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China reports 1,886 new virus cases, death toll up by 98

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China reports 1,886 new virus cases, death toll up by 98

Don't fall for these tax scams

This tax season, scammers will be working overtime to steal your identify and money. Here are a few common scams to watch for.

Legals for August, 22 2023

Consumer advice: Don’t fall for these tax scams

This tax season, scammers will be working overtime to steal your identify and money. Here are a few common scams to watch for.

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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The quest for the perfect burger

I love a great burger. Pure beef, freshly ground meat topped with seasonally fresh vegetables and grilled medium rare satisfies every taste bud in my mouth. Salt is important — enough to enhance the flavor while not overpowering the burger, making the sandwich taste like the ocean. Pepper? Yes; just enough to add heat without noticing why the heat is there.

Mack Days leader has reeled in 1,338 fish

Spring Mack Days will come to a close this weekend on Flathead Lake and Kalispell angler Jason Mahlen is poised to take top honors for the third straight year.

Council approves data center ban

The Sandpoint City Council approved an amendment to prohibit large data centers over 5,000 square feet in the city on Wednesday.

Fresh news: Winter fishing at Potholes

The current water level on Potholes Reservoir is 1,040.83, coming up 0.72 feet this past week. We are 5.67 feet below full pool. The water temperature is 38-40 degrees on the main reservoir. Not much has changed since last week. With the dropping water temperatures, the fish are sliding into their winter habits, going deeper and not feeding as often. Slow your presentation down for walleye. Walleye fishing is fair. The walleye are in 20-40 feet. Top technique is jigging. Top baits are blade baits, Jigging Raps, Shadow Raps and drop-shotting 4.00’ plastics. Trolling a Slow Death Hook-Smile Blade rig with a crawler and bottom bouncer is producing a few fish as well. Make sure you are marking fish before dropping down if you are jigging. No reports of anyone fishing for largemouth bass this week. Best bet would be to jig a blade bait in 20-35 feet of water or use a 3 ½-inch tube bait on a 3/8-ounce jig head.

The Well•ness Bar opening new location

A fourth location of The Well+Ness Bar is planned for opening Monday in a new building at 271 W. Appleway (across from Wendy's).

Marvel's terrific 'Civil War' validates the franchise model

Sit through enough lousy blockbusters and it becomes increasingly difficult to defend their existence.

State commission considers changes to bull elk permits

The most controversial proposal is one that would change the number of limited-entry bull elk permits in some hunter districts where elk numbers exceed the state’s population objective.

State commission considers changes to bull elk permits

Fourteen hunting districts are at least 200 percent above population objectives.

Mineral County Court Report

Mineral County Court Records from April 5 to April 12

Clean skincare product ideas for fast market testing

Discover innovative clean skincare product ideas for fast market testing. Start exploring fresh concepts and seize new opportunities today!

Fire company in Lincoln County seeks district status amid funding challenges

The rural fire company is a private nonprofit based in West Kootenai, an unincorporated area less than 5 miles from the U.S.-Canada border. It’s served the northeast area of Lincoln County for more than 20 years and is entirely funded on donations and grant money.

Legals for February, 6 2025

Congressional impasse shuts down Park

Making the teen scene - in books

Teens across the U.S. nominate Flathead teacher's book for top 10 list