'Keeping Tradition Alive'

North Idaho State Fair opens Friday

For Jordan, that means young and old will turn to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds for the 10-day run of the North Idaho State Fair that begins Friday. It’s the annual summer feast of food, drink, music, a carnival, rodeos and so much more, including the famous Budweiser Clyesdales. Pulling it together is a difficult as it sounds, with hopes for a record-breaking crowd of more than 170,000 that filed through the gates last year.

Free meal in Hungry Horse

We are looking forward to our “After Christmas and celebrate the New Year Party” on Thursday Dec. 28th at the Hungry Horse School at 5:30 p.m.

SIDEWALKS: Property owners should keep them clear

Wouldn’t it be a big boost to the local wintertime economy if residents and businesses cleared the sidewalks (isn’t that a law, apparently with no consequences) and deiced the parking lots?

Legals for May, 15 2023

The Latest: New Zealand to end restrictions except in 1 city

WELLINGTON, New Zealand: All remaining virus restrictions will be lifted across much of New Zealand from late Monday with the exception of the largest city, Auckland, which will continue to have some restrictions for at least another 16 days. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement Monday after meeting with top lawmakers. The nation of 5 million re-imposed some restrictions last month after an Auckland outbreak which now appears to be under control. Under the plan, maximum gathering sizes in Auckland will be increased from 10 to 100 on Wednesday and then caps removed two weeks after that. “Auckland needs more time,” Ardern told reporters in the city. “Whilst we have reasonable confidence we are on the right track, there is still a need in Auckland for that cautious approach.” Health authorities reported no new cases on Monday. The number of active cases is 62, with 33 from community spread and 29 among quarantined returning travelers.

Versatile pasta has starring role in winter cuisine

Today, the Country Chef’s spotlight shines on pasta — so elegant in salads and light side dishes in warm weather, and equally delightful as wintertime fare. We’ll spend two columns on this versatile subject, sharing recipes from far and near. Enjoy!

Arlee CDC steps up to the plate

The Arlee Community Development Corporation has been very active and effective in its nearly two decades of existence.

Virginia Democrats sue for list of voters with ballot errors

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Democrats are suing Richmond's top elections official to get a list of absentee voters whose ballots contain errors that need to be corrected in order for them to be counted in the Nov. 3 election.

Mayor proposes $5.6M plan to address trash in Seattle

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has proposed a $5.6 million plan to address trash and maintenance needs in parks and public spaces.

Guitars signed by rock stars taken from Florida storage unit

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has been arrested after he tried to pawn a red California SG electric guitar signed by the members of rock band Van Halen that he stole from a storage unit, police investigators said.

Weather effects

Before anyone gets overly concerned, I am not taking the place of Randy Mann or Cliff Harris, although the weather does play a big part each year on the grape crop, both here and abroad. Over the last several years we have seen everything from severe cold snaps in the appellations of the Northwest to drought in parts of California. Some of these events have had big effects and others not as much. Here is a roundup of the weather effects for the appellations of the Western U.S.

EDITORIAL: Unaffiliated voters invited to GOP primary

Tuesday's election too important to stay on sidelines

Shoshone County Elections and Polling places

The May Election Day is just a few days away and locals might need to know what they’re voting on, as well as where they need to go in order to cast their vote.

Camping days that should not have been

Miraculous “shouldn't have been, but are” campground days

A little warmth: Family donates clothing to anyone who needs it

MOSES LAKE — Love. That’s what makes Cal Rice and his wife Jackie drive out with a big truck full of clothes to give away to whomever needs them.

Distinguished artist Kevin Red Star featured in exhibit at Wachholz College Center

Distinguished Montana artist Kevin Red Star grew up in southern Montana on the Crow reservation. He works in mainly acrylic, ink and collage using color and composition to express his unique imagery on canvas.

AP-AP Entertainment Digest, 2nd Ld-Writethru

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Careful, that may not be the trophy bull you think it is

Shooting a decoy can be a costly mistake

Taking a shot on that suspiciously still bull might seem tempting, but it could also be a very costly mistake.

Review: How `Unexpected Spy' author went from college to CIA

“The Unexpected Spy: From the CIA to the FBI, My Secret Life Taking Down Some of the World’s Most Notorious Terrorists,” St. Martin’s Press, by Tracy Walder with Jessica Anya Blau

PHOTOS: Valkyries at Divisional Volleyball

Valkyries at the Western A Divisional Volleyball Tournament in Polson