John Loftis, 78

John Duane Loftis, 78, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

EU sighs with relief as Biden readies to enter White House

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top officials breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday that Joe Biden will be taking over as president of the United States, but they warned that the world has changed after four years of Donald Trump and that trans-Atlantic ties will be different in the future.

Women's rights groups protest French ministers' appointments

PARIS (AP) — One of French President Emmanuel Macron’s new government ministers has been accused of rape. Another is a lawyer who ridiculed the #MeToo movement and defended a top official accused of rape.

Georgia presidential hand tally done; affirms Biden lead

ATLANTA (AP) — A top Georgia election official said Thursday that a hand tally of ballots cast in the presidential race has been completed, and that the results affirm Democrat Joe Biden's narrow lead over Republican President Donald Trump.

County pause for phased reopening may remain if cases climb

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington's secretary of health said Wednesday if cases of coronavirus continue to increase, it was unlikely that a current statewide pause for counties looking to advance from their current stage of reopening will be lifted at the end of the initial two-week timeframe.

Baseball: Wildcats double up Jackets, 10-5

Eureka wins in Washington

MISSOULA — Kellen Kroger brought in three runs and Matthew Mitts drove in two more as Columbia Falls defeated Stevensville 10-5 Friday in the Western Montana Showcase at Ogren Park.

Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package, finally delivering long-overdue help to businesses and individuals and providing money to deliver vaccines to a nation eager for them.

Officials: Sudanese defense minister dies of heart attack

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s defense minister, Gen. Gamal al-Din Omar, died Wednesday of a heart attack while on an official visit to neighboring South Sudan, Sudanese military and government officials said Wednesday. He was 60.

Third-seeded Kellogg tops Timberlake for 3A District 1 boys basketball title

Wildcats advance to state; Tigers still have shot at berth

COEUR d'ALENE - Kellogg junior guard Gus Colburn admitted that playing at North Idaho College was just like being at home.

First phase of 330-space RV park to open in June

With Montana Basecamp RV resort, Andy and Christy Matthews have ambitious plans to create a welcoming destination on the south end of Kalispell where travelers can rest, restock and regroup.

Vandercook named SBK Hockey/West top player

WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Wild captain D.J. Vandercook (Farmington

OPINION: Idaho’s Don Quixote targets the Open Primaries Initiative

Idaho’s Don Quixote has found another windmill to tilt. Attorney General Raul Labrador has just hauled off and, once again, sued one of his own clients. This time, Labrador is suing Secretary of State Phil McGrane, trying to force McGrane to do something that he can’t do under Idaho law — kill the Open Primaries Initiative (OPI). To make matters even worse, Labrador is also trying to defend McGrane in the lawsuit. That appears to be a serious conflict of interest.

Jan Delmont Carter, 84

Three weeks shy of his 60th wedding anniversary, Jan Delmont Carter passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Dec. 7, 2023.

Polson frosh stands out at Rebecca Farm run

Polson freshman Morgan Delaney announced herself to the Flathead Lake region, placing 12th at the Flathead Invitational on Sept. 1 at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell. Delaney was the second-highest finishing Class A girl at the event, running a 20:06.58.

Polish police criticized for using tear gas on protesters

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish police came under criticism on Thursday for using tear gas and force on mostly female and young protesters during the latest in a string of women-led protests against a top court ruling restricting abortion.

Legals for November, 29 2023

Serious silliness

Magician brings casual energy to fair

MOSES LAKE — Sometimes you just know early on that you want to spend your life doing card tricks. “I saw a show when I was 5, and I thought it was the coolest thing in the world,” magician Louie Foxx said. “I decided that was going to be my job.” Foxx was at the Grant County Fair last week doing three shows a day. He’s been to our fair a few times in the past, alternating years with the North Idaho State Fair in Coeur d’Alene, he said.

County pause for phased reopening may remain if cases climb

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington's secretary of health said Wednesday if cases of coronavirus continue to increase, it was unlikely that a current statewide pause for counties looking to advance from their current stage of reopening will be lifted at the end of the initial two-week timeframe.

County signs buy-sell on land for septage facility; neighbors promise lawsuit

Flathead County is reconsidering a previously rejected Lower Valley property as the potential location for a regional septage treatment facility.

The Exhausted Dad: Music makes the parade

The only parade I ever remember enjoying was the one inserted in the Sunday newspaper.