Asia Today: South Korea sees most new cases in 3 weeks

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea reported 67 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, the largest daily jump in about three weeks amid an upward trend in new infections.

Insurance marketplaces offer help with coronavirus job cuts

More than a million people could swamp the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplaces in the coming months as employers lay off staff during the coronavirus pandemic.

WDFW releases new hunting season and regulation information

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Monday the latest big game hunting season and regulation information, 2024-2026 hunting season rule changes and the opening of special hunt applications for the 2024 seasons.

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Chamber’s Harvestfest in Hungry Horse October 21

The Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its first annual Harvestfest celebration on Saturday, Oct. 21 in Hungry Horse at Canyon Elementary School.

Libby’s strong offense helps sweep of Twins

LIBBY — Ian Thom went 2-3 and drove in a run for the Libby Loggers in a sweep of the Glacier Twins Wednesday.

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Iran state TV: Khamenei to pardon 10,000 more prisoners

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s top leader will pardon 10,000 more prisoners in an apparent effort to combat the coronavirus, state TV reported Thursday.

Royal starts basketball boys hoops with 74-59 win

ROYAL CITY — Royal broke away with a 24-14 fourth period to start the prep basketball season Saturday night with a home court non-league victory over Goldendale, 74-59.

Celton Kimmell

Celton, 30, was born Dec. 18, 1992, in Moses Lake, Wash. He died in a motorcycle accident in Moses Lake, Wash., on July 31, 2023. Celton moved to Boise, Idaho, where he lived until seventh grade. He then returned to Moses Lake, attending schools in both Moses Lake and Warden, Wash. He continued to live in Moses Lake in his adulthood in Mae Valley. He was currently employed at Vickery Construction where he framed and built residential dwellings.

First COVID-19 case confirmed in Lincoln County

The Lincoln County Health Department reported March 25 that it had received notice of the county’s first confirmed case of COVID-19.

Letters to the editor Sept. 24

Letters to the editor Sept. 24

Patricia “Pat” Ann Shackelford, 69

Patricia “Pat” Ann Shackelford, 69, of Hayden, Idaho passed away November 7, 2021.

Community reacts to North Idaho College turmoil

Community members on and off the North Idaho College campus are responding to two fiery meetings of the board of trustees this week. A divided board voted Thursday to place President Nick Swayne on administrative leave and invite former wrestling coach and interim president Michael Sebaaly to replace him.

Sabrina Ionescu, wrestler Spencer Lee share Sullivan Award

Oregon women’s basketball star Sabrina Ionescu and Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee shared the Sullivan Award on Wednesday night as the country’s top amateur athlete.

Netflix’s ‘The Half of It’ wins Tribeca Film Festival honor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alice Wu’s “The Half of It,” a teenage spin on Cyrano de Bergerac, has won the top award from the Tribeca Film Festival.

Lakeside marina adds long-awaited pumpout station

Bruce Young is “pumped” about the new pumpout station in place at the Flathead Harbor at Lakeside.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Johnson's Happy start to retirement winds through Showcase

“We want to create an event that’s great economically for raising dollars and generating dollars for the cities,” Neill said. “In coming together with the Boulevard and Gonzaga basketball games, and the Showcase, it’s always remained the goal to continue to build.”

Orphanage investigation finds no crimes, but abuse occurred

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont’s top law enforcement officer said Monday a two-year investigation into allegations of murder at a long-closed Burlington orphanage found no evidence of such crimes and the criminal investigation is over.

Stanley Hilton Shapiro, 73

Dr. Stanley Hilton Shapiro, 73, beloved life partner of Kristi Beamis and physician to many passed away quietly at home in Pinehurst, Idaho on Thursday, February 15, 2024.