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Numerica to sponsor North Idaho activities through Jan. 4

Numerica to sponsor North Idaho activities through Jan. 4

Numerica is sponsoring Five Days of Family Fun for families to enjoy at no cost over winter break.

NIC 'leaders' speeding in wrong direction

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Dengue prevention efforts stifled by coronavirus pandemic

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — To slow the spread of the coronavirus, governments issued lockdowns to keep people at home. They curtailed activities that affected services like trash collection. They tried to shield hospitals from a surge of patients.

Othello grocery store robbed at gunpoint

OTHELLO — No arrests have been made following an armed robbery at the Leprekon grocery store in Othello Wednesday.

A disappointment so far

Holiday shopping season on slower pace than expected

NEW YORK - Sparse crowds at malls and "50 percent off" signs at The Gap and other stores offer clues as to how this holiday season is shaping up so far: It's the most discount-driven one since the U.S. was in a deep recession. It's also the most disappointing for stores.

Dengue prevention efforts stifled by coronavirus pandemic

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — To slow the spread of the coronavirus, governments issued lockdowns to keep people at home. They curtailed activities that affected services like trash collection. They tried to shield hospitals from a surge of patients.

Arts and entertainment news

Arts and entertainment news

Birch Provisions feeds community spirit

Meyers envisions new culinary and cultural hub for Bigfork

“I think I want Birch to be a community hub where everyone’s welcome. We can be a place where people can keep up on things and get involved with things,” said Stephanie Meyers, owner of Birch Provisions, which opened in downtown Bigfork mid-May.

Preventing Family Feuds: Essential strategies for peaceful estate transitions

The death of a loved one is already an emotionally challenging time for families. Unfortunately, it's also when many families experience their most devastating conflicts — disputes that can permanently fracture relationships and create lasting bitterness. Some conflicts may be unavoidable, but proper estate planning can reduce the opportunities for disputes.

National parks visitors should plan for ‘new normal’

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Utah (AP) — After closing amid the coronavirus pandemic, the National Park Service is testing public access at several parks across the nation, including two in Utah, with limited offerings and services. Visitor centers and campgrounds remain largely shuttered at Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef, but visitors are welcome at some of the sites.

EPA closes Libby field office after 20 years

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Bulldogs buried by No. 1 Bigfork

ST. IGNATIUS – It wasn’t a pretty site for the Mission boys basketball Saturday night as visiting Bigfork manhandled the Bulldogs to the tune of 78-40. 

FAST FIVE: Amy Hebert shares the wisdom of dogs

Meet Amy Hebert, who is married to an amazing husband of over 43 years and is a lifelong lover of (mostly) all animals. Amy is passionate about education and is always looking to improve either herself or her dog, Arty. She has a deep faith which causes her to try to live out that faith by doing what she can to help for others thrive. Her little dog Arty is an ambassador of joy and loves the spotlight!

Kootenai County Sheriff's Office blotter

Notable Kootenai County Sheriff's Office calls for the day - April 15 and April 16

MLHS boys soccer takes split in weekend games

Camaraderie key in team's goals

MOSES LAKE - The Moses Lake High School boys soccer team took a split this past week with a win over Othello High School and a loss to Lake Stevens High School. “What caught me off guard (this season) is the amount of joy that the game has brought (to everyone involved) just in the small amount of time that we've been playing for this last month,” said Moses Lake High School boys soccer coach Derrick Gonzales. On Thursday, Moses Lake took on non-league...

Colorado's virus-related jobless claims continue their surge

Colorado unemployment claims triggered by coronavirus-related job losses continue their surge, with last week’s initial claims roughly eight times the highest recorded during the Great Recession, officials said Thursday.

Election officials say combating lies will be big challenge

After an election season dominated by conspiracy theories and false claims about voting, top election officials across the country say they already are bracing for what comes next.

Talking to the man in the mirror

A store employee called the

Meet Libby City Council candidate Hugh Taylor

The Western News reached out to Libby City Council candidates running in the Nov. 7 municipal election. The information below was provided by the candidates and edited for spelling and punctuation.