Farmers market bills passed in legislature

The 2013 session was the one which took small steps to take our food supply back and loosen the government control at our dinner tables. Backyard gardens and the value of fresh products are touted on bumper stickers across this state: Who’s your farmer?

Animals central to quilter's themes

When Gloria Day was a young girl, she wasn’t allowed to ride the horses on the family spread in Washington. Her parents said they were too dangerous. But Day taught herself to ride when her parents went to town and she had the place to herself.

10-year old Schiffman twins take on the Alps

“It’s a tradition to bike up Logan Pass at Glacier every year for our birthday,” 10-year old Sawyer Schiffman said. He and his twin brother Darien have been doing the Sun Road on their own bikes since they were seven years old.

The Latest: Liverpool won't use government cash to pay staff

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

Kickstarter projects generate millions

Trump, Biden cede stage to voters for Election Day verdict

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a campaign marked by rancor and fear, Americans on Tuesday decide between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden, selecting a leader to steer a nation battered by a surging pandemic that has killed more than 230,000 people, cost millions their jobs and reshaped daily life.

Austria stops all trains to and from Italy over virus fears

CODOGNO, Italy (AP) — Austria halted all train traffic to and from Italy following fears that a train on Sunday night had two people on board who may have been infected with the COVID-19 virus, authorities said.

Italy cancels Venice Carnival in bid to halt spread of virus

CODOGNO, Italy (AP) — Italy scrambled Sunday to check the spread of the new viral disease amid rapidly rising numbers of infections in the country and a third death, calling off the Venice Carnival attended by thousands of revelers, scrapping major league soccer matches in the stricken area and shuttering theaters, including Milan's legendary La Scala.

Austria stops all trains to and from Italy over virus fears

CODOGNO, Italy (AP) — Austria halted all train traffic to and from Italy following fears that a train on Sunday night had two people on board who may have been infected with the COVID-19 virus, authorities said.

Italy rushes to contain Europe's first major virus outbreak

CODOGNO, Italy (AP) — Italy scrambled Sunday to check the spread of Europe's first major outbreak of the new viral disease amid rapidly rising numbers of infections and a third death, calling off the popular Venice Carnival, scrapping major league soccer matches in the stricken area and shuttering theaters, including Milan's legendary La Scala.

THE DIRT: Historic pollution study of the Coeur d’Alene Basin

Court to decide if electronic signatures OK for initiatives

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman is asking a court to declare that electronic signatures are not acceptable of initiative petitions.

Court to decide if electronic signatures OK for initiatives

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman is asking a court to declare that electronic signatures are not acceptable of initiative petitions.

Court to decide if electronic signatures OK for initiatives

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman is asking a court to declare that electronic signatures are not acceptable of initiative petitions.

The deepest pockets claimed 'Best' honors

“Community honors local favorites” Really? Shouldn’t it more appropriately read “Daily Bee honors those with deepest pockets?”

Ask Fish and Game: Ice fishing rules

Q. If I can have five poles for ice fishing, does a two-pole permit mean I can have 10?

TICKET: Just not right

I would like to know why on the worst snowfall of the season so far, an ISP officer decides to issue a ticket for a rear license plate being covered in snow. A young kid working and paying bills and gets a $67 ticket.

VETERANS PRESS: Military culture

Military culture is internalized by most service members and veterans but sometimes a mystery to their family members and friends. Military values such as sacrifice, honor, humility, collective effort, and a desire to limit risk or harm to others are important to understand.

Idaho license plates good for 10 years under new law

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho motorists will have three additional years before having to replace a vehicle's physical license plates.

Idaho license plates good for 10 years under new law

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho motorists will have three additional years before having to replace a vehicle's physical license plates.