Irksome in Iceland, brusque in Britain? US envoys draw ire

REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — In Iceland, a nation so safe its president runs errands on a bicycle, U.S. Ambassador Jeffery Ross Gunter has left locals aghast with his request to hire armed bodyguards.

Spartan cross country teams seeking 3A state hardware Saturday

BONNERS FERRY — Cameron Parkes finished second in 17:43, and Annika Rantala finished second in 20:47, leading the Priest River boys and girls cross country teams to second place finishes recently at the 3A District 1 cross country championships at Bonners Ferry.

'We leave as friends of the Russian people'

Costly, political, successful: Sochi Olympics end

A whole new world

By STACY HUDSON

Neighborhood of the Week: Radiant Lake Estates

As you're gazing out your window at the brown vegetation and traces of dirty snow clinging to the edges of your driveway, you're probably wondering: why do I live in North Idaho? But you already know the answer. It's the summers. It's hiking Tubbs Hill. It's spending evenings strolling along Sherman Avenue. It's camping with your family in the mountains. But most of all, it's the lakes.

Republicans big winners in FHS mock election

When the polls closed Wednesday afternoon for Flathead High School’s midterm mock election, Republican candidates came out on top across the board.

Teachers learn to put nature in the classroom

Talk about a big classroom.

Charges expected Thursday for Trump's company, top executive

Donald Trump’s company and his longtime finance chief are expected to be charged Thursday with tax-related crimes stemming from a New York investigation into the former president’s business dealings, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

Republicans big winners in FHS mock election

When the polls closed Wednesday afternoon for Flathead High School’s midterm mock election, Republican candidates came out on top across the board.

Biden opening summit with ambitious new US climate pledge

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will open a global climate summit with a pledge to cut at least in half the climate-wrecking coal and petroleum fumes that the U.S. pumps out, a commitment he hopes will spur China and other big polluters to speed up efforts of their own.

Democrats try to blunt strong California showing for Sanders

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is the largest prize in the calculations of any Democratic presidential candidate, and Bernie Sanders has been working the state for months, worrying his rivals.

Democrats try to blunt strong California showing for Sanders

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is the largest prize in the calculations of any Democratic presidential candidate, but it rarely seems that way.

Democrats try to blunt strong California showing for Sanders

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is the largest prize in the calculations of any Democratic presidential candidate, and Bernie Sanders has been working the state for months, worrying his rivals.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — And now for the Reds

We promised last week to bring all of you up to speed on the many wonderful new red wines we have in the shop.

India's festive mood raises fears of surge of coronavirus

NEW DELHI (AP) — The crowds filling shopping areas ahead of the Diwali festival of lights on Saturday are raising hopes of India's distressed business community after months of lockdown losses but also spawning fears of a massive coronavirus upsurge.

India's festive mood raises fears of surge of coronavirus

NEW DELHI (AP) — The crowds filling shopping areas ahead of the Diwali festival of lights on Saturday are raising hopes of India's distressed business community after months of lockdown losses but also spawning fears of a massive coronavirus upsurge.

India's festive mood raises fears of surge of coronavirus

NEW DELHI (AP) — The crowds filling shopping areas ahead of the Diwali festival of lights on Saturday are raising hopes of India's distressed business community after months of lockdown losses but also spawning fears of a massive coronavirus upsurge.

EMERGENCY: And very happy ending

My name is Todd Brewer and I’ve never written a letter to the newspaper before, but I had a situation take place here at my shop. I don’t remember for sure what Sunday it was, but it happened during our “cold snap” not long ago.

Four masked gunmen rob market in George Thursday night

GEORGE — Police are seeking the public's help to find four masked gunmen who robbed Sandoval's Market in George Thursday night.

Safeway gas station wanted here

Following your story about the relocation and upgrading of the Safeway Store in Bonner's Ferry, my wife contacted the Safeway Corporate Office about the possibilty of having a Safeway Gas Station at the new store.