Pizza shop is part of a wave of kindness for Polson’s essential workers

It began in mid-March, when Montanans were first facing the disorienting reality that community life was changing drastically and suddenly. Businesses and schools were shutting down; residents were holing up at home. And the concept of “essential workers” was born — workers at businesses deemed too critical to life as we know it were asked to stay at their jobs through a pandemic.

COVID-19 affects home equity loans

As the fallout from COVID-19 continues to filter through our economy, one notable change that happened last weekend was Wells Fargo and Chase Banks announced they will no longer offer new home equity loans.

Mother’s Day: Is it past its prime?

Before you toss tomatoes at the headline, please bear with me. I ask this with a mother’s love.

Sheriff’s Blotter

Notable calls

Palmer takes students on virtual journeys

Editor’s note: In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Bonner County Daily Bee has chosen to spotlight a few of our local educators.

Regional Housing Task Force is looking for way to fight shortage

The housing shortage in Mineral and Sanders counties isn’t new, just as it has been an ongoing problem across Montana.

Gubernatorial candidates square off in debate

By ANDREA PEACOCK

HOW THEY WERE BUILT: Timberlake track and field: The vision, and riding the momentum ... Kluss and company turn Timberlake from middle of the pack to leaders of the pack in Intermountain League

Kluss and company turn Timberlake track and field from middle of the pack to leaders of the pack in Intermountain League

RECORDS

JUDGMENTS

Senior Spotlight: Gracie Reichart has final chance to compete at state with SHS dance team ripped away

SANDPOINT — Gracie Reichart put everything she had into this season.

Legals for May, 6 2020

Mid-Columbia Libraries extends due date

KENNEWICK — The Mid-Columbia Libraries has extended the due date for all physical materials to June 15, according to the library’s website.

Being aware of potential COVID-19 scams

At a time when everyone is impacted by this pandemic crisis, it’s hard to imagine that anyone would want to cause additional harm. Yet, right now there are thieves who want to bilk you out of your COVID-19 recovery checks.

Financial strategies for self-employed and small businesses

Here are four ways that self-employed people and small businesses can take advantage of the current economic situation caused by COVID-19.

Western Europe relaxes virus measures, Russia numbers spike

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spaniards filled the streets Saturday to exercise outside in gorgeous spring weather for the first time in seven weeks, while German children rushed to playgrounds as countries in Western Europe moved ahead with the gradual relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Legals for May, 5 2020

Growing, going, gone: Othello FFA sells out of plants

OTHELLO — The plant sale sponsored by the Othello High School FFA chapter was supposed to last three days. It’s the third year FFA members have grown flowers for sale, and adviser Kris DeTrolio said the first two went the distance.

Kalispell council to vote on readjusted utility rates

In a virtual meeting being held tonight through Zoom videoconference, the Kalispell City Council will vote on possible amendments to the city’s water and sewer rate schedules.

Western Europe relaxes virus measures, Russia numbers spike

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spaniards filled the streets Saturday to exercise outside in gorgeous spring weather for the first time in seven weeks, while German children rushed to playgrounds as countries in Western Europe moved ahead with the gradual relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Thierry Henry notes positive changes in his return to MLS

There's been a shift in Major League Soccer in the relatively short time since Thierry Henry was a player.