One day later, other Williams wins

WIMBLEDON, England - On one point Tuesday at Wimbledon, Serena Williams dumped a forehand into the net and dropped to a knee, her jaw clenched as she let out a shriek.

Neighbor dispute turns trashy

According to the Kalispell Police Department, a caller said his neighbors repeatedly dump trash in the alley instead of the trash can, and he is ready to throw the trash can over their fence.

Is anyone listening to bypass concerns?

On June 3 the Idaho Transportation Department held a "hearing" on the Sand Creek Byway but was anyone listening? Unfortunately, testimony was not allowed on the important issue of whether the route should go up Sand Creek or west of town, where it would be safer and have less impact on the natural wonders of our community.

Help needed to keep region safe, healthy

It’s big, that’s why your help is needed, residents and friends of Montana. We must protect our water and protect our wildlife. Revett Mining wants to tunnel under the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness area in northwestern Montana.

Let's treat each other with kindness, respect

I have lived in Sandpoint for over 25 years and am worried about the current personality trend. Last weekend, while making our way around Sandpoint after the Sunday snow dumping, my partner and I, once again experienced the rudeness that has plagued Sandpoint.

Workers contain spill

COEUR d'ALENE - The smell of fuel and a tell-tale rainbow slick on the water's surface sparked cleanup operations Friday along the Spokane River near the Riverstone complex.

Kalispell police

Still missing is a Mercedes, but Kalispell police have recovered four other vehicles stolen in the past few days. Detective Sgt. Jim Brenden said a vehicle belonging to the city parks and recreation department was reported stolen Wednesday morning. It was quickly found a short distance away. "The one thing that's been consistent is the vehicles have been unsecured and keys were left in the vehicles … most are just taken and returned or dumped not too far away," he said. Owners are reminded to lock their vehicles.

Lady Trojans dump Plains in volleyball

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Crash spills trailer full of logs on road

A loaded logging truck rolled on its side Wednesday morning on the West Side Reservoir Road, dumping logs into a roadside ditch. 

Kids' positive behavior supported

ROYAL CITY - Royal's Red Rock Elementary School is a PBIS school, or a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports school.

Seven dead whitetail bucks spark investigation

This is just plain wrong in every sense.” That was Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Game Warden Troy Hinck’s reaction to finding seven whitetail bucks shot and wasted in an area west of Trout Creek earlier this month.

Jilted girlfriend fired gun in ex’s home, court docs say

Irate after getting dumped, a Kalispell woman allegedly fired a handgun inside a Fifth Avenue East North home earlier this month.

VFW will dispose of old flags properly

On Wednesday, I was at the county’s Dufort Road dump when I saw something that made my heart stop: A man pulled an American flag from his car, wadded it up and pitched it into one of the dumpsters.

Snowpack holding up in higher terrain, data shows

High-elevation snowpack in the Swan Range has remained near or above historical averages for most of May thanks to a series of cold storms that dumped snow and rain across the region.

More snow closes major freeway in Washington state

storm that moved in overnight dumped up to 3 inches in parts of Seattle

Boys soccer takes care of business against Pirates, Loggers, Vikings, Bulldogs up Saturday

The boys put up some stellar soccer scores last week, as they beat Polson 10-0 and Libby 8-0 at home. Then on Tuesday, the Cats dumped Bigfork, 6-0.

THE HEAVY LEAF LIFT BEGINS

CDA's massive annual pickup program is underway

Leaf it to Coeur d'Alene

Heavy rain, possible valley snow this weekend

Northwest Montana hunters will need to pack rain and snow gear this week as a major Pacific storm is set to dump ample precipitation on area mountain ranges.

US Justice Department sues Idaho city over water pollution

The violations, if proven, could put the city of about 2,100 people on the hook for more than $160 million in fines

Neighbor dispute turns trashy

According to the Kalispell Police Department, a caller said his neighbors repeatedly dump trash in the alley instead of the trash can, and he is ready to throw the trash can over their fence.