Carolyn Hanley, 78

Carolyn M. Ringstad (Hanley) was born Jan. 11, 1945, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to Erling and Elsie (Warnke) Ringstad. She died Sept. 24, 2023.

Avista seeks customer feedback

Customer survey released to gather input on engagement in future initiatives and programs.

Bigfork bonfires bring community together

Bigfork locals will head back to the basics to help fight the chilly winter weather, gathering for community bonfires Friday nights on Dec. 7, 14 and 21 in downtown Bigfork.

Gordon Sandau

Gordon Sandau, 78, of Libby, died on Sunday, March 5, 2018 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 2, 1940 in Ashley, North Dakota to Reinhold and Edna Klein Sandau. He graduated high school in Jamestown.

Film festival lands here next week

Inspiring and adventure-filled documentaries are coming to Whitefish as part of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation’s Mountainfilm on Tour.

USC Upstate names new women’s basketball coach

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina university has a new coach for its women's basketball program.

Hippy’s kissing booth looking for permanent place

MOSES LAKE — Hip hip hooray, Hippy’s kissing booth is open for business. Known for its unique business model of “kisses for treats,” this pup’s business is truly one of a kind. The pup behind the business is 4 years old, a terrier mix and male. He has a loving and friendly spirit and particularly loves hanging out with other pups and people. Unfortunately, Hippy doesn’t have a permanent place to run his business from – that's where you come into play. Hippy is hoping you will provide a home where he can thrive as an entrepreneur. He is vaccinated, microchipped, neutered and ready to move in whenever you finish filling out his paperwork at GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org. If you can’t take on the little businessman, but would like to help a local shelter, visit the website and click “donate.

Idaho Food Bank Fund accepting grant applications

The Idaho Food Bank Fund has announced that its 2025 grant application process will be open from July 1-31 to Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide hunger relief and promote healthy eating.

Let Maddy bring some adventure into your life

Small but mighty, Maddy is ready to steal your heart. This four-month-old tortie beauty is spayed, vaccinated, and packed with kitten curiosity. Whether she's chasing toys, exploring every corner of the house, or curling up for a well-earned cat nap, Maddy brings a little adventure wherever she goes. Tortoiseshell cats are known for their big personalities, and Maddy is no exception. If you're looking for a playful sidekick, a professional purr machine, and a best friend all rolled into one tiny package, Maddy is ready to meet you. To adopt Maddy or another furry friend, visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org or call 509-762-9616. This spot is sponsored by Hot Springs Spa & Leisure. To sponsor the Pet of the Day, call the Columbia Basin Herald Advertising Manager Jeannie Austin-Cook at 509-765-4561.

Stocks are down on Wall Street as more earnings come in

U.S. stock indexes are modestly lower in midday trading Friday as Wall Street weighs another batch of corporate results from the summer earnings period.

Trump not ready to OK TikTok deal, admits US won't get cut

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he expects to get a report Thursday about

Trump not ready to OK TikTok deal, admits US won't get cut

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he expects to get a report Thursday about

Stocks open lower but are still headed for big monthly gains

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling in the early going on Wall Street as traders return from the Thanksgiving holiday, but major indexes are still on track for hefty monthly gains. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% shortly after the opening bell Monday, weighed down by losses in energy companies and banks. The benchmark index is still on track to rise more than 10% in November, which will be its biggest monthly gain since April and its second-biggest since 1987. Moderna soared after saying it will seek emergency use of its coronavirus vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.

Lawmakers take up fight against governor's climate strategy

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's Republican-controlled House of Representatives moved Wednesday to ensure that it can block Gov. Tom Wolf from imposing a price on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants as part of a multi-state effort, although the bill is destined for a veto.

Wyoming to help petroleum industry with coronavirus funding

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming will use federal coronavirus relief funding to help petroleum companies move ahead with oil and gas drilling projects interrupted by the pandemic and plug idle wells.

Microsoft starts Phase 3 in Quincy

Bill spurs work

QUINCY — Thanks to a new tax break for server equipment, Microsoft recently started expansion work on Phase 3 of its existing data center in Quincy.

Surges for US tech giants lead stocks higher on Wall Street

NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook, Apple and Amazon surged in early trading Friday after reporting blowout results the night before, leading major indexes higher on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% in the early going, but the technology-heavy Nasdaq rose far more, 0.8%. Both are headed for solid weekly gains after another bumpy week of trading. Google parent Alphabet lagged behind. Even as tech giants mostly reap huge rewards from the stay-at-home economy during the coronavirus pandemic, there is plenty for investors to worry about, including a logjam in Congress that is holding up additional relief for millions of jobless Americans.

Biden and GOP senators offer competing COVID-19 relief plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and a group of 10 Senate Republicans have offered competing proposals to help the United States respond to the coronavirus pandemic and provide economic relief to businesses and families.

Bill would make curbside alcohol pick-up permanent

If you like picking up beer or cocktails “to go” during the pandemic, you’ll be able to keep doing so if House Bill 226 passes.

Idaho voters can help stop Russian interference in U.S. elections

Idaho voters are uniquely positioned to influence Congressional passage of a bill to stop Russia from trying to corrupt our elections. The bipartisan Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines (DETER) Act would impose serious economic sanctions against Russia for election interference. The sanctions would be substantially stronger than those presently in place.