Democrats pushing Biden's COVID-19 bill through House panels

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed half of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan through a House committee Thursday, advancing $1,400 payments for millions of Americans and other initiatives that Republicans call too costly, economically damaging and brazenly partisan.

Legals for February, 13 2021

Lakeland escapes Sandpoint with victory, forces winner-take-all Game 3

Bulldogs travel to Lakeland High at 6 p.m. Saturday for 4A Region 1 championship game

It's time to enshrine Direct Patient Care into state law

If the past year’s challenges posed by the pandemic have taught us anything, it’s that Montanans in all corners of the state need increased, more affordable access to health care. My bill moving through the state legislature will do just that.

Bits 'n pieces from east, west and beyond

East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling:

Palafox sentenced to 10 years behind bars in animal cruelty case

Describing the level of violence suggested by the crimes committed by Domingo J. Palafox as both frightful and unique for Lincoln County, District Judge Matthew Cuffe sentenced the Troy man to 10 years in state prison.

5A REGION 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL: Post Falls ousts Lake City for second straight year

The Post Falls girls, if nothing else, haven't had things simple this season. But at least, on Thursday, difficult was just fine.

Democrats pushing Biden's COVID-19 bill through House panels

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed half of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan through a House committee Thursday, advancing $1,400 payments for millions of Americans and other initiatives that Republicans call too costly, economically damaging and brazenly partisan.

Legals for February, 12 2021

Local business, government leaders welcome news of move to Phase 2

Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement Thursday Grant and Adams counties would move to Phase 2 of his Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery reopening plan was good news to local business and government leaders.

Democrats pushing Biden's COVID-19 bill through House panels

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats pushed half of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan through a House committee Thursday, advancing $1,400 payments for millions of Americans and other initiatives that Republicans call too costly, economically damaging and brazenly partisan.

Silver Valley scholars make U of I Fall 2020 Semester Dean’s List

A total of 2,815 students qualified for the Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester, which ended Dec. 18, 2020. To qualify for the Dean’s List, U of I students must maintain at least a 3.5 GPA on a minimum of 12 graded credits during the semester.

Volunteers helped locate father, daughter in Cabinet Mountains

Efforts by locals helped to save 16-year-old Kelly Moellmer's life Sunday.

Lyft’s insurance coverage loophole

While ride sharing services have become more popular, we need to be careful of a loophole

The myths and truths of reverse mortgages

If you have ever heard of a reverse mortgage, you may not have heard the whole story.

Dixon,Woodward speak at town hall

State Legislators Sage Dixon and Jim Woodward conducted a town hall event on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Providence Bible Presbyterian Church to discuss legislation they’re working on and answering concerns from constituents.

Murder investigation presents emotional, fiscal challenges

Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner said law enforcement officers know they'll face challenges, but it doesn't make things easier.

Volunteers helped locate father, daughter in Cabinet Mountains

Efforts by locals helped to save 16-year-old Kelly Moellmer's life Sunday.

Court Records 02/05/21

Court Records 02/05/21

Analysis: Child poverty a hidden focus of virus relief plan

BALTIMORE (AP) — Tucked inside President Joe Biden’s