The Latest: Birmingham begins removing Confederate monument

The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

Libby VFD continues its dedication to community

The department’s members spent more than 3,500 hours in skills, classroom training and responding to calls, including fires, traffic accidents and medical emergency calls.

Legals for January, 2 2025

Hidden jewel of Moses Lake a must-see

Spring is here and our own Japanese Garden is open to the public again. The garden truly is a hidden jewel in our town. If you’ve never been there, now is the time to visit while the trees are in bloom. If you’ve been there in the past, but were disappointed at the water quality of the koi pond, now is the time to visit. The water is crystal-clear and there is a new fountain to crown the top of the waterfall pond. Brush has been cleared to enhance the trails and the garden is a real showcase this year.

Fight depression with a change of focus

With the holidays behind us and winter still in full swing, many people feel the effects of the "winter blues" setting in. Last week, my daughter Lauren called me and made a comment about the gray skies, and asked me how she might combat the gloomy feeling that comes along with them.

Denise May (Feaser) Hamilton, 55

Denise May (Feaser) Hamilton passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2010, at the age of 55 after a short battle with cancer. Born Aug. 5, 1954, in Maryland to John William Feaser and Dolores Wilderson Feaser, Denise could be considered a wild child as she was always getting into trouble with her black and gold Mustang. After graduating from Randallstown High School in 1972, Denise went to Arizona to visit long-time friend and sister Helen. In 1979, daughter Christina Marie was born. Denise was a devoted mom and sometimes worked two or three jobs to make ends meet. After moving to Troy in 1996, Denise worked for Dr. Annie Bukachek as a receptionist. When Dr. Bukachek decided to relocate her practice, Denise then went to work for BTC Grocery Store and Panhandle State Bank in nearby Bonners Ferry, Idaho. In 1999, Denise met the man who would keep her on her toes, Jordan Kittleson. November of 2000 brought Denise great pride when her grandson Jonathan William Hamilton was born. She was in the delivery room and even was tricked into cutting the cord. Denise and Jordan moved to Columbia Falls in 2003 to be closer to Christina and Jonathan. In January 2003, Denise was hired at Super 1 Foods to be a checker at the new Columbia Falls location, which opened in March 2003. At the time of her cancer diagnosis, Denise was the only original cashier left from the store s opening. She was everyone s favorite cashier, and many customers often waited in long lines just to go through hers! Denise was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dolores Feaser, and adopted brother Randy Wilfong. She is survived by daughter Christina Marie Hamilton-Smith and spouse Christopher Smith Jr.; cherished grandson Jonathan William Hamilton; devoted long-time love Jordan Kittleson, all of Columbia Falls; brother Craig William Feaser and spouse Debbie of Westminster Md.; adopted sisters Helen Midge Dickson of Elko, Nev., and Terri Cozad of Whitefish; nieces Stephanie Brown and Valerie Feaser of Westminster Md., Cheri Irving and Tina Rittenhouse of Arizona; extended family Kristine Kittleson, Dawn, Tori, Breanna and Sean Opland of Troy, and Karla Kittleson of Washington. Services will be at 6:30 p.m. today, May 24, at the family home, located at 1216 Hems Road in Columbia Falls. Anyone who knew Denise is welcome to attend. For directions, please call Christina at 270-0602. The family suggests memorials be made to the Jonathan William Hamilton college fund savings account at Parkside Credit Union. Columbia Mortuary is assisting the family.

Bonner County History - Feb. 6, 2022

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places and events.

Bonner County History - Oct. 21, 2021

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places and events.

Donor visits National Bison Range to don historic coat

When Courtney Gimbel came across a buffalo fur coat hanging on the wall of a general store in the Peace River Valley of Alberta, Canada, in 1955, he was intrigued enough to offer $60 for the piece. It wasn’t for another 60 years, when Gimbel was cleaning out his closet, that the coat’s true value set in.

Post Falls surveys its citizens

POST FALLS - As Theresa Benforth watched her kids play at White Pine Park on Thursday, she pondered life in Post Falls.

Hooray, Bluey is up for adoption

MOSES LAKE – Bluey, not the loveable cartoon character but instead the loveable cat, is up for adoption at Grant County Animal Outreach.

The Latest: Arizona won't make schools reopen in mid-August

PHOENIX — Arizona’s governor says public schools won’t be required to reopen for in-person learning as expected in mid-August as the coronavirus pandemic continues at a high level.

The Latest: Italy adds record 31,758 daily coronavirus cases

ROME — Italy added a record 31,758 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours and doubled the deaths to nearly 300 on Saturday.

Thousands turn up for 'million' Iraq rally against US troops

BAGHDAD (AP) — Thousands rallied in Baghdad on Friday to demand that American troops leave the country, though their numbers fell short of the “million-man” march called for by an influential Shiite cleric. The rally came amid heightened anti-U.S. sentiment after a U.S. drone strike earlier this month killed a top Iranian general in the Iraqi capital.

Welcome to the new Sportsman

KALISPELL STORE UNVEILS EXPANSION

Years of planning followed by a complicated construction project and a final push from employees combined to make a substantial expansion at the Sportsman & Ski Haus in Kalispell a reality.

Business Fallout: Airlines beg for aid; Google launches site

The rapid worldwide spread of the coronavirus since it was first revealed in China less than three months ago has dealt an unparalleled shock to the global economy.

Howard Leroy Sexton, 84

Howard Leroy Sexton, 84, passed away, Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Howard Leroy Sexton, 84

Howard Leroy Sexton, 84, passed away, Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

James Julius Ziembo

James Julius Ziembo

Hard to swallow

Washington will save millions by deregulating liquor sales, but reactions mixed on how a similar idea would be consumed in Idaho

Washington’s ballot initiative to deregulate liquor sales passed with buzz-like fervor last week at a 60 percent majority, which will mean shuttering state-run liquor stores and allowing cashiers to ring up libations in large grocery stores.