Beer is latest vaccine incentive for Biden 'month of action'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is announcing a “month of action” Wednesday to urge more Americans to get vaccinated for COVID-19 before the July 4 holiday, with an early summer sprint of incentives, including free beer, childcare and sports tickets to convince Americans to roll up their sleeves.

School thanks

We would like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations hosting the Western A Divisional Track meet May 21-22 held in Columbia Falls:

Charges after US Capitol insurrection roil far-right groups

Former President Donald Trump’s

Youth Sports June 2, 2021

Golf, tennis, soccer, basketball and more.

As pandemic wanes, Florida's DeSantis seizes national stage

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis struggled to contain the coronavirus pandemic, Democrats readied to pounce. The state's economy was in tatters, infections and deaths were on the rise and there were doubts about the Republican's plan to lead Florida out of crisis.

More US citizens apprehended for moving drugs over border

PHOENIX (AP) — An increasing number of American citizens have been apprehended as they have tried to smuggle illegal drugs into the U.S. since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, an uptick that's come amid travel restrictions at the border with Mexico.

Black women's next targets: governorships and Senate seats

ATLANTA (AP) — Jennifer McClellan remembers her parents' recounting life as Black Southerners enduring segregation and the trauma and triumph of the civil rights movement.

Senior Spotlight: GHS senior embodies possibilities for all abilities

For his final speech competition, Ty Espeseth championed the idea that people of all abilities can excel in whatever they choose to pursue. He exemplifies that message every day.

Court records - 05/28/21

Court records - 05/28/21

STCU fully reopens all branch locations

Starting today, every STCU branch location will be fully open for the first time in 14 months.

Senior Spotlight: The legend of Hattie Larson

When reminiscing on Hattie Larson’s athletic career at Sandpoint High, it’s much easier to wonder what she hasn’t done.

Washburn shines as ML boys swim opens

Moses Lake High School senior Zachary Washburn added to an already record-setting high school career last Thursday afternoon as the Chiefs boys swim & dive program opened the season with the meet win over visiting Eastmont High School.

As pandemic wanes, Florida's DeSantis seizes national stage

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis struggled to contain the coronavirus pandemic, Democrats readied to pounce. The state's economy was in tatters, infections and deaths were on the rise and there were doubts about the Republican's plan to lead Florida out of crisis.

More US citizens apprehended for moving drugs over border

PHOENIX (AP) — An increasing number of American citizens have been apprehended as they have tried to smuggle illegal drugs into the U.S. since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, an uptick that's come amid travel restrictions at the border with Mexico.

Black women's next targets: governorships and Senate seats

ATLANTA (AP) — Jennifer McClellan remembers her parents' recounting life as Black Southerners enduring segregation and the trauma and triumph of the civil rights movement.

Senior Spotlight: Stillwater's Ryan Frampton emphasizes Christian faith

Stillwater Christian School senior Ryan Frampton has come to excel at many things in his life. He's a champion tennis player and instructor, a martial artist since age 4 who holds a second-degree black belt, a capable archer and a highly focused student.

Legals for June, 1 2021

More US citizens apprehended for moving drugs over border

PHOENIX (AP) — An increasing number of American citizens have been apprehended as they have tried to smuggle illegal drugs into the U.S. since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, an uptick that's come amid travel restrictions at the border with Mexico.

Black women's next targets: governorships and Senate seats

ATLANTA (AP) — Jennifer McClellan remembers her parents' recounting life as Black Southerners enduring segregation and the trauma and triumph of the civil rights movement.

LDS church-linked firm to bid on bankrupt Easterday properties

SPOKANE — A Salt Lake City-based real estate company attached to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has signaled its intention to make a nearly $200 million bid on the property of bankrupt Easterday Farms and Easterday Ranches.