Republicans take to mask wars as virus surges in red states

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Republicans are battling school districts in their own states' urban, heavily Democratic areas over whether students should be required to mask up as they head back to school — reigniting ideological divides over mandates even as the latest coronavirus surge ravages the reddest, most unvaccinated parts of the nation.

Biden says US is securing 600 million vaccine doses by July

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. will have enough supply of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the summer to inoculate 300 million Americans.

Cathy Lindsey (Kirkwood)

Cathy Ann Lindsey (Kirkwood), 71, of Republic, Washington, passed away on Jan. 30, 2023, in Spokane Valley, Washington. She was born on Oct. 20, 1951, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington to William G. "Bud”/”Bill" Kirkwood and Clara M. Kirkwood (Wagner). Cathy lived a full and active life, always working hard and making her home and family her top priority. She was active in 4-H and tennis as a child and teenager. She spent many summers in Wilbur, Washington with her grandparents, aunt and uncle, and cousins. Cathy also attended Eastern Washington State College in Cheney, Washington.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Aug. 18-27

High School Sports are back!

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Aug. 18-27

High School Sports are back!

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No. 21 Pitt eyes rare 3-0 start against No. 24 Louisville

No. 24 Louisville (1-1, 0-1 ACC) at No. 21 Pittsburgh (2-0, 1-0), Saturday at noon ET (ACC Network).

Coeur d'Alene moving ahead with bikeshare program

COEUR d'ALENE — Despite concerns that it's the equivalent to a government handout, the city of Coeur d'Alene is moving forward with a bikeshare program.

Health secretary: Pennsylvania at critical point in pandemic

As new coronavirus cases explode, Pennsylvania’s top health official on Monday warned the state is at a “critical point” in the pandemic and begged recalcitrant residents to wear masks, avoid congregating and take other simple preventative measures to slow the spread.

VFW seeking donations for Veterans Memorial Park upgrades

The Clark Fork Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10320 is partnering with the city of Clark Fork's Parks and Recreation Commission to upgrade the public playground at Veterans Memorial Field.

TIPS: Follow president's lead

As our president has demonstrated, criminal activity should not impede economic stability. We can all be thankful everyone’s doing their part in the coming weeks by following these simple guidelines.

Adopted to different families at birth, siblings discover each other nearly eight decades later

“Come on in and meet my half-sister,” Kathy Marcus said, her smile about as bright as the sunshine she let into her Hayden home when she opened the front door Thursday morning. It has been an exciting time for Marcus, 78, who just met her half-sister Judy Hutchinson, 76, for the first time in person Tuesday. They had been waiting their whole lives for that moment, even though neither of them knew the other existed.

DC Police release body camera footage from fatal shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) — Police in the nation's capital on Thursday released body camera footage from the officer who fatally shot a Black teenager a day earlier, leading to protests outside Mayor Muriel Bowser's home and a police station.

Health experts anticipate influx of older virus patients

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Hospitals are preparing for a potential influx of older patients after a recent spike in coronavirus infections among young people visiting bars who are likely bringing the illness home to their parents and grandparents, a health expert said Friday.

Funk with 22, Wilson with 20 lead Army past Holy Cross 67-61

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Tommy Funk scored 22 points and Matt Wilson added 20 as Army topped Holy Cross 67-61 on Wednesday night.

Kansas COVID-19 hospitalizations spike; emergency extended

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Top Republican legislators signed off Wednesday on Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's request to extend a state of emergency for the coronavirus pandemic as the state set another record for COVID-19-related hospitalizations.

Biden says US is securing 600 million vaccine doses by July

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. will have enough supply of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the summer to inoculate 300 million Americans.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour at FVCC

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to Flathead Valley Community College on Dec. 5 and 6.

Beshear order outlines which businesses can stay open

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order Wednesday outlining which Kentucky businesses are considered “life sustaining" and allowed to stay open amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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