Virus aid: Where things stand in high-level Washington talks

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.

Walmart to sell UK unit Asda in $8.8 billion deal

LONDON (AP) — Retail giant Walmart has agreed to sell its British chain of supermarkets, Asda, to the investors behind an international group of gas stations and food shops in a deal that values the company at 6.8 billion pounds ($8.8 billion).

TAX: 6 percent solution

If Governor Otter is enforcing the 6 percent sales tax on Amazon online purchases to encourage Idaho residents to shop locally, perhaps he should reconsider his recent opposition to lifting the 6 percent sales tax on groceries. Idaho is one of only seven states that tax groceries at the same rate as other goods. Ten other states also tax groceries, but at a reduced rate (most around 1 percent) and 33 states do not tax groceries at all, recognizing that taxing the food people need to eat for life is an onerous burden.

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Toddler causes concern

A toddler was reportedly playing in the road near a coffee shop in Columbia Falls, prompting a call to the

Artist appreciation night in Lakeside

On Friday, May 31 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, ARTrageous, llc  is hosting an ARTISTS' APPRECIATION NIGHT at their location at 7220 Hwy 93 South in Lakeside.  ARTrageous is an art gallery, crafters' showcase, and gift shop combined all under one roof, right in the heart of Lakeside across from Volunteer Park.

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Expand your palate: Bok Choy

"Bok Choy! I've got to have some," I say with a giggle as I scan the fresh vegetables at the farmers market this past Saturday. My wife asks, "What are you going to do with that?" Paying the Asian grower's young daughter $2, I gently place the cabbage in my basket and announce, "It will be a surprise."

Whitefish competes for best ski town

Folks who live in Whitefish already know it’s the best, but the town is in the running to be the Best Ski Town in a USA Today reader’s choice poll.

24 Hours for Hank set to return to Schweitzer

SANDPOINT — Registration is now open for 2,400 Feet of Schweitzer.

Selkirk firefighters hosting LLS fundraiser

SANDPOINT — With more than 60 pounds of turnout gear weighing on them, local firefighters will again take on the 69 flights of stairs, 1,356 steps and 788 feet of elevation of Seattle’s Columbia Center in March.

Asia Today: Sydney beach suburbs in lockdown as cases rise

SYDNEY (AP) — Sydney’s northern beaches will enter a lockdown similar to the one imposed during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March as a cluster of cases in the area increased to 41.

Camping, fishing items make first-class Christmas gifts

April showers brings May wildflowers

The saying “April showers bring May flowers” certainly rings true this year.

The Latest: Germany holds concentration camp commemorations

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.

County verifies signatures to re-establish fire agency

Cabinet View area petition for fire district told documents valid

Lincoln County Administrator Bill Bischoff on Wednesday confirmed the validation of signatures on a petition presented to Lincoln County commissioners Oct. 2 to re-establish a fire agency at Cabinet View.

One Red Door closing, another to open

MOSES LAKE — The original Red Door curio and antique shop is closing. The Red Door Cafe will remain open, and even expand.

ARTGARDEN Pottery receives award

Helps revitalize downtown Moses Lake

SEATTLE - ARTGARDEN Pottery received an award Wednesday for helping to revitalize downtown Moses Lake.

Vehicles of CoiNuts owner seized

Money from sale of autos will go to victim of shop's alleged swindling

Whitmer: No golf, can returns; laundromats OK in shutdown

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday that golf courses and tobacco shops should close for three weeks to abide by her stay-at-home order.