Security chief named Hong Kong No. 2 official amid clampdown

HONG KONG (AP) — China on Friday promoted Hong Kong’s top security official to the territory’s No. 2 spot as Beijing looks to the government of the Asian financial hub to clamp down on free speech and political opponents to restore stability following anti-government protests.

Gold and diamonds lose luster, but garden supply sales shine

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Tuesday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.

County officials set resolutions

The ball in New York is getting ready to drop and as people around the world prepare for the new year, a few Bonner County employees are looking ahead to 2024. Bonner County operations manager Jessi Reinbold said she is trying to be more present in the moment rather than getting distracted by other responsibilities.

Hofheins ready to join the Pirates next spring

MOSES LAKE — Being a dual-sport athlete is no easy task, but Raegen Hofheins has done it her whole life. In fact, she had trouble narrowing down to two sports when she got to Moses Lake High School. “I have always been a pretty active person. When I was little, I played probably five sports at a time, and once I hit middle school, going into high school, I had to decide on which ones were my favorites, and I have played softball since I was 4 years old,” Hofheins said. Hofheins also opted to keep up with volleyball during her time at Moses Lake.

Doolittle, Manek lead Oklahoma past Iowa St. 90-61

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma could have been satisfied with its big win over West Virginia last week or looked ahead to visiting third-ranked Kansas on Saturday.

Blackfeet Nation reopens after strict pandemic closures

BROWNING (AP) — On March 15, 2020, just two days after COVID-19 entered Montana, the Blackfeet Nation declared a state of emergency. Like many places in Montana, the tribe's schools adopted remote learning and businesses, bars and restaurants closed.

Mill site grant proposal clears hearing hurdle

By BRENT SHRUM Western News Reporter

Legals for August, 10 2023

Russian missiles kill at least 21 in Ukraine's Odesa region

Thirty-eight others, including six children and a pregnant woman, were reported hospitalized.

After a short wait, the Tall Pine is open once more

On the morning of January 13, the 133-year old eponymous tree associated with the landmark came crashing down on top of the adjoining restaurant and for a quick minute it felt like that would be the end of one of the Silver Valley’s classic burger joints.

Pandemic air travel milestone; 1 million passengers screened

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The number of passengers screened in a single day for flights in the U.S. topped one million for the first time since COVID-19 infections began to spike last March.

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Degenerative disc disease (or DDD) can occur in any area of the spine, but it is most commonly found in the lumbar spine.

Biden, Harris travel to Atlanta to comfort Asian Americans

ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris offered solace to Asian Americans and denounced the scourge of racism at times hidden “in plain sight” as they visited Atlanta, just days after a white gunman killed eight people, most of them Asian American women.

Why wineries close

It likely seems like a simple answer, but for many wine consumers it becomes more complex and puzzling when one of our favorite wineries shuts the doors. In some ways it is simple a winery closes for the same reasons any other business does, in other ways though it is more complex. Wineries after all are businesses and it is only with the deepest of pockets that they keep going regardless of their economic sustainability.

If you asked a movie critic

Oscar nominations, unstoppable ‘Oppenheimer' and more

You didn’t ask, but I’m going to tell you anyway. One of the best recurring features in all of film criticism was Roger Ebert’s Movie Answer Man, in which the late, great critic answered film-related questions from his readers.

Warden seeks new police chief

Rick Martin set to retire June 15 after long service to community

WARDEN – The City of Warden is preparing for a transition in its Police Department as Chief Rick Martin announced his retirement effective June 15, 2025, at the April 22 city council meeting prompting the city to initiate the hiring process for his successor.

Headed for a vacation? Do this for your plants

Summer’s in high season, and so are vacation plans. Whether it’s just a weekend getaway or a true escape from the daily grind, don’t forget to vacation-proof your plant life. Without it that lush garden might better resemble scorched earth when you get back.

So you hired a guide. Read this first

What fun: You’re going on a guided outdoor trip. As you get ready, here are some tips from actual guides about what to expect, as these patient men and women have experienced a few trips that did not go well.

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.

Law roundup: Naked man takes one toke over the line

A naked man with a ponytail allegedly wandered outside an apartment building and walked around acting devastated. He told the responding Kalispell Police