Rausch helps Polson top Libby

Polson coach Karl Tait's heart was pounding in the final minutes of Friday's semifinal boys basketball game, but it's resting easy now.

US sets coronavirus infection record; deaths near 224,000

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. coronavirus caseload has reached record heights with more than 83,000 infections reported in a single day, the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation, as states from Connecticut to the Rocky Mountain West reel under the surge.

SHERIFF: Showdown features a no-show

On Thursday, March 14, Sheriff Bob Norris invited challenger Dan Wilson to a “throw down” to address the unsubstantiated allegations leveled against the sheriff by Mr. Wilson. The sheriff offered a (personal) $1,000 charitable donation for each allegation proven true by Mr. Wilson.

Huskies wrestlers work to achieve lofty goals in Tacoma

OTHELLO — Othello girls wrestling coach Sonny Rocha said the coaches set a lofty goal for the Huskies in the 2024-25 season, and he’s optimistic his team can reach it after earning the district championship this year. “Our goal at the beginning was to be state champions, so sending 14 quality girls, it’s going to be something that’s going to set us up for that stage,” Rocha said. “It's just going to be a matter of doing the same thing we’ve been doing all year.”

Background checks, a metric for gun sales, hit all-time high

Historic numbers of background checks to purchase or possess a firearm were done in June, a trend in a year marked by uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic, a subsequent economic recession, protests over racial injustice and calls to reduce police funding.

Rick Snider, 78

Richard Joseph Snider, 78, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, in Paso Robles, Calif.

Sam T. Giles

Sam T. Giles

'Crash course': Med students in Detroit help test for virus

DETROIT (AP) — City employees make critical visits to the Detroit health department for a coronavirus test. On the other side of the long cotton swab: medical students in protective gear who have volunteered to be on the front line of the fight.

Montana acts to protect Native American priority in adopting Native children

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed legislation giving Native American families preference in fostering and adopting Native children involved with child protective services, a proactive move to protect such rights as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case that could undercut them nationally.

The Latest: Arizona police say test kits weren't stolen

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 417,000 people and killed over 18,000. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems. More than 107,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.

MATCHDAY: Leeds hosts Leicester; Inzaghi vs Jurić in Italy

A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Monday:

NIC Choral Kaleidoscope concert Oct. 3

The North Idaho College Music Department will perform the Choral Kaleidoscope concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on NIC’s Coeur d’Alene Campus.

To enforce or not to enforce, and how?

Cd’A School Board holds workshop on student dress code

Enforcement can be challenging when it comes to dress codes in schools. When is a skirt too short? Are booty shorts OK? At what point do undergarments become a distraction? How much midriff, if any, is acceptable? And what matters more, disciplining students for what they’re wearing or the fact that they came to school at all? Trustees of the Coeur d’Alene School Board hashed out some of these details Monday evening during a workshop at Midtown Meeting Center.

Donna Weaver, 74

Our beloved wife, mom, grandma Donna Marie Bramsen Weaver passed away Dec. 1, 2023, at 74 years old at her home in Polson after a brief battle with lung cancer. A celebration of life for Donna will be held at The Barn on Finley Point on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at 11 a.m.

Brexit trade negotiations suspended because of COVID-19 case

BRUSSELS (AP) — As if the Brexit trade negotiations were not tortuous enough, the coronavirus added a twist at a crucial stage on Thursday when top-level talks had to be suspended because an EU negotiator tested positive for COVID-19.

Lights Under the Big Sky offers flurry of fun

The elves began assembling in September to string lights for Ronan’s epic Lights Under the Big Sky, an event that draws hundreds of visitors from the Mission Valley and beyond to the fairgrounds.

Alphabet and Microsoft help Wall Street clinch its best week in nearly 6 months

NEW YORK (AP) — The best week for U.S. stocks since November closed out with more gains thanks to Alphabet and Microsoft on Friday.

Moses Lake defeats Eastmont, West Valley and Davis in track meet

MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks picked up wins against West Valley (Yakima), Davis and Eastmont on both the boys and girls side of Thursday’s Columbia Basin Big 9 meet. Moses Lake’s girls team defeated West Valley 106-43, Davis 120-29 and Eastmont 101-49. The Maverick boys won 98-47 over West Valley, 114-30 over Davis and 75-70 against Eastmont.

Georgia DA who charged officers faces tough primary runoff

ATLANTA (AP) — Against the backdrop of protests over racial injustice and police brutality and with allegations of misconduct emboldening challengers, the top prosecutor in Georgia’s most populous county is fighting to keep his job.

Brexit trade talks suspended because of COVID-19 case

BRUSSELS (AP) — As if the Brexit trade negotiations were not tortuous enough, the coronavirus added a twist at a crucial stage on Thursday when top-level talks had to be suspended because an EU negotiator tested positive for COVID-19.