Canonization nears for first 'millennial saint'

The Italian teenager Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006 of a rare form of leukemia at age 15, will soon become the Catholic Church's first "millennial saint." Acutis was a computer programmer who created virtual exhibitions and databases on Eucharistic miracles – when the bread and wine are believed to change into the physical body and blood of Jesus – and the reported sightings of the Virgin Mary. Although the specific date has not been announced, the Vatican indicated that his canonization will occur in 2025 when the church celebrates its jubilee, or holy year that occurs every quarter century.

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It's not easy being green, but on this day a green article of clothing is not only a necessity but a joy.

'A slap in the face:' Goya faces boycott over Trump praise

NEW YORK (AP) — The CEO of food company Goya is facing an uproar over his praise for President Donald Trump, with some Latino families purging their pantries of the products and scrambling to find alternatives to the beloved beans, seasoning and other products that have long been fixtures in their cooking.

Bonner County History - March 9, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

AP PHOTOS: Italian grape harvest plows on through pandemic

LATINA, Italy (AP) — Change can come slowly to Italy’s centuries-old wine industry, but the coronavirus pandemic has radically altered the path from vine to table in a matter of months, beginning with the fall harvest.

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Add wild onions to your garden/landscape

For centuries here and abroad, cultures have used wild onions and their relatives — as food and medicine.

Pack swimsuit, mask, California welcomes back tourists

SAN DIEGO (AP) — There will be no packed double-decker safari buses with tour guides rolling through the San Diego Zoo, nor animal shows that draw crowds — nor breakfast buffets at hotels.

Minnesota ballot tracking website restored after going down

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A website that Minnesotans can use to track their absentee ballots went down for more than an hour Saturday morning, along with other parts of the state’s online voter registration system, with just three days to go until the Nov. 3 election.

Keeping your credit profile healthy during a pandemic

Credit may not be top of mind for many consumers these days. But as the pandemic and its associated economic woes drag on, they may want to give it some attention.

Petition started to save Museum of North Idaho's old home

Organizer says building could be renovated, provide big benefits to city

King said if the 4,000-square-foot building was preserved and repurposed, it could become a nonprofit children’s museum, attracting guests year-round, adding beauty and character to the city, boosting visitor spending and providing the city with a steady income. “People don’t want this building torn down. They want it to be preserved and put to work for the community,” King said.

Biden says US-led evacuation from Kabul is accelerating

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Sunday the U.S.-led evacuation of Americans, at-risk Afghans and others from the Kabul airport accelerated this weekend, although it remains vulnerable to threats posed by the Islamic State extremist group.

Chinese foreign minister begins SE Asian tour in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — China and Cambodia signed a free trade agreement on Monday as China's foreign minister visited Phnom Penh as part of a four-nation Southeast Asian tour.

Bonner County History - Dec. 31, 2023

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places, and events.

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John Bauska

Badger Volleyball wins districts, returns to state

The Badgers volleyball team swept the Timberlake Tigers at 3A Intermountain League district competition best-of-three matches and are state-bound as the No. 7 seed.

Survey: More young adults in Washington smoke weed on a daily basis

(The Center Square) – Members of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board were briefed Tuesday on the latest Young Adult Health Survey.

Jordan goes on virus lockdown as Iran's death toll mounts

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Air raid sirens echoed across Jordan's capital Saturday to mark the start of a three-day curfew, the latest mass lockdown in the Middle East aimed at containing the coronavirus, which has claimed another 123 lives in Iran, home to the region's worst outbreak.

Stephen F. Austin defeats Midwestern State 87-71

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Cameron Johnson had a career-high 36 points as Stephen F. Austin topped Midwestern State 87-71 on Friday night.