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It’s Rudy’s way: Somers barbecue spot serves up large portions

The barbecue restaurant — its logo a cowboy spurring a grizzly bear — takes pride in the flavors, hospitality and a Montana-minded atmosphere, Rudy said.

Elks Lodge awards $6K to Heritage Health's Street Medicine program

Elks Lodge awards $6K to Heritage Health's Street Medicine program

A warm place, friendly faces, clean clothes, behavioral support and medical services are among the many resources Heritage Health's Street Medicine Community Outreach offers North Idaho's unhoused neighbors.

Legals for November, 1 2020

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PHOTOS: Classic boat show at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake a marvel for all

The 14th annual Whitefish Woody Weekend at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake on June 26-28 was a marvelous success despite frequent rain and threatening skies.

China says 'Five Eyes' should face reality on Hong Kong

BEIJING (AP) — China on Thursday rejected the latest attack on its Hong Kong policy by the U.S. and several of its allies, saying they “should face up to the reality” that the former British colony has been returned to China.

Tina Charles medically excused for WNBA season

Washington Mystics forward Tina Charles was medically excused for the season by an independent panel of doctors, the team announced Friday.

Tina Charles medically excused for WNBA season

Washington Mystics forward Tina Charles was medically excused for the season by an independent panel of doctors, the team announced Friday.

Georgia drops 4 previously required high school tests

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia public high school students will take exams in algebra, American literature and composition, biology and U.S. History under a plan to cut four other exams.

Scientists tracking migration to learn more about virus, birds

A couple of weeks ago, fields south of Columbia Falls were filled with tundra swans, making their slow trek north.

Getafe beats Leganés 3-0 in Madrid’s mini-derby

Getafe beat host Leganés 3-0 to win Madrid's mini-derby on Friday.

An argument for bringing life into the world

It is inconceivable that anyone could try to justify killing a fetus, a baby in the womb, because they can’t afford to raise the child.

Harden reaches 20,000 points, Rockets rout Timberwolves

HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden scored 32 points in three quarters to surpass 20,000 and the Houston Rockets rolled to a 139-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.

House skips Senate bills in tussle over hate crime penalties

ATLANTA (AP) — A top lieutenant of Georgia's House speaker is signalling that the lower chamber may blockade Senate bills unless the Senate acts on a bill to increase state criminal penalties on hate crimes.

Joyous holiday wishes from the Columbia Basin Herald

MOSES LAKE – Each year, the holidays seem to come at us a little bit faster with a faster-than-light zip from January to December. At the end of a hectic year though, the staff at the Columbia Basin Herald have plenty to be thankful for and have been fortunate enough to serve the amazing group of communities in Grant and Adams counties.

Spirit Lake council OKs new impact fees

Mayor says they are critical to city's future

The Spirit Lake City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to adopt new impact and annexation fees, a first for the city since 2013.

The Latest: Dubai to open shopping malls, private sector

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Spotty sick leave policies limit options for avoiding virus

LONDON (AP) — A barber in Beijing is supporting his wife and child by charging food and other expenses to a credit card while he waits for his employer's shop to reopen. A waiter at a barbecue restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri, washes his hands more often and hopes for the best. A parcel delivery driver in Britain worries about getting sick from the people who sign for their packages.

Coeur d'Alene tribal member makes history