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Kerry Wiedrich, 66

Kerry Wiedrich lost his battle with Acute Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease on Sept. 26, 2019 at his home on Flathead Lake. As much as he tried, he could not out smart, out think, fix or manipulate this, progressive and horrific disease.

Mob takes off in cargo van

A caller thought it was suspicious when he saw about 20 people jump into the back of a U-Haul-type van headed westbound on U.S. 2, according to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office logs. Officers investigated and found that the van was being used to transport workers to a hotel in Troy after their original vehicle broke down.

Working wonders with wood

Maynard Lyson, 81, keeps busy creating detailed, eye-catching pieces of art

The sleepy Hayden property was draped in silence, until a sound pierced the air. A screeching saw, muffled as it emanated from the wood shop out back.

Post Falls delivers permit for UPS facility

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Riverstone Anthony's coming

Business Bits

Hmm. A spy pointed out a construction trailer parked beside Bardenay Restaurant on the pond in Riverstone.

Get out and explore the Bob Marshall Wilderness

This column is a bit different in that we are sharing the foreword of revised 2004 edition of our book “Montana’s Bob Marshall Country.” It spells out something that we feel others who travel wild country and favorite haunts might find interesting and can relate to.

DNRC provides guidance on windstorm damaged forests

The December 2025 winter windstorm event brought 50-75 mile-per-hour winds that caused extensive damage to forestland across much of Western Montana, particularly on exposed slopes or higher ridges. For many landowners, the storm left downed trees and concerns about how and when to salvage them.

Law enforcement and court records

Lake County District Court, Judge Christopher presiding*The following district court proceedings took place Dec. 1.

Hard to-pronounce-hike produces big views

Some lakes have names that are descriptive and easy to remember—like Scenic Lake, Crystal Lake, Spruce Lake, Goat Lake, Mirror Lake, Strawberry Lake and countless others that come to mind. Unless you are fluent in tribal dialects Otokomi Lake is not likely to be remembered as one of those, but it does make for a decent hike and backcountry camping destination.

'I'm going there.' Oil drilling fuels a migrant surge in isolated city in Brazil's Amazon

The area is experiencing a rush of migrants since Petrobras, Brazil’s state-run oil company, last year secured environmental licensing for offshore drilling in the Equatorial Margin near the mouth of the Amazon River, about 180 kilometers (112 miles) off Amapa’s coast.

Kenyan nurse visits Moses Lake

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No. 3 Iowa's date with No. 1 Gonzaga headlines Top 25 slate

Third-ranked Iowa has put up big offensive numbers and lopsided wins behind a potential national player of the year in Luka Garza.

'Faces of the conquerors': Trump trip to Rushmore draws fire

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plans to kick off Independence Day with a showy display at Mount Rushmore are drawing sharp criticism from Native Americans who view the monument as a desecration of land violently stolen from them and used to pay homage to leaders hostile to native people.

DOMA Coffee Roasting to open in Cd'A

DOMA Coffee Roasting will open a cafe in the 3,000-square-foot main floor in the new building off the Centennial Trail at 3091 S. Atlas Road.

Colombian fast food chain bets on automated restaurants

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A Colombian fast food chain is planning to turn its branches into automated restaurants at a moment when the coronavirus pandemic has slammed the food service industry worldwide.

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Virginia ‘Ginger’ Louise Hodge, 91

Kalispell police

Kalispell police reported that a 50-year-old man visiting his daughter in the obstetric ward at Kalispell Regional Medical Center was arrested on three counts of assault for allegedly attacking his wife and shoving his mother-in-law. He is also accused of threatening to punch a doctor.

Waste sites considered for future EPA projects

Public input is being sought to help make a decision that could affect how the EPA continues their work in the Lower Coeur d’Alene Basin. According to a recent release, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is nearing a decision on the location of a new waste consolidation area (WCA) and has it down to two potential locations.