Critical entities targeted in suspected Chinese cyber spying

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A cyberespionage campaign blamed on China was more sweeping than previously known, with suspected state-backed hackers exploiting a device meant to boost internet security to penetrate the computers of critical U.S. entities.

Critical entities targeted in suspected Chinese cyber spying

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A cyberespionage campaign blamed on China was more sweeping than previously known, with suspected state-backed hackers exploiting a device meant to boost internet security to penetrate the computers of critical U.S. entities.

Building energy: State deadlines for facility efficiency approaching

REDMOND — The Washington Legislature passed the Clean Building Performance Standard in 2019, and operators of commercial buildings now have set deadlines to ensure their properties 50,000 square feet and larger are in compliance with the law. While there are penalties for noncompliance, Albireo Energy’s VP and General Manager Ivan Aron says it’s also a matter of getting a return on investment. “I think what people should be thinking about is first, let’s create the most efficient environment that we can, and then, the next step can be and should be in thinking about how can you produce your own energy,” Aron said.

The Latest: Virus spurs $7B tech push for German schools

BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for massive upgrades of school technology around the country.

Coronavirus delivers tough blow to Lebanon’s dying economy

BEIRUT (AP) — Through 15 years of civil war and various bouts of violence since, Lebanon's Barbar eatery never closed its doors, serving up sandwiches to customers even if it meant doing so from behind sandbags.

Coronavirus delivers tough blow to Lebanon’s dying economy

BEIRUT (AP) — Through 15 years of civil war and various bouts of violence since, Lebanon's Barbar eatery never closed its doors, serving up sandwiches to customers even if it meant doing so from behind sandbags.

Escaped Hope man nabbed in Palau

SANDPOINT — A Hope man on the run in Micronesia on drug trafficking charges was apprehended Saturday, according to the Palau Ministry of Justice.

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BLM seeks panel nominees

Nominations will be considered until March 27

The Bureau of Land Management has announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on its Coeur d'Alene District Resource Advisory Council, which advises the BLM on public land issues. The BLM will consider nominations until March 27.

'Wild Impressions,' featuring Wanda Mumm, opens April 27

The Hockaday Museum of Art will host “Wild Impressions,” a new exhibition featuring painter Wanda Mumm’s pieces created during her participation in the 2016 Artist Wilderness Connection Program.

Vandals also focus on Moniz

Idaho football coach Robb Akey said he planned to spend most of this week keeping his team focused on the task ahead in the next five games, rather than the Vandals' 1-6 start.

Ensuring proper military burials

Cremains of seven Montana servicemen will receive proper military burial with full military honors at Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison, Friday, July 13, at 2:30 p.m. It is open to the public.

Moses Lake man charged for allegedly choking wife

EPHRATA — A Moses Lake man was charged for allegedly choking his wife on Sunday.

Ensuring proper military burials

Cremains of seven Montana servicemen will receive proper military burial with full military honors at Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison, Friday, July 13, at 2:30 p.m. It is open to the public.

Long rider heads through C-Falls

It's not often you see a woman, two horses and her dog riding in a basket through Columbia Falls.

Long rider heads through C-Falls

It's not often you see a woman, two horses and her dog riding in a basket through Columbia Falls.

Ensuring proper military burials

Cremains of seven Montana servicemen will receive proper military burial with full military honors at Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison, Friday, July 13, at 2:30 p.m. It is open to the public.

Survivor of Holocaust and synagogue shooting shares story

A man who survived the Holocaust and the 2018 shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh will share his story at two talks next week.

Whitefish Theatre Company holds auditions for ‘Lend Me a Tenor’

The Whitefish Theatre Company is holding auditions for the classic farce comedy “Lend Me a Tenor” by Ken Ludwig.

Whitefish Theatre Company holds auditions for 'Perfect Arrangement'

It’s 1950 in Georgetown and new colors are being added to the Red Scare.