2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola while the other swept into the gulf through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

2 tropical storms heading for double blow to US Gulf Coast

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two tropical storms advanced across the Caribbean on Saturday as potentially historic threats to the U.S. Gulf Coast, one dumping rain on Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Hispaniola while the other swept into the gulf through the gap between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba.

Businesses, beware Chamber ad scam

The Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce wants all local business owners to be aware of a suspected scam. One of our local businesses was contacted by a graphics company operating out of Illinois. They wanted to sell him ad space for a business directory that they claimed was going to be handed out by all the local chambers of commerce in this area.

Police records for Aug. 24, 2022

A summary of first responder calls from local law enforcement agencies.

World/Nation Briefs August 22, 2012

Missouri's Akin will carry on with campaign

Plains girls claim sixth at state XC meet

If you are a coach at either of Sanders County’s two cross country schools, you may spend some of the next few months shopping for sunglasses.

Bonner County History - June 28, 2020

From the archives of the

Vermont's flood-damaged capital is slowly rebuilding. And it's asking tourists and residents to help

The small city of about 8,000 is celebrating its ongoing recovery with food trucks, music and street performers in hopes of drawing visitors downtown and giving shops a chance to sell their merchandise in sidewalk sales.

Flathead leads state in visitor spending

The Montana tourism industry continues to boom with visitor spending reaching new levels.

Even small neighborhood stores are getting raided by coronavirus hoarders

LOS ANGELES — Marlon Chavarria held his pants as he ran over to the tiny yellow store named Glady’s 98 Cents and Up and grabbed the three cases of toilet paper from his mother in-law. He carried them over to his white SUV and stuffed them inside the trunk with other groceries.

AP Lifestyles Digest

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Legals for February, 25 2021

Pompeo slams UN report on deadly US drone strike on Iranian

GENEVA (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has criticized an independent U.N. human rights expert's report insisting a American drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in January was a “watershed” event in the use of drones and amounted to a violation of international law.

National park gates will be locked, rangers furloughed if government shuts down

Entrances to national parks will be blocked and thousands of park rangers will be furloughed if Congress doesn't reach a budget agreement this weekend, the Department of Interior said Friday.

Pharmacists prove effective, less costly care option for minor illnesses

SPOKANE. — Greater use of pharmacists to treat minor illnesses could potentially save millions of dollars in health care costs, according to new research led by Washington State University. The findings also indicate a way to improve healthcare access by expanding availability of pharmacists’ clinical services including prescribing medications, amid an ongoing shortage of primary care providers.

Legals for September, 29 2023

Bigfork stormwater system geared to be a hot topic at state conference

Kodiaks top Tigers

Cascade 13Ephrata 2

EPHRATA — Although the Ephrata softball team dropped a 13-2 decision to the visiting Cascade Kodiaks from Leavenworth Tuesday afternoon, Tigers’ head coach Heather Wood said her team is coming along.

Driving tour features Bigfork, lower Valley

Astute residents may have noticed a recent addition near Sliter Park in Bigfork — a metal American bison on top of a post with the words "A HIP project."

Driving tour features Bigfork, lower Valley

Astute residents may have noticed a recent addition near Sliter Park in Bigfork — a metal American bison on top of a post with the words "A HIP project."