The Latest: Pope won't visit East Timor, more trips in doubt

The Latest on the coronavirus outbreak sweeping the globe:

Virus outbreak delays Xi's state visit to neighboring Japan

TOKYO (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Japan has been postponed so both countries can fight the coronavirus outbreak, Japan's chief government spokesman said Thursday.

Daybook-Friday, Weekend-General

Associated Press Daybook-Friday, Weekend-General for Friday, Jan. 17.

Pop Culture in (ugh) 2020, from the bizarre to the sublime

And now, for our annual look at the year in pop culture…. Oh, wait. This was 2020. The year everything stopped cold.

Pop Culture in (ugh) 2020, from the bizarre to the sublime

And now, for our annual look at the year in pop culture…. Oh, wait. This was 2020. The year everything stopped cold.

Pop Culture in (ugh) 2020, from the bizarre to the sublime

And now, for our annual look at the year in pop culture…. Oh, wait. This was 2020. The year everything stopped cold.

Pop Culture in (ugh) 2020, from the bizarre to the sublime

And now, for our annual look at the year in pop culture…. Oh, wait. This was 2020. The year everything stopped cold.

WSU opens league play with win over San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The Washington State women’s basketball team grabbed a 65-42 victory over San Diego to open league play Thursday evening in an away game. Ten of the Cougs’ players scored with four hitting double digits on the board, according to stats released by WSU.

Nonprofit founder honored with Hometown Hero award

Tess Reasor wears many hats. She serves as a mobile crisis responder for Benchmark Human Services, is the Region 1 Representative on the Idaho State Behavioral Health Planning Council, and founded 208 Recovery North, a nonprofit dedicated to helping those in recovery from substance abuse and behavioral health disorders.

Joe DeHoog

1939 — 2025

Joe DeHoog, a beloved man to all who knew him, passed away on December 12, 2025, in Ephrata Washington after a short battle with cancer. He was 86 years old.

ITD seeking feedback on long range transportation plan

The Idaho Transportation Department is seeking feedback on its statewide long-range transportation plan.

WEATHER Aug. 4-10, 2026

WEATHER Aug. 4-10, 2026

US 93 reconstruction west of Whitefish project to have open house

The in-person event will be held at the Whitefish City Council Chambers at 418 E 2nd Street on Tuesday, May 6, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Legals for November, 10 2023

Legals for November, 17 2023

Extreme heat watch issued for Central Washington

MOSES LAKE – The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for several regions in Central Washington, including the Moses Lake and Wenatchee areas, effective from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

Reed honored with Daughters of the American Revolution Women in History Award

Reed honored with Daughters of the American Revolution Women in History Award

The Daughters of the American Revolution, Lt. George Farragut Chapter, honored Mary Lou Reed with the 2026 Women in American History Award during a well-attended gathering on Friday morning.

Kats split pair at Frenchtown Invite

FRENCHTOWN — Annika Reid went 3-for-4 with three RBIs, including a triple as the Columbia Falls Wildkats scored six runs in the sixth inning and beat the Dillon Beavers 9-2 Friday at the Frenchtown Invitational.

Whitefish, Columbia Falls pick up 9-8 wins

MISSOULA — Heading to a stalemate in the bottom of the sixth inning, Whitefish’s Tait Orme hit a walk off single, scoring Calvin Eisenbarth for a 9-8 Bulldogs win over Stevensville at the PaddleHeads Baseball Showcase Saturday.

Regan Bonato

1947 – 2025

Regan Dee Bonato, 78, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2025, from complications of the flu.