Virus seizes markets and business as usual hits a wall

Global markets and businesses big and small opened the week to a landscape seemingly altered by the coronavirus pandemic. National retail chains have closed all stores. Banks are taking steps to keep cash on hand, lots of it. Markets in Asia, Europe and the U.S. are plunging. Following is a quick look at how the outbreak is impacting the financial and business sector, as well as millions of workers and customers.

Volunteers, start your engines

Volunteer Corner

The United Way of Kootenai County is excited about the opportunity to promote and engage the community in volunteering. This column will highlight volunteers who contribute their time to great causes. It will also serve as a connection to volunteer needs, and provide information on volunteerism.

Tax-Aide offers free help on returns

Local AARP tax-aide volunteers are expected to help thousands more North Idahoans when free tax preparation services return Feb. 1 through April 15.

No charges in fatal shooting during George Floyd unrest

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — No charges will be filed against a pawn shop owner in the fatal shooting of another man during unrest that followed the death of George Floyd because witnesses were scarce and evidence at the scene was destroyed, prosecutors said Monday.

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Sen. Shawn Keough in her article of last week stated that property tax relief was at the top of our agenda this session. Your District 1 delegation and other legislators are co-sponsoring a property tax bill that I anticipate introducing the week of Jan. 28.

Commercial building permits and the project review process

The goal of the city's building services department is to provide excellent customer service by working with citizens and their design teams to ensure a timely construction start and successful project completion.

The Latest: Canary Islands tourists will need negative tests

MADRID -- Spain’s Canary Islands aim to pass a law this week demanding a negative COVID-19 test result from tourists wanting to visit the archipelago off northwest Africa.

Store closed but doors remain open

A customer shopping at an Evergreen convenience store plunked some beer down on the counter. Several minutes later, the customer realized the store was closed. Leaving the beer on the counter, the customer departed. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies determined an employee had forgotten to lock the doors.

A basket full of business

Mention in Better Homes and Gardens magazine has orders pouring into Daisy J's

COEUR d'ALENE - They're milk crates and they're selling like hot cakes, thanks to a full-page spread in a national magazine.

Lil' Boo's offers room to grow on

Children's clothing store opening second unit in Soap Lake

The Latest: Some shops allowed to reopen in Italy

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Carr faces drug, theft charges

A man arrested for theft from a local pawnshop last month now faces drug charges in Lincoln County District Court.

Sheriff: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Lake Tahoe avalanche

TAHOE CITY, Calif. (AP) — An avalanche Friday at a Lake Tahoe ski resort killed one skier and seriously injured another a day after a storm dumped large amounts of snow throughout the picturesque area.

Small town attracts young entrepreneurs

“I love that I’m able to wear my boots from the ranch to the gas station and not be looked at sideways."

Coeur d'Alene's 'City Within A City' - Part 2

State OKs West Valley gravel pit

By WILLIAM L. SPENCE

New neighbors

The Hungry Horse News has a couple of new neighbors, and we're glad to have them.

New neighbors

The Hungry Horse News has a couple of new neighbors, and we're glad to have them.

New neighbors

The Hungry Horse News has a couple of new neighbors, and we're glad to have them.

TRAGEDY: Wake up calls abound

Tragically, the young mother who was shot and killed was careless with her purse and with her child. This isn’t just about guns! It’s really about women and mothers who have been fortunate enough to live in a wonderful part of the country where they feel safe — and usually are.