China, WHO in talks on plans to trace coronavirus origin

BEIJING (AP) — China and the World Health Organization are discussing plans to trace the origin of the coronavirus outbreak following a visit to the country by two experts from the U.N. agency, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.

Hospital staffs stretched thin during California virus surge

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Medical staffing is stretched increasingly thin as California hospitals scramble to find beds for patients amid an explosion of coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm the state's emergency care system.

Walk the dog or no? Italians unsure what virus decree allows

ROME (AP) — Can you walk the dog? Take the kids to the playground or out for a gelato? Go to the bank? These questions and more swirled in Italy on Thursday after the government imposed more restrictions on work, play and routine tasks of life in an effort to stem the exponential spread of the new coronavirus.

West pleads not guilty to assault charge in Lincoln County District Court

Kenneth Lee West maintained his innocence in Lincoln County District Court last week despite surveillance footage allegedly showing him clubbing another man in a convenience store Dec. 31.

Hong Kong police patrol against protests on China holiday

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police were out in force on China’s National Day holiday Thursday, detaining and searching people on the streets of a popular shopping district after calls were made online urging people to take part in anti-government protests.

Dorothy Bloxom, 89

Dorothy Elaine Bloxom, 89, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho.

US hospitals rush to find beds for surge of virus patients

SEATTLE (AP) — With her due date fast approaching, Kelly McCarty packed a bag with nursing tops, a robe, slippers and granola bars. Last week's ultrasound, she said, showed “this baby is head down and ready to go."

Morgan's Magic

Twin Lakes Village woman competes in old Medal Competition at International Brotherhood of Magic Stage Championship

Her debut in magic was as an assistant at Silverwood Theme Park before branching out as a solo magician in October.

EPA approves new selenium standards for Lake Koocanusa

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given its stamp of approval to new selenium standards for Lake Koocanusa and the Kootenai River.

Today's ghastly groaner

How do you top a car?

7 things most people overlook when estate planning

Estate planning is more than just drafting a will. As an Idaho estate planning attorney, I've seen many clients focus on the obvious aspects while missing critical elements that can have significant consequences for their loved ones.

Bike park critics plan appeal, launch GoFundMe campaign

Multiple Bonner County residents plan to appeal a decision by the hearing examiner approving a conditional use permit for the proposed Panhandle Bike Ranch.

Hospital staffs stretched thin during California virus surge

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Medical staffing is stretched increasingly thin as California hospitals scramble to find beds for patients amid an explosion of coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm the state's emergency care system.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What kind of uncle dislikes Atkins?

Camp Festival Amadeus hosts free concerts

North Valley Music School hosts Camp Festival Amadeus, a chamber orchestra music camp for intermediate to advanced string students entering seventh through 12th grades.

Class AA football: Flathead rally falls short against Helena Capital

Facing a prove-it game and with a chance validate their revelation of a season, the Flathead Braves fought yard-for-yard in a wildly entertaining battle with one of the state’s best teams.

Coeur d'Alene Charter teacher a Fulbright U.S. Scholar

Lynda LeBlanc will spend 10 months teaching, sharing American culture in Norway

Her English is impeccable, her French is très bien and after spending 10 months in Norway, her Norwegian is sure to be veldig bra. Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy English and French teacher Lynda LeBlanc, who also served as the chair of the school's foreign language department, has been chosen to work abroad as a roving Fulbright Scholar.

Much of northern Yellowstone park to reopen Saturday

Yellowstone National Park is reopening its flood-damaged north loop at noon on Saturday, in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, park officials said Thursday.

Local runners compete in Missoula, T-Falls

Mission Valley athletes found a way to shine against much bigger schools in the Mountain West Classic, and Ronan boys place fourth in Thompson Falls.

Rams not naming starting QB for playoff showdown in Seattle

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have endured 2 1/2 straight seasons of mostly declining offensive performance. The only significant addition to their offensive roster over that stretch is Cam Akers, their rookie running back who didn't crack the NFL's top 30 in yards.