Cheff, Picard, Graham top grapplers

The Daily Inter LakeNorthwestern A trio ranked No. 1 in their respective weight classes

Businesses scramble to find news ways to operate during COVID-19 closures

Springtime is the off season for business in Bigfork, so it’s expected to see fewer people out on the streets, in shops and sitting at bars and restaurants. But this week, the slow season came to a screeching halt as the COVID-19 outbreak effectively shut down a substantial percentage of businesses in the Bigfork area.

Moses Lake to host walkability workshop

MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake will host a one-day workshop on Thursday, June 22, to discuss future possibilities for creating and improving walkability in Moses Lake, according to a city press release.

The Latest: Police identify 3 who died during Capitol breach

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on

Facility puts a new spin on laundry

It’s probably safe to say not much has changed in the world of laundry for many years. But Derek and Macie Oja are setting out to shake things up with their new laundry facility — Tumble— in North Kalispell.

Natural solutions for ear infections

Ear problems can be extremely painful, especially in children. Millions of children visit doctors for ear infections (otitis media) each year. It accounts for more than 35 percent of all pediatric visits. Ear infections also happen to be the most common reason kids are prescribed antibiotics. Yet, new studies suggest these drugs do virtually nothing to help most kids recover faster.

Children's Theatre part of effort to make face masks

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — Local theater members have shifted their focus from creating costumes to making face masks in an effort to combat COVID-19.

Arrival of new virus sparks songs across Latin America

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Street performer Angel Alvarado saw long lines of people waiting to buy overpriced face masks and cleaning products at stores in Ecuador's second largest city days after an outbreak of a global virus reached the South American country.

Pence, Gov. Baker meet on Nantucket to talk virus response

BOSTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence met briefly Saturday with Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker while he visited the famous island getaway of Nantucket to headline a $25,000-ticket fundraiser for President Donald Trump administration's reelection campaign.

The Latest: Trump adviser apologizes for RT interview

WASHINGTON — Dr. Scott Atlas, one of President Donald Trump’s science advisers, is apologizing after appearing on the Russian state-funded TV channel RT to criticize lockdown measures aimed at stemming the coronavirus.

In crosshairs of ransomware crooks, cyber insurers struggle

BOSTON (AP) — In the past few weeks, ransomware criminals claimed as trophies at least three North American insurance brokerages that offer policies to help others survive the very network-paralyzing, data-pilfering extortion attacks they themselves apparently suffered.

Arrival of new virus sparks songs across Latin America

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Street performer Angel Alvarado saw long lines of people waiting to buy overpriced face masks and cleaning products at stores in Ecuador's second largest city days after an outbreak of a global virus reached the South American country.

Legals for February, 4 2021

INVOCATIONS: Time for change

Responding to Sarah Bailey’s letter to the editor of June 12, I am the individual whose letter was read at the start of the Coeur d’Alene City Council Meeting’s public comment period on June 7.

Law roundup: Large clowder takes hold of area

A man voiced his concern about the “excessive amount” of stray cats in the area to the Kalispell Police Department and wanted to talk with animal control about it.

The Latest: Canada's PM: 'worrying" if EU blocks vaccine

TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it would be very worrying if the European Union blocked Canada from getting COVID-19 doses from Europe.

Lady Bobcats outlast Noxon in volleyball showdown

The the tumultuous world that is Class C volleyball around these parts, you can have a really good week by winning one of two games.

Robert 'Bob' L. Bariel, 94

Robert "Bob" L. Bariel, age 94, passed away on April 22, 2021, in

Moon Pass cleanup underway, road to remain closed

Shoshone County has received additional funding to cover the costs of clearing a rock slide that has blocked off the road over Moon Pass.

Graduation signs cleared off The Island

BONNERS FERRY — “The Island” is a serene strip of land on the Kootenai River next to the bridge. For many years this has been the site of proud signs boasting a year, put up by the many graduating seniors of Bonners Ferry High School, or returning alumni, celebrating their reunions.