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October 5, 2020 12:03 a.m.

One Chicago community endures virus, violence and turmoil

CHICAGO (AP) — In harrowing moments, in the sobs of grieving mourners and the incessant wail of sirens, the crises of 2020 have played out painfully within a single Chicago community:

March 1, 2019 midnight

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This refers to the recent county commission meeting on the proposal to construct an asphalt plant in Sagle. I am opposed to this plant. The commissioners approved it. I also know that a new commissioner had not taken office at the time of this meeting. Any comments I make in this letter do not apply to him.

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Sandpoint’s Klein Fragoso breaks school pole vault record … again
April 26, 2024 8:30 p.m.

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Sandpoint’s Klein Fragoso breaks school pole vault record … again

Sandpoint will be back in action today at the Walla Walla Legends Meet, Priest River at Barry Sartz Relays in Newport. Clark Fork will prepare for the North Star League Meet on Tuesday.

June 29, 2019 1 a.m.

California dreaming? More like a nightmare

The term “Californification” is not meant to be a slur on people who move here from California. Instead, with my famous minor in economics, I would like to address “the creeping degradation of our local economy toward the California model.”

March 2, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Disgruntled ex-guard takes dozens of hostages in Manila mall

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police surrounded a shopping mall in Manila on Monday after a recently dismissed security guard opened fire and took dozens of people hostage, starting a standoff that began before noon and was still ongoing in the evening, an official said.

Adams Co. working to address jail closure, maintenance needs
September 25, 2023 1:30 a.m.

Adams Co. working to address jail closure, maintenance needs

RITZVILLE – Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner met with the Adams County Commissioners Tuesday to discuss the requirements to re-open the Adams County Jail and make improvements beyond the basic facility needs. “You guys know the conditions. You know the things that are needed to be fixed. Part of the thing that I wanted to discuss today is where the board feels like we need to go next with the facility. I know the things are going to be worked on,” said Wagner. “I would like to see at least some ideas of the projects that the commissioners and the facilities managers want to do in the jail so we can at least get started on those things.” ...

Insurers seek rate increases in individual health plans for 2024
May 30, 2023 5:17 p.m.

Insurers seek rate increases in individual health plans for 2024

OLYMPIA — The Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner announced on Tuesday that health insurers who offer individual plans in Washington are asking for a roughly 9% across-the-board increase in insurance premiums for 2024, according to an OIC press release...

Churches welcome all to worship services
September 24, 2021 1 a.m.

Churches welcome all to worship services

Local churches are helping their congregations worship in a variety of ways.

June 16, 2022 3:31 p.m.

Silver Mountain hosts off-road race this weekend

KELLOGG, ID - Silver Mountain Resort will host an off-road motorcycle race this weekend, June 18-19. The event will host 500 dirt bikes on Silver Mountain in the Silver Kings Hard Enduro as part of the 2022 AMA West Extreme Off-Road Regional Championship Schedule. The enduro also serves as a qualifier for the grand championship in Tennessee...

March 19, 2021 2:03 p.m.

US, China spar in 1st face-to-face meetings under Biden

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Top U.S. and Chinese officials met again Friday after sparring over sharply different views of each other and the world in their first face-to-face talks since President Joe Biden took office.

Local grapplers compete at Cut Bank Invitational
January 9, 2024 11 p.m.

Local grapplers compete at Cut Bank Invitational

Impressive depth and strength in the lower and middle weight classes have emerged as the bread-and-butter of this year’s Plains/Hot Springs (PHS) wrestling team.

December 27, 2023 1 a.m.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Don’t forget Habitat for Humanity

AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Don’t forget Habitat for Humanity

Cranberry Road Winery to open Wednesday
May 2, 2021 1:20 a.m.

Cranberry Road Winery to open Wednesday

Business Bits for May 2

Sensible zoning needed to regulate pot sales
July 18, 2021 midnight

Sensible zoning needed to regulate pot sales

The countdown is on for the official start of legalized recreational marijuana sales in Montana.

March 16, 2020 4 a.m.

Bigfork Independent Film Festival postponed until October

The fourth annual Bigfork Independent Film Festival scheduled for April 3-5 has been postponed until October 2-4 out of concerns related to the new coronavirus.

“Is it just me, or is it getting hot in here?” A book review by Glacier Conservancy Exec. Director Doug Mitchell
February 8, 2022 11 p.m.

“Is it just me, or is it getting hot in here?” A book review by Glacier Conservancy Exec. Director Doug Mitchell

Next month, Glacier's Book Club will be discussing "Land on Fire" By Gary Ferguson. Conservancy Executive Director Doug Mitchell gives his thoughts on the book while recounting recent wildfires in the park.

December 10, 2020 11:06 a.m.

Hundreds of Hondurans gather to walk in caravan to the U.S.

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (AP) — Hundreds of Hondurans, many devastated by recent hurricanes, were setting out on a trek toward the United States on Thursday, a week after the country's president himself visited Washington and warned of possible food shortages as a result of the storms.

BCVS hosting festival, fashion show
November 2, 2023 1 a.m.

BCVS hosting festival, fashion show

Many community residents are both loyal attendees and contributors to the Boundary County Victim Services’ annual Fall Festival & Fashion Show. This year’s fundraiser will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the action will start at 6 p.m.

November 2, 2023 1 a.m.

Ruehle's tenure marked by dedication, understanding

The old adage “The proof is in the pudding” certainly rings true for Deb Ruehle, incumbent candidate for Sandpoint City Council. During her tenure on City Council, Deb has proven her dedication to understanding how our city functions and how the relationships between mayor, city staff and department heads influence decisions that affect Sandpoint residents.

Russia evacuates embassy in Ukraine as crisis escalates
February 23, 2022 11:30 a.m.

Russia evacuates embassy in Ukraine as crisis escalates

Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council chief Oleksiy Danilov called for a national state of emergency, subject to parliamentary approval