Libby schools edit pandemic plan during regular review

Libby Public School Board members reviewed potential changes to the district’s pandemic guidelines, including an entry on the district’s stance on COVID-19 vaccines, this week.

Hunting season gears up for antelope, deer and elk

Surplus licenses are those still remaining after Montana's recent special hunting license drawings and Hunt Roster sign-ups. The unsold licenses are made available on a first-come first-served basis. "B" licenses are for hunting antlerless deer or elk.

State of the Union pushed an ambitious agenda

The important work that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) does was validated by the President in his recent State of the Union address. I believe President Trump articulated an inspiring vision of American greatness. His speech was brimming with optimism, deeply patriotic and unifying.

Deputy injured in Ephrata shooting

MOSES LAKE — A Grant County Sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after Jesus Torres, 24, reportedly shot him in the foot while fleeing law enforcement early Wednesday morning.

Seven great cleaning tips help keep home sparkling

This week, I thought I would share with you seven great cleaning secrets.

Hospital aims to collect 5,000 pounds of food this holiday season

In November 2011, Mineral Community Hospital held their first Holiday Food Drive to help those in need in the county through the holidays. This season is no exception, as the hospital employees are continuing to collect non-perishable food items with a goal of over 5,000 pounds.

Lake County Justice Court

Remembering her first horse ride

Preface: This is a chapter from Al’s Bar: A Memoir, that spans the period from 1950 to 1964 when my parents, Bill and Anne Haug, owned a bar on Bigfork’s Electric Avenue. While some may remember these characters and events differently than I, this is my perception of the people and events that shaped my small life, not about facts that have no real meaning out of context.

Remembering her first horse ride

Preface: This is a chapter from Al’s Bar: A Memoir, that spans the period from 1950 to 1964 when my parents, Bill and Anne Haug, owned a bar on Bigfork’s Electric Avenue. While some may remember these characters and events differently than I, this is my perception of the people and events that shaped my small life, not about facts that have no real meaning out of context.

Robberies suspect arrested

Man walked out of bedroom as girlfriend spoke to police

COEUR d'ALENE - Coeur d'Alene police have apprehended the man believed to be responsible for robbing a pair of stores last week, after the suspect walked out of a bedroom while officers interviewed his girlfriend at a Cd'A residence.

This Week In Bonners Ferry History

100 Years Ago

AirTEL closure cuts off cell-phone customers

When AirTEL Wireless suddenly quit operating in Montana on Saturday, it left many Flathead Valley residents without primary phone service - and scrambling to secure their checking accounts.

Legals for March, 30 2023

Revitalizing Ronan: $1.25 million grant gives community a big boost

Four decades ago, Ronan’s Main Street was a bustling place, with grocery, clothing, furniture, hardware and drug stores, cafes and even a jewelry shop. But as small towns everywhere declined and box stores flourished, those Main Street businesses moved to the highway corridor or closed completely.

Ronan receives $1.25M to revitalize downtown

Four decades ago, Ronan’s Main Street was a bustling place, with grocery, clothing, furniture, hardware and drug stores, cafes and even a jewelry shop. But as small towns everywhere declined and box stores flourished, those Main Street businesses moved to the highway corridor or closed completely.

Tab nabbing: How to avoid being a victim

Tab nabbing is when hackers hijack your open browsers and redirect them to a fake site that they set up for the sole purpose of stealing your username and password. This allows the hacker to rewrite tabs and their content while the tab stays inactive. These fake pages are loaded on our computer and look legitimate. This page directs the user to enter their information and, voila!, your information just got sent straight to the hackers.

Legals for April, 14 2026

Local businesses eager, but cautious to restart

As the first phase of the state’s plan to reopen some sectors of the economy rolls out in the wake of the coronavirus restrictions, some local business owners are eager to get back to business, while others worry about their capacity to safely invite customers back into their establishments.

Master Gardener: How to Garden Throughout the Winter

Colder weather is arriving and signals the traditional end to our growing season... or does it?

For great flavor on the grill, think spice rubs

Grilling season is here and spice rubs are an easy way to pump up the flavor. Grocers offer a huge selection of rubs intended for steak, chicken, pork, seafood, even veggies. But consider saving your money and making your own. They are easy to assemble and you can better cater to your tastes.