REC Silicon checked out for safety complaint

MOSES LAKE — The Washington Department of Labor & Industries carried out an inspection at the REC Silicon facility in Moses Lake Feb. 13. “The inspection was a required response to a complaint received by Labor & Industries concerning various topics pertaining to the Moses Lake facility,” REC Silicon officials wrote in a statement released Sunday. Matt Ross, a spokesman for L&I, said the inspection was initiated due to a worker complaint. Requests to REC Silicon for comment as to the nature of the complaint were not returned by press time.

Vols top 'Nova for NIT title

Scotty Hopson scored 18 points to lead No. 24 Tennessee to a 78-68 victory over No. 7 Villanova on Friday in the championship game of the NIT Season Tip-Off at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Bonner County News of Record - Dec. 20, 2024

Bonner County News of Record - Dec. 20, 2024

Trump fires agency head who vouched for 2020 vote security

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump fired the nation’s top election security official, a widely respected member of his administration who had dared to refute

The Latest: Chicago mayor restricts vehicle, transit access

The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

Clark Bradford Anderson, 69

Clark Bradford Anderson, 69, passed away on Dec. 5, 2023, at the Billings Clinic.

Court order voids permit for Lake Five resort

Flathead County District Court Judge Amy Eddy issued an order Monday that both voids a major land-use permit for a resort on Lake Five and orders the property owner to restore the land “to its previous unaltered condition,” which includes removing several buildings on the property.

Whitefish Winter Carnival names Prime, Duchess

The Whitefish Winter Carnival officially got underway Saturday with the crowning of the first round of royalty, the Duchess of Lark and Prime Minister, at the Merry Maker event.

Brazil oil workers clash with Petrobras in 18-day strike

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian oil workers and oil giant Petrobras are locked in a power struggle over plans to shift focus away from non-core assets, with a federation of unions saying on Tuesday that thousands of employees are on strike indefinitely.

Neil "Doc"John Holliday, 83

Neil "Doc" John Holliday of Columbia Falls died Jan. 27, 2024.

Study finds pollution 350 miles downstream of Canadian coal mines

Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey have concluded that a large coal-mining operation in British Columbia is sending pollution more than 350 miles downstream into the Columbia River.

3 employees killed in shooting at postal facility in Memphis

No identities or motive were released

Orphaned toddler grows up in shadow of massacre, coronavirus

An infant boy who survived a shooting last year that left his parents and 21 others dead now likes to thumb through picture books and dance to a Batman jingle with his grandmother, according to an uncle who helps care for the 1-year-old.

Kindness Project delivers notes of appreciation

Words of love, gratitude delivered throughout North Idaho

"You are loved." "You are appreciated." "Our community is a better place with you in it." "We're glad you're here." These words of love and gratitude are showering the community with good vibes as friendly notes are being distributed to an array of organizations and businesses during the North Idaho Kindness Project's 2025 Kindness Card campaign.

Zags on NCAA list of top 35 tourney moments

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The list of the 35 greatest moments, part of the 75th anniversary celebration of the NCAA tournament, was compiled and researched by the NCAA's basketball and statistics staff, which consulted with the NCAA's media partners and selected members of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. The fan voting at NCAA.com/MarchMadness will begin in January with the top moment announced at the Final Four in April.

Quincy Public Market open for ‘open air’ indoor seating

Launching the Quincy Public Market has been an ongoing challenge, owner Larry Jones said.

Legals for March, 4 2025

Royal Cross Country: Girls 2nd, Boys 3rd at top-heavy Connell Invitational

ROYAL CITY — Before the Royal High cross country teams kicked off the season, they made it plain their goal is to improve on last year’s finish at state – 7th for the boys, 9th for the girls.

Army Corps of Engineers plans Cd'A River work

KELLOGG — Those who may recreate or spend time in the South Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River near Kellogg will need to find an alternative area for a month or so starting next week.

More coronavirus relief on the way for small businesses

NEW YORK (AP) — For Nancy Sinoway, a second coronavirus relief loan would increase the chances that her dressmaking business will survive.