Pandemic has taken a bite out of seafood trade, consumption

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has hurt the U.S. seafood industry due to a precipitous fall in imports and exports and a drop in catch of some species.

EXPLAINER: Can social media companies boot Trump? Yes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Social media companies decided this past week they had finally seen enough from President Donald Trump.

EXPLAINER: Can social media companies boot Trump? Yes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Social media companies decided this past week they had finally seen enough from President Donald Trump.

Some Idaho banks fall behind on TARP payments

BOISE (AP) - Three Idaho bank companies have fallen behind on their payments to the U.S. Treasury for money borrowed under the Troubled Asset Relief Program set up by the federal government to help banks at the height of the nation's financial crisis.

Oil plunges again, reaches recession-level depths

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China's economic growth slows further in 1Q

BEIJING - China's economy grew at its slowest pace in at least a decade in the first quarter, but stronger industrial activity added to tentative signs the slump might be bottoming out.

Charlene Delyea, 87

Charlene Kay Delyea, beloved daughter, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023, at the age of 87.

Glenn Miller, 81

Glenn W. Miller, 81 of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Dec. 20, 2023, with Linda, his wife of 39 years, by his side.

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Glenn W Miller

US lobster industry hopes new deal renews trade with China

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Members of the American lobster industry are hopeful the thawing of trade relations between the U.S. and China will reopen one of the biggest markets in the world for lobsters.

US lobster industry hopes new deal renews trade with China

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Members of the American lobster industry are hopeful the thawing of trade relations between the U.S. and China will reopen one of the biggest markets in the world for lobsters.

Israel tightens quarantine in Jerusalem to halt virus spread

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government approved a tight quarantine of several areas of Jerusalem on Sunday, including the historic Old City, in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the city's most susceptible neighborhoods.

New Mexico lawmaker: Special session and tough choices ahead

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s finances have been hit by a double-whammy with the pandemic and an oil-price crash, but one of the state's most influential lawmakers said Monday that decisions made during the last legislative session to build up reserves will help cushion that blow — at least for now.

With Africa's most cases, South Africa extends lockdown

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday extended the country's strict lockdown to combat the coronavirus until the end of April.

Drug prevention program 'paints the state'

The Montana Meth Project is a large-scale prevention program aimed at reducing first-time teen meth use through public service messaging and community outreach.

Idaho nonprofits pinched by inflation

Giving to Idaho nonprofits is up, according to a new report from the Idaho Nonprofit Center. But nonprofits are still feeling the squeeze of inflation.

Regional partnership seeks public's input on growth

The collaboration between the county, cities, civic organizations and business leaders held its official inaugural meeting virtually Monday.

The Latest: Biden tells hard-hit Iowa he has plan for virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the

The Latest: Britain’s death tally reaches nearly 14,000

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.