Groups challenge Louisiana permits for plastics plant

Environmental and community groups that want to keep a Taiwanese company's

The Latest: Emirates official warns night curfew can return

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A health official in the United Arab Emirates is warning nighttime curfews and lockdowns could resume in parts of the country as coronavirus case numbers spike.

The risks of delaying power grid infrastructure modernization

Aging grids are vulnerable to outages and cyber threats. Learn why postponing power grid infrastructure upgrades could jeopardize energy security.

New Mexico Daybook

Associated Press New Mexico Daybook for Friday, Jan. 17.

Weight limits in effect across Bonner County

Weight limits are in force on most of the county's roads as rainy conditions have returned to the region, Bonner County Road & Bridge officials said.

Ephrata mayoral candidates debate issues

EPHRATA – Ephrata Mayoral candidates came to the Columbia Basin Herald office Monday to talk about their positions on the issues. Incumbent Bruce Reim and opponent Steve Oliver answered questions around transparency, tax burdens, criminal activity and the local economy.

The Latest: Moldova registers record number of new cases

CHISINAU, Moldova — The government of Moldova says it has registered a record number of new cases of the new coronavirus during the first week of June, as a former health minister described the pandemic situation in the country as “out of control.”

MATCHDAY: Leicester hoping to spoil Liverpool's record

A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Sunday:

MATCHDAY: Leicester hoping to spoil Liverpool's record

A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Sunday:

Lingle’s go-ahead RBI lifts C-Falls over Ronan

RONAN — Tayler Lingle singled in the top of the ninth inning, driving home Chevelle Bedford as Columbia Falls picked up an extra innings win over Ronan Tuesday in high school softball.

Council scales back paid parking enforcement until next meeting

The Sandpoint City Council voted to limit paid parking to Sandpoint City Beach and city lots, while parking kiosks in two-hour zones remain disabled until a revised motion can be presented at their next meeting.

Noem's border visit comes with political opportunities

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Photo ops with the troops. Political points on an issue sure to loom large in 2024 presidential debates. Another chance to tout a tough-on-illegal immigration stance that comes rarely for a governor whose state is closer to Canada than Mexico.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Workshop features printmaking

Letterpress printing is a traditional printmaking technique that involves inking raised surfaces — such as metal type or plates.

JW Memorial Foundation event Saturday to support emergency responders

JW Memorial Foundation event Saturday to support emergency responders

The mission of the JW Memorial Foundation is to help first responders and their families in the face of crisis, trauma and death. Foundation leaders sought out the family of Idaho wildland firefighter Justin Shaw when he almost lost his life fighting the Coffee Can Fire in August 2024 in Central Idaho. "He was hit by a falling tree and driven straight down into the ground, basically," retired fire chief and JW Memorial Foundation board member Robert Tyler said Thursday.

On Labor Day, consider the injustice of forced union dues

This Labor Day we should celebrate America’s hard working men and women, especially the nurses, supermarket clerks, and other frontline workers who have faced unprecedented challenges this year.