COLUMN: Out of the darkness

Once again, Father Time has defeated the forces of “darkness.”

Let it snow diamonds

Clark's brings back the popular promotion

Diamonds in the sky

Trump, Biden try to outdo each other on tough talk on China

WASHINGTON (AP) — China has fast become a top election issue as President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden engage in a verbal brawl over who's better at playing the tough guy against Beijing.

Jean (Reagan) Lucy, 92

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jean (Reagan) Lucy, who peacefully left us on May 8, 2024, at the age of 92.

Tiger lilies brighten gardens, landscapes

Lilies were revered by ancient Egyptians and often entombed with their dead. Depictions of white Madonna lilies have been found in ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Crete. A symbol of life, the lily, more than any other flower, is a favorite for Easter celebrations.

Carol Guthrie, noted Glacier Park author, dies

Ann Fagre first met Carol Guthrie back in the 1990s. Guthrie was doing research for a book on the Going-to-the-Sun Road and was visiting the Glacier Park’s archives, where Fagre worked at the time as a technician.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Sweet as Rosen

Duane Hagadone called Sid Rosen one of the finest chefs he’d known. During the 18 years (1964-82) Sid owned Chef Rosen’s in Hayden, he hosted state attorneys general, senators, governors, local dignitaries and regular patrons.

Construction resumes on Caltaldo Bridge in March

Starting next week drivers will be required to slow down and merge into a single lane in each direction as work resumes to reconstruct the Interstate 90 bridges over the Coeur d’Alene River near Cataldo. These bridges were first built in 1964 and are ready for replacement after reaching the end of their service life.

STRs: City’s actions short-sighted

Short Term Rentals were originated in 2003 by the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce in response to the demand created by Ironman. The Chamber even created a website for property owners to post lodging for Ironman participants. As a Realtor for 35 years, I have watched this STR infant grow into a vibrant part of our economy.

Wildfire season arrives in northwest Montana

The Pine Creek Fire, caused when a tree fell on a powerline, is located on the Three Rivers Ranger District, northwest of Troy in the Yaak Hill area.

California could see 100,000 hospitalizations in January

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has recorded a half-million coronavirus cases in the last two weeks and in a month could be facing a once-unthinkable caseload of nearly 100,000 hospitalizations, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state's top health official said Monday.

State health officials report first pediatric flu death of 2023-24 season

A Big Horn County child has died of the flu, the first pediatric death of the 2023-24 flu season in Montana, state health officials say.

Todd to throw at Olympic Trials Friday

University of Montana javelin thrower Evan Todd, a Glacier High graduate, is heading back to Eugene, Oregon this week for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials at Hayward Field.

Penguins acquire forward Zucker from Wild for Galchenyuk

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired veteran forward Jason Zucker from Minnesota, giving the Penguins' top-six forward group a jolt as they prepare for a postseason push.

Regier misses the mark on Glacier Park and state parks

Regier misses the mark on Glacier Park and state parks

Lions closing in on 'Tots' goal

The Toys for Tots program provides free new toys for children living in the Lake Pend Oreille School District, from Sandpoint to Clark Fork and all points in-between. If you can, please donate to ensure all local youth have a merry Christmas.

Otter attacks three women on Jefferson River

Three women were injured by an otter on Wednesday while floating on the Jefferson River near Three Forks, including one who was airlifted to the hospital for more serious injuries, a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks spokesperson said in a news release.

Penguins acquire forward Zucker from Wild for Galchenyuk

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired veteran forward Jason Zucker from Minnesota, giving the Penguins' top-six forward group a jolt as they prepare for a postseason push.

Elizabeth A. Hafferman

Elizabeth A. Hafferman

Musician’s granddaughter honors his memory with display

MOSES LAKE — That old mandolin has been a lot of places, from Depression-racked Arkansas to the Grand Ole Opry. And now it has a home. “My grandfather inherited this when he was 4 years old, (in) 1928,” said Nickey Groff of Moses Lake, as she hung the mandolin up on the wall of Moore Brewing Company Tuesday.