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North Idaho residents arrive in China on chamber of commerce tour

BEIJING - They had ideas of what it would be like when they arrived.

Colombia expands reopening as coronavirus cases stabilize

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Airports, bus terminals, restaurants and gyms reopened in most of Colombia on Tuesday as the South American nation attempts to reignite its economy following months of restrictions for the coronavirus pandemic.

Colombia expands reopening as coronavirus cases stabilize

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Airports, bus terminals, restaurants and gyms reopened in most of Colombia on Tuesday as the South American nation attempts to reignite its economy following months of restrictions for the coronavirus pandemic.

Face masks now required outdoors at crowded Paris locations

PARIS (AP) — From the most romantic spots along the Seine to popular shopping streets, residents and visitors in Paris were required to wear face masks starting Monday in some outdoor areas of the French capital amid an uptick in reported coronavirus cases.

C. Falls to consider Meadow Lake development

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Whitefish Planning Board: Tap house proposal tops agenda

A plan to convert the former Dire Wolf restaurant building into a tap house will be considered during a public hearing before the Whitefish Planning Board on Thursday.

New building planned in downtown Whitefish

A new mixed-use building plan has emerged for a prime spot on Whitefish’s Central Avenue where the former Lakestream Fly Shop operated.

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Grant will help boost river access

Flathead Rivers Alliance has received a $30,411 grant to help fund its effort to improve American Disability Act (ADA) accessibility on the Flathead River.

Public transportation for outdoor rec studied

Lovse is instrumental to event's success

74,000 Floridians seek jobless benefits, a tenfold increase

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — More than 74,000 Floridians applied for unemployment benefits last week, a tenfold increase from the previous week, as the spread of the novel coronavirus shut down the state's theme parks and visitors stayed away from its hotels and airports, officials said Thursday.

Greeks feeling the pain

ATHENS, Greece (AP) - The plan to rescue Greece from bankruptcy has kicked in, and with a vengeance. As the government slashes spending and hikes taxes, the deficit is way down - but jobs are vanishing, shops are closing, and on the streets gloom is prevailing.

Tips for summer forest visitors

As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, Idaho Panhandle National Forests officials are reminding visitors that fireworks are prohibited on all National Forest System lands; however, there are many other activities that people can do while visiting the 2.5 million acre forest.

A look at the area that became home to the Hanford Manhattan Project

HANFORD — The towns of Hanford and White Bluffs were growing towns until 1943 when residents were told to leave to make way for the Manhattan Project.

Imagination, creativity showcased in local artist's unique work

The website for Veer Off Industrial Designs features a gallery of creations by concrete artist Trevor Osburn. The photos show the basic look of Osburn’s finished products, but they don’t do justice to the skill and imaginative touches of his craftsmanship.

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Americans face new COVID-19 restrictions after Thanksgiving

Kalispell Herberger's facing liquidation

Nine months after the Herberger’s in Kalispell Center Mall completed a yearlong renovation, its corporate owner Bon-Ton has put the local department store on a list of 200 locations nationwide that will likely be liquidated this spring.

Legals February 10, 2020

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE Registered/Legal lien holders: MICHAEL BRINK SHEILA BRINK 14475 N WRIGHT ST RATHDRUM, ID 83858 THAT ON THE 27TH OF FEBRUARY, 2020, AT 2:00 PM,THE COEUR D'ALENE POLICE DEPARTMENT,3818 SCHREIBER WAY,COEUR D'ALENE,KOOTENAI COUNTY,IDAHO,WILL SELL TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH,IN LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES,AT THE TIME OF THE SALE,THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY WHICH IS LOCATED AT AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: YEAR: 2013 MAKE: CHRYSLER MODEL: 300 VIN: 2C3CCARG1DH590063 STORED AT: SCHAFF ERS TOWING,625 W DALTON AVE,COEUR DALENE,ID 83815 LIEN AMOUNT: $2,225.00 TOWING & STORAGE CHARGES THIS SALE WILL BE MADE TO SATISFY LIENS,WHICH WERE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF TOWING AND STORAGE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED VEHICLE. MINIMUM BID IS THE LIEN AMOUNT. SEALED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE COEUR D'ALENE POLICE DEPARTMENT, 3818 SCHREIBER WAY, COEUR D'ALENE ,IDAHO,83815 UNTIL 2:00 PM, ON THE 27TH DAY OF FEBRUARY,2020. BIDS WILL BE OPENED AT THAT TIME AND THE HIGHEST BIDDER NOTIFIED. DATED THIS 30TH DAY OF JANUARY,2020 AGENCY: COEUR D'ALENE POLICE DEPARTMENT 3818 SCHREIBER WAY COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83815 CITY:COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO By:SM SUPPORT SERVICES CDA LEGAL 3083 AD#362070 FEBRUARY 3, 10, 2020

UK nixes Christmas gatherings, shuts London shops over virus

LONDON (AP) — Millions of people must cancel their Christmas get-togethers and most shops have to close in London and much of southern England, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Saturday as he imposed a new, stricter level of coronavirus restrictions on the region to curb rapidly spreading infections.