Work begins on new cap and trade bill for Oregon

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A climate change bill that could dominate the 2020 Oregon legislative session got its first public hearing as lawmakers try to find a compromise on an issue that led to GOP senators walking out of the Capitol last year.

Community briefs

CAPNM announces class; Spring semester at FVCC begins Jan. 17

Crime down in Cd'A

Captain credits patrols, community connection

According to a recent Safewise report, 260 million packages nationwide were stolen from porches over the past 12 months. That's 50 million more than last year. But not in Coeur d'Alene. Capt. Dave Haggar said there were no package thefts reported to police over this holiday season.

What Washington could learn from Montana

Ingredients: Montana beef. Hog casings. Spices. Lawmakers. Democrats. Republicans. Urban. Rural.

Economic environment – what it should mean to you

As a Financial Advisor, I've recently had an uptick in conversations.

Another type of warning for NIC

Moody's considering downgrading the college's bond ratings

North Idaho College’s bond ratings are under review for downgrade, following recent actions by the board of trustees.

Another type of warning for NIC

Moody's considering downgrading the college's bond ratings

North Idaho College’s bond ratings are under review for downgrade, following recent actions by the board of trustees.

Bonner County History - March 21, 2023

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places, and events.

Judge Christopher hears cases involving child endangerment, stalking and burglary

District Court News: Judge Kim Christopher hears cases involving child endangerment, stalking and burglary.

Homecoming fun takes over community

Another Bonners Ferry High School Homecoming is in the books, as students and community members came out in full force to support the Badgers.

Huskies take down Mavericks in dual meet

OTHELLO – After taking down Connell earlier on Tuesday night, the Othello Huskies took down Moses Lake in a home dual, winning 44-24 over the Mavericks. “Credit to Moses Lake, they’ve improved so much since we saw them at the jamboree,” Othello Head Coach Rudy Ochoa II said. “I think their coach (Jose Tanguma) is doing a great job.” ...

College wrestler saves teammate from grizzly bear mauling

A college wrestler from a small Wyoming school helped his teammate survive a grizzly mauling over the weekend by trying to wrestle the massive bear off his friend, eventually drawing a more brutal attack to himself.

Taking to the sky

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Airshow was held this past weekend with a wide variety of aircraft participating in the event. The annual event was held Saturday and Sunday with people visiting from across the region. The event included flyovers of F-35s flown by Marine Corps pilots to privately owned aircraft and antique fighter planes still in operation. The show was first put on in June of 2019 and continues to grow on an annual basis. Presenting sponsors include Boeing, Gesa Credit Union, the Port of Moses Lake and the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Schools welcome back students

COLUMBIA BASIN — Students all over the Columbia Basin will head back to school this week and next. Schools in Grant, Adams and Lincoln counties all open between Aug. 28 and Sept. 6 for K-12. In Grant County, the Soap Lake School District celebrated its first day back at school Monday by rolling out a literal red carpet for students at Soap Lake Middle/High School. “As they entered school this morning, we had students, cheerleaders, staff cheering them on as they walked the red carpet into school,” said Soap Lake School District Superintendent Aaron Chavez. “Just a really awesome way to get kids excited about coming back for the school year.” Chavez said that they had a great first day and credited the school district faculty and staff for their work.

BBCC alum to teach poetry class at NCW Libraries

MOSES LAKE – NCW Libraries will be hosting poet and Big Bend Community College graduate Ricardo Ruiz for a two hour mindful poetry class Sept. 8 from at the Moses Lake Public Library, Sept. 9 at the Wenatchee Public Library and Sept. 19 at the Quincy Public Library, according to the NCW website...

OPINION: Don’t be fooled by low jobless rate

An unemployment rate of anything under 3 percent is like music to a politician’s ear, especially to those lucky enough to sit in the Oval Office or a governor’s chair. So, strike up the band with Happy Days are Here Again, and there will be no shortage of politicians lining up to take credit for a rate that’s in the range of 2.7 percent. Let’s celebrate with a statewide hoedown, and bring along some Tennessee cloggers to add to the flavor.

OPINION: Don’t be fooled by low jobless rate

An unemployment rate of anything under 3 percent is like music to a politician’s ear, especially to those lucky enough to sit in the Oval Office or a governor’s chair. So, strike up the band with Happy Days are Here Again, and there will be no shortage of politicians lining up to take credit for a rate that’s in the range of 2.7 percent. Let’s celebrate with a statewide hoedown, and bring along some Tennessee cloggers to add to the flavor.

Troy City Council update

At the Troy City Council meeting on Wednesday night the  agenda items were swiftly moved through with unanimous votes on nearly all items.

Nonprofits announced for Great Fish Community Challenge

The Whitefish Community Foundation has selected 45 nonprofits to participate in its 2017 Great Fish Community Challenge.

Man runs rampant over stubborn treadmill

A person called the Kalispell Police Department to report a man acting erratic and throwing things into the road. When police spoke to him, he said he was upset because he couldn’t remove a treadmill from his house and smashed his finger. He did calm down and was cleaning up the mess when police left.