Suit: Fred Meyer worker called woman, daughter racist slurs

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 45-year-old Portland woman has filed a lawsuit accusing grocer Fred Meyer of racial discrimination after she said an employee called her racist slurs.

Senior centers scrutinized

A Coeur d’Alene senior care facility was banned from admitting new residents after being cited for deficiencies, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

Bonner County News of Record - April 28, 2023

Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay and Priest River police departments, and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

Bonner County News of Record - Jan. 13, 2023

Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay, and Priest River police departments; and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

Northwest Montana Fair is all this week

The Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo opens Aug. 17 (today) at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell and will feature a performance by country star Lee Brice, three nights of Ram PRCA Rodeo, a Big Air Bash motorcycle stunt show, a carnival and hundreds of exhibits as well as a host of show animals on display.

New COVID-19 restrictions on dining, gyms in Washington

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Sunday announced new restrictions on businesses and social gatherings for the next four weeks as the state continues to combat a rising number of coronavirus cases.

Russell Rayburn Thompson

Russell Rayburn Thompson

Beijing closes market, locks down area in new virus outbreak

BEIJING (AP) — The largest wholesale food market in Beijing was shuttered behind police guard and the surrounding neighborhood locked down Saturday after more than 50 people tested positive for the coronavirus in the Chinese capital.

Legals for July, 26 2024

HandMade Montana opens grandly on Main Street

Shelves are practically bursting with beautiful things made by Montana artists and artisans at Polson’s new HandMADE Montana Retail & Production House.

Wildcats are young, but are very talented

The Columbia Falls football team lost a host of talent to graduation last season, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be in the mix again this year come the playoffs in November.

Soap Lake council receives community updates

SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake City Council met Thursday and got updates from Soap Lake Police Department, Grant County Fire District 7, Public Works, Soap Lake Chamber of Commerce, Soap Lake Creative District, Lake Liaison Committee and the Soap Lake Prevention Coalition.

Renovations to ITD’s Boise HQ will cost at least $64M

New cost estimate is double the amount Legislature provided

Legislators argued it would be a better deal for the taxpayers to block the sale, hold on to the State Street campus, renovate it and use it for state employees again. Legislators agreed to provide $32.5 million to renovate the building, based on a rudimentary, sight-unseen estimate provided by the Idaho Division of Public Works. The estimate from the Idaho Division of Public Works was not a full estimate and did not take into account the amount of flood damage or HVAC repairs, the Idaho Capital Sun previously reported.

Governors plead for food stamp flexibility amid pandemic

PHOENIX (AP) — Yvonne Knight, who has respiratory problems that make her especially vulnerable in the coronavirus pandemic, can't buy groceries online with her food stamps — even though each trip to the store is now a risky endeavor.

The Latest: 2 US diplomats among new virus cases in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Two U.S. diplomats are among five new cases of coronavirus in Cambodia announced Friday by health officials.

Warriors coach Kerr votes, then works Chase Center drop spot

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr cast his vote, then spent some of his own time Saturday morning greeting others who visited the ballot drop-off location at Chase Center.

On heels of Nevada caucus, Democrats want switch to primary

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Though final results from Nevada’s presidential caucuses were still trickling in early this week, top Democrats in the state didn’t waste time in calling for Nevada to switch to a primary and abandon the complicated math and in-person neighborhood meetings that come with a presidential caucus.

Governors plead for food stamp flexibility amid pandemic

PHOENIX (AP) — Yvonne Knight, who has respiratory problems that make her especially vulnerable in the coronavirus pandemic, can't buy groceries online with her food stamps — even though each trip to the store is now a risky endeavor.

Walmart drops $35 minimum for its members' online orders

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers on Walmart.com who pay a $98-a-year membership fee will get free shipping on orders of any size starting Friday.

Governor planning visit to Moses Lake

Gregoire to speak at luncheon at BBCC