Sheriff's Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Sandpoint women made history driving Orient Buckboard

In a time when few people owned or knew how to operate automobiles, Vera and Minerva Teape of Sandpoint made a two-week trip by themselves, battling weather, planning routes and making repairs

Spring turkey controlled hunts application period underway

Hunters wanting to participate in this spring's controlled hunts for turkey can apply from Feb. 1 through March 1.

Avista proposes two-year rate plan with IPUC

Capital investments and increased power supply costs are the main drivers in Avista’s request filed Friday with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.

EXPLAINER: Why did the military stage a coup in Myanmar?

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A coup in Myanmar has left the military in control under a one-year state of emergency, while the country's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior politicians have been detained. Here’s a look at what could be behind the military’s actions.

Biden and GOP senators offer competing COVID-19 relief plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and a group of 10 Senate Republicans have offered competing proposals to help the United States respond to the coronavirus pandemic and provide economic relief to businesses and families.

CBO projects 4.6% growth in Biden's first year, jobs lag

The U.S. economy is projected to grow at a robust 4.6% annual rate this year, but employment isn't expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until 2024, the Congressional Budget Office said Monday.

Carroll College names students to fall dean’s list

Carroll College named the following students from the Lake County area to its 2020 fall semester dean’s list.

Court Records 01/29/21

Court Records 01/29/21

Biden and GOP senators offer competing COVID-19 relief plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and a group of 10 Senate Republicans have offered competing proposals to help the United States respond to the coronavirus pandemic and provide economic relief to businesses and families.

Sen. Carl Crabtree's weekly newsletter

This week we spent much of our time working on education related issues.

EXPLAINER: Why did the military stage a coup in Myanmar?

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A coup in Myanmar has left the military in control under a one-year state of emergency, while the country's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior politicians have been detained. Here’s a look at what could be behind the military’s actions.

CBO projects 4.6% growth in Biden's first year, jobs lag

The U.S. economy is projected to grow at a robust 4.6% annual rate this year, but employment isn't expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until 2024, the Congressional Budget Office said Monday.

Class A Speech and Debate: Whitefish wins state title, ending C-Falls dynasty

Whitefish High School Speech and Debate captured the Class A state title over a three-day tournament, ending Columbia Falls High School’s championship dynasty.

Lake County District Court Actions, Jan. 27

Lake County District Court

EXPLAINER: Why is the military taking control in Myanmar?

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Myanmar's military has staged a coup, detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior politicians and taken control of the country under a one-year state of emergency. Here are some possible reasons why the military has taken over now:

In Iowa, a GOP stalwart becomes a casualty in party war

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The flood of calls, texts and emails came swiftly and most with the same message. Dave Millage sat by the fireplace in his living room in a quiet Bettendorf neighborhood as he read them.

THE ’50s: A female perspective

We enjoyed many memories shared in Syd Albright’s article on the 1950s but nostalgia has much to do with gender and ethnic/racial heritage.

Avista proposes plan that benefits Idaho customers

Company’s filing seeks to recover costs with no initial impact to customer bills

Avista proposes plan

Encounters with angels discussed at Lifetree Café

Stories of divine intervention will be explored at Lifetree Café on Monday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m.