Another M's gem

Mariners blank Cubs in Piniella’s return to Seattle

SEATTLE - Look at the American League's ERA rankings. There's Jason Vargas, among Andy Pettitte, Cliff Lee, Francisco Liriano and other far more acclaimed stars.

Idaho adds 273,629 citizens

Census shows increase is fourth largest in United States

COEUR d'ALENE - The sign welcoming travelers to Coeur d'Alene saying pop. 34,514 will need to be replaced or repainted.

Keep trying

Olympic silver medalist encourages young gymnasts

Felix settles for dominant

SEATTLE - Felix Hernandez handed the ball to his manager and strolled off the mound as a sea of yellow rose with a roaring acknowledgment not only of his latest effort, but another opportunity to express appreciation for his perfect game nearly a week ago.

New 'Underworld' shoots to the top

'Awakening' sinks its teeth into box office

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kate Beckinsale is back with a vengeance, with her latest "Underworld" movie opening at No. 1 this weekend.

M's send Fister, Pauley to Tigers for 4 players

SEATTLE - Dave Dombrowski and the Detroit Tigers hope they've grabbed the pieces to round out a playoff pitching staff. The Seattle Mariners just keep searching for the right pieces in their rebuilding efforts.

EPA funding will help assess proposed cleanup sites

Inspections will decide if sites should be dropped from 90-year plan

COEUR d'ALENE - Spending money can be the key to saving down the road, when it comes to mining waste cleanup.

Felix blanks Yanks

NEW YORK - Felix Hernandez threw a wild pitch and handcuffed his catcher for a passed ball in the first inning.

Lee's complete gem turns hot Reds blue

SEATTLE - Cliff Lee earned his fifth career shutout, his 16th complete game and yet another admirer.

Voters head to polls Tuesday to decide key races

BOISE - Idaho voters will head to the polls Tuesday to set the stage for the fall campaign season, picking candidates for congress, the governor's office and a seat on the state's highest court.

Yankees top Orioles

Colon continues success vs. Mariners as season in Seattle begins with a dud

Mastering the art of managing

Twenty-five hundred years ago, a new Chinese emperor took the throne of the Middle Kingdom. Because he was only 18, he called upon the court's wisest adviser.

German scientists predict a century of global cooling

Weather Gems

Two German scientists, Horst-Joachin Luedecke and Carl-Otto Weiss of the European Institute for Climate and Energy, say that "two naturally occurring climate cycles will combine to lower global temperatures during the next century."

Idaho prep football media poll

IDAHO PREP FOOTBALL MEDIA POLL: Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016

A man of many mediums

Longtime artist presents 60 years of work; exhibit open until Feb. 6

COEUR d'ALENE — Harold Balazs made his way through The Art Spirit Gallery on Saturday, cane in shaky hand, chatting with guests and signing copies of one of his books.

Stanley Henry Huff, 87

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Stanley Henry Huff, 87, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away Nov. 7, 2016, at the family home in Osburn. He was born Feb. 10, 1929, in Roberts, Idaho. Stan was the son of Henry and Bertha (Fritz) Huff.

PREP ROUNDUP: Bulldogs extend postseason by trouncing Bears

Sandpoint plays at Lakeland on Tuesday for 4A Region 1 title

Idaho prep football media poll: Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016

Preseason state media poll