Russia warn Navalny supporters not to attend Sunday protests

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police have issued a strong warning against participating in protests planned for Sunday to call for the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe.

Russia warn Navalny supporters not to attend Sunday protests

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police have issued a strong warning against participating in protests planned for Sunday to call for the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe.

Russia warn Navalny supporters not to attend Sunday protests

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police have issued a strong warning against participating in protests planned for Sunday to call for the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe.

NTSB: Lawmaker in plane crash flew despite vision problems

An Alaska state lawmaker who was involved in a July midair collision that killed seven people was piloting his plane even though his medical flight certification was denied eight years ago because of vision problems, a federal agency reported Tuesday.

NTSB: Lawmaker in plane crash flew despite vision problems

An Alaska state lawmaker who was involved in a July midair collision that killed seven people was piloting his plane even though his medical flight certification was denied eight years ago because of vision problems, a federal agency reported Tuesday.

Current hunting and fishing licenses expire March 31

Pull out the current hunting and fishing license located in your wallet. Note the “valid to” date. The “to” date will be 03/31/2019 on all licenses and tags, as they all expire at midnight on March 31.

Proposed bottling plant focus of water-group meeting

Water for Flathead’s Future will hold an educational meeting on Wednesday to discuss a proposed water bottling facility near Creston.

OPINION: Iran nuclear deal is test case: Party or country?

Our Founding Fathers including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were very cognizant of the dangers of political party allegiance. Over the last six years their fears have been proven valid. Under President Obama the nation has suffered from increased divisions and partisan heel digging. His policies have divided the United States on racial, political and economic lines like never before.

'Duly noted'

Wallace property owners Ryder Gauteraux and Chuck Jones appeared before the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners in an effort to negotiate perceived necessary road access through their property.

Say goodbye to the COVID-19 vaccination card. The CDC has stopped printing them

If you’ve held on to your card, it’s still valid as proof of vaccination

Proposed bottling plant focus of water-group meeting

Water for Flathead’s Future will hold an educational meeting on Wednesday to discuss a proposed water bottling facility near Creston.

Mike Dowaliby and Mike Mickelwright

Mike Dowaliby and Mike Mickelwright are participating in the Golf Digest golf lesson promotion during the month of May. Call the Golf Shop at 862-5960 to book your free lesson with either of these teaching professionals. A quick tune up or a series of lessons can benefit all of us at any time during the season, but especially early in the year.

Mike Dowaliby and Mike Mickelwright

Mike Dowaliby and Mike Mickelwright are participating in the Golf Digest golf lesson promotion during the month of May. Call the Golf Shop at 862-5960 to book your free lesson with either of these teaching professionals. A quick tune up or a series of lessons can benefit all of us at any time during the season, but especially early in the year.

Mike Dowaliby and Mike Mickelwright

Mike Dowaliby and Mike Mickelwright are participating in the Golf Digest golf lesson promotion during the month of May. Call the Golf Shop at 862-5960 to book your free lesson with either of these teaching professionals. A quick tune up or a series of lessons can benefit all of us at any time during the season, but especially early in the year.

Report: Western states edging toward recovery

Employment growth in region higher than national rate

LAS VEGAS - The West is recovering faster than the nation as a whole, but employment across the region remained far below pre-recession levels and the housing market showed few signs of improvement, according to an economic report released Thursday.

Grant PUD employees to hold food drive

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD employees will be conducting a food drive to benefit county food banks, beginning Oct. 22. It will be the first “Fill the Bucket” food drive for the PUD; donations will be accepted through Nov. 21.

Pursuing happiness, canned food

Free music, activities planned for Friday food drive event in Post Falls

POST FALLS - Here's an event that would likely do President Thomas Jefferson proud.

IMMIGRANTS: Old laws rule

When I moved to Oklahoma in 1982, “liquor by the drink” had finally become legal. Up to that point, establishments pouring a customer a drink from a booze bottle was illegal. Booze bearing customers brought their own from state run liquor stores while the establishments served drinks sans the booze. Oklahoma had an antiquated ignored law only enforced when authorities became annoyed with certain establishments.

Chamber celebrates Leadership Sandpoint graduation

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce invites area residents and businesses to its July general membership luncheon to celebrate the 2010-2012 Leadership Sandpoint graduating class.

Public access key to tourism

What do restaurants, motels, vacation rentals, gas stations, grocery and retail stores, plumbers and real estate agents have in common? Their owners and employees all depend heavily on tourism for survival. Lake County Commissioners, through the County Parks Board, have developed a draft management plan to help guide parks and recreation activities to support this economic engine for the next 10-20 years. The 120-page draft plan is available for review on-line and at the county’s libraries. The comment period ends April 30. If you enjoy walking, biking, fishing, boating, and swimming or your job depends on visitors to the area that participate in these activities, please comment.