California ski resort changing name, citing offensive word

TAHOE CITY, Calif. (AP) — California’s popular Squaw Valley Ski Resort will change its name because the word “squaw” is a derogatory term for Native American women, officials announced Tuesday. The site was the scene of the 1960 Winter Olympics.

LEGION BASEBALL: Lums, Lewis-Clark split twinbill

Northern Lakes downs Coeur d'Alene in Class A game at Lake City High.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Late push sends Lakeland past visiting East Valley

RATHDRUM - Alex Opland had 19 points and four assists for the Lakeland Hawks, who went on a 17-3 run to start the fourth quarter and defeated the East Valley Knights 60-51 in a nonleague basketball game Tuesday night at Hawk Court.

Mobile vaccination units hit tiny US towns to boost immunity

FALLON, Nev. (AP) — Pick-up truck drivers motor up to a white trailer in a parking lot on Fallon Paiute-Shoshone land in Nevada’s high desert and within a few moments they’re handed forms to sign, jabbed with coronavirus vaccine and sent on their way.

Legals for September, 12 2023

Lois JoAnne Thomas, 83

Lois JoAnne Thomas was born March 29, 1941, to Kenneth and Phyllis Shock in Minnesota. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 7, 2024, in Spokane, Washington.

Legals for November, 25 2019

Bravettes put away Big Sky in fourth for first win of season

Clare Converse scored 16 points and the Flathead Bravettes shook off some poor free throw shooting to down Missoula Big Sky 47-40 in Western AA girls’ basketball Saturday.

Fort Connah Rendezvous is a step back in time

A trapper by the name of “Teaspoon” finished first in the annual Trapper’s Run – a contest of grit and physical stamina held during the 24th anniversary of the Fort Connah Rendezvous, June 14-15 at the historic outpost north of St. Ignatius.

Chouinard takes over leadership of Hot Springs school

Like so many of his fellow school superintendents, Gerald Chouinard’s to-do list is topped by the challenges associated with the COVID-19 situation.

Art Spirit Gallery's Blair Williams is 2025 Woman of Impact

Art Spirit Gallery's Blair Williams is 2025 Woman of Impact

An impressive resume. A visionary leader. Boundless generosity. A mosaic of strength, creativity, compassion and so much more. These were among the comments of praise and respect used by Art Spirit Gallery manager Chelsea Cordova to describe Art Spirit Gallery owner Blair Williams, who was honored as the 2025 Woman of Impact during the 16th annual North Idaho Alliance's Onward and Upward Women's Conference at the Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn.

Australian hiker stops in Montana during attempt to become first woman to walk length of the Americas

The 2024 Australian Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Lucy Barnard, has set a goal of becoming the first woman to walk the length of the Western Hemisphere, from Argentina to Alaska.

Kamala Harris books surge in popularity after election

Books by and about Kamala Harris proved to be a popular purchase following the election. The vice president-elect was the subject or author of four books on Amazon's top 10 Sunday.

Hecla completes remediation work at Troy Mine

Four years into their restoration of the Troy Mine, Hecla Mining Co. officials say they have reached a crucial milestone.

Group accused of impersonating Walmart execs, scamming $900K

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A group of North Carolina counterfeiters has been accused of impersonating Walmart corporate executives and scamming multiple stores in several states out of about $900,000, court documents said.

Whitefish Library’s writer series continues

The Winter Writers Series continues at Whitefish Community Library with two workshops.

Whitefish Library’s writer series continues

The Winter Writers Series continues at Whitefish Community Library with two workshops.

Kootenai County Sheriff's Office blotter

Kootenai County Sheriff's Office - Notable calls for March 22

Basin athletes earn all-league awards

COLUMBIA BASIN – More than 200 local athletes earned all-league honors during the fall sports season, ranging from honorable mentions to players of the year. Read along to see what awards athletes from all 12 local schools earned this fall sports season.

Victims' groups join WWII camp commemoration in Croatia

JASENOVAC, Croatia (AP) — Jews, Serbs, Roma and anti-fascists joined top Croatian officials for the first time in years Wednesday in commemorating the victims of a notorious World War II concentration camp, but the community representatives warned that more needs to be done to curb right-wing sentiments in the European Union country.