What's essential? In France: pastry, wine. In US: golf, guns

The coronavirus pandemic is defining for the globe what's “essential” and what things we really can't do without, even though we might not need them for survival.

250,000 gallons released from wastewater treatment plant

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. (AP) — About 250,000 gallons of partially treated effluent was sent into Puget Sound from Bainbridge Island’s wastewater treatment plant after heavy rainfall temporarily overwhelmed the facility’s capacity.

Denver sees first snowfall after breaking 87-year-old record

Before Friday, the Mile High City's latest first snow was on Nov. 21, 1934.

Riders escape High Wheelers comeback in 4-3 KO win

Kingston Liniak bested Gio Brusa in the knockout round to send the Glacier Range Riders home with a 4-3 win Tuesday evening against the defending league champion Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers at Glacier Bank Park.

Helping students find direction

A new Rathdrum chamber project

The local chamber of commerce is opening new doors for young adults according to Executive Director Ashley Cameron. She said there is a gap in certain areas of the local economy, and they are hosting a strategic employment fair called "Opportunity Knocks."

Boundary County UI Extension offering free avian flu testing

Mark your calendar for free Avian Flu testing on Tuesday, July 28, from 2-6 p.m. in the Boundary County UI Extension Office back parking lot.

Glacier National Park crews plowing Two Medicine Road

It’s that time of year again — Glacier National Park has started plowing the Two Medicine Road and will begin plowing the Camas Road Monday, April 1.

Larry Gene Saunders, 73

Larry Gene Saunders, 73, died Aug. 3, 2023 in his home at Spirit Lake, Idaho.

Bonner County Calendar - July 21, 2024

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

NIC board increases athletics budget by $2.6 million

North Idaho College trustees voted this week to increase the athletics budget by up to $2.6 million, contemplated censuring one of their own and shared new insight into a decision to appeal NIC President Nick Swayne’s reinstatement to the Idaho Supreme Court.

A journey of resilience

Rebecca Moore recounts her path from breast cancer diagnosis to remission

MOSES LAKE – In the heart of Moses Lake, Washington, Rebecca Moore faces life anew after a challenging battle with breast cancer. With unwavering strength, she recounts her journey, emphasizing the importance of hope, community, and self-discovery amid adversity. Rebecca’s diagnosis came unexpectedly on August 1, 2023, just months after losing her father.

Let's help find a new home for thrift store

The Senior Thrift Store is closed and dark.

Navalny hails rallies; doctors urge him to end hunger strike

MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said in an emotional message from behind bars Thursday that he felt “pride and hope” after learning from his lawyer about the mass protests demanding his freedom that swept across Russia the previous night.

Twitter, Facebook fined for not moving user data to Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — A court in Moscow fined Twitter and Facebook 4 million rubles each Thursday for refusing to store the personal data of Russian citizens on servers in Russia, the largest penalties imposed on Western technology companies under internet use laws.

Northwest Notes May 14, 2024

Notes on Derek Bayley, club soccer and an NIC golfer.

Badgers fall by one run against Bulldogs; smash Lumberjacks in double header

The Badgers kept things close against the Bulldogs in the second game of a doubleheader, but ultimately lost by one run.

Glenn Miller, 81

Glenn W. Miller, 81 of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Dec. 20, 2023, with Linda, his wife of 39 years, by his side.

Tribal Health offering Covid vaccinations for children

Clinics will be held in Polson, Ronan and Arlee.

Mavs perform well in swim prelims

Moses Lake athletes to swim in Saturday finals

FEDERAL WAY - The Moses Lake Girls Swim Team completed the preliminaries Friday for the WIAA 4A State Swimming and Diving Competition. “I think we had a good prelims,” said head coach Jason Hart. “I think tomorrow is going to be pretty awesome.” In each event of the state preliminaries, the top 16 swimmers move on to finals on Saturday. “We swam faster than we did in prelims at districts,” said Hart. “We had two best times today which was pretty awesome.” ...

North Idaho Collision Repair opens

BONNERS FERRY — Many Boundary County residents own and drive at least one vehicle, so having a variety of repair options for damaged vehicles helps community members get the services they need.