AP source: Phils visiting clubhouse staffer tests positive

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — One Philadelphia Phillies employee who works in the visiting clubhouse has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person familiar with the results told The Associated Press.

Christmas tree permits available

It’s always a wonderful time of year in North Idaho, and it gets even better as it comes time to finding the perfect Christmas tree. Tree permits are sold for $5 each at any of the U.S. Forest Service offices, except the Forest Nursery, and at Bureau of Land Management offices. For more information, including office hours and locations, please visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/ipnf or https://www.blm.gov/office/coeur-dalene-district-office.

Eyewitness to History: WWII veteran witnessed Japan’s historic surrender

From the moment he heard about Pearl Harbor at 15 years old, Jim Sivelle said he knew he would join the service and “go fight.”

The Latest: Pope urges vaccine access to poorest nations

ROME — Pope Francis is urging political leaders make sure coronavirus vaccines are available to the poorest nations.

Youths go whole hog in showing pigs at the Northwest Montana Fair

It’s been a hard year for hogs and illness, but with precautions in place, it was on with the show at the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo on Monday morning.

Rio de Janeiro police arrest evangelical Mayor Crivella

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro state police arrested outgoing Mayor Marcelo Crivella on Tuesday in connection with an alleged kickbacks scheme, yet another show of political turmoil in Brazil’s postcard city.

State potato commission joins Asia trade mission

MOSES LAKE - Members of the Washington State Potato Commission are gearing up to talk potatoes with government officials and industry representatives in various parts of Southeast Asia.

Local USCGA recruiting new members

SANDPOINT — U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Lake Pend Oreille is looking for serious candidates who want to join the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and make a difference.

Shining a light on AIDS

New director Amy Dreps pushes care, prevention

COEUR d'ALENE - Care, prevention, advocacy.

Janet M. Frisella, 59

Janet M. Frisella, 59, passed away April 2, 2012, at Kootenai Medical Center after fighting a persistent disease that has affected her life for the past 15 years off and on. She can now finally get the peaceful rest she so deserves. Jan was born Sept. 30, 1952, in Kalispell, Mont.

March Madness? Nope. March Mentors

My favorite event of the whole year is in the month of March. There are no ticket sales, no entertainment to book, no dinner to serve and no items to buy. This event is organized and facilitated by business professionals and volunteers truly dedicated to the youth of this community. This month the Post Falls Chamber Business Education Committee will partner with Post Falls High School to hold our 7th annual Reverse Job Fair.

Dale Allan Harrold, 62

Dale Allan Harrold, 62, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 at his home in Whitefish, Dale was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on August 10, 1955 to David and Margaret (Crowe) Harrold.

Kalispell Chamber outlines 2012 goals

Expanding tourism and advancing pro-growth legislation will be at the forefront of the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce’s agenda this year.

USDA wildfire plan issued

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland issued Monday a joint memo to federal agency leaders with wildfire responsibilities outlining their vision and goals for managing wildland fires this year, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Congratulations River City Leadership Academy

Congratulations to the River City Leadership Academy (RCLA) Class of 2019 graduates:

Duffy takes PHD controls

Longtime health care professional named district director

Don Duffy continues PHD service he started in 2014.

Local USCGA recruiting new members

SANDPOINT — U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Lake Pend Oreille is looking for serious candidates who want to join the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and make a difference.

Dale Allan Harrold, 62

Dale Allan Harrold, 62, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 at his home in Whitefish, Dale was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on August 10, 1955 to David and Margaret (Crowe) Harrold.

Dale Allan Harrold

Dale Allan Harrold, 62, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 at his home in Olney. Dale was born in Edmonton Alberta, Canada, on Aug. 10, 1955 to David and Margaret (Crowe) Harrold.

France gives backing to Cyprus amid gas search tensions

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — France's defense minister said Tuesday that her country stands in solidarity with Cyprus amid tensions over a Turkish search for natural gas inside Cypriot waters.