One million reasons to smile

By DEVIN WEEKS

Post Falls to get unique eatery

A unique dining experience is the specialty of Republic Kitchen+Taphouse that will celebrate its grand opening Friday and Saturday as part of the Post Falls Festival.

New bar going in old brick building

With its bar opening this past week, Westwood Brewing Co. has occupied the first brick building in Kootenai County. Built in 1886 at 8162 W. Main St. in Rathdrum, it originally was the Hart Exchange Bank and a hardware store.

By looking out for each other, we'll all survive

Monday, December 1, the National Bureau of Economic Research concluded the U.S. has been in a recession since December 2007. The stock market reacted to this bit by tanking. It was as if they were surprised, which might be a clue to the grasp on reality that Wall Street currently has.

The Copa opens its doors

Business Bits

Places providing food always are the most popular items to read about in this space - so this week you have two!

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County Sheriff's deputies responded to Ash Road to investigate a break-in to a plumbing business. Copper reportedly was taken.

Verify all collection notices

I’ve received several emails and calls from readers who have complained about an uptick in the number of debt collection notices they’re receiving. Many readers say they’ve never done business with the company claiming a debt against them.

Close to 60 students considered homeless in district, car show helps them out

The Sixth Annual Heritage Days Car Show in July was about more than just showing off fancy rigs. It also raised $1,449 to help homeless students in School District 6, of which there are about 60 annually.

Hot tub encounter a little too heated

Flathead County sheriff

WA virus order expiring, counties get more flexibility

Washington's COVID-19 stay-at-home order will expire Sunday night, and the state's counties will have more flexibility to apply to advance through the current four-phase reopening plan using updated benchmarks that some larger counties had been seeking

Law Roundup: Call me maybe, or maybe not

A caller took a rude tone with dispatchers with the Kalispell Police Department while haranguing them about an apparently ongoing civil case. She called them white trash, which dispatchers took offense at and asked her to stop calling them names and refrain from swearing.

Troy mayor outlines approach to COVID-19 recovery, thanks essential workers

Troy Mayor Dallas Carr last week lauded convenience store clerks and supermarket and food service workers for carrying on during the COVID-19 pandemic in the same breath as medical professionals and first responders.

No bread flour? No problem

LONDON (AP) — Are you struggling to find bread flour and fresh yeast at the moment? If so, you’re not alone.

No bread flour? No problem

LONDON (AP) — Are you struggling to find bread flour and fresh yeast at the moment? If so, you’re not alone.

Business district proposals headed back to city council

A pair of once controversial business district proposals are headed back before Libby City Council after the municipality’s zoning commission approved the documents during a hearing devoid of public opposition.

Vintage BMW bashed on east Sherman

Owner asks for help finding perp

No bread flour? No problem

LONDON (AP) — Are you struggling to find bread flour and fresh yeast at the moment? If so, you’re not alone.

No bread flour? No problem

LONDON (AP) — Are you struggling to find bread flour and fresh yeast at the moment? If so, you’re not alone.

Business district proposals headed back to city council

A pair of once controversial business district proposals are headed back before Libby City Council after the municipality’s zoning commission approved the documents during a hearing devoid of public opposition.

Sheriff's Office coordinates annual Tree of Hearts giving program

Santa Claus has a lot of helpers in Sanders County disguised as deputies and employees of the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office.