The Latest: Italy sees 13K increase in COVID-19 cases

MILAN — The number of new COVID-19 cases in Italy rose by 13,318 on Tuesday, with 201 requiring intensive care treatment, as Italy heads toward a nationwide partial lockdown for the Christmas holidays.

Bailey scores 24, leads Bethune-Cookman past Howard, 87-68

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Isaiah Bailey scored 24 points as Bethune-Cookman topped Howard 87-68 on Monday night.

Fresh ears for young writers

It’s all good. I practically skipped with glee after these volunteer gigs, and the rejuvenating effects lasted for hours — just for bringing fresh ears to new writers.

Masquers plan pirate-themed Saturday membership gala

SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater will hold its annual membership gala Saturday.

What takes years and costs $20K? A San Francisco trash can

Officials say the current bins have too big a hole that allows for easy rummaging

Legals for December, 15 2022

'American Dirt' Latino backlash part of long publishing war

During a trip to Mexico to visit family, writer Myriam Gurba took “American Dirt,” a novel about immigration and cartel violence that was being touted as one of the biggest U.S. releases of 2020. The writer was of mostly white descent, and Gurba felt the book didn't ring true.

Bonner County Calendar - March 22, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Trump, Biden are campaigning across country from each other

LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Donald Trump made a rare visit to church Sunday as he and Democratic rival Joe Biden campaigned across the country from one another in key states with the Nov. 3 election close at hand.

UEFA eases club finance rules for 1 year due to the pandemic

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has eased its rules for monitoring spending by Europe’s top soccer clubs due to financial instability caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Herbert Kretzmer, lyricist of Les Miserables, dead at 95

LONDON (AP) — Herbert Kretzmer, the journalist and lyricist best known for his English-language adaptation of the musical Les Miserables, has died. He was 95.

Whitefish carnival ranked one of top 10 in world

The Whitefish Winter Carnival has been named one of the top 10 winter carnivals in the world by National Geographic Traveler magazine.

Idaho coughs up lead late as EWU rallies for victory

On Thursday, Idaho plays at Northern Arizona, and Eastern Washington is at Northern Colorado.

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The Inside Edge - Ski racing line-up for season

n Shiffrin carries the water — Mikaela Shiffrin had a big weekend at Killington, Vermont, placing second in the World Cup Giant Slalom and devastating the filed by 1.5 seconds in the Slalom. She expanded her lead in the overall standings. This is the second year the races were at Killington in front of a huge crowd. Hopefully this will cement a permanent US hosted East Coast event. The only other US women in the points were Megan McJames with 29th in GS and Resi Stiegler who finished 21st in Slalom.

This Day in Bonners Ferry History

100 Year

Hurricane Idalia chases Florida residents from the Gulf Coast as forecasters warn of storm surge

CEDAR KEY, Fla. (AP) — Idalia strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday and barreled toward Florida's Gulf Coast as authorities warned residents of vulnerable areas to pack up and leave to escape the twin threats of high winds and devastating flooding.

NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE WEEK:

Focus on the right things Measured lawn care Toss the junk

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Wine Taste 2021

If the first weekend of February 2021 seemed a bit empty to many of us, it’s because it was.

'End of the world': Countdown to Beirut's devastating blast

BEIRUT (AP) — The 10 firefighters who received the call shortly before 6 p.m. — a big fire at the nearby port of Beirut — could not know what awaited them.