Rural jobs boosted by SNAP

A recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture examines the impact of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in rural America. Widely viewed as a program that helps combat urban poverty and food insecurity, SNAP has seen a greater percentage of utilization in rural areas since the late 1990s.

Seen and Heard

Seen and Heard

Free the Seeds event is this week at Flathead Valley Community College

Land to Hand presents the annual Free the Seeds event on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Arts and Technology Building at Flathead Valley Community College. This free, family-friendly event celebrates seed saving, gardening, education and community.

Salaries steady for top Avista executives

Avista Corp.’s top executives’ salaries remained fairly steady in 2009, while they saw raises in some incentive pay and pension, according to the company’s annual proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday.

Ronan, Polson boys surge through Crossover Tourney

The Ronan and Polson boys basketball teams are making statements already, with Ronan rolling through the East-West Crossover Tournament after scoring a nonconference win, while Polson earned two victories to keep pace near the top of the Class A standings.

Ronan and Polson boys surge through Crossover Tourney

The Ronan and Polson boys basketball teams are making statements already, with Ronan rolling through the East-West Crossover Tournament after scoring a non-conference win, while Polson earned two victories to keep pace near the top of the Class A standings.

Public dock on Wild Horse Island moving forward

Minority-owned companies waited months for loans, data shows

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of minority-owned small businesses were at the end of the line in the government’s coronavirus relief program as many struggled to find banks that would accept their applications or were disadvantaged by the terms of the program.

Minority-owned companies waited months for loans, data shows

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of minority-owned small businesses were at the end of the line in the government’s coronavirus relief program as many struggled to find banks that would accept their applications or were disadvantaged by the terms of the program.

Minority-owned companies waited months for loans, data shows

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of minority-owned small businesses were at the end of the line in the government’s coronavirus relief program as many struggled to find banks that would accept their applications or were disadvantaged by the terms of the program.

Ballots set to go out by mail next month

With November fast approaching, general election ballots will soon be available to Lincoln County voters.

ORDINANCE NO. 6-9h

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PONDERAY, IDAHO, SETTING FORTH ITS AUTHORITY AND AMENDING TITLE 10, PONDERAY CITY CODE BY SETTING FORTH THE MINIMUM LOT OR PARCEL SIZE FOR THE RURAL, COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND RECREATION ZONING DISTRICTS BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF URBAN WATER AND SEWER SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLATS BY THE CITY ENGINEER, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AP Lifestyles Digest

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Governor closes schools in Philly suburb hit by virus

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday ordered schools and other facilities closed in Montgomery County, a Philadelphia suburb of more than 800,000 people hard-hit by the COVID-19 outbreak, as he discouraged large gatherings of people statewide and canceled prison visits.

AP Lifestyles Digest

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AP Lifestyles Digest

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Farm Tour highlights innovation, local businesses

BONNERS FERRY — Innovation is thriving in Boundary County and local businesses are supporting each other.

Letters to the editor Sept. 6

Letters to the editor Sept. 6

Albert Joseph Dinsmore

April 29, 1928 – January 23, 2018

Imagine that! - The new library is just like the old library except better

When Flathead Valley Community College moved from ancient buildings to their new campus there was a lot of complaining and grumpiness.