Cynthia 'Cindy' Louise Long, 70

Cynthia Louise Long, 70, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2024, and began her journey with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

Virus pain easing in Spain, Italy; UK braces for bleak days

MADRID (AP) — A week ago, emergency rooms and intensive care wards in Spain and Italy were overflowing with woozy, coughing coronavirus patients and literally buzzing with breathing machines.

Nebraska to send early ballot application to all voters

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska will send early ballot applications to all registered voters whose counties haven't already done so, the state's top election official said Wednesday.

NCAA TOURNAMENT • Spokane: Simply Grand — D-I newbie Grand Canyon knocks off Saint Mary’s for first NCAA tourney win

“It’s cool for the world to see what GCU’s capable of,” said Lopes senior forward Gabe McLothan, who finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds. “We’re not done yet.”

Amid virus, humble toilet paper is suddenly a hot commodity

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — There's no denying Tissue Plus is on a roll.

WSU flips script

After 5-9 start, Cougs have won three of last four matches

PULLMAN – Having lost five of six games to close out December, the Washington State University Cougars have flipped the script in the new year, winning three of their past four games – including a win over the top-five rated Arizona Wildcats on the road. “Experience matters, and to do it on the road is even more special,” WSU Head Coach Kyle Smith said in Saturday’s postgame press conference following the win over Arizona. “(Arizona) had a couple of looks, and I guess we were feisty enough to hang in there.” ...

Mond leads No. 10 Texas A&M in opener against Vanderbilt

No. 10 Texas A&M took two big hits when top receiver Jhamon Ausbon and starting linebacker Anthony Hines opted out of the season before Saturday’s opener against Vanderbilt.

Firefighters enjoy calm Fourth

COLUMBIA BASIN — This year, the Fourth of July wasn’t too bad for local firefighters. “We had a couple of brush fires, but in comparison with years past, not bad,” said Moses Lake Fire Chief Brett Bastian.

Facing revolt, GOP spares ethanol in drive to cut spending

House Republicans are touting their debt limit package as a first step toward fiscal restraint. They say it's past time for Congress to reduce the swelling deficits that they say are threatening the fiscal health of the country.

Algeria votes on new constitution amid opposition boycott

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerians voted Sunday on whether to approve a revised constitution that imposes term limits, promises new freedoms and is aimed at answering demands from pro-democracy protesters who pushed out their long-serving, autocratic president last year.

Sauna event aims to help Northside Fire

Next weekend, Bonner County residents will be able to take a traditional cold plunge in the Pack River — with a twist.

West Nile Virus found in Grant County

GRANT COUNTY — Residents are being urged to wear bug repellent and clean up potential mosquito breeding sites on their property after West Nile Virus was discovered in a mosquito trapped in Grant County.

City buys $7.8 million property; no warranty

COEUR d’ALENE — The city of Coeur d’Alene is officially on the hook to buy the former Atlas mill site.

Legals for August, 17 2021

Optimistic about the Old Country

NEW YORK (AP) - Italy may not seem like the ideal place for a Domino's Pizza shop, but the man who heads the American chain remains optimistic about the possibility.

Maintenance man mistaken for bank burglar

A pedestrian on told a Whitefish police officer they had seen a man trying to break into a local bank. The officer found the man, who was actually a janitor at the bank. 

Ruphina "Tina" Nitschke

Ruphina "Tina" Nitschke

Maricopa County attorney adopts new policies for plea deals

PHOENIX (AP) — The top prosecutor for most of metro Phoenix is adopting new policies that she says refocuses how her office approaches plea agreements to resolve pending criminal cases.

Margie Dillon, 79

Margie Dillon passed away on January 22, 2024; she was 79.

Somers man sentenced for negligent vehicular assault, theft

Benjamin Edward Brant, 44, earned a 10-year sentence with the state Department of Corrections with five years suspended for felony negligent vehicular assault on April 13 as well as five years for felony theft of property.