Worship options abound for area faithful

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

Fast Five: Andrea Nagel

Meet Andrea Nagel, a longtime Coeur d'Alene resident with a talent for writing and photography and a love of animals and the outdoors. She and husband Kyle chronicle their adventures on the Stuck in North Idaho blog. Andrea's handiwork can also be found in online and print media, as well as through her work at Kootenai Health.

Russian space official charged with treason

MOSCOW (AP) — An adviser to the director of Russia's state space corporation has been detained on treason charges, the nation's top security agency said Tuesday.

US-Entertainment Digest, 1st Ld-Writethru

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Libya sees 1st virus case as more curfews called in Mideast

CAIRO (AP) — Libya recorded its first confirmed case of the coronavirus on Tuesday, the U.N.-backed government announced, stoking concern that an outbreak could overwhelm the war-torn country's already weakened health care system.

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Wooden Boat Show motoring into town

It's the 22nd year that the Antique and Classic Boat Show has been held, with boats arriving in town Friday afternoon. The boardwalk will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday along the boardwalk lining Sand Creek.

String of blazes near railroad leave Sanders County residents smoldering with suspicion

To this day, locals are convinced it was ignited by a railcar passing over the tracks that cut through Sanders County.

Meet the Ephrata mayoral candidates

EPHRATA – Ephrata Mayoral Candidates met at Pita Pit Wednesday night to meet with constituents and give speeches on their plans if elected as mayor. Both incumbent Bruce Reim and candidate Steve Oliver said the event was a success.

Lessons from the elections held in 70 countries in 2024

In South Africa, high unemployment and inequality helped drive a dramatic loss of support for the African National Congress, which had governed for three decades since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule. The party once led by Nelson Mandela lost its political dominance in May’s election and was forced to go into coalition with opposition parties.

Lady Cougars have four in top twenty

LAKEWOOD - All four of Warden's Lady Cougar golfers finished the first round of the Class 1B/2B state finals at Meadow Park Golf Course in the top 20 with a final round left to play today.

Kvelve's Comments: How the young have changed

Boy oh boy. Things have changed, yet as someone once said, “the more things change the more they remain the same.”

Groff Elementary closed this week after electrical incident

MOSES LAKE – Groff Elementary School students will be attending classes from home this week after an electrical problem caused an unidentified person to be shocked on campus. Moses Lake School District Director of Communications Ryan Shannon said the person’s identity and exact condition could not be disclosed due to privacy regulations.

Legals for September, 29 2022

Lebanese PM-designate wants reform-minded Cabinet

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's prime minister-designate said Wednesday he wants to swiftly form a government of specialists committed to enacting urgent reforms in the crisis-stricken country that can regain the trust of the Lebanese and the international community.

NETCHD working with bar after patron tests for COVID-19

COLVILLE — Northeast Tri County Health District received confirmation Friday that a person who had visited Cahoots Bar, 198 E. Second Ave., Colville, had tested positive for COVID-19.

For country and community: Yaak’s Independence Day Celebration

This year had special meaning as it was the kickoff for a fund-raising drive to refurbish the 99-year-old Yaak Community Hall.

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If you have questions, please email Nekesa Mumbi Moody at [email protected] or Anthony McCartney at [email protected]. For up-to-the-minute coverage, visit coverage plan at

Libya sees 1st virus case as more curfews called in Mideast

CAIRO (AP) — Libya recorded its first confirmed case of the coronavirus on Tuesday, the U.N.-backed government announced, stoking concern that an outbreak could overwhelm the war-torn country's already weakened health care system.

So goes the neighborhood? Resort wrestles with rental rise

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — Lake Placid is a picture-book village in the Adirondack Mountains offering tourists crisp air, pretty peaks, Winter Olympic sites and, lately, a lot more houses to rent for the weekend.