The wonder that was Ace Walden

In his 103 years on this earth, Ace Walden created a template for community involvement and making a genuine difference in peoples' lives. We only came to be acquainted in his 99th year but my life is surely richer for having known him.

Is your Realtor protecting you?

It is a truth, unpleasant perhaps to many, that political influence is important to getting things done in this country. All groups employ lobbyists to promote their agendas to municipalities and legislatures at all levels of government. From humanitarian causes to the goals of industries, if your voice is to be heard, nothing gets attention like campaign contributions. The amount of those contributions is directly related to the number of contributing members of a particular lobby.

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SCFD No. 1 gets set for annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

This year’s 5th annual event on Saturday, Sept. 11 will feature not only the stair climb, but some music and beer as well.

Legals for September, 21 2021

New Discovery in town

Discovery Cider Company set to open in Ephrata in early November

EPHRATA – A building on Basin Street will soon be home to a new business in Ephrata, the Discovery Cider Company. “So, initially, we opened a cidery on the west side, in Tacoma,” said Brennan James, who owns the cidery with his wife, Berlyn Sandstrom. “We opened it as Tin Hat Cider Company, and it started because I just liked cider.” ...

Passport in Time New and old memories merge during program

It was the 23rd annual Passport in Time Project at the Savenac Historical Tree Nursery located at Haugan during the weekend of July 13-15. During that time, more than 30 volunteers showed up from all over the United States to paint, build and landscape the area.

Another record year for state bed tax collections

After 2012’s record-breaking year for bed tax revenues in Montana, the state saw more than a $1 million increase for the first three quarters of 2013.

Teen center fundraiser combines food, community support

You get a delicious lasagna dinner. The Sandpoint Teen Center gets funds to help the community's youth through a variety of programs. Both things are being made possible at Wednesday's teen center lasagna dinner fundraiser which kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Sandpoint.

Man charged with breaking into 17 vehicles across the valley

A 32-year-old Kalispell man charged with breaking into vehicles in Columbia Falls and Kalispell during a four-month spree also faces a charge of issuing bad checks across the valley.

Cities cry foul over wastewater regs

Expensive sewer plants not the answer

Legals for October, 27 2025

Biden email episode illustrates risk to Trump from Giuliani

WASHINGTON (AP) — A New York tabloid’s puzzling account about how it acquired emails purportedly from Joe Biden’s son has raised some red flags. One of the biggest involves the source of the emails: Rudy Giuliani.

Biden email episode illustrates risk to Trump from Giuliani

WASHINGTON (AP) — A New York tabloid’s puzzling account about how it acquired emails purportedly from Joe Biden’s son has raised some red flags. One of the biggest involves the source of the emails: Rudy Giuliani.

Biden email episode illustrates risk to Trump from Giuliani

WASHINGTON (AP) — A New York tabloid’s puzzling account about how it acquired emails purportedly from Joe Biden’s son has raised some red flags. One of the biggest involves the source of the emails: Rudy Giuliani.

Senate: Obama officials hamstrung by Russia election attack

WASHINGTON (AP) —

Asia Today: South Korea to open more virus testing sites

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea was opening dozens of free COVID-19 testing sites in the greater Seoul area, as the country registered additional 718 new cases Monday amid a surge in infections.

Asia Today: South Korea to open more virus testing sites

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea was opening dozens of free COVID-19 testing sites in the greater Seoul area, as the country registered additional 718 new cases Monday amid a surge in infections.

Asia Today: South Korea to open more virus testing sites

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea was opening dozens of free COVID-19 testing sites in the greater Seoul area, as the country registered additional 718 new cases Monday amid a surge in infections.

Rathdrum Mountain open house today

City gathering input on how to utilize 556 acres