BBCC hosts welding competition

Event highlights viability of trades as careers, aids student networking

MOSES LAKE – Students from Moses Lake High School, Columbia High School and Newport High School participated in a friendly welding competition Friday morning at Big Bend Community College. Teams of students split into six teams to weld metal sculptures inspired by their school mascots. “We are a community college and we work with (the high schools we serve) to try to make sure that we’re able to meet the educational needs of the surrounding community, including all the various trades that we train for,” said BBCC Senior Associate Professor Shawn McDaniel, who helped organize the event.

Big Bend rolls over CBC at home

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (10-15) defeated the Columbia Basin College Hawks 85-63 to earn a statement win at home. Head Coach Jason Hopkins said it was nice to see his players start putting together they had worked on prior to this game.

Knights advance after going to eight innings

RICHLAND — The Royal Knights (20-7) defeated the Klahowya Eagles 10-9 after a walk-off line drive in the bottom of the eighth inning of the opening round of the 1A state softball tournament Thursday.

Osburn honors fallen officer

Osburn honors fallen officer

'Fifty years is a long time'

Osburn honors fallen officer

Fire to host post levy town hall

Two months after Selkirk Fire, Rescue and EMS failed to pass a levy that would improve response times and fund personnel, the fire commissioners are holding a town hall July 12 at 2 p.m. at the Sandpoint Library to discuss next steps forward.

Chris-Craft to be among featured vintage watercraft at festival

Chris-Craft to be among featured vintage watercraft at festival

The collection of Chris-Craft will be featured in this weekend’s Antique and Class Boat Festival put on by the Inland Empire Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society in partnership with Coeur Customs and Hagadone Marine Group at The Boardwalk Marina.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: McLain named to preseason All-Pac-12 teams, Roos commits to Lamar

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: McLain named to preseason All-Pac-12 teams, Roos commits to Lamar

Two Medicine Road will close Oct. 1 for culvert replacement

Glacier National Park’s Two Medicine Road will close Oct. 1 to replace a deep culvert.

En México, no hay lugar como el hogar: la mayoría ya no quiere ir al norte a trabajar

Durante generaciones que se remontan a la década de 1930, a lo largo de México, incluso en el estado de Guanajuato conocido como El Bajío, las ciudades se habían vaciado de sus jóvenes durante lo que se denominó el "blues del invierno". Los jóvenes salían hacia el norte en busca su propia versión del sueño americano: Trabajar.

Coeur d'Alene gathering marks eight worker deaths in 2024

Coeur d'Alene gathering marks eight worker deaths in 2024

It was a somber occasion, marked by the playing of Taps, calls to correct workplace wrongs and a prayer of Dale Broadsword, president of the Idaho Alliance for Retired Americans. “We pray for families, friends, and neighbors who have lost their lives at work,” he said. ‘That your grace and peace be with their loved ones. We pray for those whose lives were lost due to our unjust systems and the circumstances of their work.”

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: On vetting causes ...

Recently, I received an email from a reader suggesting I write a column regarding how to vet nonprofits to donate to, candidates to vote for and similar things that involve a weighty decision.

‘Bend, don’t break’

Huskies top Jacks in overtime thriller

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies (7-4) defeated the Quincy Jacks (5-6) 3-2 in overtime penalty kicks Thursday. Huskies Head Coach Bernie Garza was happy to see his team find a way to win. “They showed a lot of heart,” Garza said. “(Quincy) scored some good goals, but I'm proud of my guys with the way they came back.”

A first for North Idaho, Freddy's opens Tuesday in Post Falls

Best known for their made-to-order steakburgers and fresh frozen custard desserts, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers is set to open Tuesday at 498 South Beck Road— a first for North Idaho.

Herding demo wows at North Idaho State Fair

Herding demo wows at North Idaho State Fair

While the sun beat down on the crowds at the North Idaho State Fair late Wednesday afternoon, nearly 100 people of all ages pressed close to a chain-link fence, their eyes glued to Piper, a 5-year-old border collie, and Rudy, a 14-year-old dog of the same breed.

Dover Heritage Festival brings America's history to life

Nearly 25 tents filled festival grounds as community volunteers hosted hands-on activities and historical showcases at the Dover Heritage Festival on Saturday. Some even dressed the part, donning everything from corsets and billowing skirts to cowboy hats — a nod to America's fashion trends over the decades.

German industrial production down nearly 18% in April

BERLIN (AP) — German industrial production plunged by nearly 18% in April compared with the previous month at the height of Europe's coronavirus lockdowns, official data showed Monday.

German industrial production down nearly 18% in April

BERLIN (AP) — German industrial production plunged by nearly 18% in April compared with the previous month at the height of Europe's coronavirus lockdowns, official data showed Monday.

Reeling in a winner

Carl Hojem takes top spot in 40th 'Big One Salmon Derby'

Carl's winning catch weighed in at 25.5 pounds.

Hooked on tradition

Fishing with Grandpa at Free Fishing Days

As a young girl, Kara Cafferty used to attend Free Fishing Days with her dad, Leonard Eby. So did Kasandra Lecrenski with her parents. Decades later, the families still return, but now with a new generation of young anglers in tow.