Oregon businesses worry about lack of economic backstop

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — In March life in Oregon, and across the country, came to a screeching halt.

Oregon businesses worry about lack of economic backstop

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — In March life in Oregon, and across the country, came to a screeching halt.

Around here, Burt's the sound of music

COEUR d’ALENE — Denny Burt stood for the longest time at the end of his family’s driveway waiting for his mother to come home with a special gift.

Evans Brothers Coffee to open in downtown Cd'A

Craft coffees and many other choices are available at Evans Brothers Coffee opening 7 a.m. to noon Thursday in the Fifth Street side of 504 E. Sherman Ave. The front of the building, which earlier was KVNI Radio, is Community Bank.

Decade was boom for housing, retail growth

Stories of the Decade

Flathead County is leaving the first decade of the 21st century with several years of unprecedented growth under its belt.

SNOW DAY!

Today's expected warming, rain could cause more troubles

Heavy snows blanket North Idaho on Thursday

Millions holed up at home as virus profoundly shifts US life

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Millions of Americans began the work week holed up at home against the coronavirus Monday, worried not just about getting sick but about what the unprecedented near-shutdown of the U.S. could do to their jobs and their savings.

Atlético Madrid tries to grab Spanish league lead

MADRID (AP) — Atlético Madrid's first chance to lead the Spanish league comes on Saturday when it hosts Valladolid.

Sage N Sand Motel remodels rooms

Nearly complete

MOSES LAKE - The Sage N Sand Motel is updating its look with an extensive remodel of the business.

Lookout towers and huckleberry power

Now, the rocky ridge was finally in sight.

Augustin leads Bobcats over Bucks

D.J. Augustin scored 19 points, rookie Kemba Walker added 13, including two free throws with 9.9 seconds remaining, and the Charlotte Bobcats erased a 14-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 96-95 on Monday night in their season opener in Charlotte, N.C.

Blues rally, finish Sharks in 5

Jamie Langenbrunner and David Perron scored in a 45-second span in the third period, and the St. Louis Blues woke up in time to put away the visiting San Jose Sharks 3-1 and wrap up the first-round series in five games Saturday night.

A secret detection device

Emily is all bundled up when I visit her in the assisted living facility. She’s in a heavy wool cardigan sweater and sitting on the bed with her legs tucked under the covers, reading one of the spy novels stacked on the chair next to her bed. “It’s cold in here,” she says, putting down her book and pulling her sweater closer around her. I agree, it is chilly.

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Students track sounds, science

'We are Montana' visits local classrooms

Students in science teacher Ben Young’s class listened to the call of the wild Tuesday as University of Montana doctoral student Alexis Billings gave a presentation on animal sound identification.

RI--Rhode Island News Coverage Advisory

Good morning. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Rhode Island.

Massachusetts News Coverage Advisory

Good morning. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in Massachusetts.

Pence lauds Minnesota's COVID-19 fight in Mayo Clinic visit

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence visited the Mayo Clinic on Tuesday for a first-hand look at its research on COVID-19 and its plans to help Minnesota dramatically scale up its coronavirus testing as a critical step toward reviving the state's economy.

Panida welcomes New Old Time Chautauqua

Steeped in vaudeville and music, chautauquas blend a little bit of learning, laughter and foot-stomping fun. Saturday, you can add fundraiser to the definition as the acclaimed New Old Time Chautauqua will liven up the Panida stage for a fundraising performance for the historic theater. The event, set to begin at 7 p.m., will feature the New Old Time Chautauqua, a group of talented musicians and performers known for their captivating show. The ensemble, true to the spirit of the old-time chautauqua movement, brings together vaudeville, music and laughter in a show that transcends the generations. This will be their third visit to the beautiful Panida. On their first visit in 1989, the group opened the Panida after a long renovation.

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