Iran reports 113 more deaths from virus, death toll now 724

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has reported 113 more deaths from the coronavirus pandemic, bringing the country's death toll to 724 amid 13,938 confirmed cases. Iran has the worst outbreak in the Middle East and one of the worst outside China, where the virus first emerged late last year. The latest figures were announced by the Health Ministry.

Iran reports 113 new coronavirus deaths as concerns mount

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s official leading its response to the new coronavirus acknowledged Sunday the pandemic could overwhelm health facilities in his country, which is battling the worst outbreak in the Mideast while under heavy U.S. sanctions. Iran also reported 113 new deaths from the virus, bringing its death toll to 724.

Iran reports 113 new virus deaths as concerns mount

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The official leading Iran's response to the new coronavirus acknowledged Sunday that the pandemic could overwhelm health facilities in his country, which is battling the worst outbreak in the Middle East while under heavy U.S. sanctions.

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The Latest: Peru wonders about 27,000 uncounted deaths

LIMA, Peru — Peruvian authorities and the Pan American Health Organization are investigating whether the country failed to count more than 27,000 deaths caused by the coronavirus.

Developer's appeal, water system upgrades top Kalispell agenda

At its final meeting of 2020, the Kalispell City Council tonight will consider a developer’s appeal in a sidewalk matter and talk about system upgrades to the city water utility.

SGL plant could double in size sooner than expected

SEATTLE (AP) - A new carbon fiber plant being built in Moses Lake could become the largest facility of its kind in the world because of strong demand for the composites by German carmaker BMW AG, Gov. Chris Gregoire said.

Idaho next to last in spending per student

Opinions vary on its impact on education

COEUR d’ALENE — The US Census Bureau’s most recent Public Education Finances Report shows that Idaho spent less per K-12 student during the 2007-08 school year than nearly every other state.

It's hot and it's about to get hotter

A spate of high temperatures combined with kindle dry forest fuels this week have firefighters across Idaho’s Panhandle on high alert.

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Avista expense 'prudent'

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has determined that Avista Utilities prudently incurred $25.17 million in expense related to its electric and gas efficiency programs during 2010-12.

Hungry Horse Dam to release more water

Water releases from Hungry Horse Dam have been bumped up over the last week to make room for runoff from a persistent, well-above-average snowpack.

LG, Honda to set up US joint venture to make EV batteries

The plant's site is still undecided, but construction will begin in early 2023, with mass production of advanced lithium-ion battery cells to start by the end of 2025, they said.

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Kenny Watson of Whitefish narrowly escaped serious injury or death late Sunday afternoon while hunting in the Bowers Lake area.

Shoshone County FD1 hosts extrication training

Vehicular extrication is the process of removing a vehicle from around a person or thing who has been involved in a collision and conventional means of exit are either impossible or inadvisable.

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More fishing restrictions added on Montana rivers

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks issued the full fishing closures on the Clark Fork where several tributaries meet the river in Missoula and to its northwest: Within 100-yard radiuses from where Rattlesnake Creek, the St. Regis River, Cedar Creek and Fish Creek meet the river.

Iran says new virus has killed 43 with 593 cases confirmed

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian Health Ministry spokesman on Saturday said the new coronavirus has killed 43 people amid 593 confirmed cases in the Islamic Republic.

NIC GOLF: Cardinals compete in Seattle U tourney

NIC competes in the Bethany College Classic next Monday and Tuesday at Sand Creek Station Golf Course in Newton, Kansas, the site of this year’s NJCAA Tournament May 13-16.