Kentucky, Tennessee lead SEC loaded with new talent

Kentucky has yet another crop of Big Blue-chippers and Tennessee looks poised to prove last season was a blip on an otherwise impressive recent run of success.

Inclusive park in the works

Imagine a playground where your daughter with autism has access to a slide designed to accommodate sensory issues, or a handicapped friend has a swing he can enjoy alongside your son.

Thompson Falls to host annual E-Waste event June 17

Area residents will get the chance to properly dispose of their used electronics from 9 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. June 17 as the Sanders County Transfer Site in Thompson Falls hosts its annual E-Waste event.

Sheriff's Office Notable Calls

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office published the following notable calls that occurred between Feb. 19 and Feb. 22. The sheriff’s office describes this information as preliminary and subject to revision as investigations continue.

Loggers gear up for stretch run with third at Big Bucks tourney

“We’ll play a lot of conference games to the end and hopefully we can rack up some wins and make some noise at districts,” Morford said.

EU to repatriate 600 citizens seeking to flee China virus

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is working to repatriate about 600 citizens from 14 EU countries seeking to leave China because of a spreading new virus that has already killed more than 130 people.

Man United gaining respect from rivals ahead of crucial week

Over the next seven days, Manchester United can reach a cup final and climb to the top of the Premier League — all at the expense of its two biggest rivals, Manchester City and Liverpool.

Caging Cousins

Kelch, Kastelitz standout for Whitefish, Glacier hoops

This is a story about Mason Kelch and Cohen Kastelitz, first cousins who happen to lead their respective basketball teams — the Whitefish Bulldogs and Glacier Wolfpack — in scoring and rebounding.

Kadlec outreach program assisting Othello community

OTHELLO — Kadlec Regional Medical Center, based in Richland, has entered the fifth month of providing a pilot outreach program to Othello community members in need, called “One Day at a Time.” The program was created by Kadlec Community Health Worker Maria Perez, who runs a similar program in Tri-Cities called Homegrown Connect. Both programs focus on providing food, supplies, assistance and company to individuals in their respective communities. Perez outlined the basics of the Tri-Cities program, and the Othello program’s influence.

Rock show

Building a beautiful stone garden is inexpensive, and saves water as well

MOSES LAKE — In the Basin, rock gardens are looking like a better idea all the time to some people. Not only do they save money on watering, but they’re not all that expensive to create. Just ask Teresa Fields of Moses Lake. “I just put a little ad out and say I need rock, and people say ‘I have rock,’” Fields said. The majority of her rocks came from a farmer who had it lying around, sorted by size. Fields and her husband just took a trailer to the farmer’s land, loaded it up and hauled it all home.

It’s indisputable: Ol’ Joe’s gotta go

It was too painful to watch and many turned it off after the first 10 minutes.

New Zealand police were following extremist who stabbed 6

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described the violence as a terror attack

2 charged in deadly California kidnapping of China citizen

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two men were charged Wednesday with kidnapping a Chinese national from a Los Angeles-area shopping mall in a $2 million ransom scheme that went wrong when the victim died from his injuries, authorities said.

Enchanted Realms whips up quick eats with local ingredients

Enchanted Realms Bakery and Cafe isn’t your typical confectionery.

Not everyone thankful for firefighters' efforts

The ABSENCE of ALL late summer birds is evidence of what you all did.

Mavericks shine on the road

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (2-0) are off to a strong start to their season after defeating the West Valley Rams 54-24 Tuesday. Head Coach Jose Tanguma said he was glad to see his wrestlers make improvements.

US Cybercom virtual war game girds against increased threats

Foreign hackers are taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to undermine institutions and threaten critical infrastructure, a top U.S. military cyber official said Thursday.

Vikings record 'pressure' win in opener

Big Bend CC 96CC of Spokane 92

MOSES LAKE — It was a case of pressure, on top of pressure, on top of more pressure.

SASi receives respite care grant

Sandpoint Area Seniors recently was awarded at $5,000 respite care grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, a national non-profit organization that unites more than 2,600 member organizations nationwide with the goal of providing optimal care and services to individuals living with dementia and their families.

Alaska Supreme Court rules against Pruitt election challenge

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court on Friday ruled against Republican Minority Leader Lance Pruitt's bid for a new election after a recount showed he lost his state House seat by 11 votes.