Coaching from the mayor's seat

Eric Huffine probably has more on his plate than most high school wrestling coaches.

20th Judicial District Court News

A sampling of cases heard by Judge Kim Christopher April 27:

Yellen: U.S. could default as early as June 1

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Monday that the U.S. could default in as soon as one month if Congress does not act to raise the nation’s borrowing limit — a prediction that prompted President Joe Biden to call a meeting with congressional leaders next week.

Yellen: U.S. could default as early as June 1

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Monday that the U.S. could default in as soon as one month if Congress does not act to raise the nation’s borrowing limit — a prediction that prompted President Joe Biden to call a meeting with congressional leaders next week.

Federal Reserve Chair Powell hints at a pause in rate hikes when central bank meets next month

Several Fed officials have suggested that the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and two others might have little impact.

Whitefish looks at limiting marijuana business locations

Council will hold a work session on the topic on Monday to discuss the possibility of amending its buffering requirements after some councilors raised concerns that too many marijuana dispensaries have been approved in downtown and about the operation of a dispensary on Central Avenue.

Grand marshal's name is 'Mud'

Doug Eastwood to lead St. Patrick's Day celebration on Saturday

St. Patrick's Day Parade set for Saturday

NIC students receive PTK scholarships

Awards recognize students' academic excellence

Two North Idaho College students were recently awarded national scholarships by Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for college students. Bryce Tellinghusen of Spokane received the 2023 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholarship, and Kasia Lagace of Athol was named a 2023 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar.

‘We start today’

Groundbreaking signals start of Quincy Valley Medical Center project

QUINCY — Quincy Valley Medical Center CEO Glenda Bishop characterized the new Quincy Valley Medical Center as a project about the past, present and future...

GC Fair attendance down from 2021, up from 2019

MOSES LAKE — Attendance at the 2022 Grant County Fair was lower than 2021, but higher than 2019. Fairgrounds Manager Jim McKiernan estimated about 68,000 people came through the gate over the 2022 fair’s five-day run. That was about 16% lower than the 2021 fair, but higher than 2019, the last pre-pandemic year. “Overall, the (2022) fair went very well,” McKiernan said. The annual stock sale, where 4-H and Future Farmers of America participants sell the animals they raised for competition, may have set a record. McKiernan said the sale generated about $876,000 for the participants.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Mom overcomes addiction, mental illness

As part of the annual Press Christmas for All Campaign, we share with readers the stories of those applying for help. This is one of them. After a tumultuous childhood, “Ava” began using hard drugs at age 16. She soon fell into a pattern of substance abuse, legal troubles and abusive relationships. For the sake of her small children, she managed stints of sobriety but continually relapsed. Mental illness complicated her recovery.

Tony Berns named chamber's Citizen of the Year

Lindsay Allen receives Ed Abbott Volunteer of the Year honor

Chamber honors members at annual banquet

NIC trustees to meet Wednesday

Former attorney implores board, college leaders to take immediate steps to maintain accreditation

North Idaho College trustees will attempt to correct numerous open meeting law violations made last week when they convene Wednesday. Meanwhile, the college’s former attorney has cautioned NIC leadership that doubling down on recent decisions will result in “cataclysmic damage to the institution.”

Montana lawmaker seeks to overturn abortion ruling

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana legislature is considering a proposal that would would interpret the state's constitutional right to privacy to mean that it does not protect the right to an abortion, a move that would echo others in several states to severely restrict or ban abortion.

Honda, LG to build $3.5B battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio

The company also plans to invest $700 million and add 300 jobs at three of its own Ohio factories to prepare them to start making EVs and components.

Cheryl A Hyland

Cheryl Ann Hyland, 78, died peacefully on Sept. 21, 2022, at The Springs in Whitefish accompanied by two of her close friends.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Bad bottle etiquette

Winemaking even in the hands of those most talented will occasionally run into problems. Every winemaker will from time to time have an off vintage, but when it comes down to bottles that are actually bad or the preferred wine term “flawed,” most times it is due to something that is beyond the winemaker’s control.

Governor cites ‘historic’ tax relief, Dems say only for the wealthy

The bills include a cut to income tax for top earners from 6.5% to 5.9%, a property tax rebate of $500 per household, and lowering capital gains taxes, or taxes paid by investors after selling assets like stocks.

Mavs look to break Big 9 tie

Moses Lake team works to recover from loss, prepare for ground-dominant Eastmont

MOSES LAKE – The 6-2 Mavericks return to Lions Field on Friday after a 41-35 road loss to West Valley (Yakima) last week, with the loss creating a three-way tie for the lead in the Columbia Basin Big 9 Conference. Joining Moses Lake with a 4-1 record in league play is Sunnyside, who the Mavericks defeated two weeks ago, and Eastmont, who they play on Friday. “Mondays suck after a loss, it is what it is,” Moses Lake head coach Brett Jay said. “You come in and it takes a while to shake it, and the only way to shake it is by getting back to work. We know that we feel the mistakes that were made were preventable by us playing our technique and our fundamentals better.” Freshman quarterback Brady Jay, Brett’s son, entered the game for the Mavericks on Friday, completing 15 of 27 passes for 172 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Senior quarterback Brock Clark, who also plays linebacker for the Mavericks, had two sacks against West Valley...

A plan to buy

oing homework ahead of time can smooth out the homebuying process

EPHRATA – The housing inventory in the Columbia Basin is tight, but preparing ahead of time can make the process of buying one of the homes that is available a lot easier. “The starting point is to find a lender that they trust and get a pre-approval through the lender,” said Staci Faw of Windermere REal Estate/Central Basin, LLC. “Because without having a pre-approval, they don’t know what their buying power is.” ...