Winter Carnival takes over Whitefish this weekend

The much anticipated main events of the Whitefish Winter Carnival take place this weekend.

Guns OK, but shooting still banned in Glacier

A new law that allows firearms in national parks and wildlife refuges went into effect Monday, but pulling the trigger is illegal in most cases.

Chief Mtn. border crossing to open soon

Tips on how to cross without problems

Chief Mtn. border crossing to open soon

Tips on how to cross without problems

Nearly 30,000 acres removed from program after sale between Stimson, Coeur d’Alene Tribe

Land sales in Game Management Unit 5 remove nearly 30,000 acres from the program

All of the 30,000 acres sold are located in the Panhandle Region’s Game Management Unit 5, south of Coeur d’Alene. Please review the map below or visit the Idaho Hunt Planner to view all changes to parcel accessibility in the Large Tracts Program.

Nearly 30,000 acres removed from program after sale between Stimson, Coeur d’Alene Tribe

Land sales in Game Management Unit 5 remove nearly 30,000 acres from the program

All of the 30,000 acres sold are located in the Panhandle Region’s Game Management Unit 5, south of Coeur d’Alene. Please review the map below or visit the Idaho Hunt Planner to view all changes to parcel accessibility in the Large Tracts Program.

A clean backpack advised before hunting season

This is the second of a two-part series about exploring the hunting backpack.

Exxon profit falls compared with record-setting numbers last year, but consolidation in full swing

Exxon Mobil's third-quarter profit declined compared with last year when the oil giant put up record numbers as oil prices soared, but net income jumped 15% compared with the previous quarter. It also raised its quarterly dividend.

Nations try to get back on their feet but job cuts continue

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Nations try to get back on their feet but job cuts continue

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Los Angeles expands reopening; Newsom says state is prepared

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County’s 10 million residents joined much of the rest of California in welcoming back restaurant dining and haircuts Friday, moves Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged would help fuel an increase in coronavirus cases that he said the state is now well positioned to handle.

Los Angeles expands reopening; Newsom says state is prepared

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County’s 10 million residents joined much of the rest of California in welcoming back restaurant dining and haircuts Friday, moves Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged would help fuel an increase in coronavirus cases that he said the state is now well positioned to handle.

Los Angeles expands reopening; Newsom says state is prepared

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County’s 10 million residents joined much of the rest of California in welcoming back restaurant dining and haircuts Friday, moves Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged would help fuel an increase in coronavirus cases that he said the state is now well positioned to handle.

Nations try to get back on their feet but job cuts continue

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Nations try to get back on their feet but job cuts continue

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Farm efficiency

Tech advances help farmers manage crops

MOSES LAKE – As technology advances for fancy cars, trucks and devices in our pockets, so do advances in equipment used to grow our food. With employees stretched thin, advances in agricultural tech can help keep ag pros going. “One of the biggest situations is labor,” said Tim Prickett, co-owner of Rashco Farm Supply in Moses Lake, Washington. “(The response to) the increases in cost of labor is to mechanize, improve their processes. So that's kind of what we try to do is to find equipment that is going to reduce their inputs and increase their outputs.” ...

The Latest: AT&T aims to fully restore service Sunday night

NASHVILLE (AP) — The Latest on the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville:

Habitat completes two homes in Columbia Falls

Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley has completed the first two of eight homes in Columbia Falls that are being built in part with a $360,000 federal grant.

New York vacations: Get out of the city and enjoy the view in the Hudson River Valley

DEQ presses developers of an alpine coaster on possible building violations

The developers of a proposed alpine coaster just north of Lakeside are violating Montana’s Sanitation in Subdivisions Act by moving ahead with construction on the site, according to a letter issued by the Department of Environmental Quality last week.