Risch ready for '26 run

Idaho senator hopeful for solution on rising health-care costs

He said he has known every president since President Ronald Reagan and has gotten to know President Trump well. He believes if his critics had a chance to sit down over dinner with him, they would come away with a new perspective. “He’s entirely different than what you see in public,” Risch said.

Sledfest Music Festival tickets go on sale

Kaniksu Land Trust announced today that ticket sales are now open for SledFest, an all-day music festival to celebrate the beloved community sled hill on West Pine. The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 26 at the sled hill property, 11735 W. Pine. Proceeds will benefit the Save the Sled Hill fundraising campaign for the purchase and establishment of the historic ski and sledding hill property.

LC State launches master’s in nursing

Lewis-Clark State College is offering ts first full master's degree this fall with the launch of an online Master of Science in Nursing program.

Governor extending stay-at-home order to two more counties

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf's administration reported more coronavirus-related deaths in Pennsylvania on Wednesday and ordered residents of Lehigh and Northampton counties to stay home, with few exceptions, as more of the state is put under the directive in an effort to slow the virus' spread.

A view from the top

Retirement was just start of new adventures

Review: 'Agents of Chaos,' from Russia, but not with love

Let's take a trip back in American history, but not too way back. To a time not that unfamiliar — the last presidential election. Do you remember all the stuff swirling around in 2016?

Boundary County Calendar - Nov. 23-Dec. 3, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Over 90 German police injured in May Day riots

BERLIN (AP) — At least 93 police officers were injured and 354 protesters were detained after traditional May Day rallies in Berlin turned violent, the city's top security official said Sunday.

Whitefish girls swim team second at state

The Whitefish girls swim team took second and the boys tied for sixth at the Class AB swim meet in Great Falls last weekend.

Larson seeks state representative seat

Kathryn Larson is seeking a seat in the Idaho House of Representatives in District 1B.

Frontier makes a second bid for Spirit as budget airlines struggle

Spirit said almost immediately that it's not interested in the sale, and an attempted merger between the two airlines came to nothing in 2022, yet Frontier has not indicated it is ready to take ‘no’ for an answer.

PHD provides updates and awareness to blood lead levels

Blood lead levels continue to lower, and Panhandle Health District continues to promote awareness, asking for families recreating in those areas to take the necessary precautions to reduce lead exposure.

Woman injured in Long Bridge crash

A multi-vehicle crash on the Long Bridge late Wednesday morning led to at least one person being injured and potential damage to the bridge.

Cheryl Marcella Andrews

Cheryl Marcella Andrews, 72 passed away on Sept. 17, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family. She was a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation and a lifelong resident of Moses Lake. Cheryl attended Moses Lake High School and Big Bend Community College. She graduated from Big Bend Nursing School in the ’70s and worked as an LPN before becoming medically retired. She loved her coworkers, especially the ones who became family, including Maureen, April, Twila, and Faye. She also loved reading, shopping and spending time with loved ones.

Legals for March, 31 2024

MALLOY: Dems say ‘social warfare’ doesn’t help Idaho

The apocalypse may not be upon us, but maybe you should take a peek outside to make sure.

Basin Business Journal commodity report for Nov. 22, 2023

Commodity prices in the Basin

About a quarter of Glacier visitors didn’t have a ticket over Memorial Day

Glacier National Park reported last week that its visitation to date through May was a new record. It also said about 23% of visitors over the Memorial Day weekend did not have a ticket, as it implemented its new reservation entry system to access the Sun Road.

Briefly

- The Blessing of the St. Francis of Assisi Statue and Blessing of the Animals will be held in Coeur d’Alene at 6 tonight at Pope St. Pius X Church, 625 E. Haycraft Ave. More blessings will be given on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Kootenai Humane Society Thrift Store, 916 N. Third St. All furry, feathered and other animal friends welcome. For info, call Cathy Goodwin at 208-818-1546.

Film featuring wildlife management in Scottish Highlands premieres in Whitefish

The film “The Last Keeper” has been recognized by more than 15 international film festivals for its merits and received overwhelming support from thousands of viewers through a spring film tour in the U.K., including a viewing by the Scottish parliament.