TRACK & FIELD: Abubakari wins discus at Meet of Champions, state rankings

Senior Asha Abubakari placed first in the discus with a new personal record of 136–8 at the District 1 Meet of Champions hosted by Post Falls High on Thursday, May 1.

Trump goes after Pence, McConnell in speech to party donors

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It was supposed to be a unifying weekend for a Republican Party at war with itself over former President Donald Trump’s divisive leadership. But Trump himself shattered two days of relative peace in his closing remarks to the GOP’s top donors when he insulted the party’s Senate leader and his wife.

North Idaho Kindness Project delivers notes of appreciation throughout community

North Idaho Kindness Project delivers notes of appreciation throughout community

"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.

The Latest: Oregon plans new restrictions as cases soar

SALEM, Ore. - Following a record-breaking day of COVID-19 cases in Oregon, officials on Friday announced new restrictions that will be implemented in at least five of the state’s counties as part of a two-week pause on social activities.

Business Highlights

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Executive turmoil at Essence, Ebony magazines prompt changes

NEW YORK (AP) — Two storied magazines that focus on news and culture in the Black community, Essence and Ebony, are in the midst of turmoil at their top levels.

Learning the ranch life

New UI program gives 4-H kids agricultural exposure

A new University of Idaho Extension 4-H Youth Development program gave a group of Kootenai County youths the opportunity to spend a weekend as working ranch hands.

Suppliers reluctant to ship goods without credit insurance

NEW YORK (AP) —

Range Resources pleads no contest to environmental crimes

Range Resources Corp., Pennsylvania’s most active shale gas driller, has pleaded no contest to environmental crimes over its handling of contamination at a pair of well sites, the state attorney general’s office announced Friday.

Soggy, smooth start

Leaf Fest collection gets a little help from rain

Leaf Fest off to a soggy start

Rio’s Christ statue closes and state of emergency decreed

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue, which appears to balance improbably atop Corcovado mountain, has withstood the worst of what the elements could muster for nearly nine decades. Now it, too, is succumbing to the outbreak of the new coronavirus.

Sheck, Sjostrom honored by WBCSD

Sonja Sheck and Daisy Sjostrom have been honored by the West Bonner County School District as its top employees for March.

Top real-estate firm closing

Five area Coldwell Banker Wachholz and Co. Real Estate offices in Northwest Montana will close their doors Nov. 5.

Mavs boys take advantage of turnovers

MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks were able to capitalize off of numerous Pasco turnovers in Tuesday’s 69-25 win over the Bulldogs, playing well in transition while locking down on defense in the second half.

What a bunch of Jackasses

2nd annual Marathon and 5K sees huge turnout

Festival of Trees raises $29K for hospital district

The 2024 Festival of Trees returned to Newport in mid-December, transforming the Ponderosa Room at Newport Community Hospital, and raising over $29,000 for Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation programs.

The Latest: Bangkok shuts down venues as virus spreads

BANGKOK — The Thai capital is shutting down venues including schools and entertainment parks as coronavirus cases continue to spread.

Families partner to open pick your own blueberry farm

It’s a special place, all business partners agree, and just so happened to have acreage meant for growing and harvesting. From there, the couples partnered up to make the dream a reality, thus creating Hidden Meadows Berries.

EDITORIAL: Tap brakes on noisy downtown drivers

Experiences near lake should be enjoyable for all

Army secretary: Fort Hood has high rates of murder, assault

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Fort Hood has one of the highest rates of murder, sexual assault and harassment in the Army, Secretary Ryan McCarthy said Thursday during a visit to the Texas base.