No. 1 KU loses Azubuike to injury in 62-58 win over K-State

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas guard Devon Dotson shared a laugh with Kansas State counterpart Cartier Diarra at mid-court as the final seconds ticked own on the top-ranked Jayhawks' nip-and-tuck victory at Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday.

English Premier League reverts to maximum 3 substitutions

LONDON (AP) — The Premier League will revert to a maximum of three substitutions in matches next season with England's top division clubs deciding to no longer allow two additional changes.

Kramer, Stirton provide spark for top-ranked NIC women

COEUR d'ALENE - With three players sidelined with injuries, Mollie Kramer and Georgia Stirton stepped up again as the North Idaho College women's basketball team, ranked No. 1 in the NJCAA, beat the North Idaho All-Stars 67-62 on Thursday night at Christianson Gym.

New Kalispell Costco store opens Friday

Kalispell shoppers will get an expanded retail store on Friday when a new Costco

Royal boys take on Meridian in first round of Class 1A state basketball

ROYAL CITY — While both teams are on their way to the Yakima Sundome, the Royal High School boys basketball team will take on Meridian (Bellingham) Friday to determine who will be guaranteed two more games in the state tournament.

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Chiefs stick with Florence, top Eureka in 1-1 weekend

RONAN — The Chiefs split a pair of contests over the weekend at home, falling to one of the top teams in the state in Florence 59-35 on Friday before bouncing back on Saturday with a 68-52 win over Eureka.

National museum dedicated to Army debuts on Veterans Day

FORT BELVOIR, Va. (AP) — A sword from the defense of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. A stopped wristwatch recovered from the wrecked E-Ring of the Pentagon on the Sept. 11 attacks. The Sherman tank that first broke through enemy lines at the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.

Kim berates North Korean officials for 'crucial' virus lapse

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated top officials for failures in coronavirus prevention that caused a “great crisis,” using strong language that raised the specter of a mass outbreak in a country that would be scarcely able to handle it.

Kootenai River Days set for July 21-25

Kootenai River Days set for July 21-25

Power outages reported Tuesday night

Power outages reported Tuesday night

Authorities ID woman who died in Evergreen traffic crash

Authorities have released the name of a Kalispell woman who died last Friday in a traffic accident in Evergreen.

Our Gem: Does flushing your toilet protect our lake?

Does flushing your toilet protect our lake?

Twilight ski and snowboard specials on tap at Schweitzer

SANDPOINT — The Schweitzer Mountain Twilight Ski and Snowboard special is back, and just in time for the latest and most significant snowfall of the season. 

BOOK BANNING: Conservatives don’t support it

In response to Reid Harlocker’s letter of June 11, “book banning” is not on the agenda of IFF, KRCC or the parents who have been protesting the penetration of gender and racialist ideology in the public schools, including here.

Global spread of new virus brings more travel woes, bans

BANGKOK (AP) — The accelerating spread of the coronavirus created new barriers between the world's regions and peoples Thursday, draining color from India's spring festivities, closing Bethlehem's Nativity Church, contributing to a British airline's collapse and blocking Italians from visiting elderly relatives in nursing homes.

Libby man pleads guilty to meth possession

Simmons will be considered for admittance to the county Treatment Court.

Ephrata barbershop owner Jesus Valencia excited to welcome clients back

Ephrata barber welcomes clients back

EPHRATA — Slik Cutzz barbershop owner Jesus Valencia welcomed clients back into his shop for the first time in a month on Tuesday. Barbers and salons were allowed to reopen their doors when Grant County moved into Phase 2 of Washington’s statewide reopening strategy.

Walz signs order allowing outdoor dining amid pandemic

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Wednesday that formally implements the next phase of his “Stay Safe MN” plan, which will allow restaurants and bars to offer outdoor dining and salons and barber shops to reopen starting next Monday.

Letters to the editor Aug. 6

Letters to the editor Aug. 6