Columbia Falls artist juggles career, travel and art

A painting of St. Mary Lake hangs on the wall of Three Forks Grille in Columbia Falls. David Lee Eubank is the artist and a local resident. But, he doesn’t get to create art as much as he would like. He has to pay the bills, so he works for the office of disaster assistance as a construction analyst. He travels across the country to verify damage to buildings after a natural disaster. He is called to work for a couple months and then is home for a couple months.

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MHSA: No site yet for AA boys state wrestling

The Montana High School Association had an executive board meeting Thursday in which the sites for every state wrestling tournament was set, save one: The State AA boys.

Grand opening date set for PL Memory Gardens

A public grand opening celebration for Priest Lake Memory Gardens will be held Aug. 11 at the new facility adjacent to the Priest Lake Golf Course. The four-acre site just off Highway 57 is becoming a very special place of serenity and reflection to spend time remembering and honoring loved ones with ties to the Priest Lake area.

Work on Sportsman's Bridge to begin next month

Work to replace the 70-year-old Sportsman’s Bridge in Bigfork will begin early next month, according to the Montana Department of Transportation.

Fear is a poor teacher

As an IB Social Studies teacher at LCHS and prior teacher of AP U.S. History, I have knowledge and familiarity with our district's high school advanced learning programs. Since the April School Board meeting, I have also had a young parent critic of IB visit my IB classes. From my conversations with this parent, the various My Turn essays, and from the Cd'A library presentation on Monday, I have gained a clearer understanding of the mindset and objections of the IB critics.

Nutrition maximizes endurance athletes' performance

This Sunday is the last time Coeur d’Alene will host Ironman®, a race that brought together local endurance athletes as well as athletes from all over the world to swim, bike, and run. Attempting a race like this takes serious commitment. Athletes spend hours fine tuning their endurance by training in all three sports. Just as important as training, is proper nutrition to fuel athletes for maximum performance.

The Latest: Kansas city's holiday traditions upended

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — LAWRENCE, Kan. — Holiday traditions have been upended across Kansas due to the coronavirus, forcing Santa to stay firmly on the ground in one city and transforming parades elsewhere.

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Trump visits Kenosha, calls violence 'domestic terrorism'

Letters to the editor Dec. 1

Per the letter to the editor “Delivery Denied” (Nov. 21), let’s not be mad at our local post office employees. These are our friends and neighbors; they stand in line next to at the grocery store checkout; their kids go to school with our kids; and they do their very best at their job. Ever since Kalispell Post Office was downsized in 2013, all local maintenance (including the mailbox repair of Dominick Sassani of Coyote Meadow Trail) is scheduled by district headquarters in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and every now and then a maintenance employee will drive up from Missoula to handle those repairs as needed.

Study: Flathead, Whitefish lakes generate $3B in property value

University of Montana and Whitefish Lake Institute study shows local lakes bring significant value to nearby properties, economy

I'LL DO IT TOMORROW …

"Never do tomorrow what you can do today. Procrastination is the thief of time. Collar him!"

PSW draws from the past to mow meadows

SANDPOINT — An ancient practice is under way at Pine Street Woods.

Ponderay announces lakefront property purchase

Will allow extension of Pend d'Oreille Bay Trail

Community celebration planned for New Year's Day

A work-from-home tug-of-war

It may still be a hot job market, but the steam is missing its mark.

The Latest: South Korea reports spike in coronavirus cases

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Judge declines to stay ruling on Pennsylvania crowd size

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday declined to stay his own ruling that Gov. Tom Wolf’s size limits on gatherings are unconstitutional.

Local health care groups gather donations for local food banks

For the 20th Annual Turkey Drive hosted by local health care providers, residents hoping to help stock the local food bank’s pantry traveled to the organizations themselves in the spirit of giving.

Jury service scam reported

SANDPOINT — Court officials in Bonner County are warning residents of a bizarre jury-service scam that came to light on Monday.