GOP senator: Let high schools decide about opening

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Republican lawmaker pressed a top state health official Thursday to lift an order closing all Michigan high schools to in-person instruction due to the coronavirus, saying the decision should be left at the local level.

Mineral Ridge area to be closed for a day

COEUR d’ALENE — Due to site maintenance, the Bureau of Land Management’s Mineral Ridge trail and recreation area will be closed to all use on Wednesday, Sept. 6. The temporary closure is necessary to accommodate seal coating of the parking area, according to the BLM.

Burgeoning tourism, employee housing among Glacier's 2022 challenges

With an expanding ticketed entry system and the prospect of new permanent superintendent, 2022 looks to herald many changes to Glacier National Park.

Rural resilience in friendly Fortine

On a crisp fall morning, business is brisk at the Fortine Mercantile.

No. 16 Tennessee wins seventh straight 31-27 over Gamecocks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano expected a difficult time at South Carolina. He also expected the 16th-ranked Vols to come out on top, no matter how hard things got.

Legal experts review Black Minnesota teen's life sentence

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An independent panel of national legal experts will review the conviction of an African American man sentenced as a teenager to life in prison for the murder of a little girl struck by a stray bullet, Northwestern University’s Center on Wrongful Convictions and the New York-based Innocence Project announced Monday.

Recycling program is back in Sanders County

Since being reinstated, the Sanders County recycling baler has been working hard to keep the community more environmentally friendly.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sophia Zufelt, Lake City High School

Lake City High School basketball player Sophia Zufelt is this week's Knudtsen Chevrolet Press Athlete of the Week.

Bonner County History - Feb. 29, 2024

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places, and events.

Heart health: The price we pay

Of the top causes of death, cardiovascular disease is one of the most expensive.

New virus mutes Lunar New Year celebrations worldwide

BEIJING (AP) — A new virus that started in China and is popping up around Asia and the world hung over the first day of the Year of the Rat.

Social media benefits touted

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce members on Tuesday heard marketing tips to prepare for locals and tourists to hit the holiday shopping season.

Jota scores late winner as Liverpool beats West Ham 2-1

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Diogo Jota scored an 85th-minute winner as Liverpool came from behind to beat West Ham 2-1 and climb above Merseyside rival Everton to the top of the Premier League on Saturday.

Bonner County Calendar - Jan. 23, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Photo booths emerging as new wedding staple

Other trends, traditions at Saturday's Bridal Expo

MOSES LAKE- For a long time, photo booths were typically only found in shopping malls, arcades or amusement parks.

Hiring tops Polson council talks

City manager candidate Joe Kerby declined the council’s offer for a position for Polson on Monday morning, said mayor Lou Marchello at Monday night’s city council meeting.

Art Spirit invites guests to check out art for two weeks

Art Spirit invites guests to check out art for two weeks

Clemson coach: QB Lawrence doing 'great,' no new positives

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is doing “great” in isolation and the top-ranked Tigers had no additional COVID-19 cases since Lawrence's positive test, coach Dabo Swinney said Saturday.

Israeli model Bar Refaeli signs plea bargain for tax evasion

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli top model Bar Refaeli signed a plea bargain agreement with authorities on Tuesday to settle a long-standing tax evasion case against her and her family.

By slimmest of margins, Senate takes up $1.9T relief bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is beginning debate on a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, after Democrats made eleventh-hour changes aimed at ensuring they could pull President Joe Biden’s top legislative priority through the precariously divided chamber.