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The Latest: WVa Gov. Justice orders masks inside businesses

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice ordered the wearing of masks at all times in businesses and other indoor spaces starting at midnight.

Blackfeet wildland fire lawsuit not settled

Idaho and Taiwan sign two-year wheat trade agreement

Wheat is one of Idaho’s top crops, and about half is exported to other countries

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Asia urges vigilance to maintain hard-won infection drops

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Sen. Daines asks EPA to ensure Libby residents not pay for future cleanup

Sen. Steve Daines on Thursday sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of Libby, asking the agency to ensure that local government or homeowners are not held liable for future cleanup costs related to the Asbestos Superfund site.

Tigers, Mavs take home top-5 finishes at state championships

COLUMBIA BASIN — Ten local schools were represented at state track and field championships in Yakima and Tacoma over the weekend, with Moses Lake and Ephrata each sending 15 athletes to the state meet in Tacoma. Ephrata sent 15 athletes to the state meet, placing fourth overall as a team with 43 points: Angel Avila, Josh Green, Benjamin Belino, Alexander Belino, Felipe Esquivel, Hunter Handy, Travis Hendrick, Weslee Kriete, Hayden Malone, Mckenzie Paullin, Tyler Raine, Zachary Reyes, Hayden Roberts, Landon Schafer and Daniel Villa.

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Polson whips Flathead, Glacier routs Hellgate

In non-conference softball play at Kidsports Complex, the Polson Pirates won a 19-1 romp over the Flathead Bravettes on Thursday.

Soccer games around Europe to be played in empty stadiums

MADRID (AP) — All upcoming professional soccer games in Spain, France and Portugal, as well as some in Germany and a European Championship qualifying match in Slovakia, will be played in empty stadiums because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Council approves four-plex planned for sloped lot

The Columbia Falls City Council last week approved a planned unit development project that would bring four townhouses to Seventh Street East.

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Woman proud of career path

My name is Connie DeCoe Munier and I am a medical transcriptionist.  I recently won the western states election and am now secretary-elect of AHIDI-WEST.

Study suggests rest area near Happy's Inn

A Montana Department of Transportation study released this week suggests new year-round rest areas along the U.S. 2 corridor, including one near Happy’s Inn.

Meeting outlines invasive species battle plans

SANDPOINT — Bonner County officials are hosting a meeting Wednesday to familiarize the public with measures aimed at protecting Idaho waterways from aquatic invasive species and plans to combat existing infestations locally.

County to buy property south of courthouse

Flathead County has a tentative deal to buy the State Farm Insurance building along South Main Street for future expansion of the county courthouse campus.

Funding secured for Libby redevelopment projects

A portion of $2 million in federal funding will go toward a pair of potential redevelopment projects in Libby.

Proposals for future of Somers Beach State Park up for review

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is asking for feedback on a draft development plan outlining future potential upgrades for Somers Beach State Park, which formally opened to the public in May 2022.

Study suggests rest area near Happy's Inn

A Montana Department of Transportation study released this week suggests new year-round rest areas along the U.S. 2 corridor, including one near Happy’s Inn.