Law-Enforcement Blotter

Lincoln County

Life is brew-tea-ful

I try to work continually on self-awareness. Knowing what triggers feelings, mood, or a chain of thoughts and, more to the point, consciously controlling my reactions is something anyone can improve lifelong.

Sen. Warnick pushing to restrict the use of SNAP benefits to purchase unhealthy foods ahead of policy committee deadline

OLYMPIA — Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, is working to restrict the use of benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to purchase unhealthy foods.

US says COVID-19 vaccine to start arriving in states Monday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday, after the government gave the final go-ahead to the shots needed to end an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.

A blast from the past: A trip to the Eddy Creek Mine

PLAINS – In the early 1900s the Plains mining district located in Sanders County saw activity in two major mines around the area – one in Swamp Creek and the other in Eddy Creek.

Troy man charged in 2020 grizzly killing

According to federal court documents, Othel Lee Pearson, 80, will enter a voluntary plea of guilty to evidence tampering and failing to report the taking of a grizzly bear, a threatened and protected animal under the Endangered Species Act.

Troy man charged in 2020 grizzly killing

A Troy man accused of killing a collared grizzly bear on his property over bait more than three years ago has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to the alleged incident.

China restricts US official travel to Hong Kong

BEIJING (AP) — China is imposing restrictions on travel to Hong Kong by some U.S. officials and others in retaliation for similar measures imposed on Chinese individuals by Washington, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday.

Gran claims Fall Mack Days bucket title

The fall fishing event continues through Nov. 14.

Lewistown builder crafts wheelchair-accessible drift boat

Hanging on the wall in Brett Nienhuis’ living room are three 8-inch-by-12-inch photos of an angler in a wheelchair reeling in a fish from a drift boat — an aluminum boat that Nienhuis built in his Lewistown, Mont., shop.

Filmmaker uses Western Montana as backdrop for new movie

Filming has taken place in Western Montana for a new short film backed by the prestigious Montana Big Sky Film Grant, bringing a 20-person crew primarily based in Missoula to shoot a heartfelt road trip drama from Sept. 23–26.

A garden of 1,000 Buddhas

Elaborate peace center taking shape near Arlee

Visualize a 10-acre garden with a thousand Buddhas to inspire visitors of all faiths to reflect on peace and find compassion and happiness within themselves.

'Hatfields & McCoys' is a ratings record-setter

Chinese struggle to return to work as virus controls ease

WUHAN, China (AP) — After two months in locked-down Wuhan, Wei Lei was eager to get back to work on a railway construction site. Instead, the 22-year-old found himself stranded at an expressway toll plaza where police decided who was allowed in and out of the city where the coronavirus pandemic started.

Chinese struggle to return to work as virus controls ease

WUHAN, China (AP) — After two months in locked-down Wuhan, Wei Lei was eager to get back to work on a railway construction site. Instead, the 22-year-old found himself stranded at an expressway toll plaza where police decided who was allowed in and out of the city where the coronavirus pandemic started.

Chinese struggle to return to work as virus controls ease

WUHAN, China (AP) — After two months in locked-down Wuhan, Wei Lei was eager to get back to work on a railway construction site. Instead, the 22-year-old found himself stranded at an expressway toll plaza where police decided who was allowed in and out of the city where the coronavirus pandemic started.

Chinese struggle to return to work as virus controls ease

WUHAN, China (AP) — After two months in locked-down Wuhan, Wei Lei was eager to get back to work on a railway construction site. Instead, the 22-year-old found himself stranded at an expressway toll plaza where police decided who was allowed in and out of the city where the coronavirus pandemic started.

Dairy operation adds hamburger sales

Kalispell Kreamery is finding a creative new way to navigate the uncertain food supply amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. The beloved farm started selling hamburger meat at their farm store after the pandemic disrupted their normal out-of-state meat markets.

For the first time, Blacktail Mountain Ski Area opens for summer

Camping, hiking, disc golf and off-road vehicle rentals will be available at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area starting mid-June, marking the first time the ski area has ever opened for summer recreation.

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