Alvin R. Woolsey Jr.

On Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, Alvin R. Woolsey Jr. suddenly passed away. Al was born

Japan's Toyota sees profit slip, holding up despite pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota’s July-September profit fell 11% from a year earlier as the coronavirus pandemic slammed global demand, but Japan’s top automaker appeared to be holding up better than weaker rivals that have sunk into the red.

Tribes preparing three-day Bison Range celebration

Tribal leaders are planning events at the Bison Range and Salish Kootenai College the weekend of May 20-22.

Work resuming at Boeing plants following virus shutdown

SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing this week is restarting production of commercial airplanes in the Seattle area, putting about 27,000 people back to work after operations were halted because of the coronavirus.

Early in-person voting begins in Georgia Senate runoffs

ATLANTA (AP) — What could be the main event in Georgia's twin U.S. Senate runoffs — early in-person voting — begins Monday.

Trinity at City Beach named chamber's top business

SANDPOINT — Trinity at City Beach has been honored as the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce’s “business of the month” in November for its generosity in the community.

Japan's Toyota sees profit slip, holding up despite pandemic

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota’s July-September profit fell 11% from a year earlier as the coronavirus pandemic slammed global demand, but Japan’s top automaker appeared to be holding up better than weaker rivals that have sunk into the red.

Los Angeles expands reopening; Newsom says state is prepared

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County’s 10 million residents joined much of the rest of California in welcoming back restaurant dining and haircuts Friday, moves Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged would help fuel an increase in coronavirus cases that he said the state is now well positioned to handle.

Painting provides creative outlet at Artgarden

MOSES LAKE — It’s nearly midnight on a Friday night and the paint in the trays is still wet, people are still visiting, and the shelves are stacked with newly-painted pottery pieces waiting to be glazed.

Legals for January, 23 2025

Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%

Economists agree: No quick rebound from recession is likely

WASHINGTON (AP) — Devastated by the coronavirus, the U.S. economy is sinking. And the plunge is accelerating.

Generous community helps Kinderhaven

When a child has been removed from their home due to abuse or neglect, it can be the most frightening time of their life. Fear and uncertainty are common among victims. Add to these a new living situation with strangers and it is almost intolerable for their young minds. However, in time they will relax, trust, and begin to heal knowing that they are safe because they are now part of the Kinderhaven family.

Season ski passes from days gone by

When we decided on the theme “Celebrating the Season Passholder” for this year’s Showcase of the Chefs, it started me thinking about season passes of the past — all the way back to “when did I get my first season pass?” My mom wasn’t a saver, so whatever the year, it was probably gone before my second pass was issued.

Whitefish fields deep roster for second baseball season

Whitefish is coming off an inaugural baseball season that saw the Bulldogs make it to the Montana state championship game.

Diver: Tarp over sunken dozer was moved

ITD, DEQ to determine best course of action with oil leak

ITD, DEQ will decide next steps on dealing with oil leak at Higgens Point

Spring operations start-up in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park staff are gearing up for the season, with west-side vehicle reservations about to begin and snow plows nearing Logan Pass.

Spring operations start-up in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park staff are gearing up for the season, with west-side vehicle reservations about to begin and snow plows nearing Logan Pass.

Southern Mexico state bans junk food sales to children

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Legislators in southern Mexico have approved a ban on selling high-calorie snack food to children, seeking to combat one of the world’s highest rates of childhood obesity.

Europe's central bank moves toward introducing digital euro

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — With consumers increasingly using cashless ways to buy things, the European Central Bank on Friday took a step closer to issuing a digital version of the euro currency shared by 19 countries, saying it had to be ready to launch digital money if a changing world requires it.