Russian artist who protested Ukraine war gets 7 years in prison in latest crackdown on free speech

Skochilenko has been held for nearly 19 months before her trial, meaning that her overall term will be reduced by more than two years, since every day served in a pre-trial detention center counts as 1.5 days of time served in a regular penal colony.

Northwest Softplay play room to open in Post Falls

An event center for children age 10 and younger, Northwest Softplay plans to open May 22 at 317 E. Seltice (Suite C) in Post Falls.

US reporter Evan Gershkovich freed in prisoner swap with Russia

The United States and Russia have completed a 24-person prisoner swap on Thursday, the largest in post-Soviet history.

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.

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.

COVID-19 affects federal, state and local deadlines

A local financial planner sent some dates for me to pass along regarding extensions to some important upcoming deadlines. Here are a few of the deadlines that have been affected.

Hearing aids to be available over-the-counter

Starting Monday, consumers will be able to buy hearing aids directly off store shelves and at dramatically lower prices as a 2017 federal law finally takes effect. Where for decades it cost thousands of dollars to get a device that could be purchased only with a prescription from an audiologist or other hearing professional, now a new category of over-the-counter aids are selling for hundreds of dollars. Walmart says it will sell a hearing aid for as little as $199. The over-the-counter aids are intended for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss — a market of tens of millions of people, many of whom have until now avoided getting help because devices were so expensive...

Report: Social media influencers push voting misinformation

CHICAGO (AP) — Social media influencers, partisan news outlets and even President Donald Trump's son are driving the spread of online misinformation swirling around the U.S. vote, casting doubt on this year’s election and prematurely raising suspicions about the accuracy of its results.

The Latest: Slight increase in hospitalizations in France

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Ings scores twice as Southampton wins 3-1 at Watford in EPL

LONDON (AP) — Striker Danny Ings kept the pressure on in the race to be Premier League top scorer, netting twice as Southampton won 3-1 at struggling Watford on Sunday.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Better now? We will soon see on the M's

The Mariners lost no ground, and you can argue that they’re in a better position than they were a week ago.

Community celebrations are seasonal favorites

The Flathead Valley rings in the holidays with a host of community festivities. Whether you just want to stroll around downtown amid the holiday decorations, are rarin’ to go for a wagon ride, or are looking for a little hot cocoa and Christmas caroling, gather up your family and friends, put on your (flannel-lined) party pants and celebrate the season!

Soccer: Glacier boys top Sentinel

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An opening to remember: Sandpoint edges Lake City in first baseball game on new turf at Memorial Field

On Saturday, Sandpoint and Lake City couldn't have asked for a better day to open the 2021 baseball season in the Inland Empire League. On top of the picture-perfect weather, it was the first baseball game on the new artificial turf at War Memorial Field and both teams made sure to give the hundreds of fans in the bleachers and camped out in lawn chairs around the field one to remember.

MLSD levy impacts on safety, health and facilities

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District has an Educational Programs and Operations levy on the Feb. 11 ballot. The levy and whether it passes or not, will have impacts on school resource officers, nursing staff and facilities and maintenance according to the district.

Virus cases in Italy soar 40%; US urges Americans not to go

MILAN (AP) — The number of people infected in Italy with the new coronavirus rose 40% to 1,576 in just 24 hours, Italian authorities announced Sunday, adding that five more infected people had died. The news came as a new U.S. government advisory urged Americans not to travel to the two Italian regions hardest hit by the virus.

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Gamecocks’ Boston wins Leslie Award as nation’s best center

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina freshman Aliyah Boston has won the Lisa Leslie Award given to the top center in women’s college basketball.

Gerald 'Jerry' Thomas Madsen, 81

Gerald “Jerry” Thomas Madsen passed away on Nov. 28, 2021, at Logan Health from complications related to asbestos and agent orange exposure.