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In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill

Holm museum collection sold

Fire truck to remain in Moses Lake

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: At this point, hard to have faith in owners or players

Three words could destroy baseball.

Panama lets some businesses reopen after 5-month lockdown

PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama allowed hair salons, retail shops and car lots to open Monday after five months of lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joyce Victoria Belstad, 76

Joyce Victoria Belstad, 76, passed away in Kalispell on Nov. 6, 2018.

Flathead County

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 29-year-old man on two Oklahoma felony warrants at a gift shop on U.S. 2 near Hungry Horse. Deputies were called to the scene about an assault the man was involved in.

Sisters in the hood

Comedy a story of nuns on a mission

Alvin Dallas Hering

Livingston, MT — Alvin Dallas Hering, 77 went to be with Jesus Aug. 3, 2022, in Billings, following heart surgery on July 7.

Clean sweep

Hagadone Marine Group, Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises leads Fall Lake Cleanup Day

Beach cleaner than before

Shoeboxes send Christmas joy to children overseas

Although drop-off locations for Operation Christmas Child have closed, there is still time to share hope and love with children overseas by packing a gift-filled shoebox online. Shoeboxes built online go to some of the hardest-to-reach areas in the world. Those who prefer the convenience of online shopping can browse samaritanspurse.org/buildonline to select gifts matched to a child’s specific age and gender, then finish packing the virtual shoebox by adding a photo and personal note of encouragement.

Joyce Victoria Belstad, 76

Joyce Victoria Belstad, 76, passed away in Kalispell on Nov. 6, 2018.

Already Taxed Health Care Workers Not 'Immune' From Layoffs And Less Pay

Just three weeks ago, Dr. Kathryn Davis worried about the coronavirus, but not about how it might affect her group of five OB-GYNs who practice at a suburban hospital outside Boston.

Already Taxed Health Care Workers Not 'Immune' From Layoffs And Less Pay

Just three weeks ago, Dr. Kathryn Davis worried about the coronavirus, but not about how it might affect her group of five OB-GYNs who practice at a suburban hospital outside Boston.

Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge Designated as International Dark Sky Sanctuary

With IDA Dark Sky Sanctuary status, the 9,225-acre refuge in northwestern Montana is recognized as public land with an exceptional quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment.

Libby Medicare program expands

Baucus announces program expansion at CARD clinic

U.S. Sen. Max Baucus made his final trip to Libby on Saturday as a sitting senator and in doing so, announced the expansion of the Libby Pilot Program to 18 additional counties in Montana, Idaho and Washington.

Business comings and goings

A huge Early Dawn Commercial Center is planned for the Highway 41 and Early Dawn intersection.

Mill Pond Historic Site is awaiting visitors

The Mill Pond Historic Site on the Newport-Sullivan Lake Ranger District is back open to visitors.

Grace offers $250 million for Libby

W.R. Grace & Co. has agreed to pay the federal government $250 million to settle a bankruptcy claim for asbestos cleanup costs in Libby, but the lion's share of the money will reimburse the Environmental Protection Agency for money already spent to decontaminate Libby.

Electronic bikes newest addition to Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes

CATALDO — The high-pitched buzzing that cyclists might now hear while riding the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes isn’t a big mosquito or a trailing hummingbird. More likely it’s an electric bicycle.

SCCFF brings in the New Year helping families

THOMPSON FALLS – With a New Year well underway, Sanders County Coalition for Families continues their mission to bring help to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and stalking.