Motocross riders go full throttle

A Bigfork resident called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office asking how to get a neighbor’s homemade, private motocross track “shut down.” Deputies advised the reporting party that no county ordinances existed to restrict the construction of the track or prohibit its use on private property. The deputies suggested the person try talking to the neighbors about the issues in person rather than getting law enforcement involved.

The itch

For most of us, the itch starts about this time of year. The nights are cooler, the days slightly shorter, and the sun is a tad lower in the southern sky each day.

The Shack to hold grand opening tomorrow

MOSES LAKE — The Shack will hold its grand opening tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Moses Lake. The Shack, owned by Rick Rodriguez, will carry electronic accessories similar to those carried by the now-defunct Radio Shack chain. Rodriguez previously owned the Radio Shack store in Moses Lake before the chain folded in the 2010s. The Shack is the first business to take up occupancy in the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce’s business incubator at 301 W. Broadway Ave., according to the chamber.

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Local 101 Women opens grant cycle

The coronavirus pandemic is having far reaching affects across our region and area non-profits have been greatly impacted. Unable to hold fundraising events due to restrictions limiting crowds, and with donor dollars dwindling, these non-profits are in dire need of funds to continue their worthwhile endeavors.

Legals for July, 8 2022

Critics decry proposed cuts in Hanford nuclear cleanup plan

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Advocates for cleaning up a former nuclear weapons production site in Washington state are outraged that the Trump administration is proposing a $700 million budget cut next year.

Critics decry proposed cuts in Hanford nuclear cleanup plan

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Advocates for cleaning up a former nuclear weapons production site in Washington state are outraged that the Trump administration is proposing a $700 million budget cut next year.

Critics decry proposed cuts in Hanford nuclear cleanup plan

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Advocates for cleaning up a former nuclear weapons production site in Washington state are outraged that the Trump administration is proposing a $700 million budget cut next year.

Another kind of first responder: PNSI makes sure disabled community doesn’t slip through the cracks

SANDPOINT — Panhandle Special Needs, Inc. Executive Director Trinity Nicholson was tending to the retail greenhouse on Boyer Avenue when I called for an interview. Normally the greenhouse would be groomed and cultivated by Nicholson’s clientele in the summer as an employee training program for the disabled in Sandpoint.

Pair of SHS athletes launch clothing company

SANDPOINT — Over the next few weeks with spring break upon us, kids forced to take classes online and the governor issuing a stay-home order, most students at Sandpoint High will be stuck inside watching every episode of “The Office” for the 57th time and scrolling through endless memes and videos about social isolation and the coronavirus.

Mexico probe: marines abducted 27 at border, 12 found dead

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican marines allegedly abducted 27 people in the northern border city of Nuevo Laredo in early 2018, 12 of whom were later found dead, according to an investigation by Mexico’s governmental human rights commission.

Mexico probe: marines abducted 27 at border, 12 found dead

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican marines allegedly abducted 27 people in the northern border city of Nuevo Laredo in early 2018, 12 of whom were later found dead, according to an investigation by Mexico’s governmental human rights commission.

Fireworks regulations vary around Columbia Basin

MOSES LAKE — Fireworks are a big part of celebrating the nation’s birthday. However, different towns, and Grant County, have different rules for setting off fireworks.

8 top cosmetic dentist options for restoring aging or damaged teeth

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Nature's visitors keep life enjoyable through smoke, COVID

Weekend Gardener Valle Novak shares the joy of nature during challenging times

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GPI donates artwork to Glacier Park

Japan museum portrays pandemic life through everyday things

TOKYO (AP) — Takeout menus. Directions for attending a funeral. A leaflet from a local shrine, announcing the cancellation of summer festivals.

Japan museum portrays pandemic life through everyday things

TOKYO (AP) — Takeout menus. Directions for attending a funeral. A leaflet from a local shrine, announcing the cancellation of summer festivals.