Liz Weston: Beware high-risk homes that drive up insurance

When house hunting, the price of homeowners insurance probably isn’t top of mind. But homes with hidden risks can make getting coverage difficult, expensive or both. Learning how to identify them could save you a bundle.

Construction going smoothly for new wastewater plant

Progress on the City of Whitefish’s new wastewater treatment plant is humming along.

Dodgers to host drive-in viewing parties during NLCS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers fans who can’t get to Texas for the NL Championship Series can watch their team from their cars outside Dodger Stadium.

Teachers group raps state guidelines on opening schools

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The state’s top teachers group criticized state guidelines for starting the school year Friday, saying they would unfairly punish districts that choose to stick with online instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Whitefish’s planned 9/11 Memorial to serve as reminder of sacrifices made

The Whitefish Fire Department has fragments of the Twin Towers’ steel beams from when they collapsed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City.

Biden halts oil and gas leases, permits on U.S. land and water

BILLINGS (AP) — The Biden administration announced Thursday the suspension of new oil and gas leasing and drilling permits for U.S. lands and waters for 60 days, as officials moved quickly to reverse Trump administration policies on energy and the environment.

Already Taxed Health Care Workers Not 'Immune' From Layoffs And Less Pay

Just three weeks ago, Dr. Kathryn Davis worried about the coronavirus, but not about how it might affect her group of five OB-GYNs who practice at a suburban hospital outside Boston.

Already Taxed Health Care Workers Not 'Immune' From Layoffs And Less Pay

Just three weeks ago, Dr. Kathryn Davis worried about the coronavirus, but not about how it might affect her group of five OB-GYNs who practice at a suburban hospital outside Boston.

Organization becomes critical in final week before Iowa vote

ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — At nearly nine p.m. on Saturday, Samy Amkieh was about to head back to his office after braving 20 degree temperatures to knock on doors for three hours in East Des Moines. But the 20-year-old field organizer knocked on one more door and was rewarded by convincing the resident to be a team leader for Bernie Sanders at a nearby caucus location.

Glacier Twins fall in district championship game

Up 4-2 in the top of the seventh inning of Monday’s West A District Championship game, things were looking good for the Glacier Twins.

Thomas Smith, 80

Born January 29, 1943, in Sunnyside, Wash., Thomas M. Smith, 80, passed away November 18, 2023, in Sandpoint, Idaho, following a valiant battle against melanoma cancer.

ILED graduation highlights program's strengths

A Silver Valley woman had her charges dismissed as Shoshone County celebrated its first ILED graduate on Monday at the Shoshone County Courthouse.

Pickett, Stormo lead Siena past Fairfield 74-58

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Jalen Pickett scored 15 points — going over 1,000 for his career — and added nine rebounds and six assists as Siena topped Fairfield 74-58 on Saturday for the Saints' 13th straight win dating to last season.

Organization becomes critical in final week before Iowa vote

ANKENY, Iowa (AP) — At nearly nine p.m. on Saturday, Samy Amkieh was about to head back to his office after braving 20 degree temperatures to knock on doors for three hours in East Des Moines. But the 20-year-old field organizer knocked on one more door and was rewarded by convincing the resident to be a team leader for Bernie Sanders at a nearby caucus location.

Trump's chief virus aid negotiator sees 'a lot of progress'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's top negotiator on COVID-19 financial aid reported headway Thursday on a $900 billion-plus plan, citing similarities between the latest administration offer and an emerging measure from a bipartisan group of senators.

Legals for May, 9 2024

Top-ranked Ducks skip turkey, feast on Wildcat

Now the Ducks can have their turkey.

Remodeling underway at Walmart

MOSES LAKE - Customers at the Moses Lake Walmart will see some construction work for the next couple of weeks as the store undergoes a major remodel.

Devils wrap up district's top seed

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PATEROS, Wash. — The Wilson Creek Devils wrapped up first place in the North Central Washington 1B volleyball conference Tuesday night with a three-game sweep of Pateros.

Teachers group raps state guidelines on opening schools

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The state’s top teachers group criticized state guidelines for starting the school year Friday, saying they would unfairly punish districts that choose to stick with online instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.