Francis scores 21 to carry Richmond over Duquesne 73-62

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Blake Francis had 21 points as Richmond topped Duquesne 73-62 on Friday night.

The Latest: No travel by Colo. man suggests variant spread

ATLANTA — U.S. health officials say the lack of reported travel history in a Colorado National Guardsman with a more contagious version of the coronavirus suggests the new variant is already spreading in the United States.

Local luthier continues musical quest for tone

SANDPOINT — It has been six years, almost to the day, since local guitar builder Joel Keefe Shoemaker set up his first, proper shop in the historic granary building on Church Street and set his hand to turning out custom-built instruments.

Francis scores 21 to carry Richmond over Duquesne 73-62

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Blake Francis had 21 points as Richmond topped Duquesne 73-62 on Friday night.

Veterans, tap into your entrepreneurial spirit

There must be something about military training that is conducive to business. Veterans are 45 percent more likely to be self-employed than non-vets.

Law roundup: Rapscallions in truck harass the public

Five people in a red Ford truck were reportedly bullying and scaring people by yelling and swearing at other drivers and people on the street as the pickup sped along, revving its engine.

Bullock headlines Dems’ ‘drive-in’ rally in Kalispell

The impact of the surging COVID-19 pandemic was on display Sunday as Montana Democratic candidates from the top of the ballot down gathered in Kalispell for a “drive-in” political rally.

Mazda No. 1 in Consumer Reports 2020 auto reliability survey

DETROIT (AP) — Mazda beat traditional winners Lexus and Toyota to win top honors as the most dependable auto brand in Consumer Reports' annual reliability survey.

Hot Spring boys ride hot streak into postseason

It’s always good to close the season on a roll, especially if you are heading into playoff territory.

Rodriguez lifts Stony Brook over UMass-Lowell 71-64

STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Juan Felix Rodriguez matched his season high with 21 points as Stony Brook topped UMass-Lowell 71-64 on Monday.

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.

BASIN WRESTLING REPORT: Local wrestlers advance to Tacoma

COLUMBIA BASIN – Regional wrestling tournaments were held around the state on Saturday, with Basin teams qualifying nearly 70 wrestlers for this week’s Mat Classic in Tacoma.

Meeting MadBum: D-backs relish big left-hander's presence

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona manager Torey Lovullo had plenty of praise for newly acquired left-hander Madison Bumgarner, calling the four-time All-Star exactly what his team needs at the top of the rotation.

Groups appealing smelter ruling

NEWPORT — Foes of the proposed silicon smelter are appealing an adverse ruling regarding the sale and acquisition of public property used to site the facility, court records show.

Bonner County News of Record - Sept. 22, 2023

Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay and Priest River police departments, and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

Ryanair to cut up to 3,000 jobs, May Day looks different

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Sustainable, versatile, global, delicious: Honey’s got buzz

Honey isn’t just honey anymore. At farmers markets, grocery stores and restaurants, there’s a wide assortment of honeys in various colors and tastes, from far-away places and ones next door.

Project aims to restore underpass leading into Glacier’s west entrance

A group of West Glacier residents are working to beautify and restore the underpass leading into Glacier National Park’s busiest entrance.

Grizzlies moving west into North Idaho and Washington

As Montana grizzly bears have pushed beyond their usual mountain strongholds into the Bitterroot and Judith Basin areas, Washington state residents got a surprise visit this fall from a 476-pound grizzly west of the Pend Oreille River.

Badgers drop doubleheader to Sandpoint

BONNERS FERRY — The Badgers and visiting Sandpoint Bulldogs hooked up for an early-season doubleheader on March 29, with the visiting Bulldogs recording a 3-1, 14-3 sweep.