California governor orders paid sick leave for food workers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Farm workers, grocery store and fast-food employees and delivery drivers will receive two weeks of paid sick leave so they won’t feel pressured to keep working while infected with the coronavirus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER: We’re already being monitored

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER: We’re already being monitored

Wolfpack take down AA boys golf crown

Turns out the divisional tournament was just a hiccup for the Glacier Wolfpack boys, who picked up their third State AA golf championship at Lake Hills Golf Course Friday.

Lawmakers, advocates call for increased oversight of Idaho youth homes

Post Falls girls' facility at center of investigation

Idaho lawmakers said they will look to boost oversight of children’s residential facilities in response to an InvestigateWest report detailing abuse and neglect at a girls’ treatment home in Post Falls.

Legals for June, 11 2021

Under Trump, 'You're fired!' even greets federal prosecutors

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara had a snickering response to news that his successor as top federal prosecutor was “stepping down” from the job.

Coffee talk: Butler, Heat look to even up the NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jimmy Butler, perhaps the NBA’s best-known barista, is not adjusting the prices at the coffee shop that he’s been operating out of his hotel room for Miami Heat teammates and staff inside the NBA bubble. Even after a win, everything at Big Face Coffee remains $20.

Teens implicated in Pack River Store burglary

SANDPOINT — Two teens have been taken into custody in connection with a break-in at the Pack River Store last month.

Under Trump, 'You're fired!' even greets federal prosecutors

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara had a snickering response to news that his successor as top federal prosecutor was “stepping down” from the job.

Irvin Kent Howe

Jan. 11, 1945 — Jan. 25, 2024

Irvin Kent Howe was born to Ellen Alberdina Galloway Howe and Lawrence James Howe in Ontario, Oregon. He spent his first years in Ontario with his parents and older sister, Vivian Nadene Howe. Later on, his younger sister, Rita Howe, joined the family. When Irvin was four years old, he contracted polio, so he was taken to Boise, Idaho, and put into an iron lung. He also spent time at Shriner’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon, undergoing surgery to repair his leg. As a child, he mainly lived in Ontario and Madras, Oregon, as well as Eltopia and Blythe, Washington.

Harris' Asia trip carries new urgency after Afghan collapse

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has given new urgency to Vice President Kamala Harris' tour of Southeast Asia, where she will attempt to reassure allies of American resolve following the chaotic end of a two-decade war.

Friends of the River Coalition adds shuttle to river recreation this summer

The Friends of the River Coalition have unveiled a shuttle bus to help alleviate parking issues in the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River in Kingston.

Keep our utilities accountable to the people

The Public Service Commission and Northwestern Energy (NWE), have made news, again, and yet again, for something done to — and not for — Montana.

Holiday Marketplace at The Coeur d'Alene Resort this weekend

Twenty vendors will offer festive goods at limited capacity market

Vendors will offer festive goods at limited capacity market in The Resort this weekend

Mary-Jane Henry, 81

Mary-Jane Henry, 81, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024.

Chelan County considers limits on short-term rentals

LEAVENWORTH, Wash. (AP) — Tourists may soon find it harder to book an Airbnb near Leavenworth, Lake Chelan and other popular areas in Chelan County, Washington.

Lawsuits against Trump politically motivated

The lawsuits brought against President Trump are politically motivated. They are part of a six-year campaign of political persecution and negative propaganda designed to prevent President Trump reelection. The Department of Injustice want a gag order for President Trump. To keep President Trump from telling the people what's happening in court. This is an infringement of President Trump's right to free speech and is unconstitutional.

Indian partying hotspot Goa counts losses, braces for change

GOA, India (AP) — The sun’s golden rays fall on Goa’s smooth, sandy beaches every evening, magical as ever but strangely quiet and lonely. This holiday season, few visitors are enjoying the celebrated sunsets in the Indian party hotspot.

260 Chinese boats fish near Galapagos; Ecuador on alert

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Some call it a floating city, a flotilla of 260 mostly Chinese fishing vessels near the Galapagos archipelago that is stirring diplomatic tension and raising worries about the threat to sharks, manta rays and other vulnerable species in waters around the UNESCO world heritage site.

The Latest: Madrid to open hospital for coronavirus patients

MADRID — Madrid officials held a ceremony to open part of a 1,000-bed hospital for emergencies. About 200 health professionals gathered Tuesday at the Nurse Isabel Zendal Hospital, built in 100 days at a cost of 100 million euros ($119 million), twice the original budget.