Remainder of the hurricane season may be more active

The Atlantic and Caribbean tropical storm and hurricane season began on June 1 and we’ve seen nine named storms as of Sunday. The normal amount for an entire season ending on Nov. 30 is 11.

Bernie Sanders handily wins Utah contest amid record turnout

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Bernie Sanders decisively won the Democratic nominating contest Tuesday in Utah following a day of voting that set a record for turnout in a presidential primary.

Sick? Tired? Cleaning keeps germs away

Improper, insufficient cleaning can result in health problems

Warm-weather winter

Citizens enjoy a chance to get outdoors; cooler temperatures on the way

COEUR d'ALENE - Balanced on a narrow red board, Dennis Spencer stood calmly on windswept water.

Complex barbecue flavors from an easy recipe

A few years ago I created a recipe for a killer barbecue sauce. It was exactly the way I like it - thick, rich, a lot savory, a little sweet and bursting with cumin, smoked paprika and so many other delicious seasonings.

World/Nation Briefs August 30, 2011

Everyone gets wet at Mullan Fire Fest!

MULLAN — The city of Mullan looked reminiscent of a water park this weekend when the Mullan Volunteer Fire Department hosted their 48th Mullan Fireman’s Fun Festival in the heart of town.

Roundup: Glacier, Flathead sweep Western AA volleyball matches

MISSOULA — It was a quick three-and-out for second-ranked Glacier’s volleyball team Thursday evening.

Eastern Washington wildfires likely to smolder for months

YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Although the smoke is clearing from two large wildfires in Kittitas County, firefighters will be dealing with the fires for weeks to come. A few will monitor it for months, since forest fires are likely to smolder on until the first snows fall.

More torrential rainfall worsens Midwest flooding

Asian shares higher despite growing impact of China virus

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday as health authorities around the world moved to monitor and contain a deadly virus outbreak in China and keep it from spreading globally.

Asian shares higher despite growing impact of China virus

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday as health authorities around the world moved to monitor and contain a deadly virus outbreak in China and keep it from spreading globally.

Q&A: Soap Lake City Council position 7 candidates

SOAP LAKE – Incumbent JoAnn Rushton is facing Judith Gorman for Soap Lake City Council Position 7...

Derecho winds slamming the Midwest last week

Last week, very strong winds moved through the central portions of the country, knocking out power and causing some widespread damage.

Mullan Fire Fest a blast once again

Once all the scores had been added up, it was the "Outlaws" team that took first place overall with a total time of 1:82.

Police Calls: Construction vehicles blocking fire hydrant

Police Calls: Construction vehicles blocking fire hydrant

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: How to coach your team right out of the playoffs

You think the Seahawks should be moving forward, hunting down one of these aggressive young coaches who understand analytics, and are more in tune with the nuances of the modern game? OK, then.

Red Sox prospect Jeter Downs named for rival Yankees' great

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Carrying one of the most jeered names at Fenway Park is already enough of a burden, so Jeter Downs won’t also try to be the guy who replaces Mookie Betts.

The long dry spell is breaking

After seven months in a row with below normal precipitation in Coeur d’Alene and much of the Inland Northwest, weather patterns have now turned toward the wetter side. As of the weekend, close to 3 inches of rain has fallen at Cliff’s station this month. Our normal moisture total for October in Coeur d’Alene is 2.22 inches.

OPINION: Fiscally conservative?

In 2026, far-right legislators in Idaho have given us a case study in how not to run a state.