Priest River man charged in stabbing

"Tomlin pulled a knife and stabbed [the victim] multiple times in the back."

Rhode Island door knocks in search of fleeing New Yorkers

WESTERLY, RI (AP) — The Rhode Island National Guard started going door to door on Saturday in coastal areas to inform any New Yorkers who may have come to the state that they must self-quarantine for 14 days while Gov. Gina Raimondo expanded the mandatory self-quarantine to anyone visiting the state.

California's San Joaquin Valley enacts stay-home order

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Faced with a dire shortage of hospital beds, California’s San Joaquin Valley was placed under a sweeping new lockdown Saturday in an urgent attempt to slow the rapid rise of coronavirus cases.

COLUMN: Bobcat lacrosse champs

Griz fans, Velcro down. Preferably with your favorite adult beverages clutched in your hand.

PREP BASEBALL: Williams throws another gem, Sandpoint splits twinbill with Lakeland

Sandpoint (6-7) hosts Lewiston for a doubleheader on Saturday.

China considers imposing tariffs on Australian wine

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — China on Tuesday launched an investigation into whether Australia is exporting wine at improperly low prices in a new dispute between major trading partners that could reduce access to the biggest market for Australian vintners.

Eiffel Tower to reopen after longest closure since WWII

PARIS (AP) — Workers are preparing the Eiffel Tower for reopening next week, after the coronavirus pandemic led to the iconic Paris landmark’s longest closure since World War II.

Food truck rules debated tonight

Outdoor seating, grease disposal in question

COEUR d’ALENE — After two years of research, Coeur d’Alene city staff members drafted seven pages of rules they would like the council to consider using to regulate food trucks.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I went to buy a pair of camouflage pants

Rhode Island door knocks in search of fleeing New Yorkers

WESTERLY, RI (AP) — The Rhode Island National Guard started going door to door on Saturday in coastal areas to inform any New Yorkers who may have come to the state that they must self-quarantine for 14 days while Gov. Gina Raimondo expanded the mandatory self-quarantine to anyone visiting the state.

Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Just weeks ago, cities and even states across the U.S. were busy banning straws, limiting takeout containers and mandating that shoppers bring reusable bags or pay a small fee as the movement to eliminate single-use plastics took hold in mainstream America.

Garden centers, growers struggle in planting-season shutdown

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With outdoor planting season in full swing for much of Pennsylvania, many garden centers and the farms that supply their vegetable seedlings and flowers are buckling under the pain of Gov. Tom Wolf's orders to tens of thousands of businesses to shut down to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Commissioners weigh insurance benefits

No cost increase for county employees in 2023, new programs possible

No cost increase for county employees in 2023, new programs possible

Legals for April, 22 2022

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: College hoops start soon, and Zags don't get ’em all

Remember that incredible play pulled off by Russell Wilson, when he spun out of a near-cinch tackle by Dontae Johnson and, in what seemed like the same motion, floated a perfect pass to Freddie Swain in the end zone?

Sheriff's blotter

Sheriff's blotter

On pandemic 'learning loss,' schools look forward, not back

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A complete picture has yet to emerge of how much learning was lost by students during the pandemic. That’s all right with educators like Superintendent Craig Broeren, whose top concern is figuring out where each student stands now.

FDA backs RSV vaccine for pregnant women

Federal health advisers are backing a first-of-its-kind RSV vaccine to protect newborns by immunizing their moms late in pregnancy. The virus fills hospitals with wheezing babies each winter. Pfizer’s research shows a late-pregnancy shot is 82% effective at preventing severe RSV in the infants’ first months of life. The Food and Drug Administration asked if there's a hint that the vaccine might affect premature birth but its advisers weren't convinced. The FDA recently approved a different RSV vaccine for older adults, the world’s first made by rival GSK. FDA will consider Thursday's recommendation in deciding the fate of Pfizer’s maternal vaccine.

Enrolled Vaccine Providers Encourage 65 and Older to Schedule Appointment

Enrolled COVID-19 vaccine providers are encouraging those 65 and older to schedule their vaccine appointment. According to the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare (IDHW) there are approximately 51,000 individuals in the Panhandle Health District (PHD) who are age 65 and over and 47% have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Resources for Treasure Valley residents and how you can help

Editor’s note: As your local newspaper, we want to help connect people with resources during this time of closures and cancellations. Because of the volume of canceled events and closed facilities, we are replacing our community calendar for the time being with information on helpful community efforts. If you know of a resource we should share about, or a need we should look into, please email [email protected] or join our Facebook group, “Idaho Press Community Group: COVID-19 Resources.”