US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly loss since spring

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.

FIRE REPORT: Wildfire closes SR 17 near Ephrata

EPHRATA — A fire broke out Tuesday in the northern portion of the Y formed by State Route 17 and SR 282, according to first responder alerts. The fire, a few minutes southeast of Ephrata was reported a little before 6 p.m. and had burned an estimated 500 acres. The fire resulted in a closure of SR 17 between SR 282 and SR 28 to ensure public safety. A cause was unknown but initial reports indicated it began at the Ephrata Gun Range. The fire was named the Marksman Street Fire. Further information was not available by press time. The Dearinger fire, which has been burning in the North Cascades about 40 miles northeast of Everett since June 22, is 80% contained at 48 acres, according to the Western Washington Incident Management Team.

PREP BOYS LACROSSE: McGrann, Doko impressive in loss to Lake City

Sandpoint (1-5) will host Mead on Tuesday.

Polson drops two and Mission-Arlee posts two wins

Polson lost two games; Ronan posts one win, one loss; and Mission collects two victories.

Legals for January, 23 2025

Jill Biden sees teachable moment in the depths of a pandemic

WATERFORD, Pa. (AP) — Jill Biden sees a teachable moment in the depths of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Latest: China says COVID shots will be free in country

BEIJING — COVID vaccine shots will be free in China, where more than 9 million doses have been given to date, health officials in Beijing said Saturday.

Boundary County Court Records - March 16, 2023

Information on local cases in Boundary County.

Register for youth, ladies golf clinics

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint Parks and Recreation and golf instructor Michael Deprez are offering a pair of golf clinics this summer.

The Latest: China says COVID shots will be free in country

BEIJING — COVID vaccine shots will be free in China, where more than 9 million doses have been given to date, health officials in Beijing said Saturday.

Military families enjoy ride on Holiday Express train

Holiday cheer came early to about 350 North Idaho military service members and their families on Friday. As a way to say thank you for their service and sacrifice to our country, BNSF Railway hosted the local military families on the Holiday Express, a unique train ride. This is the 12th annual Holiday Express, which travels around the BNSF network.

Trump at Mar-a-Lago? Palm Beach has other issues to consider

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Palm Beach Town Council spent close to seven hours Tuesday considering issues important to the wealthy island community: the availability of the coronavirus vaccine. Revitalizing the downtown’s upscale shopping district. Even the durability of Belgian tile being used on a new walking path and the danger posed by coconuts falling when palm trees get too tall.

Local schools put emphasis on voting

SHOSHONE COUNTY — The local high schools are making sure that they instill a sense of civic responsibility next week by making special concessions for voting aged students.

Simply Super

After 50 years, Ron McIntire continues to set a strong pace with grocery store chain

50 years in North Idaho grocery business

Story Corps comes to Moses Lake

No story left untold

MOSES LAKE — Basin residents have a chance this month to tell their stories for posterity.

Zags top Toreros, gear for WCC tourney as No. 2 seed

Gayle T. Walker, 96

Donna Gayle Thomas Walker, 1927 - 2023, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 31st. She was born in Pleasantview, Idaho to Viola Criesta Peterson Thomas and Charles Edward Thomas at their family farm.

Postal service to stop misleading mailers in Colorado

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service on Friday agreed to destroy any mailers with misleading information about Colorado mail voting that it had not already sent, settling a lawsuit filed by the state's top elections official.

Trump at Mar-a-Lago? Palm Beach has other issues to consider

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Palm Beach Town Council spent close to seven hours Tuesday considering issues important to the wealthy island community: the availability of the coronavirus vaccine. Revitalizing the downtown’s upscale shopping district. Even the durability of Belgian tile being used on a new walking path and the danger posed by coconuts falling when palm trees get too tall.

Ronan boys place second, girls third at Ranch Run

The Ronan boys placed second at the Grant-Kohrs Ranch Run in Deer Lodge on Saturday, Aug. 26, led by junior Jacob Piapot, who placed fifth with a time of 18:25.54.