Senate OKs bill exempting public works contractors from gender considerations

A bill exempting state public works contractors from requirements to provide access to non-gendered multi-use restroom or locker facilities on job sites easily passed the Idaho Senate on Wednesday in a 28-7 vote.

Libby Area Chamber of Commerce New website increases traffic to businesses, newsletter

Launched in July, the Libby Area Chamber of Commerce’s new website (

US officials OK eastern Idaho phosphate mine expansion

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Newspaper: Butte citizens have lost faith in Superfund talks

HELENA (AP) — Confidential Superfund settlement negotiations to clean up a century's worth of mining waste in Butte need to be opened to the public because residents have lost faith that the U.S. government will protect their interests, an attorney for a Montana newspaper said Tuesday.

Mail carriers to collect food Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Mail carriers in Moses Lake will collect food for the Moses Lake Food Bank Saturday, part of the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. “(We’re asking) for a small donation of non-perishable food by your mailbox,” said carrier Michelle Schmidt, who’s coordinating the drive this year for Moses Lake. “And then on Saturday when we’re delivering, we’ll be picking up the food as we go along our route.” Schmidt suggested marking the food donation clearly, so carriers don’t pick up someone’s delivery order from a store. Anyone wanting more information can ask their mail carrier. The drive, put on by the National Association of Letter Carriers the second Saturday in May, has been going on since 1993, according to the NALC’s website.

West Glacier sale a $17 million deal

West Glacier sale a $17 million deal

Trump search inventory reveals new details from FBI seizure

Trump himself has previously called for the disclosure of documents related to the search

Fishing for Chinooks in Oregon

One of the joys of being a parent is watching your kids' triumphs. And if those successes happen in places where the rivers are full of fish, then it's a win-win road trip.

Retired duo finishes restoration of antique truck

Brad Nelson dropped the truck into first gear and pulled out on to the highway in Bigfork.

Retired duo finishes restoration of antique truck

Brad Nelson dropped the truck into first gear and pulled out on to the highway in Bigfork.

Lawmakers need to see gun control is best option

The tragic shooting in Florida brought the subject of somehow ending senseless shootings back to the forefront. There are three potential solutions to this.

Fishing for Chinooks in Oregon

One of the joys of being a parent is watching your kids' triumphs. And if those successes happen in places where the rivers are full of fish, then it's a win-win road trip.

Fishing for Chinooks in Oregon

One of the joys of being a parent is watching your kids' triumphs. And if those successes happen in places where the rivers are full of fish, then it's a win-win road trip.

The Latest: Road near Nashville closed over suspicious truck

NASHVILLE (AP) — The Latest on the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville:

Several neighbors oppose Chilco Mill expansion

The Kootenai County commissioners will hold a public hearing on Thursday morning to determine if Idaho Forest Group can expand its Chilco Mill by an additional 46 acres, which the company has stated will promote efficiencies and benefit the community.

Big building belongs to Odom

Readers have asked about the large building under construction along Warren Street (west of the Highway 95-Lancaster intersection). The 96,000- square-foot, high-cube facility will be the new home of Odom Corp., which distributes for major beverage suppliers including Coca Cola, Miller Coors, New Belgium, Rockstar and several major wine brands.

Glacier sees more than 1 million visitors in July

Glacier National Park saw a whopping 1 million visitors in July and has already topped 2 million for the year with two months of summer tourist season left to go.

Capitol negotiators still stuck, still trying on virus aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a week’s worth of meetings, at least some clarity is emerging in the bipartisan Washington talks on a huge COVID-19 response bill. Negotiators are still stuck, but still trying.

Capitol negotiators still stuck, still trying on virus aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a week’s worth of meetings, at least some clarity is emerging in the bipartisan Washington talks on a huge COVID-19 response bill. Negotiators are still stuck, but still trying.