Interest spikes in Pinterest

... notably from women

NEW YORK - Oh, you pretty things. Just look at the mama giraffe nuzzling a baby giraffe, that lovely idea for an indoor planter made of mason jars and those perfectly cooked bacon strips cooling on a plate. This is what people are circulating on Pinterest, the latest website-of-the-moment for sharing things you love.

State parks see bump amid pandemic

With lockdown orders limiting recreation in urban centers across the county, residents headed for the hills in droves this year.

Suddenly, Twitter’s biggest stakeholder is Tesla’s Elon Musk

Suddenly, Twitter’s biggest stakeholder is Tesla’s Elon Musk

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County sheriff's deputies responded to East Evergreen Drive after receiving reports that a 33-year-old man was hitting a woman and items were being thrown. He was arrested on suspicion of partner assault and she was taken to the hospital with some bruising. The youths reportedly made it to the neighbor's.

Town of Plains undergoes lawsuit

PLAINS – The town council met Monday night to discuss a variety of issues on the docket. After approving previous minutes and listening to the different reports, Mayor Brinson brought to the council’s attention that the town is being sued.

Kalispell council OKs numerous development projects

The Kalispell City Council on Monday approved several requests for new construction and adjustments to existing properties, though a couple of the proposals drew some added back-and-forth discussion among council members.

AP News Digest 7:05 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

Super 1 Foods sets June 30 opening

SANDPOINT — Angel Raymond is in charge of checking new inventory and making sure all prices are logged into the system.

Recalled pet food taken off area store shelves

By GWEN ALBERS Western News Reporter

As coronavirus cases grow, Pennsylvania eyes later primary

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania saw another big increase in confirmed coronavirus cases Sunday, as well as another death, as lawmakers speed legislation to delay the state's April 28 primary election and relax rules around how mail-in ballots can be processed in advance of polls closing.

This Week In History - Dec. 24, 2020

Boundary County's people, places and events — as shared by the Boundary County Museum.

Friday, May 15, 2015

Some teacher union locals to stage one-day walkouts • City to allow pot stores in industrial zone • Joe Gavinski's final days as Moses Lake's top admiistrator • Keeping government open: Expert clarifies legal and illegal meetings • Rep. Dent's bills signed into law • Man pleads not guilty to selling meth • Bits & Pieces: Women's Club opens public library two afternoons a week • Warden softball splits nonleague games with Cle Elum/Roslyn • Othello soccer beats No. 1 and No. 2 seeds on the road to capture district championship • Fresh News from MarDon • Clay: Homeschoolers tour Odessa Craters • Dave Graybill: The Fishin' Magician

AJ's Lanes wins county pool league

AJ’s Lanes took first place in this year’s Boundary County Pool League, winning 226 games.

Other compliance checks resulted in three arrests: a 36-year-old woman, a 29-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man.

The Alcohol Enforcement Team conducted compliance checks Friday afternoon and evening. At least two businesses were ticketed in connection with serving alcohol to minors. Those businesses also reported thefts to the Sheriff's Office and to Kalispell police; apparently the officers who wrote the tickets neglected to pay for the drinks the bars served to the underage drinkers.

Protests again close I-5, looting; vandalism in Bellevue

SEATTLE (AP) — Interstate 5 through downtown Seattle was closed Sunday afternoon because of George Floyd protest activity, the second day in arrow the main north-south freeway on the West Coast was shut down, and there was also widespread looting in Bellevue, Washington.

Community briefs for July 31

The Latest: N.Y. seniors, churches to get vaccine prep kits

NEW YORK -- New York will be sending more vaccination preparation kits to senior housing complexes and churches in an effort to ensure fairness in vaccine distributions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday.

The Latest: Biden says use of 25th Amendment not up to him

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the fallout of the storming of the Capitol by a mob of pro-Trump loyalists (all times local):

Thursday

Alpine Theatre Project will present its first musical of the season with the regional premiere of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The multiple Tony Award-winning comedy will be performed in the Whitefish Middle School auditorium from July 9-26 at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays-Saturdays and at 6 p.m. on Sundays. The musical chronicles the experiences of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling bee championship of a lifetime and stars Betsi Morrison, Jodi Kimura, Nick Spear, Rebecca Spear, Mickey Fisher, Jarran Muse, Ryan Appleby, Charissa Bertels and Ron DeStefano. For tickets, call 862-7469 or visit online at

Thursday

Alpine Theatre Project will present its first musical of the season with the regional premiere of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The multiple Tony Award-winning comedy will be performed in the Whitefish Middle School auditorium from July 9-26 at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays-Saturdays and at 6 p.m. on Sundays. The musical chronicles the experiences of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling bee championship of a lifetime and stars Betsi Morrison, Jodi Kimura, Nick Spear, Rebecca Spear, Mickey Fisher, Jarran Muse, Ryan Appleby, Charissa Bertels and Ron DeStefano. For tickets, call 862-7469 or visit online at