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March 2, 2011 9 p.m.

LETTER: Politics in education

As I was reading the "Readers Write" section of the Feb. 18 paper I was struck by the statements of Michelle Lippert. I found her article quite enlightening, not due solely to the content but because she chose to not disclose the fact that she is a professor of philosophy and ethics at North Idaho College or that she has been a member of the Post Falls School District Board of Trustees since 1999.

June 7, 2020 8:03 p.m.

Japan still in recession, but economy shrank at lower rate

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy is still in recession but contracted at a smaller rate than initially estimated for the first quarter, according to government data released Monday.

June 7, 2020 9:03 p.m.

Japan says economy contracted less than earlier reported

TOKYO (AP) — Japan reported Monday that its economy contracted at an annual rate of 2.2% in January-March, less than initially estimated.

June 8, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Japan says economy contracted less than earlier reported

TOKYO (AP) — Japan reported Monday that its economy contracted at an annual rate of 2.2% in January-March, less than initially estimated.

June 9, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Japan says economy contracted less than earlier reported

TOKYO (AP) — Japan reported Monday that its economy contracted at an annual rate of 2.2% in January-March, less than initially estimated.

May 26, 2020 9:27 a.m.

Trump-appointed US attorney in Texas abruptly resigns

DALLAS (AP) — A U.S. attorney in Texas who was appointed by President Donald Trump announced his resignation Tuesday, providing no explanation for his unusually abrupt departure.

April 3, 2024 1 a.m.

NAWA hosting nonprofit workshop

Are you looking to make a difference? If you are, a daylong workshop may be for you. The workshop, aimed at leaders of small, all or mostly volunteer organizations, will teach the basics on how to deliver on their mission.

April 16, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Oil and gas giant Shell targets 'net zero' emissions by 2050

BERLIN (AP) — Energy company Royal Dutch Shell told investors Thursday that it aims to stop adding greenhouse gases to the atmosphere by 2050, a move that was welcomed by some climate campaigners even as others called it “corporate greenwash.”

March 24, 2020 4:03 a.m.

Business activity plummets, but markets rally on Fed support

LONDON (AP) — Europe's economy could shrink by some 10% this year as efforts to contain the spread of the virus outbreak cause a collapse in commercial activity. Yet markets were up sharply on Monday - extending weeks of stunning volatility - as investors digested the extent of the financial support provided by the Federal Reserve this week.

April 17, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Oil and gas giant Shell targets 'net zero' emissions by 2050

BERLIN (AP) — Energy company Royal Dutch Shell told investors Thursday that it aims to stop adding greenhouse gases to the atmosphere by 2050, a move that was welcomed by some climate campaigners even as others called it “corporate greenwash.”

February 25, 2020 7:05 a.m.

Saudi king names ousted oil minister to lead investment draw

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia's monarch Tuesday appointed as the country's new minister of investment a prominent figure in the kingdom who previously served as energy minister and board chairman of Saudi oil company Aramco before before being relieved of both posts in the run-up to the company's partial public offering late last year.

February 10, 2020 10:05 a.m.

Committee OKs carve out for media on birth date disclosure

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A House committee has approved a bill that exempts birth dates of state and local government employees from disclosure under the state’s public records law, but allows the media to continue to have access to them.

February 11, 2020 12:05 a.m.

Committee OKs carve out for media on birth date disclosure

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A House committee has approved a bill that exempts birth dates of state and local government employees from disclosure under the state’s public records law, but allows the media to continue to have access to them.

Report: NIC pumps $273 million into local economy
June 28, 2025 1:06 a.m.

Report: NIC pumps $273 million into local economy

North Idaho College added $273.2 million to the local economy — equivalent to supporting 3,992 jobs — in fiscal year 2023-24, according to an economic impact study published by the college this week.

October 22, 2020 9:27 p.m.

Biden calls for 'transition' from oil, GOP sees opening

Democrat Joe Biden's debate remarks that he would “transition” away from the oil industry in favor of renewable energy sources drew quick attention Thursday from President Donald Trump, who saw it as a boon to his chances in key states.

September 18, 2020 11:27 a.m.

California jobless rate falls with help of temporary jobs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A raft of temporary government jobs for the U.S. Census boosted California's economy in August as the state added 101,900 jobs as the unemployment rate fell below the high-water mark of the Great Recession for the first time since March.

September 19, 2020 12:03 a.m.

California jobless rate falls with help of temporary jobs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A raft of temporary government jobs for the U.S. Census boosted California's economy in August as the state added 101,900 jobs as the unemployment rate fell below the high-water mark of the Great Recession for the first time since March.

September 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

California jobless rate falls with help of temporary jobs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A raft of temporary government jobs for the U.S. Census boosted California's economy in August as the state added 101,900 jobs as the unemployment rate fell below the high-water mark of the Great Recession for the first time since March.

September 20, 2020 12:03 a.m.

California jobless rate falls with help of temporary jobs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A raft of temporary government jobs for the U.S. Census boosted California's economy in August as the state added 101,900 jobs as the unemployment rate fell below the high-water mark of the Great Recession for the first time since March.

July 30, 2021 10:33 a.m.

Belarus leader ready to invite Russian troops 'if necessary'

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus' authoritarian president said Friday he's prepared to invite Russian troops into the country if such a move is necessary to ensure the security of both Belarus and Russia.