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VACCINE: Prioritize seniors

Since the largest number of patients over 70 years of age die from the COVID-19 virus (about 90%), why not put these people near the top of the list to get a vaccine?

California awakes to new reality: Homebound amid outbreak

LOS ANGELES (AP) — While California awoke Friday to the reality of a near lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, it was business as usual for Rick Curnutt and his family, who were hunkered down in China during the outbreak and spent two weeks in self-quarantine when they returned last month.

Boundary County Calendar - May 8-18, 2025

Upcoming events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.

Becky Buechner, 49

Becky Yvonne Buechner, 49, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024.

Lawsuit claims Lakeside sewer district didn't follow public participation rules

A lawsuit filed against the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District alleges the public was not given adequate notice before the board approved construction of a new wastewater treatment facility and service for a proposed resort development.

JoAnn Gloria Holton, 93

JoAnn Gloria Holton, 93, of Columbia Falls, passed away on June 14, 2024. JoAnn was born on Nov. 8, 1930, in Fort Worth, Texas to Eppie and Bertha Garcia.

Snags on COVID-19 relief may force weekend sessions

WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a hurry up and wait moment on Capitol Hill as congressional negotiators on a must-pass, almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package struggled through a handful of remaining snags. The holdups mean a weekend session now appears virtually certain, and a top lawmaker warned that a government shutdown this weekend can't be ruled out.

Lady Hawks have high hopes for softball season

Last year, coach Jared Koskela and the Thompson Falls girls softball team made it to state.

WORKFORCE: Employers, what do you need?

In response to Rod Gramer’s My Turn article on July 27, I agree that there is a valid concern about the low percentage of people in the Idaho workforce with adequate education or training. What Mr. Gramer failed to mention, is what type of education/training the employers of Idaho need from their prospective employees. This information would translate into a better understanding of what education our high school graduates should pursue.

Delta postpones No. 23 La. Lafayette-Coastal Carolina game

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — The threat of severe weekend weather from Hurricane Delta has led to the postponement of No. 23 Louisiana-Lafayette's game against visiting Coastal Carolina from Saturday to the night of Oct. 14.

IDFG's 'Tag, You're It' tracks fish, data

Whether you are fishing at an urban pond, a wild river, or an alpine lake, that next fish you catch might have an orange tag, and Idaho Fish and Game needs your help reporting it.

Warning signs mounted before Texas shooter entered church with her son, former mother-in-law says

Various questions about the shooting remained unanswered on Wednesday, including Moreno’s motive and details about how she obtained the AR-style rifle she used

Churches invite all to come worship

Local churches are helping their congregations worship in a variety of ways.

Pet project: Donations help organizations, animals in need

MOSES LAKE — There likely are a lot of lost and stray dogs and cats in Grant and Adams counties.

In conservative Somalia, a rare woman presidential candidate

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The woman who broke barriers as the first female foreign minister and deputy prime minister in culturally conservative Somalia now aims for the country's top office as the Horn of Africa nation moves toward a long-delayed presidential election.

Catherine Marie Richter, 93

Catherine Marie Richter died Jan. 7, 2024 in Columbia Falls.

PROTESTS: Something to think about, kids

After reading about the recent shutdown of various roadways and bridges around the Bay Area by domestic economic terrorists, and the attacks on innocent rental car visitors to Oakland Airport, I cannot say I’m surprised.

Legals for May, 7 2024

Youth Sports Aug. 16, 2023

Soccer and more.