Basin Insurance opens new office in Royal City

ROYAL CITY - Basin Insurance and agent Isaac Tovar have opened a new office in Royal City.

Bow Wow Bash scheduled for Oct. 12

Volunteers are busy getting ready for the 12th Annual Bow Wow Bash dinner/auction fundraiser for Kootenai Pets for Life.  

Polson’s Miracle of America Museum holds Winter Fest

Visitors to the Miracle of America Museum in Polson can learn more about (and take a ride on) some of these early machines when the museum holds its third annual Winter Fest on Saturday, Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Keri Keefe watercolor exhibit at Phillips Studio

“Anthology in Watercolor” will be the first exhibition at Phillips Studio & Gallery to explore the work of Montana artist Keri Keefe.

Mountain Haven holds fundraiser for refugee family

To help with Afghani refugee relocation, the Whitefish Mountain Haven Sponsorship Circle, in conjunction with Valley Neighbors and the Whitefish United Methodist Church, is working to bring a family to the Flathead Valley this summer.

Community events: Review math books

Columbia Falls Jr. High is in the process of adopting new math instructional materials for the 2022-2023 school year.

Nonpartisan forum to address affordable-housing challenges

​​A panel of local professionals working to provide affordable housing in the Flathead Valley will take the stage at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

Chinese manufacturing weakens amid COVID-19 outbreak

hinese manufacturing contracted for a third consecutive month in December, in the biggest drop since early 2020, as the country battles a nationwide COVID-19 surge after suddenly easing anti-epidemic measures.

Three Pinterest-Worthy Cleaning Hacks

(NAPSI)—The snow is thawing, birds are chirping and winter's effects on your house are more noticeable than ever. Muddy shoes, holiday parties and Christmas crafts are coming back to haunt you as new stains and odors. That's why you'll love these hassle-free spring-cleaning hacks to make your house shine again.

Entries open for Cabin Fever Quilters show

"American Beauty" will be the 24th annual quilt show Aug. 1-2 held by the Cabin Fever Quilters of Mineral County.

The Latest: WHO says Beijing virus likely a European import

LONDON — The emergencies chief of the World Health Organization has confirmed that China shared coronavirus sequences from its latest outbreak with the global community and says it appears the virus was imported to Beijing from strains circulating in Europe.

Park study looks at crowds, noise

Park study looks at crowds, noise

2016 Grant County hunting prospects

This is a multi-part series about the 2016 Washington hunting prospects.

AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EST

Virus cases top 100,000 in 90 countries as markets take dive

The Latest: Charges dropped against barber who defied rules

OWOSSO, Mich. — A lawyer says misdemeanor charges are being dropped against a Michigan barber who defied Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and reopened his shop last spring during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill

Summer-salmon season and sockeye season both open on July 1 and anglers are scrambling to get geared up.

Paddlers' Challenge returns

SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Creek Paddlers’ Challenge is a fun and exciting event for families and serious racers alike.

Selkirk bear project focus of program

SANDPOINT — Interested in the Selkirk grizzly bear DNA project?

Jeanette "Jan" Rankin Watkins, 87

Jeanette "Jan" Rankin Watkins, 87, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born May 9, 1922, in Kalispell to Charles and Francis Rankin.