General store is centerpiece of Amish community

It’s the 50 kinds of Amish-made cheese that draw many people to the Mission General Store for the first time.

It's in the mail: California sending ballots to all voters

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Nov. 3 election will test Californians' commitment to voting by mail as the nation's most populous state offers far fewer in-person polling places, hoping that during a pandemic voters will choose to cast ballots from the safety of their mailboxes.

Expert-approved storage tips for storage units

Discover expert-approved storage tips for storage units. Efficient organization awaits! Discover how to make the most of every inch today.

C-Falls senior toughs it out in a man's

Schweitzer rings in as a top wedding destination spot

SANDPOINT — Even the Atlantic Ocean isn’t enough to halt the spread of Sandpoint’s reputation.

Polka Festival brings talent to Kalispell

Two top-notch polka bands entertain during the Northwest Montana Polka Festival in Kalispell, July 18, 19 and 20 at the Eagles Aerie No. 234 club.

Polka Festival brings talent to Kalispell

Two top-notch polka bands entertain during the Northwest Montana Polka Festival in Kalispell, July 18, 19 and 20 at the Eagles Aerie No. 234 club.

Polka Festival brings talent to Kalispell

Two top-notch polka bands entertain during the Northwest Montana Polka Festival in Kalispell, July 18, 19 and 20 at the Eagles Aerie No. 234 club.

Sin City resurgence

New casino, restaurants brighten downtown Vegas

LAS VEGAS - The newest addition to Las Vegas' resurgent downtown announced itself this week with a marching band, a ribbon cutting and, of course, showgirls.

Godzilla's lawyers lay the law down

He spews radioactive fire, razes cities and pummels creatures from Earth and beyond, but even Godzilla needs a good lawyer sometimes. After all, you don't survive 60 years in the movie business without taking some fights to court.

'Punxsutawney Phil' predicts a longer winter season

Weather Gems

By special request, I waited until Sunday morning to write this Groundhog Day, 'Super Bowl' update for 'Punxsutawney Phil's' predictions on both the weather for the next six weeks and who will win the big game later this afternoon at MetLife Stadium in chilly New Jersey.

Sports-related recovery

This last week, we played our annual Holiday Turkey Bowl with both sides of our family. Mind you, most of us hadn't played flag football since last year — except for a few who play college intramurals — so you can only imagine how over the next few days, I heard some interesting comments from all the family members. One in particular was, "I can't believe how sore my legs are from playing flag football, when I do all kinds of other sports throughout the year?"

Final chores: Clean up paths, patios, but ditch the rake

While spring, summer, and early autumn call for prettily tidied ornamental gardens, now’s the time to let them be. As the caption says, rake the paths if you wish, but if you’re lucky enough to have leaf-fall in the landscape, leave them lie.

Bonner County History - June 4, 2024

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

Vandy snaps 26-game SEC skid by upsetting No. 18 LSU 99-90

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Vanderbilt Commodores

Bonner County History - April 6, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Bonner County History - March 19, 2026

Step back in time with Bonner County’s rich history from 1976 and 1951.

Change the world

Food for Thought

"I'd love to change the world, but I don't know what to do, so I'll leave it up to you," the early 1970s rock band, Ten Years After, plays on the classic rock station in my car. While singing along I wonder, do I know what to do? Should I leave it up to someone else? Can I change the world? Oct. 27 is the 2012, National Make a Difference Day and I wonder, why should I focus on making a difference only one day a year? Let's spread the love all year long.

Change the world

Food for Thought

"I'd love to change the world, but I don't know what to do, so I'll leave it up to you," the early 1970s rock band, Ten Years After, plays on the classic rock station in my car. While singing along I wonder, "Do I know what to do? Should I leave it up to someone else? Can I change the world?" Last week was the 20th anniversary of National Make a Difference Day and I wonder, "Why should I focus on making a difference only one day a year?" Let's spread the love all year long.

Golf Island facility to open in Riverstone

Business Bits for Sept. 12