Top Chinese official praises Lam for stabilizing Hong Kong

BEIJING (AP) — Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam received credit from a top Chinese official on Friday for restoring order and reviving the economy in the semi-autonomous territory.

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Consulting firm plans $18M Atlanta expansion, hiring 331

ATLANTA (AP) — A consulting firm will invest $18 million to expand its operations in downtown Atlanta, hiring 331 additional employees.

Whitefish Chamber leads Christmas 'shopping spree'

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce’s “Christmas Tree Shopping Spree” will run through Dec. 11.

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Readers are thankful for stranger's help

We would like to publicly thank a man from Othello by the name of Freddy for finding and returning my wife’s purse. She had left it in a shopping cart at the Target store parking lot in Kennewick. We live in Moses Lake. Freddy’s little girl noticed the purse and after finding it they took great effort in finding the owner. It turns out Freddy plays basketball with my wife’s brother, also from Othello, and took it to his house for us. We were afraid of who may have found the purse, cellphone, credit cards, checkbook ect. We are very thankful that even as bad as things may seem at times, there are a lot of good people in the Columbia Basin. Thank You Freddy and family and may God bless you for your efforts, it was appreciated very much.

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Man dies in apparent drowning incident near Ephrata • Grant County Small Business Development Center sponsoring export seminar • Vacant lot owners may face more regulations • ML council approves purchase of 2 new police vehicles • Grant PUD rates analyzed under new cost model • Finances look favorable for Samaritan • Horizon Credit Union offering free document shred Friday • Back-to-school: The struggle is real for so many • IRS strikes Olympic gold after Rio • Shout out to all the single moms and dads • Royal tops 1A ranks in preseason AP poll • Clay: Fair history barn to expand function

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Airmen graduate basic training

U.S. Air Force Airman Brandon L. Parnell has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

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In the last couple of years we have watched Bonner County Commissioner Dan McDonald take credit for any and all things … until the candidate’s forum. When asked about the big salary increases he has promoted for the commissioners, he denied responsibility and blamed the county HR director who he said insisted the commissioners should give themselves another raise.

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It seems I was blocked from Reclaim Idaho’s Facebook page for the following comment so here it is:

Area students named to NIC spring dean's list

North Idaho College recently announced its dean’s list for spring semester 2018. Students eligible for the NIC dean’s list must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits and obtain a grade point average of 3.75 or above.

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Students earn UM academic honors

Indictment accuses man of rape, lewd conduct

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County grand jury is indicting a Sandpoint man on charges of rape and lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor.

Bank robbery suspect identified

PONDERAY — The suspect accused of robbing a Horizon Credit Union branch on Tuesday has been identified as Karl E. Erikson, a 32-year-old from Wasilla, Alaska.

Property taxes due Dec. 22

Property taxes due Dec. 20

Boundary County Treasurer, Jenny Fessler, would like to remind all Boundary County taxpayers that the deadline for paying the first half of this year’s taxes without penalty is Friday, Dec. 20, 2013.

Michael Wyatt, 58

Michael Edward Wyatt, 58, Coeur d’Alene, ID, died Feb. 29, 2012, in Payson, Ariz. He was born, Aug.10, 1953, in Colfax.

KETCHUM: Best choice for students

I met Mr. Ketchum the year he began working at North Idaho College. I was on several committees with him and soon learned what an enthusiastic worker he is and the dedication he has to improve student's lives. The success of the Workforce Training program and the thousands of people who have benefited from it speaks for itself. He worked with the high schools and the college through the Tech Prep program to begin the dual credit system that is in place today as well as other innovate accomplishments.

COUNTY: Pleasure to work with you

I have received a great deal of help from Scott Clark and his highly qualified staff at the Community Development Department. I have personally experienced his leadership skills and eagerness to do his job correctly.

Check stealing suspects caught

COEUR d'ALENE - A 28-year-old Coeur d'Alene man wanted for his alleged involvement in stealing checks out of mailboxes, forging and then cashing them, has been caught.