Collins: 'Every valid vote' under state laws must be counted

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said Friday that “every valid vote” under states' laws must be counted and respected.

Groups target cleanup of Frenchtown mill site

The national conservation nonprofit American Rivers has named the Clark Fork River among the nation’s most endangered rivers, citing industrial pollution and flooding risks from the shuttered Smurfit-Stone pulp mill in Frenchtown.

Letters to the editor Aug. 16

I have not closely followed letters regarding Covid-19 but after reading the Aug. 8 article about Rosita’s restaurant in Libby and their recent dilemmas it was time to react.

Bigfork skincare company offers Montana's 'good stuff'

The Good Stuff Botanicals focuses on all things simple, and this includes the grassroots operation behind its renowned skincare products.

Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts Monday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first participant in a clinical trial for a vaccine to protect against the new coronavirus will receive an experimental dose on Monday, according to a government official.

Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts Monday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first participant in a clinical trial for a vaccine to protect against the new coronavirus will receive an experimental dose on Monday, according to a government official.

Law Roundup

Flathead County sheriff

People over coral?: Florida could ban sunscreen bans

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Key West wants to protect the coral reefs that are vital to the southernmost city's economy. The Florida Legislature is saying not so fast.

Skincare company offers Montana's 'good stuff'

The Good Stuff Botanicals focuses on all things simple, and this includes the grassroots operation behind its renowned skincare products.

Ticket price website reverses course

Silverwood now No. 9 for lowest increase in four years

Rather than placing sixth on the "Top 10 Amusement Parks with the Highest Price Increase Since 2017" list, DealA reversed course to accurately represent Silverwood's price changes.

City department heads see pay raise

The Columbia Falls city council recently approved its annual salary for top city officials. The chief of police salary is now $100,088 per year, public works director $76,220 per year, fire chief $77,174 per year, city finance director $68,556 per year, city clerk $32.70 per hour and city judge (.8 full time equivalent) $60,389.

Ice fishing is a fun way to extend your fishing season

Unless you’re a hockey player or margarita, ice can get a bad rap. It glazes your windshield, covers your driveways and makes the highways slicker than snot. But when it comes to lake fishing in the winter, ice is a big bonus.

Ice fishing is a fun way to extend your fishing season

Unless you’re a hockey player or margarita, ice can get a bad rap. It glazes your windshield, covers your driveways and makes the highways slicker than snot. But when it comes to lake fishing in the winter, ice is a big bonus.

Making the world a better place

Local fifth-grader earns national invention title for 'Ability App'

COEUR d'ALENE - When 10-year-old Alex Knoll realized that life can be pretty rough for disabled people, he set out to change things.

The Latest: U.S. set to surpass China's toll of 3,300 deaths

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St. Ignatius Police signs on to Simply Report anti-trafficking partnership

The St. Ignatius Police Department is the first agency in Lake County, and among the first in Montana, to sign on to a new initiative that aims to combat human trafficking.

The Latest: Virus infections continue rapid spread in Oregon

DES MOINES, Iowa — Coronavirus infections continued a rapid spread across Iowa, pushing hospitalizations and patients in intensive care to new highs as Iowa medical centers prepared for an onslaught of patients.

Glacier Park 'dashboard' to give real-time updates

Glacier National Park visitors should soon have a new way to keep up with conditions inside the park, Park Superintendent Jeff Mow told the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce last week.

Legals for August, 19 2022

Alzheimer's Association has new location

Since most of my readers are probably about my age, we’ll lead with the new location of the Alzheimer’s Association in Suite 205 at 2065 W. Riverstone Drive.