Commentary: Expelling foreign journalists is a bad idea for both China and the United States

China’s announcement on March 17 that it will expel at least 13 American journalists with the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal will hurt China more than it will punish the United States. But it’s not good for anyone.

Legals for September, 20 2021

From the Archives

According to Smithsonian Magazine — “A prominent educator and patron of the arts, Henry Cole traveled in the elite social circles of early Victorian England, and had the misfortune of having too many friends. During the holiday season of 1843, those friends were causing Cole much anxiety.

New group creates voter guide

How many Kootenai County residents have felt frustrated when trying to research a candidate’s beliefs and what they stand for during election season? A new group has been started in Kootenai County whose primary goal is to provide non-partisan voter guides for all contested races in Kootenai County’s next election.

Mosques reopen in Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem amid virus woes

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tens of thousands of mosques across Saudi Arabia reopened Sunday for the first time in more than two months, with worshipers ordered to follow strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus as Islam's holiest site in Mecca remained closed to the public.

Vice President Harris: A new chapter opens in US politics

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris broke the barrier that has kept men at the top ranks of American power for more than two centuries when she took the oath Wednesday to hold the nation's second-highest office.

House of Mystery still thrilling visitors after 47 years

About 13 miles west of Glacier National Park sits a small wooden building nestled in a wooded area just off U.S. 2 and decorated with elaborate signs typical of any roadside attraction.

Another quarantine must have? Houseplants, says The Sill CEO

NEW YORK (AP) — It wasn’t just toilet paper that people stocked up on during the pandemic. There was a run on houseplants, too.

Marilyn Thompson, 95

Marilyn Leone Thompson, 95, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in Sandpoint, Idaho.

From the archives - May 6, 2021

From the archives - May 6, 2021

Protest erupts over fatal police shooting of Black man

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — The mother of a man fatally shot by Louisiana police said her son was intelligent, shy and had sought therapy for social anxiety. Her lawyers said they plan to sue over the death of Trayford Pellerin, who police said had a knife and was trying to enter a convenience store.

KRR runners race to fund scholarships

Over 160 runners and walkers participated in last Saturday’s Kootenai River Run, part of the 2022 Kootenai River Days. The run raises scholarships for local cross country and track athletes and is sponsored by ERA Shelman Realty and Idaho Forest Group.

Indiana forecasts 10-fold jump for mail-in voting

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana election officials are bracing for perhaps 10 times more mail-in ballots for this fall’s election than four years ago.

A long trend: How the Idaho Legislature has removed local governments’ powers

Early on in the COVID pandemic, Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued a temporary stay home order — temporarily closing some businesses and limiting public gatherings.

Helium prospecting picking up in north-central Montana

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Helium prospecting is picking up in north-central Montana with Canadian companies expanding south after years of development in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

No pay cuts, layoffs but Mideast firm rethinks food security

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of the biggest private employers in the Middle East has no plans to cut salaries or lay off any of its 44,000 workers, but the pandemic is changing its thinking about food security, retail and tourism.

Legals November 3, 2016

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF GRANT IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate ) ) NO. 16-4-00073-1 of ) ) PROBATE NOTICE TO AUDRA LOUISE WILSON, ) CREDITORS ) Deceased.________________ ) The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, be fore the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative's attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the Personal Representa tive served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020; or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent's probate and nonprobate assets. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: November 3, 2016. By _______________________________ ESTHER NOLAN Personal Representative Address: 3283 Road P SW Quincy, WA 98848 Attorneys for Personal Representative: BROMILEY LAW, PLLC By_______________________________________ J. KIRK BROMILEY, WSBA NO. 05913 227 Ohme Garden Road Wenatchee, WA 98801 CHELAN COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Ms. Kimberly Morrison, Clerk Chelan County Superior Court 350 Orondo Avenue Suite 501 Wenatchee, WA 98801 #11044/15079 Pub.: November 3, 10 & 17, 2016

Bear conflict number for Flathead Reservation

A new call line to report non-emergency bear conflicts on the Flathead Indian Reservation is now available. These calls will be received by the Safety of Dams Program/ Natural Resources Department 24/7 dispatch call center at 406-275-2774. The conflicts will be directed to the first available Tribal Game Warden or Tribal Wildlife Biologist to respond.

Judge shields some Texas abortion clinics from group's suits

DALLAS (AP) — A judge has temporarily shielded some Texas abortion clinics from being sued by the state's largest anti-abortion group under a

Community Foundation helps build a better Bigfork

The annual Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork auction is just around the corner.