Sharpening a blade a well-honed art

With the arrival of summer vacation, my grandchildren are dropping in for a quick visit and a possible adventure with Grandpa.

Awakening of 'Undercover Boss'

One of the highest rated television programs during Super Bowl Week last February was “Undercover Boss.” According to the Nielsen ratings, it drew 6.8 million viewers. By contrast, the Greatest Super Bowl Halftime Shows had 5.72 million.

A rundown of AP's year-end coverage.

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A rundown of AP's year-end coverage.

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A rundown of AP's year-end coverage.

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After a lifetime of moving, new Salvation Army officer lands in Kalispell

For as long as he can remember, Salvation Army Lt. Sean Pease has been on the move.

Lockdowns multiply globally as virus strains health systems

BERLIN (AP) — Streets, squares and highways were deserted in large parts of the world Saturday as curfews and lockdowns multiplied in the face of a rapidly advancing virus that is severely straining many health systems.

The Good Ol’ Boys say Good-bye

Hats. Two-thousand, five-hundred give or take.

'Coin Caper' found innocent

Marjorie M. Harrett Andresen

May 5, 1932 – February 24, 2018

Don’t miss planting garlic this fall

Fall is in the air and soon we’ll be putting our gardens to bed for the winter. But there is still one more vegetable that you could, and should, plant this fall: garlic. Next to home-grown tomatoes, nothing compares to the pungent taste of home-grown garlic. Once you experience just how incredibly fresh and juicy homegrown garlic tastes, you’ll never want to buy garlic from the grocery store again.

Students envision bright future with city projects

SANDPOINT — After a bit of a traveling mishap that required two sixth-grade teachers to take a late night tour of Boise to get some glue and other supplies, eight Washington Elementary students successfully participated in the state's Future City competition Saturday.

Salazar keeps oil drill ban, for now

ON THE GULF OF MEXICO - The helicopter passes over the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico - with surprisingly little oil visible on its surface - when out of the sea rises a skyscraper-like structure nearly 350 feet above the waves. The $600 million rig, nearly 100 miles off Louisiana's coast, has a hull larger than a football field and can drill more than 5 miles beneath the ocean floor.

Assisting students who fall through the cracks

High school students today worry about the usual things: grades, homework, sports, friends and love, among others. Yet for some students, finding a place to sleep is at the top of that list.

A tale of dreams ... and heartbreak

Surely you dream.

Turn a gourmet kitchen into a chef's studio

(ARA) - Does your kitchen feel more like Julie's than Julia's? No need to be concerned ... if Julie could learn to master the art of cooking in less than a year, you can design your own chef's studio in a fraction of that time. Follow Julie's footsteps and take your lead from those who know kitchens best - professional chefs.

Bonner County History - Jan. 22, 2026

Step back in time with Bonner County’s rich history from 1976 and 1951.

Private school tuition bill in legislative limbo

Other education-related legislative issues in the news

A controversial private school tuition credits bill is on hold in the House — at least for now.

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Boating? Don't forget your stickers

About a month ago I towed my 12-foot fishing boat to the FWP Region One headquarters on Meridian in Kalispell for an AIS inspection.