TAXES: Increases hurt kids, too

"I don't want to increase taxes, but we have to be reasonable and honest with ourselves and honest with the future," council member Skip Hissong said. "I have to support some sort of increase so we don't dump it all on the kids." August 17 CDA Press.

TV Land pulls 'Dukes of Hazzard' reruns from its schedule

NEW YORK (AP) - TV Land has dumped "The Dukes of Hazzard."

Today's ghastly groaner

The sheriff pulled up next to a guy unloading garbage out of his pickup into a ditch.

Male grizzly carcass found dumped in Stillwater River

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are seeking information on the shooting death of a male grizzly bear after the animal’s carcass was found Sunday in the Clearwater River, downstream of the Farm to Market Road Bridge.

Avalanche warning issued: Stay out of avalanche terrain

The Flathead Avalanche Center has issued a backcountry avalanche watch for the Swan, Whitefish, Flathead Ranges and Glacier National Park as a winter storm is expected to dump additional snow combined with wind on a very fragile snow base.

An apple a day

From left, Jeffrey Funk pedals as Seth Axelsen and his 10-year-old son, Daylan, feed apples into a grinder Wednesday afternoon at Funk’s home in Bigfork. Funk made the three-sink bath and grinder to run soley on self-generated power and using items found at the dump. Funk will be bringing the grinder and apple press to the Community Cider Press Saturday at noon on the deck of La Provence in Bigfork. The event, sponsored by the Essential Stuff Project, is free and open to the public. Those who wish to participate are asked to bring containers and rinsed apples.

Where are the community's tree huggers?

When in the Sandpoint post office claiming my mail I often observe people dumping loads of unsolicited mail in the trash can.

BIBLE, CONSTITUTION, SCIENCE: Why have them?

BIBLE, CONSTITUTION, SCIENCE: Why have them?

Where are the tree huggers?

When in the Sandpoint post office claiming my mail I often observe people dumping loads of unsolicited mail in the trash can.

2 killed in dry ice accident at Moscow bath complex

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian officials say two people were killed Friday when a large amount of dry ice was dumped into a pool at a bath complex in Moscow.

Huskies lose non-league match to Highland

OTHELLO — Non-league games this late in the season are more about pride than anything else. Reese Jones’ attempt to tie it with 10 seconds remaining went wide, left and time ran out on the Othello Huskies comeback attempt in a 2-1 loss to Highland (7-2) of Cowiche Thursday evening at Husky Stadium.

N. Idaho store owner on surviving in an age of viruses

More than a half dozen people come into Kurt Wilson’s Hayden store every day looking for respiratory masks to prevent exposure to the coronavirus.

Satay features 'American fusion food'

Business Bits

The miracles that have happened inside this building are indeed awesome. And maybe the restaurant result will be also.

A.J. King of Three Rivers Bank joins bankers at White House event

A.J. King, president of Three Rivers Bank of Montana, joined more than 100 community bankers and the Independent Community Bankers of America earlier this month for a meeting with President Donald Trump and other top administration officials at the White House as part of the 2017 ICBA Capital Summit.

Wallet stuffed with cash lost in Cd'A

"Hey buddy, is this your wallet?"

Store offers two jewelry-making classes

Tips for taking the pain out of planning a family vacation

(ARA) - As the end of school and warmer weather approaches, many families are beginning to plan spring and summer vacations. While trips are meant to serve as a break from the stresses of everyday life, the actual planning phase can add more than a few headaches to the vacationing process. Following a few simple steps will help you and your family plan a fun and memorable excursion while avoiding the hassles that sometimes come with arranging a trip.

IPNF Christmas tree permits now available

PRIEST RIVER — It is the most wonderful time of year on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests to find the perfect Christmas tree. Tree permits are available at any of our ranger stations or the supervisor’s office for $5 each.

New design coming to Idaho driver's licenses

This Spring, drivers in Idaho needing to renew their licenses will be noticing changes in the way their new license looks.

Bigfork Chamber launches website redesign