Washington mask mandate ends March 21

Gov. Jay Inslee announced plans to end the state’s indoor mask mandate on March 21 in most locations, including schools. Masks will still be required in hospitals.

Somber event marks first anniversary of Ethiopian crash

TULUFERA, Ethiopia (AP) — Grim-faced, visibly grief-stricken, some crying, hundreds of family members gathered Tuesday for a memorial service at the site where one year ago

Flathead residents push lawmakers to consider Bobby’s Law

Flathead County residents recall the death of Robert "Bobby" Dewbre as they testify in favor of legislation that would provide stricter penalties for drunk driving.

Bison Range opens amid management transition

The National Bison Range on the Flathead Indian Reservation opened to the public for the season Saturday.

'How I saw it'

Don Pischner talks about changes, others lament loss of history

Pischner, District 1 Trustee, Idaho State Historical Society, outlined what things were like growing up in Coeur d’Alene in the late 1940s to the early 1960s, and what it’s like today.

Staples buys Office Depot for $6B

Move to keep pace with change as online sales grow

NEW YORK - Evolving shopping habits have forced yet another retailer to think outside the box.

Rick Snider, 78

Richard Joseph Snider, 78, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, in Paso Robles, California.

Melanie Snider, 65

Melanie Ann Snider, 65, passed away at her home in Dover, Idaho on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Huckleberries: Skinheads — then and now — make headlines

And yet, this remains a special place, columnist concludes

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: See you again in February? .. Coeur d'Alene falls to Eagle in matchup of state tournament teams from last year

“We came out strong,” Coeur d'Alene coach Stacy Boyd said. “We got a bit of a lead and we had momentum, but just didn’t do enough to get it done. They outrebounded us and were more physical than us, so they kind of took us out of our identity that we’ve been focused on and been doing the last couple of weeks.”

Zoning, taxes and the fight for Montana’s future

In the last census, Kalispell was named the fastest growing micro-metropolitan area in the country.

Heroes and Helpers brings joy to families

Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard dashed into the Coeur d’Alene Target store Tuesday morning to escape the cold rain and wind while waiting for some special shoppers. Twelve local children from military families participated in the fifth annual Heroes and Helpers program that pairs National Guardsmen with a child to help them shop for free gifts for their family. Target’s jolly helpers (employees volunteering their time) were on hand to help in the process, from finding the right gift to wrapping them all up.

Mom, son safe after 52 hours trapped in China hotel rubble

BEIJING (AP) — A 10-year-old boy and his mother have been rescued 52 hours after being trapped in the collapse of a virus quarantine site in southeastern China.

Not done yet

Lady Wildcats ready for big opportunities at state tournament

Almost one year to the day, the Kellogg Wildcats had their season ended by the Ambrose Archers – the four-point loss at Lewiston High School was a feeling that Jana Nearing and her team couldn’t shake.

Locals recognized for contributions to STEM

WENATCHEE — Three locals were honored at the NCW Tech Alliance Awards ceremony last week. Quincy High School student Gerardo Guerrero and Big Bend Community College Professor of Chemistry Lindsay Groce received the K-12 Future Technology Leader and STEM Champion of the Year awards, respectively. Cooper Cox, BBCC alumnus and current Washington State University student, was a finalist for the STEM College Innovator of the Year.

Colts rule out Castonzo, Leonard for showdown in Cleveland

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts will face the NFL's top-ranked rushing offense without one key starter, linebacker Darius Leonard.

Man lets the coffee do the talking

A man who was banned from the property of a U.S. 93 South coffee shop was the subject of one call to the

City Council preview for March 3, 2025

Whitefish City Council meets on Tuesday, March 3, beginning at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall.

Making room: Royal City to consider permit-only parking

ROYAL CITY — The Royal City City Council will discuss an ordinance to allow city officials to establish permit-only parking zones.

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