US says COVID-19 vaccine to start arriving in states Monday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday, after the government gave the final go-ahead to the shots needed to end an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.

Legals for April, 20 2023

Ephrata works on several city improvement projects

EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata has been busy with a variety of projects this year. Water, sewer and roads have all been areas addressed in 2025. “We finished our street and sewer projects for this year,” City Engineer Shawn O’Brien said. “We'll continue working on street maintenance and sewer maintenance, but those are all projects for next year.”

Legals for July, 17 2024

What happens in Idaho if I die without a will?

I'm often asked what happens when someone passes away without a will. The answer isn't always what people expect, and it's rarely what they would have chosen for their loved ones. Let’s walk through Idaho's relevant laws and explain why having a will or trust is so important.

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.

Typhoon lashes South Korea after battering Japanese islands

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A powerful typhoon damaged buildings, flooded roads and knocked out power to thousands of homes in South Korea on Monday after battering islands in southern Japan, killing one person and injuring dozens of others, before weakening as it passed North Korea.

Legals for September, 17 2021

Library budget set at $2.1 million

Property taxes the bulk of funding

The bulk of the funding for the library comes from $1.8 million in property taxes.

Cardinals put Hudson on 45-day IL, bring Whitley back

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals shut down Dakota Hudson for the season by transferring him to the 45-day injured list Tuesday while activating reliever Kodi Whitley and optioning Junior Fernandez to their alternate training site.

Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on policing measures

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s top Democratic and Republican lawmakers reached agreement on the highlights of a public safety bill that includes police accountability measures, a day after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was

Bonner County Calendar - May 3, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

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.

Barcelona takes over Spanish league lead after Madrid loss

MADRID (AP) — Barcelona fans protesting club president Josep Bartomeu were also given reason to cheer as Lionel Messi scored four goals and the team went back on top of the Spanish league on Saturday.

BBCC prepares for NWAC crossover tournament

MOSES LAKE – Coming off of an up-and-down weekend, the Lady Vikes battled it out versus Northwest Indian College in a one-game showdown at the Devries Activity Center on Tuesday.

Cardinals put Hudson on 45-day IL, bring Whitley back

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals shut down Dakota Hudson for the season by transferring him to the 45-day injured list Tuesday while activating reliever Kodi Whitley and optioning Junior Fernandez to their alternate training site.

Pablo resident charged with burglarizing Ronan Schools

A Pablo man, who was awaiting sentencing for burglary, is facing new burglary charges involving the Ronan Schools.

Lincoln Co. Democrats will host convention for delegate selection

Local Democrats prepare to take part in Democratic National Convention.

ACH Legion takes down Freeman

ROCKFORD – The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Senior Legion baseball team got its seventh and eighth wins of the summer season in a doubleheader sweep of Freeman on Tuesday, defeating the Dawgs 12-2 and 18-8 on the road. The doubleheader came 10 days after ACH’s previous outing.

Chase to pass the DYW torch on Saturday

Ana Chase will take the stage at the Becker Auditorium one final time on April 27 as the Distinguished Young Woman of Bonners Ferry to welcome a new recipient of the title.