early registration numbers point to big year for SilverHoops

UK govt urged to extend worker support after reopening delay

LONDON (AP) — The British government fended off calls Tuesday to provide more financial support to businesses and workers who will suffer financially from its decision to delay the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in England by four weeks to July 19.

South Sudan ignores reports on oil pollution, birth defects

PALOCH, South Sudan (AP) — The oil industry in South Sudan has left a landscape pocked with hundreds of open waste pits, the water and soil contaminated with toxic chemicals and heavy metals including mercury, manganese, and arsenic, according to four environmental reports obtained by The Associated Press.

South Sudan ignores reports on oil pollution, birth defects

PALOCH, South Sudan (AP) — The oil industry in South Sudan has left a landscape pocked with hundreds of open waste pits, the water and soil contaminated with toxic chemicals and heavy metals including mercury, manganese, and arsenic, according to four environmental reports obtained by The Associated Press.

South Sudan ignores reports on oil pollution, birth defects

PALOCH, South Sudan (AP) — The oil industry in South Sudan has left a landscape pocked with hundreds of open waste pits, the water and soil contaminated with toxic chemicals and heavy metals including mercury, manganese, and arsenic, according to four environmental reports obtained by The Associated Press.

South Sudan ignores reports on oil pollution, birth defects

PALOCH, South Sudan (AP) — The oil industry in South Sudan has left a landscape pocked with hundreds of open waste pits, the water and soil contaminated with toxic chemicals and heavy metals including mercury, manganese, and arsenic, according to four environmental reports obtained by The Associated Press.