California News Digest 1:30 pm

Hello! Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in California. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the AP-Los Angeles bureau at 213-626-1200, [email protected], or to the AP-San Francisco bureau at 415-495-1708, [email protected]. John Antczak is on the Los Angeles news desk, followed by Robert Jablon. Olga Rodriguez is on the San Francisco news desk. AP-California News Editor Frank Baker can be reached at 213-346-3134 or [email protected].

State Rep. Scott to conduct ‘civics class’

BONNERS FERRY — Heather Scott, District 1 state representative, will be in Bonners Ferry on Thursday, July 9, to conduct a “civics class” with representatives from the Center for Self-Governance.

Snohomish roofing company fined for safety violations

TUMWATER — A roofing company based in Snohomish is faced with hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, according to a statement from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries...

Logging collaboratives re-ignite timber wars

The local logging collaborative with their approval of devastating logging and roadbuilding projects like Chloride-Gold and Buckskin-Saddle has re-ignited local and regional opposition. The Inland Empire Task Force is concerned about these logging projects. Logging of these watersheds dries out landscapes, increases fire risk, produces sedimentation and exacerbates rain on snow events. Evapotranspiration rates increase as plantations grow, removing ground water that supplies critical bull trout and harlequin duck habitats.

Tim Kerstiens - Mr. Bonners Ferry High School Participant #2

Tim Kerstiens enjoys four-wheeling off road and hopes to have his own shop one day.

AP PHOTOS: Oh, deer! Treasured animals wander Nara streets

NARA, Japan (AP) — Tours are canceled. Restaurants are empty. And centuries-old temples are quieter than usual in the ancient capital city of Japan, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

George scores 39 points, Clippers hold off Suns 112-107

PHOENIX (AP) — Paul George scored 39 points and the Los Angeles Clippers held on to beat the Phoenix Suns 112-107 on Sunday night after nearly blowing a 31-point lead in a matchup of two of the Western Conference’s top early season teams.

School board to discuss bond and levy on Monday

The Boundary County School District is seeking public input on a possible bond to replace Valley View Elementary as well as a proposed supplemental levy. The board, which met in special session Monday, will be discussing the issues at its June 17 meeting.

Tommy Ellsworth, 40

Thomas Joseph Ellsworth, 40, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

Letters to the editor May 30

Letters to the editor May 30

Toymaker Lego will stick to its quest to find sustainable materials despite failed recycle attempt

Lego said it has "decided not to progress" with making its trademark colorful bricks from recycled plastic bottles made of polyethylene terephthalate, known as PET, and after more than two years of testing "found the material didn't reduce carbon emissions."

Bobcats fight but come up short

BOZEMAN — For most of the non-conference season Montana State head coach Tricia Binford looked toward MSU’s game against South Dakota State. It would be a measuring stick for the Bobcat program- a glimpse for where she wants to take the team.

AP PHOTOS: Oh, deer! Treasured animals wander Nara streets

NARA, Japan (AP) — Tours are canceled. Restaurants are empty. And centuries-old temples are quieter than usual in the ancient capital city of Japan, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

Grand marshal's name is 'Mud'

Doug Eastwood to lead St. Patrick's Day celebration on Saturday

St. Patrick's Day Parade set for Saturday

REILLY and IFF: Never heard of them

In response to Beverly Cain’s letter Dec. 15. She hit the nail on the head. That’s exactly what the so-called article on Reilly and the IFF was, a political hit piece on Republicans.

George scores 39 points, Clippers hold off Suns 112-107

PHOENIX (AP) — Paul George scored 39 points and the Los Angeles Clippers held on to beat the Phoenix Suns 112-107 on Sunday night after nearly blowing a 31-point lead in a matchup of two of the Western Conference’s top early season teams.

Legals for February, 8 2025

Familiar figure assumes permanent role as dean of CWU Libraries

ELLENSBURG - After an extensive national search, Sydney Thompson has been chosen as the new dean of Central Washington University Libraries...

Repairs underway on Naples Bridge

NAPLES — Repairs are underway on the Naples Bridge on Deep Creek Loop, just south of the Naples Store.

North Bench without a chief

It was standing room only at the North Bench Volunteer Fire District annual meeting on Saturday as many district members wanted to know why Chief Tony Shope had been fired.