Former Harvard morgue manager stole brains, skin and other body parts to sell them, indictment says

Paula Peltonovich and her sister, Darlene Lynch, said they were shocked to learn that their father's remains were among those said to be stolen

Spring snow can’t keep Badger baseball down

Thirty-three participants have come out for Badger baseball, resulting in the program expanding to three teams.

From the Archives - Jan. 11, 2024

In 1912, S.I. ''Pop'' Russell, invented the electric heating pad, which he called a "warming pad." He did so as part of a treatment for tuberculosis. Doctors wanted to be able to produce a moist heat that would be good for TB patients. The pad he invented was wrapped with wet towels and produced the effect.

Legals for August, 13 2020

US has most virus infections, UK's Johnson tests positive

NEW YORK (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said Friday, while the number of infections in the United States surged to top the world amid warnings that the pandemic is accelerating and a record $2.2 trillion emergency package neared final approval in Washington.

The Latest: Los Angeles hospitals shifting to 'crisis care'

SAN FRANCISCO — California’s top health official says hospitals in hard-hit Los Angeles County are turning to “crisis care” and bracing for the coronavirus surge to worsen in the new year.

Trovare's cooking classes teach culinary techniques for hard-to-find dishes

Chef John Evenhuis strives to make complex recipes approachable in his classes along with providing instruction for making dishes that aren’t easily found here.

Ephrata High FBLA to compete nationally

EPHRATA – Several Tigers are headed to Florida. Not the four-legged kind, but the kind that have a fascination with professionalism and wander the halls of Ephrata High School. Ephrata High Future Business Leaders of America club advisor and EHS media teacher Ryan Shannon said he’s very proud of this year’s FBLA team.

Feenstra fires final-round 61 to win Rosauers

Nearly a foot of snow falls; more on the way

According to Press meteorologist Randy Mann, Monday's storm dumped 11.3 inches of snow on Coeur d'Alene. And that's not all, folks.

Toni Jo Britton, 79

Toni Jo Britton passed away on July 19, 2023.

What made Blaine County Idaho's coronavirus hot spot? Wealthy visitors and recreation

One of Idaho’s top tourist areas is asking visitors to — please — stay out. Blaine County, home to skiing, live music, conferences and other ever-popular events in Sun Valley, Hailey and Ketchum, flipped its usual welcoming script in the last week over concerns about the spread of coronavirus.

Michigan Legislature OKs bills to help small breweries grow

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Small breweries could sell and deliver more craft beer to stores without having to go through Michigan's three-tier system for alcohol distribution under legislation that advanced to the governor's desk on Wednesday.

Great Fish Community Challenge opens with Launch Party

Whitefish Community Foundation kicks off the 10th Great Fish Community Challenge on Thursday, Aug. 8 with the Great Fish Launch Party at Three Rivers Bank in Whitefish.

Michigan Legislature OKs bills to help grow small breweries

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Small breweries could sell and deliver more craft beer to stores without having to go through Michigan's three-tier system for alcohol distribution under legislation that advanced to the governor's desk on Wednesday.

G-20 finance ministers back plan to stop use of tax havens

Top finance officials representing most of the world's economy have backed a sweeping revision of international taxation that includes a 15% global minimum corporate levy to deter big companies from resorting to low-rate tax havens.

Basin football round up – week 5

MOSES LAKE – October is here, and the Basin football teams have completed another week of competition. Some teams continued to show their dominance while others faced tough challenges. See below where your favorite teams stand and their current records.

Mills leads Binghamton over UMBC 75-69

BALTIMORE (AP) — Brenton Mills scored 22 points and Bryce Beamer had 20 points and 10 rebounds as Binghamton topped Maryland-Baltimore County 75-69 on Monday.

Barcelona locals reclaim city from tourists during pandemic

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — For florist Laura Gómez and many other Barcelona residents, the COVID-19 pandemic has one silver lining, amid all the death and suffering.

iNET works at identifying, mitigating narcotics in the Basin

Local joint task force works to mitigate the flow of controlled substances into Grant, Adams counties

EPHRATA – If you live in the Columbia Basin, you've seen coverage from the Columbia Basin Herald and other outlets regarding the prevalence of drugs such as fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine in the area. The Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team, otherwise known as iNET, is tasked with fighting the drug epidemic in the region. “We have a mission – I would say mandate – but our mission is to target middle to upper-level narcotics traffickers in drug trafficking organizations,” said the group’s lead detective. “... Our primary area of responsibility is Grant and Adams counties.”