Get out of jail? Inmates fearful of virus argue for release

NEW YORK (AP) — Coronavirus has become a “get out of jail" card for hundreds of low-level inmates across the country, and even hard-timers are seeking their freedom with the argument that it's not a matter of if but when the deadly illness sweeps through tightly packed populations behind bars.

Get out of jail? Inmates fearful of virus argue for release

NEW YORK (AP) — Coronavirus has become a “get out of jail" card for hundreds of low-level inmates across the country, and even hard-timers are seeking their freedom with the argument that it's not a matter of if but when the deadly illness sweeps through tightly packed populations behind bars.

Chipped ID cards are trouble

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Michigan to buy back booze; county requiring business masks

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan will offer cash-strapped bars and restaurants relief by buying back their liquor inventory during the coronavirus pandemic.

Oregon man arrested for multiple warrants, charges

A 59-year-old man was arrested earlier this month on charges of possession of controlled substances, grand theft and burglary after deputies noticed his car was parked mostly in the street.

Law Roundup

A man scheduled to be sentenced Thursday in Flathead County District Court on a felony DUI conviction showed up with a blood-alcohol level of .22 percent - almost three times the legal limit for driving. He was sentenced anyway. The Flathead County Sheriff's Office supplied the Breathalyzer machine.

Judge rules in favor of Wolford mall

Developer Bucky Wolford and his Glacier Mall proposal won the latest in a four-year string of victories on Wednesday, earning a favorable ruling in a planning lawsuit.

Blackwell Island recreation area opening May 26

Daily site use will be 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Recreation crews for the Bureau of Land Management are readying the popular Blackwell Island boat launch and recreation site for the summer season. General site maintenance along with repairs to the docks and launch area should conclude by mid-May, allowing for an opening day of Thursday, May 26. The site will be open daily from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

County leases JC Clubhouse to Libby Food Pantry

Despite passing on the former JC Clubhouse once already, the Libby Food Pantry will move into the Pioneer Park building as time runs out on the nonprofit’s effort to find a new home.

Central Avenue alley restricted during City Hall work

Semi-truck traffic will be restricted in the alley next to the City Hall and parking garage construction site. 

Virus cases continue climbing in US during holiday season

Coronavirus infections across the U.S. continue to rise as the country moves deeper into a holiday season when eagerly anticipated gatherings of family and friends could push the numbers even higher and overwhelm hospitals.

Virus cases continue climbing in US during holiday season

Coronavirus infections across the U.S. continue to rise as the country moves deeper into a holiday season when eagerly anticipated gatherings of family and friends could push the numbers even higher and overwhelm hospitals.

Virus cases continue climbing in US during holiday season

Coronavirus infections across the U.S. continue to rise as the country moves deeper into a holiday season when eagerly anticipated gatherings of family and friends could push the numbers even higher and overwhelm hospitals.

A new equation

DETROIT - Drivers trying to calculate whether it's practical to own an electric car are facing a new math.

Entrepreneur opens three-pronged food business in Columbia Falls

There's nothing scary about Ghostland Grounds, though the new Columbia Falls business is a little unorthodox.

Jerusalem's Palm Sunday march scaled back due to coronavirus

JERUSALEM (AP) — A small group of Franciscan monks and Roman Catholic faithful took to the streets of Jerusalem’s Christian Quarter in the Old City Sunday to distribute olive branches after the traditional Palm Sunday procession was cancelled due to restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Ebay to buy stake in S. Korean online marketplace

SEOUL, South Korea - EBay Inc. said Thursday it plans to pay as much as $1.2 billion for control of South Korea's top online marketplace, potentially one of the company's largest acquisitions as it moves to expand in Asia.

Can coffee end government shutdown?

Starbucks asking big company CEOs, customers to sign petition

NEW YORK - Starbucks, known for its piping hot coffee, is throwing itself in the middle of yet another heated national debate.

View from the Library: Holiday shopping time

Did you know the library has a great little gift nook with many literary inspired gifts?

First responders help Battle Grounds Coffee celebrate anniversary

BONNERS FERRY — On July 26, Battle Grounds Coffee Company celebrated its one year anniversary with first responders.