Charlo Grocery marks a century of service

A primary glue that keeps any town together is its downtown businesses, and Charlo Grocery has served that role for a century or so.

Community hub: Charlo Grocery marks a century of service

CHARLO — Spend some time in Charlo and you’ll find its charm goes beyond scenic views and the nearby National Bison Range. The community also enjoys a thriving school enthusiastically supported by the community, several long-standing family ranches, a growing manufacturer, an innovative inland shrimp farm, and a famous Fourth of July parade.

Spartan Race to attract thousands to Bigfork

More than 3,000 people have registered for Bigfork’s May 11-12 running of Montana’s first Spartan Race, an obstacle course event that could feature mud, fire, wall-climbing, spear-throwing, sandbag-carrying, a gladiator throwdown and other challenging surprises.

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Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID relief bill

Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY

Roughly 2.1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses around the country, bringing the running total since the coronavirus shutdowns took hold in mid-March to about 41 million. The government figures underscore the continuing damage to businesses and livelihoods from the outbreak that has now killed at least 100,000 people in the U.S.

China FM in Japan to discuss virus, regional concerns

TOKYO (AP) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Japanese counterpart in Tokyo on Tuesday to discuss ways to revive their pandemic-hit economies as well as regional concerns over China’s growing influence.

Whitefish boasts deepest snow in Rockies

Ullr has been generous to skiers and snowboarders in Northwest Montana so far this winter.

'Millions of dollars of damage'

Fire suppression systems, waterlines break throughout Post Falls this week

Locations across Post Falls and other areas in North Idaho have experienced burst pipes and ruptured fire sprinkler systems brought on by winter weather this week.

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Moses Lake Police Department

'Betta Buddys' no friend to local waterways

Authorities sound alarm on threat to rivers, lakes

Invasive species from the Ukraine found in Petco and Petsmart product

Calls report canines versus chickens

Dogs, chickens and dogs attacking chickens led to several calls to the

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Monday, Aug. 15

Landowners blast EPA cleanup

Before Judy Lundstrom finally agreed to let the Environmental Protection Agency remove asbestos from her property, she wanted to know what her yard would look like after cleanup workers dug up the soil and removed the contaminated material.

Musician has played worldwide, even in war zone

The pedestrians could hear Mike Gilbert long before they saw him. Slowly, but surely a small gaggle emerged from nearby shops and sidewalks, collecting outside the gazebo at Depot Park in Whitefish. Beneath it, in full Scottish regalia, Gilbert rewarded their curiosity with an impromptu performance, delighting the audience with the hauntingly beautiful cry of bagpipes.

FVCC students return to campus

It’s back-to-school time for Flathead Valley Community College and students are making their way back to campus for the fall semester, which begins Wednesday.

Eighth-graders visit high school, learn about clubs

Eighth-graders visit high school, learn about clubs

Princely letter: Philip apologized to Nixon for 'lame' toast

WASHINGTON (AP) — Throughout his decades in public life,

Princely letter: Philip apologized to Nixon for 'lame' toast

WASHINGTON (AP) — Throughout his decades in public life,

Princely letter: Philip apologized to Nixon for 'lame' toast

WASHINGTON (AP) — Throughout his decades in public life,