Kenneth Palek

1942 – 2025

Ken Palek passed away from a severe stroke on June 22, 2025, at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was born on April 30, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Joseph and Rose Palek.

Japan adopts green growth plan to go carbon free by 2050

TOKYO (AP) — Japan aims to eliminate gasoline-powered vehicles in about 15 years, the government said Friday in a plan to achieve Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s ambitious pledge to go carbon free by 2050 and generate nearly $2 trillion growth in green business and investment.

Japan adopts green growth plan to go carbon free by 2050

TOKYO (AP) — Japan aims to eliminate gasoline-powered vehicles in about 15 years, the government said Friday in a plan to achieve Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s ambitious pledge to go carbon free by 2050 and generate nearly $2 trillion growth in green business and investment.

Japan adopts green growth plan to go carbon free by 2050

TOKYO (AP) — Japan aims to eliminate gasoline-powered vehicles in about 15 years, the government said Friday in a plan to achieve Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s ambitious pledge to go carbon free by 2050 and generate nearly $2 trillion growth in green business and investment.

Japan adopts green growth plan to go carbon free by 2050

TOKYO (AP) — Japan aims to eliminate gasoline-powered vehicles in about 15 years, the government said Friday in a plan to achieve Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s ambitious pledge to go carbon free by 2050 and generate nearly $2 trillion growth in green business and investment.

Layoffs climb in Washington aviation industry amid pandemic

SEATTLE (AP) — Job losses in Washington's aviation sector are climbing as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Layoffs climb in Washington aviation industry amid pandemic

SEATTLE (AP) — Job losses in Washington's aviation sector are climbing as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Layoffs climb in Washington aviation industry amid pandemic

SEATTLE (AP) — Job losses in Washington's aviation sector are climbing as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

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Does Gov. Gianforte have a plan for climate change?

Between an expansive drought bringing rivers and soil moisture to alarmingly low levels, a series of heat waves that have set scores of temperature records across the region, and a fast and furious start to a wildfire season that's obscured many Montana horizons behind a haze of smoke, this summer has announced itself as a tipping point for conversations on climate change.

Pioneers, trailblazers and innovators

Each story is unique, and each pathway toward success is unique for each 40 Under 40 honoree.

Knights fight into overtime to win against Cashmere

ROYAL CITY – The Royal Knights (5-0) pulled off a comeback in overtime to defeat the Cashmere Bulldogs 21-15 Friday. Head Coach Wiley Allred said a win like this serves as a valuable experience for his players who have not often played in situations like that. “We just had a lot of mental mistakes, but it was a great growing experience for the players, and they fought like crazy all game long, played hard,” Allred said.

Mavs split with West Valley, tied for first in Big 9

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks (13-2) split their doubleheader against West Valley Friday 0-4 and 10-4 on senior night, setting up a tight race for first place in the Big 9 conference. “Obviously a sweep would have been great, but Ainsley (Johnson, West Valley) is a great pitcher, and she was definitely on her game,” Head Coach Mike Hofheins said.

Double the fun for Museum of North Idaho

Anonymous donor offers to match up to $100K for Museum of North Idaho

“This is a huge step toward getting us moved into our new home in the JC White House this fall,” Thurman said Wednesday.

Three Whitefish players will compete in Shrine game Saturday

The 79th Montana East-West Shrine Game will be Saturday, June 20.

Census critical for future of Montana

As the country celebrates its birth as a nation, one of the most patriotic things Montanans can do is stand up and be counted — in the 2020 Census.

Global trade possibilities coming into local focus

Meyer pleads guilty to amended arson charge

The woman charged in connection to a July 4 fire that burned down the Army Surplus 1 store pled guilty Tuesday to an amended charge of second-degree arson.

Gymnasts reach for the sky

Great West Gym Fest attracts more than 1,000 entrants

Young athletes from across the country and Canada are competing for top honors at the Great West Gymfest at the Coeur d’Alene Resort.

Hundreds turn out for Shasta Groene's book signing in Coeur d'Alene

Hundreds turn out for Shasta Groene's book signing in Coeur d'Alene

Hundreds of people waited in line for hours at The Well-Read Moose bookstore in Coeur d’Alene to meet Shasta Groene and author Gregg Olsen and have them sign copies of the book they collaborated on. Groene smiled graciously, chatted with admirers, and posed for pictures. She wrote each person’s name in the book they bought, added a few words of encouragement, and gave her autograph in sharp, distinctive handwriting.