Local government and county residents

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Wal-Mart gets green light on supercenter

Despite a heavy turnout of folks who spoke against the proposed Wal-Mart supercenter, the Polson city council voted to annex the property into city limits and rezone the area for commercial use at a meeting last Thursday, June 29.

Forest Plan's proposed action due out next month

Yellowstone trip in October a great idea

Hmm. Is a trip to Yellowstone Park and Big Sky, Mont., in the middle of October a good idea?

County taking closer look at Hemlock proposal

Some proposals warrant a first hand look.

Legals December 10, 2015

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Keylock Storage - Appleway located at 2200 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in the following unit in default for non-payment of rent. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 12-16-2015 at 12:00pm. Scott Gregory Harris: 1802 N. 5th Street, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 property as: heater, mattress, toolbox, furniture, air compressor, luggage, clothes, boxes/bins/misc. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. LEGAL 4700 DECEMBER 3, 10, 2015

'Own the Night' raises almost $50K for local nonprofits

Schweitzer shares proceeds from twilight skiing ticket sales

'Own the Night' raises almost $50K for local nonprofits

Schweitzer shares proceeds from twilight skiing ticket sales

EU demands that vaccine makers honor their commitments

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Tuesday warned pharmaceutical companies that have developed coronavirus vaccines with EU aid that it must get its shots on schedule, a day after the bloc threatened to impose export controls on vaccines produced within its borders.

EU demands that vaccine makers honor their commitments

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Tuesday warned pharmaceutical companies that have developed coronavirus vaccines with EU aid that it must get its shots on schedule, a day after the bloc threatened to impose export controls on vaccines produced within its borders.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EST

Global stocks fall on virus fears after Wall Street plunge

Inside Edge: Local skiing opportunities abundant

As promised, the Warren Miller Show was sold out again this year. We’re always amazed at the number of folks who know better, but show up hoping for a ticket. Oh well ... Everybody in the theater was fired up, so now all we need is snow.

Nutrition in disguise: The lunchbox ideas helping parents win the healthy eating battle

Discover fun lunchbox ideas to help parents win the healthy eating battle effortlessly. Transform your kids' meals today with nutritious, delicious inspiration.

Warming center to remain open

POST FALLS — St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho's warming center will remain open tonight, and future nights will be extended as extreme cold persists.

Kalispell police

Kalispell police took a report from First Avenue East North where a resident said a drunken man riding a bike appeared and walked into the house. Later, there were signs of a forced entry to the garage.

Wal-Mart cuts profit outlook

Stock dragged down by sluggish sales, high health care costs

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. cut its annual profit outlook on Thursday amid sluggish sales, higher-than-expected health care costs and the need to invest more in its e-commerce operations.

Ray of Hope ministry opens new thrift store

She parked her van in front of A Ray of Hope, desperate for help.

Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year

NEW YORK (AP) — Macy's said Santa Claus won't be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.

Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year

NEW YORK (AP) — Macy's said Santa Claus won't be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.

Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year

NEW YORK (AP) — Macy's said Santa Claus won't be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.