Is a new GOP tax underfoot?

The Montana Republicans claim that they support lower taxes and they do – selectively.

Students replicate historic Old Montana Trail Sign

ST. MARIES – Wood shop students at the St. Maries High School helped rebuild a historic trail sign for the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Located at Conrad Crossing, which is approximately 75 miles east of St. Maries, Idaho along Forest Highway 50 on the St. Joe Ranger District, the Old Montana Trail interpretive sign was first constructed in 1978 by Boy Scout Troop 485 out of Opportunity, Washington.

The Latest: China reports 22 newly confirmed cases of virus

BEIJING — China has reported 22 newly confirmed cases of coronavirus, including 13 in Beijing, a day after a city government spokesperson said containment measures had slowed the momentum of an outbreak in the capital that has infected more than 200 people.

Rosendale tours Montana with Gaetz ahead of decision on political future

Though he did not outright commit to it, Congressman Matt Rosendale’s “Truth Tour” with Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz across Montana over the weekend did little to quiet the notion that the eastern Montana Republican will decide to face off in a primary for the U.S. Senate seat with Tim Sheehy this year.

Families share impact of infectious diseases

In the time before widespread vaccination, young children often lost their lives to devastating infectious diseases that ran rampant in America. Over the next century, vaccines virtually wiped out long-feared scourges like polio and measles and drastically reduced the toll of many others. Vaccine hesitancy grew as memories of these diseases faded. But some Americans know the reality of vaccine-preventable diseases all too well. Their lives were forever changed by rubella, measles, polio and whooping cough, and they clearly see the value of vaccines. Now, as preventable diseases begin to make a comeback, they long to spare others from similar pain.

Bonner County News of Record - June 17, 2024

Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay, and Priest River police departments; and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

Gains continue on Consalus Fire

Crews have kept the Consalus Fire from any significant growth for more than a week, fire officials said Friday. The lightning-caused fire is located 10 miles west of Coolin, Idaho, in nearby Pend Oreille County, Wash. Since it was discovered on June 30, the fire has burned an estimated 475 acres — a number that has not changed for more than a week.

It’s Rudy’s way: Somers barbecue spot serves up large portions

The barbecue restaurant — its logo a cowboy spurring a grizzly bear — takes pride in the flavors, hospitality and a Montana-minded atmosphere, Rudy said.

Top Dog wrestlers advance to championships

SANDPOINT - Ten Top Dog wrestlers advanced to the championship round while competing at Lakeland High School in North Idaho Wrestling League action recently. Of the 10 finalist, six captured titles in a field that included nearly 400 competitors.

Local florists support American Heart Month

KELLOGG — Local floral and gift shop JB’s Country Garden has taken a special interest in the month of February over the last few years and surprisingly, it has little to do with Valentine’s Day.

Wash. unions join in support of climate-friendly jobs

MOSES LAKE – Six Washington-based unions are teaming up to take advantage of Washington’s legislative environment and the need for workers to fill environmentally-friendly jobs created by that environment...

Another Maverik to open in Post Falls

Business Bits for Jan. 24

Legals for August, 18 2022

Crowd expected for 'Coeur Terre' hearing

CDA commission to consideration 442-acrea annexation request

Property under consideration north of Interstate 90, south of W. Hanley Avenue, and east of Huetter Road.

Lake County COVID survivor: ‘Wouldn’t wish it on anybody’

Polson’s Jason Burrough was “down for the count” during his July experience with COVID-19.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Not much new news on the Zags, Pac-2 front

We have news. OK, it’s not exactly “news,” like everything is locked down, schedules all plugged in for next year, and contracts signed — as though that “contract thing” made a difference in the collapse of the Pac-12.

Smalley urges us to watch the Moron Brothers, and more

For several years, I’ve subscribed to a free outdoor information site called the Outdoor Hub.

US unemployment drops unexpectedly to 13.3% amid outbreak

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. unemployment

Border crossings strain resources in Rio Grande Valley

HARLINGEN, Texas (AP) — Elmer Maldonado spent a week in immigration custody with his 1-year-old son after crossing the Rio Grande through Texas to request asylum. One night, the Honduran father and son slept on the dirt under a bridge shivering from the cold temperatures at an intake site where large groups of migrants turn themselves in to Border Patrol officers.

Border crossings strain resources in Rio Grande Valley

HARLINGEN, Texas (AP) — Elmer Maldonado spent a week in immigration custody with his 1-year-old son after crossing the Rio Grande through Texas to request asylum. One night, the Honduran father and son slept on the dirt under a bridge shivering from the cold temperatures at an intake site where large groups of migrants turn themselves in to Border Patrol officers.