California don't force 10-cent grocery bag charge amid virus

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California grocery and retail stores won’t be required to charge 10 cents per bag, and they can again hand out thinner, single-use plastic bags under an executive order signed Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

PREP BASEBALL: Trojans slip in IEL standings after Moscow sweeps

Post Falls hosts Lewiston in a doubleheader on Tuesday. The Bengals lead the Trojans by one game in the league standings, with Post Falls scheduled to finish games against Lake City (next Thursday) and at Lakeland (next Friday).

Spawning the imagination Students get lively view of science from fish biologist

Grade-school students gathered around bubbling tanks in the St. Regis science classroom as Brooks Sanford dumped about 250 of squirmy orange alevin into the water from a net container. Alevin are newly spawned trout still carrying their yolk sac. Some students squeal with delight as they drop down into the pea gravel below.

Czech soccer clubs approve plan to restart on May 23

PRAGUE (AP) — Professional soccer clubs in the Czech Republic on Tuesday approved a proposal to restart the top two divisions this month after they were suspended by the coronavirus pandemic.

Best Shot - Jan. 27, 2024

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Muslims call for French goods boycott to protest caricatures

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Muslims in the Middle East and beyond on Monday broadened their calls for boycotts of French products and protests, as a clash over depictions of the Prophet Muhammad and the limits of free speech intensified.

Business briefs - Associated Press - Jan. 15, 2025

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Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearms charges in long-running probe weeks after plea deal failed

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden was indicted Thursday on federal firearms charges, the latest step in a long-running investigation into the president's son that puts the case on track toward a possible high-stakes trial as the 2024 election looms.

Port of Othello discusses potential for Othello Airport FBO

OTHELLO – The Port of Othello heard aircraft broker Kevin Raver speak about his informal proposal for starting a Fixed-Based Operator at the Othello Municipal Airport, which Raver said would facilitate fuel sales, provide maintenance and could help prepare the airport for community events or training certifications.

COVID-19 cases rising among US children as schools reopen

After preying heavily on the elderly in the spring, the coronavirus is increasingly infecting American children and teens in a trend authorities say appears fueled by school reopenings and the resumption of sports, playdates and other activities.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Can ‘Eck effect’ rub off on Vandal hoops?

“We have a little chip on our shoulder,” said first-year Idaho men's basketball coach Alex Pribble, who was head coach at Division II Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, Wash., for four seasons (2015-19). “We understand where this program has been, we understand where this team is projected … but we have a strong sense of internal belief.”

Jamison recognized for conservation work

His only child was born in a cabin up the North Fork of the Flathead. One of his first assignments as a young journalist was howling for wolves with renowned wolf biologist Diane Boyd up the North Fork.

Probe into waste spilled into Paris river from cement plant

PARIS (AP) — Paris authorities are investigating the spilling of pollutants into the Seine River from a plant run by one of the world's biggest cement makers, LafargeHolcim, officials said Wednesday.

PF Hwy District to consider new roundabout

Public hearing, open house Wednesday 4-6 p.m.

The installation of a new roundabout at the intersection of Hayden Avenue and Meyer Road will be on the Post Falls Highway District's agenda during a public hearing and open house from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at the district office, 5629 E. Seltice Way.

Prescribed burns planned around Northwest Montana

Flathead National Forest is planning to conduct fall prescribed burning as conditions become favorable, and smoke will be visible from the Flathead Valley.

Bigfork Art Walk May 21

On Saturday, May 21, downtown Bigfork will open its streets, stores and galleries for the annual Spring Art Walk from 4 to 7 p.m.

The story behind the decisions

There has been much speculation in the Press and among North Idaho residents about the likelihood, or even the chance, of a Trader Joe’s opening in our area. Having some crossover with the company — given that we sell wine and so do they — we have the chance to have a bit of somewhat grounded speculation about why they have not yet come into this market. While we can’t speak for the company, nor can we know for certain why they have yet to show up, we have a sense of a few things that might be involved.

Tuesday rainfall could end Kalispell's dry streak

Northwest Montana is expected to receive its first wetting rain in nearly three weeks with the arrival of a cold front on Tuesday.

6 French citizens, 2 guides killed by gunmen at giraffe park

NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Unidentified gunmen killed six French aid workers and two Nigerien guides who were visiting a wildlife park east of Niger’s capital early Sunday, authorities from both countries said.

Azar leads highest-level US delegation to Taiwan in decades

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar arrived in Taiwan on Sunday in the highest-level visit by an American Cabinet official since the break in formal diplomatic relations between Washington and Taipei in 1979.