Candid cameras capture wildlife antics

It's not like the greatest hits of the natural world, a highlight reel of wildlife at their wildest, but images captured by grizzly bear researchers in Northwest Montana do provide fascinating, revealing glimpses of candid wildlife behavior.

Community Notes: Kids’ Christmas event Saturday at Walmart

A roundup of events and inquiries from around Lake County.

Sheriff’s Office, courts announce virus-related changes

Workers at the Flathead County Justice Center aren’t immune from the effects of COVID-19, or coronavirus, as they have implemented several measures to minimize potential exposure.

US shames Afghan leaders' obstinance as pandemic looms

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Washington's unprecedented threat to cut $1 billion in Afghanistan funding — a response to the refusal of rivals in Kabul to work together to advance peace — comes at a time when the impoverished nation risks being overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

European soccer weekend: No fans in Italy, Manchester derby

What to watch in the leading leagues in European soccer this weekend:

The puppy timeline: Physical and mental changes

Raising adorable puppies can be as challenging as it is exciting, especially because of the speed at which they are developing, both physically and mentally. So, knowing the general timeline of their growth can help owners prepare to meet a puppy’s evolving needs.

Community Briefs May 23

Daytona 500 resumes without president, pomp or packed house

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The president is gone. So are the clouds, the long lines and most of the crowd.

Doolittle, Manek lead Oklahoma past Iowa St. 90-61

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma could have been satisfied with its big win over West Virginia last week or looked ahead to visiting third-ranked Kansas on Saturday.

Doolittle, Manek lead Oklahoma past Iowa St. 90-61

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma could have been satisfied with its big win over West Virginia last week or looked ahead to visiting third-ranked Kansas on Saturday.

Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April

WASHINGTON (AP) — By a sweeping bipartisan tally, the Senate on Wednesday sent President Donald Trump a $100 billion-plus bill to boost testing for the coronavirus and guarantee paid sick leave for millions of workers hit by it. But lawmakers and the White House had already turned their focus to the administration's far bigger $1 trillion plan to stabilize the economy as the pandemic threatens financial ruin for individuals and businesses.

Senators urge British Columbia to clean up mining operations that threaten U.S. waterways, parks and wildlife

Washington, D.C. — In an unprecedented and bipartisan effort, all eight U.S. senators from the four U.S. states bordering B.C. — Alaska, Montana, Washington and Idaho — are urging British Columbia Premier John Horgan to recognize that contamination from upstream B.C. mining in shared U.S./Canada rivers threatens American businesses, citizens and resources.

'Drill, baby, drill' - Montana's oil and gas reality

In light of a recent commentary by Tom Power, former economics professor at the University of Montana, it’s apparent that much education is needed on the issue of America’s energy revolution.

Republicans push resource development

Expanding Montana’s natural resource production was a running theme during the Republican gubernatorial forum May 2 at the Whitefish Middle School auditorium. The forum featured candidates Rick Hill, Neil Livingstone, Jim Lynch, Ken Miller and Corey Stapleton.

Trump's $1T plan to stabilize economy hit by virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — By a sweeping bipartisan tally, the Senate approved a $100 billion-plus bill to boost testing for the coronavirus and guarantee paid sick leave for millions of workers hit by it — and President Donald Trump quickly signed it.

Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April

WASHINGTON (AP) — By a sweeping bipartisan tally, the Senate on Wednesday sent President Donald Trump a $100 billion-plus bill to boost testing for the coronavirus and guarantee paid sick leave for millions of workers hit by it. But lawmakers and the White House had already turned their focus to the administration's far bigger $1 trillion plan to stabilize the economy as the pandemic threatens financial ruin for individuals and businesses.

Republicans push resource development

Expanding Montana’s natural resource production was a running theme during the Republican gubernatorial forum May 2 at the Whitefish Middle School auditorium. The forum featured candidates Rick Hill, Neil Livingstone, Jim Lynch, Ken Miller and Corey Stapleton.

'Drill, baby, drill' - Montana's oil and gas reality

In light of a recent commentary by Tom Power, former economics professor at the University of Montana, it’s apparent that much education is needed on the issue of America’s energy revolution.

'Drill, baby, drill' - Montana's oil and gas reality

In light of a recent commentary by Tom Power, former economics professor at the University of Montana, it’s apparent that much education is needed on the issue of America’s energy revolution.

Republicans push resource development

Expanding Montana’s natural resource production was a running theme during the Republican gubernatorial forum May 2 at the Whitefish Middle School auditorium. The forum featured candidates Rick Hill, Neil Livingstone, Jim Lynch, Ken Miller and Corey Stapleton.