US jobless claims jump to 853,000 amid resurgence of virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.

Shiki Hibachi Sushi restaurant to open in downtown Cd'A

A wide range of traditional Japanese foods are on the menu of Shiki Hibachi Sushi restaurant that opens this week at 221 E. Sherman Ave. in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

Pennsylvania Democrats notch key election-related court wins

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s highest court gave the Democratic Party a series of victories Thursday in the presidential battleground state, relaxing deadlines in its fledgling mail-in voting law, approving more ballot collection sites and kicking the Green Party’s presidential candidate off the November ballot.

Mother and son charged in theft, assault incident

A mother and son are in jail after their alleged involvement in an incident of theft and assault at a grocery store.

FIGHT FOR THE FISH: Fast starts fuel rivalry showdown .... Lake City boys, Coeur d'Alene girls jump out to big leads, win in spirit games at Coeur d'Alene High

After the boys game, Lake City High was announced as the winner of the Fish, capturing the spirit competition for the third straight year, and 12th time in the last 13 Fish games.

Playing amid pandemic tests basketball teams' adaptability

Sacramento State has a game at Cal Poly scheduled for Dec. 21, two days after the Hornets host UC Davis. Cal Poly has the same COVID-19 testing standards, so it should be easy for the Hornets to pull off.

Free pictures with Santa

Santa here for pictures

RV park owners are C-Falls boosters

After spending some time visiting Montana and liking what they saw, Larry and Karla Fowler knew Columbia Falls was the next spot for them to settle down.

RV park owners are C-Falls boosters

After spending some time visiting Montana and liking what they saw, Larry and Karla Fowler knew Columbia Falls was the next spot for them to settle down.

RV park owners are C-Falls boosters

After spending some time visiting Montana and liking what they saw, Larry and Karla Fowler knew Columbia Falls was the next spot for them to settle down.

Legals for February, 10 2022

PREP SOCCER: Timberlake tops Cd'A Charter in district semis

The Latest: NFLPA advises halt to private workouts together

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

Some gardeners in a pickle over scarce canning supplies

MARSHFIELD, Vt. (AP) — It’s the time of year when gardeners are turning their ripe tomatoes into sauces and salsas and cucumbers into pickles. But a boom in gardening and preparing food at home during the coronavirus pandemic has led to a scarcity of supplies with which to preserve them.

Inconvenient accommodation

Short-term rentals have Moses Lake residents upset, but city may be able to help

MOSES LAKE — The prevalence of short-term or vacation rentals has upset some people in Moses Lake. “(There’s been) increased activity, a lot of vehicles and trailers,” said Moses Lake resident Rebecca Hutsell, who said her neighborhood has at least four homes available for short-term rental that she knows of. Traffic through the one entrance into her neighborhood can get hectic, she said. “Everybody wants to bring their trailers ... A lot of strangers in the neighborhood we don't know,” Hutsell said.

Japan's new PM Yoshihide Suga, self-made and strong-willed

TOKYO (AP) — Before he got Japan's top government job officially, Yoshihide Suga was known as a “shadow" prime minister and the right-hand man for his long-serving predecessor.

Barbara Jean Kimbrell, 85

Barbara “Barb” Kimbrell, age 85, passed away at home on June 20, 2024, in Dalton Gardens, Idaho, surrounded by loved ones.

Christine 'Chris' Louise Gray, 70

Christine Gray (Chris), age 70, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

State lawmakers are pushing to curb governors' virus powers

Irritated by the sweeping use of executive orders during the COVID-19 crisis, state lawmakers around the U.S. are moving to curb the authority of governors and top health officials to impose emergency restrictions such as mask rules and business shutdowns.

Flathead County, Whitefish move into Stage II fire restrictions

Flathead and Whitefish move into Stage II fire restrictions