The Latest: California closes all downtown state buildings

The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

Saints' offense gets back to Payton-Brees era norm

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Without two top receiving targets, the Saints' offense managed to produce the way it often has for the past decade and a half since coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees joined forces in New Orleans.

Ron Kimmel

On April 11, a blustery Tuesday evening, Ronald Evin Kimmel lost his battle with cancer.

Flathead Valley Youth Symphony’s inaugural concert set for Sunday

The newly formed Flathead Valley Youth Symphony will perform its first concert Dec. 10 at Flathead High School.

House GOP grapples with Greene, Cheney as it defines itself

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats planned a showdown vote for Thursday over stripping Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of her committee assignments for her endorsement of racist and conspiratorial views, as the chamber's top Republican signaled he would not bow to bipartisan demands to punish her.

Legals for April, 26 2022

Garth Brooks doesn't want to win CMA entertainer award again

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country superstar Garth Brooks says he is pulling himself out of nominations for the Country Music Association's entertainer of the year award, saying it's time for someone else to win the top prize.

Doubts over China tennis star's email raise safety concerns

Peng’s accusation is the first high profile accusation of sexual assault against a powerful politician in China

Military defends Jan. 6 response as House steps up probes

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Army leader defended the Pentagon’s response to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, telling a House panel Tuesday that the National Guard was delayed for hours because it had to properly prepare for the deployment and that senior military leaders had determined beforehand that the military had “no role” in determining the outcome of an election.

Legals for June, 5 2020

Grant officials host appreciation lunch for staff

EPHRATA – Elected officials from throughout Grant County were on hand to cook up and serve burgers, hot dogs and appreciation to county staff in front of the Grant County Courthouse Wednesday...

Cd'A sweeps Missoula opponents

COEUR d’ALENE — The Coeur d’Alene Vikings made it a perfect first week of volleyball season, improving to 3-0 with wins over visiting Hellgate and Sentinel high schools on Friday at Viking Court.

Firefighters deploy widely as strong winds threaten more Los Angeles neighborhoods

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Weary and anxious from a week of massive infernos burning around Los Angeles, Southern California residents faced dire new wildfire warnings Tuesday and prepared to flee at a moment's notice as fire-fueling winds blasted across the scarred landscape.

A tidal wave of business success

Boating business sees massive increase in customers after pandemic

Police records for Sept. 24, 2020

MLPS and Grant County Jail

Trafford Cox places third in regional Elks Hoop Shoot

Got grit? Young Trafford Cox of Polson does. He participated in a national Elks tradition that’s more than 50 years old: The Elks Hoop Shoot. Sponsored by the Elks National Foundation, the annual event encourages boys and girls ages 8-13 to show off their competitive basketball skills.

Thompson Falls resident Rod Knutson speaks about his time as a POW

“I’m very proud to be an American and proud of my performance there.” That's how Capt. Rodney (Rod) Knutson (Ret) describes his devotion to his country and those he served with during the seven and half years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam.

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STATE 3A, 2A GOLF: Lakeside's Jones second, Genesis Prep boys third in 2A at Circling Raven

"Beau is an outstanding golfer who has improved his golf game over the past four years," Lakeside coach Jess Arthur said. "From his sixth-place finish at last year's state to this year's second-place finish is a testament of his hard work and dedication to the game of golf."

In Idaho, the number of homes living paycheck to paycheck is increasing

The newest ALICE report shows wage growth was no match for inflation after a decade of falling behind. ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families who struggle with meeting housing, childcare, food, transportation, health care and technology needs.