Vaccine passports are latest flash point in COVID politics

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Vaccine passports being developed to verify COVID-19 immunization status and allow inoculated people to more freely travel, shop and dine have become the latest flash point in America’s perpetual political wars, with Republicans portraying them as a heavy-handed intrusion into personal freedom and private health choices.

PREP SOFTBALL: Newsom blasts Bulldogs to split with Bears

Results from Saturday's prep softball games.

Kaleb Fleck pleads guilty to killing homeless man in Kalispell

A Flathead Valley man charged in the murder of a homeless man in the parking lot of a Kalispell gas station in 2023 has pleaded guilty to deliberate homicide in Flathead County District Court.

Legals for December, 11 2019

Voter registration in Montana — the reality and the dream

Linda Taylor (not a real person) lives with her family in rural Montana. On a farm of sorts, west of Wisdom.

Residents updated on Lightning Creek Fire

Lightning Creek Fire holds at 2,427 acres, 9 miles north of Clark Fork. Northern Rockies Incident Management Team leads firefighting efforts with 131 personnel. Fire remains at 0% containment but minimal growth reported. Community meetings update residents on fire, evacuation protocols and safety measures.

Garment workers going unpaid as fashion labels cancel orders

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A survey of factory owners in Bangladesh found that major fashion retailers that are closing shops and laying off workers in Europe and the U.S. are also canceling their sometimes already completed orders, as workers often go unpaid.

Flathead cabins part of $26 million to improve access and recreation opportunities

Eight rental cabins across the Flathead National Forest will receive upgrades, including new floors, windows, and furniture, ensuring they remain enjoyable for future generations.

Baghdad procession marks anniversary of Iran general's death

BAGHDAD (AP) — A mock funeral procession marked the anniversary of the assassination of Iran’s top general and a senior Iraqi militia leader in a U.S. drone strike that heightened fears of a military escalation in the region.

Commissioners approve price tag for Justice Building expansion

Kootenai County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to accept a guaranteed maximum price amendment of $30.4 million for the ongoing Justice Center expansion project.

Back porch 'saloon' offers escape to the old West

Plains residents Dan and Pat Johnson were looking for a good way for friends and family to “come over, relax” and forget about everything going on these days.

WJGA state tournament comes to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE – More than 250 youth golfers will be in attendance for the 47th Annual Washington Junior Golf Association State Championship in Moses Lake next week, with golfers ages 8-18 competing in eight different divisions over a three-day span. “We’re very excited,” WJGA Executive Director Tyler Johnsen said. “It’s our culminating event of the season, and this is actually the first time we’ve ever been in Moses Lake.” ...

Asadullah lifts Lipscomb past Kennesaw State 72-66

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Ahsan Asadullah had 27 points as Lipscomb topped Kennesaw State 72-66 on Saturday.

Baghdad procession marks anniversary of Iran general's death

BAGHDAD (AP) — A mock funeral procession marked the anniversary of the assassination of Iran’s top general and a senior Iraqi militia leader in a U.S. drone strike that heightened fears of a military escalation in the region.

Cayo scores 23 to lift Richmond past Morehead St. 82-64

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Nathan Cayo matched his career high with 23 points on 10-for-10 shooting and Richmond topped Morehead State 82-64 on Friday night.

McCoy helps leads Boston University over Holy Cross 77-68

BOSTON (AP) — Javante McCoy had 21 points as Boston University topped Holy Cross 77-68 on Saturday.

Pandemic brings fortunes to Amazon - and headaches too

Amazon has spent years honing the business of packing, shipping and delivering millions of products to doorsteps around the world.

Lawson dances her way into top six

MOSES LAKE - Moses Lake's Caitlynn Lawson escaped elimination on the FOX TV show "So You Think You Can Dance?" Thursday.

The Latest: Spain detects 11 cases of variant found in India

MADRID — Spain’s health minister says the European country has detected 11 cases of the new strain of the coronavirus first identified in India.

Should Christians engage in 'outrage culture' controversies

It doesn’t take much for Americans to feel offended. Don’t believe me? In 2014, Slate magazine tracked a year of “outrage culture” by listing what upset people every single day of that year. Even this past summer has had its fair share of controversy, whether its women playing soccer, police getting kicked out at Starbucks, or American flags on Nike shoes.