Records were shattered for voter participation in Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine's top election official said voter participation records were shattered in the election.

Polish farmers protest planned animal welfare law

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Thousands of angry farmers chanting anti-government slogans protested Tuesday in Warsaw against draft legislation that would ban fur farms, religious slaughter for export and the use of animals for entertainment and in circuses.

State seeks funding for 28 more electric vehicles

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico would add 28 electric vehicles to its fleet for state agencies under a budget request to legislators from the administration of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

Chesapeake, struggling to survive, skips $13.5M in payments

Chesapeake Energy, which has warned that it's unsure if it can survive much longer, failed to make $13.5 million in interest payments that came due this week, according to a federal filing.

Chesapeake, struggling to survive, skips $13.5M in payments

Chesapeake Energy, which has warned that it's unsure if it can survive much longer, failed to make $13.5 million in interest payments that came due this week, according to a federal filing.

Chesapeake, struggling to survive, skips $13.5M in payments

Chesapeake Energy, which has warned that it's unsure if it can survive much longer, failed to make $13.5 million in interest payments that came due this week, according to a federal filing.

Chesapeake, struggling to survive, skips $13.5M in payments

Chesapeake Energy, which has warned that it's unsure if it can survive much longer, failed to make $13.5 million in interest payments that came due this week, according to a federal filing.

How major US stock indexes fared Monday

Stocks on Wall Street shook off a choppy start and closed higher Monday, extending the market's gains from last week.

How major US stock indexes fared Monday

Stocks on Wall Street shook off a choppy start and closed higher Monday, extending the market's gains from last week.

EU prolongs sanctions against Russia over Ukraine conflict

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday prolonged economic sanctions against Russia for six months for failing to live up to its commitments to the peace agreement in Ukraine.

EU prolongs sanctions against Russia over Ukraine conflict

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday prolonged economic sanctions against Russia for six months for failing to live up to its commitments to the peace agreement in Ukraine.

Nonprofits honored for their accomplishments

A pair of Bonner County organizations were among those recognized when the Idaho Nonprofit Center hosted the 2016 Idaho Nonprofit Excellence Awards Sept. 22 at Boise State University. The awards spotlight the thousands of nonprofit organizations across Idaho that make a difference every day.

Commissioner candidate clears misconceptions about views on public lands

I would like to help clear misconceptions about my views on the use of public lands.

LUNGS: Cig tax can be deceiving

The American Lung Association's F grade for its cigarette tax in Idaho misses the mark (Jan. 20, "Tobacco report: Idaho failing").

OBAMA: Buying Democratic votes

In the grade school book “Animal Farm” the animals agreed that they were all equal. Over time, the pigs decided that they were “more equal,” so they moved into the farmhouse and lived like kings over the other animals.

Real estate insight available

Event is Wednesday at Coeur d'Alene Resort's Casco Bay room

GROWTH: At what cost?

Look north of just about every Interstate 90 exit from Spokane eastward and new apartments are going up.

COUNTY: Proof of flawed system

Cronyism is alive and multiplying with Coeur d’Alene politics. The citizens showed with their voting in the previous election that they didn’t want to continue with Todd Tondee as a commissioner.

A new VP for NIC

Martin new vice president for finance, business

North Idaho College President Joe Dunlap announced the hiring of Chris Martin to fill the vacant position of vice president for finance and business affairs.

Alzheimer's Association to host town hall Oct. 6

COEUR d’ALENE — The Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter is hosting a town hall at Lake City Center from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 6.