P&Z recommends amendment to Hayden City Council

HAYDEN — At their meeting Monday night, Hayden planning and zoning commissioners Shawn Taylor, Corey Anderson, Brian Petersen, Ben Prickett, and Michael Cramer unanimously recommended a zone map amendment on 2.45 acres located to the west of north Atlas Road and to the south of west Hayden Avenue.

One dead in another mall shooting in Thailand

BANGKOK (AP) — Gun violence struck in a Thai shopping mall for the third time in six weeks on Tuesday when a man fatally shot a woman working at a beauty clinic in a Bangkok mall and wounded another.

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I went to the store this morning to get a few groceries. Just ahead of me in the checkout line a well manicured woman was complaining that California grocery stores were now charging customers ten cents for each plastic bag. The cashier replied that someone must be getting rich, given how cheaply these plastic bags are sold to retailers. Neither woman appeared aware that the ten cent fee was meant to deter the use of these bags.

Soap Lake lights up with Moonlight Paddle

SOAP LAKE — The surface of Soap Lake was lit up Saturday night by canoes, kayaks, inflatables and paddleboards for the annual Moonlight Paddle. “We had an amazing turnout, probably one of the best I’ve seen,” said Susan Carson, vice president of the Soap Lake chamber of Commerce, which organizes the event. “We had 52 registered vessels and … probably at least another 10 that were just there for the fun. We had people (who) came clear from West Seattle, Wenatchee and Tri-Cities.”

Coming to a theater near you: $3 movie tickets for one day

For one day, movie tickets will be just $3 in the vast majority of American theaters as part of a newly launched “National Cinema Day” to lure moviegoers during a quiet spell at the box office.

Strikes trim profit at GM in an otherwise strong quarter; more losses likely if picketing spreads

And those figures include only factories that are on strike now with less than a third of the company's workforce on the picket lines, so if more plants are added by the United Auto Workers union, the losses will pile up further, CFO Paul Jacobson told reporters.

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Sign company adjusts to meet changing needs during pandemic, and to help

MOSES LAKE — Printed stickers on floors and “masks required” signs have become common sights since the coronavirus pandemic came into play in March. Businesses have been forced to adopt new health guidelines and strategies to help keep their stores going this year.

Glacier, other parks require immediate maintenance action

Visitation to Glacier National Park has never been higher, and need for maintenance has never been greater. My Model T friends driving classy, century old Fords helped boost the record visitation, but park repairs require attention in Washington.

Pope in Canada honors grandparents after Indigenous apology

Emotions were still raw in Commonwealth Stadium and a smaller nearby venue as some 50,000 people gathered for Francis’ first big Mass in Canada

Which coast should you visit on your Florida vacation?

Should you visit the East Coast or West Coast when you make your way to the Sunshine State? That can be a tough decision. They both have everything a tourist could want - luxury accommodations, beautiful beaches, theme parks and great restaurants.

Glacier, other parks require immediate maintenance action

Visitation to Glacier National Park has never been higher, and need for maintenance has never been greater. My Model T friends driving classy, century old Fords helped boost the record visitation, but park repairs require attention in Washington.

BTAA receives $2,500 Petco Love grant

Grant will help0 fund BTAA programs that aim to keep people and their pets together

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.

Fire prep event set for May 8 in Desert Aire

DESERT AIRE – Grant County Fire District 8 and its community partners will host a kickoff meeting for Desert Aire’s Wildfire Ready Neighbors program.

Harriet Mjelde, 103

Harriet May Mjelde passed away on February 9, 2024, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

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Prankster appears in Australia court for driving flooded car

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — A social media prankster appeared in an Australian court on Wednesday charged in relation to driving a car full of water to a liquor store during a heat wave and buying beer.

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.

Judge rejects Kansas Rep. Watkins' request to remove DA

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A state court judge has rejected a freshman Kansas congressman's request to remove the Topeka area's prosecutor from a criminal election fraud case against him.