Sonju Industrial planning major expansion

Flathead County Board of Adjustment tonight will consider a conditional use permit requested by Sonju Industrial of Kalispell to expand its facility on U.S. 93 to install more machinery and increase production capacity.

Desert Aire Senior Center Sagebrush tournament and auction set for August 5

DESERT AIRE — The Sagebrush Senior Center, which relies on memberships and donations for its survival, has scheduled its principal fundraiser for Aug. 5.

Titillate your senses at Montana’s Renaissance Faire

The Montana Renaissance Faire will be held over two weekends: July 24 and 25, and July 31 and Aug. 1 at the Majestic Valley Arena in Kalispell.

Portland approves contract for homeless camp clean-ups

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) —

Tropic storm Isaias whips up eastern US, killing at least 6

WINDSOR, N.C. (AP) — At least six people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain Tuesday along the U.S. East Coast after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina, where it caused floods and fires that displaced dozens of people.

Tropic storm Isaias whips up eastern US, killing at least 6

WINDSOR, N.C. (AP) — At least six people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain Tuesday along the U.S. East Coast after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina, where it caused floods and fires that displaced dozens of people.

BF wrestlers compete at national competition

Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club’s Savannah Rickter, Nevaeh Therrien and Aubree Graves competed in the Women’s USA Freestyle National Championship in Spokane April 14-17, facing off against other elite wrestlers from across the country.

Health insurance goes to the marketplace this fall

This fall, Montanans will be able to shop for health insurance in an open marketplace and, depending on their income, they could get significant government help on their premiums.

Beckman accused of starting May 20 structure fire in Libby

A woman accused of trying to burn down a Libby salon in May allegedly started the fire because she thought the shop was home to criminal activity.

Health insurance goes to the marketplace this fall

This fall, Montanans will be able to shop for health insurance in an open marketplace and, depending on their income, they could get significant government help on their premiums.

Health insurance goes to the marketplace this fall

This fall, Montanans will be able to shop for health insurance in an open marketplace and, depending on their income, they could get significant government help on their premiums.

Goin' Postal

EPHRATA - Goin' Postal will soon experience one of the busiest mail times of the year: the holiday season.

Home Depot helps Elks with remodel

MOSES LAKE - The Columbia Basin Elks were able to advance with an interior remodeling project at their lodge thanks to the Moses Lake Home Depot.

A novel marriage proposal

Man proposes with books at favorite bookstore on New Year's Eve

Soda ban makes more sense than 5 Wives ban

In some respects, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s decision to ban big sodas is somewhat better than Idaho’s decision to ban Five Wives Vodka from sale in Idaho.

A solid recovery but concerns remain

WASHINGTON - The economy is being boosted by higher retail sales, stronger factory output and a rise in companies' stockpiles.

One team, one dream

Business Bits

"One team, one dream" is the theme of the Crafted Tap House and Kitchen, which opened downtown this weekend at 523 E. Sherman Ave. The former auto specialty building was expanded from 2,200 square feet to about 3,000 with a large patio.

Doellefelds to open Tilly's in Post Falls

Business Bits

An old farmhouse setting has become the home of a cafe with an old Irish name. Tilly's on Seventh opened last week at 212 E. Seventh Ave. in Post Falls.

Driver spinning doughnuts tears up field

Multiple juveniles were reportedly doing doughnuts in a Kalispell baseball field in an off-road vehicle. The reporting party said they were doing damage to the fields. The juveniles later flipped their vehicle. Law enforcement responded to the scene.

Food bank ready to move

New digs will quadruple space

When the Flathead Food Bank completes its move to new quarters at the Gateway Community Center (formerly Gateway West Mall) the nonprofit organization will nearly quadruple its space.