Coeur d'Alene's independent book stores celebrate

Along with fun activities, sales and a chance to win prizes, they are raising money for the Community Library Network to help rebuild the Post Falls and Athol libraries after experiencing severe water damage this winter.

Brothers bring historic flight to life

MOSES LAKE - Most people know that Charles Lindbergh was the first person to fly solo, nonstop, across the Atlantic Ocean. Most people don't know who the first person to fly nonstop across the Pacific Ocean was.

Renovated Phoenix hospital to open as Covid-19 deaths steady

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Contractors overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are completing the rehabilitation of a shuttered Phoenix hospital planned to house coronavirus patients. The work comes amid signs a spike of cases may not emerge in Arizona and as Gov. Doug Ducey nears a decision on whether to ease his closure and stay at home orders.

Tired of mowing the lawn? Consider today’s advice

Natural lawns look beautiful, cut down on the chores

Arizona has 1 day with no reported coronavirus deaths

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Contractors overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are completing the rehabilitation of a shuttered Phoenix hospital planned to house coronavirus patients. The work comes amid signs a spike of cases may not emerge in Arizona and as Gov. Doug Ducey nears a decision on whether to ease his closure and stay at home orders.

Law enforcement reports for March 8, 2024

The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Ephrata PD Feb. 28 Report of damage to a fence in the 300 block of Sixth Avenue Southeast. March 1 Report of a speaker stolen from a business in the 1300 block of Nat Washington Way.

Ontario and Quebec to close all non-essential businesses

TORONTO (AP) — Canada's most populous province said Monday that non-essential businesses must close for at least 14 days starting at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday in efforts to stem the new coronavirus pandemic.

City's video drawing lots of online hits

A promotional video about Columbia Falls has proven very popular, although saying it “went viral” might be a stretch.

The Latest: "Catastrophic flooding is unfolding" from Sally

Here are the latest developments on tropical weather (all times local):

FAA investigating Delta jet fuel-dumping on schoolkids

CUDAHY, Calif. (AP) — Federal authorities will investigate why an airliner with engine trouble dumped jet fuel over a densely populated area of Southern California while making an emergency return to the airport, dousing dozens of schoolchildren in a smelly vapor.

WIB offers tips on surviving, thriving

SANDPOINT — What does it take to survive, indeed thrive, as a business in the greater Sandpoint area?

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Jerry's puts emphasis on car knowledge

Auto supply store bringing in healthy competition

Model T event begins Sunday

A total of 175 Model T Fords will drive up Big Mountain Road on Sunday to kick off the Montana Majestic Mountain T Tour at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

A sentimental final journey to Montana

As we made plans last spring for my mother’s funeral, we were lucky enough to find a florist in Cincinnati who was able to provide flowers as Covid-19 closed businesses and the availability and transport of myriad goods across the country.

US reopens to international travel, allows happy reunions

US reopens to international travel, allows happy reunions

Idaho Department of Labor works to process 1,200 percent jump in unemployment claims

The Idaho Department of Labor faces a herculean task in processing a 1,200 percent surge in unemployment benefit claims filed during the week of March 15 to 21, compared with the prior week.

Kroc Center to host Christmas series

From traditional and non-traditional Christmas plays to original concerts, the Kroc Center will have entertainment for all ages this holiday season during a series of special Christmas productions.

Bullock issues statewide stay-at-home order

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock issues statewide stay-at-home order to 1 million residents to fight coronavirus spread

DREAM Adaptive Recreation to host its 15th annual Water Sports Week

DREAM Adaptive Recreation has teamed up with Launch Watersports to provide the non-profit’s 15th Annual Watersports Week on Echo Lake.