Italians in New York, family in Italy worry for each other

NEW YORK (AP) — Annaelisa Lugini had every intention of returning to Italy after visiting her husband, Gianmarco de Felice, in New York City, where he is spending a few months on a research project.

Prince William pours a pint, meets public before coronation

Hundreds of royal fans — some hailing from China, Canada and the United States — lined the streets of Soho, hoping for a glimpse of the couple, a handshake or a brief chat

Penelope F. Inglis, 78

Surrounded by the love of her family, Penelope F. Inglis passed away Sept. 28, 2023.

Rescued pets and their people attend LSAR barbecue

Lady relaxed in her owner’s arms as Kim and Bill Wright posed for a photo at the Lifesavers Animal Rescue barbecue on Sept. 16 in the pavilion at Ronan City Park. People who have adopted LSAR dogs were invited to the second annual event.

Clarice June Carter, 88

Clarice was born on November 28, 1933 in Whitetail, Mont. to Mary and Adolph Hansen. Clarice attended Coeur d’Alene High School and that’s where she met Lyndall E. Carter.

Rachel M. Sigars, 93

Rachel M. Sigars passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Hospice house with her daughter by her side. She was 93.

Vital need

Red Cross seeking donors to prevent blood shortage

COLUMBIA BASIN – The American Red Cross announced in a press release July 10 that they are urging people to donate blood this summer to help avoid a significant shortage that may result from recent drops in donations. “The American Red Cross is sending blood donations to hospitals faster than they are coming in. We need more donors to give in July to help avoid a blood shortage that could impact patient care at hospitals across the country,” said the Red Cross’s Northwest Region Communications Director Betsy Robertson in the release...

Easement protects riparian habitat on Swan River

Ed Goldberg had no intention of buying land when he first visited the Flathead Valley. Upon arrival, however, he fell in love with the biodiversity, the wilderness and the beauty of it all.

NIC remains accredited

Accreditor extends show cause sanction

North Idaho College remains accredited though it will continue to operate under a show cause sanction.

NIC remains accredited

Accreditor extends show cause sanction

North Idaho College remains accredited though it will continue to operate under a show cause sanction.

Alexander Dwaine Cure

Alexander Dwaine Cure

Joan Rebecca Selders, 75

Joan Rebecca Selders passed from this life into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on February 1, 2023, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, ID.

Resort breaks record skier visits for Opening Day

Open terrain, deep snow and pleasant weather highlighted Whitefish Mountain Resort’s 2022-23 winter season opening day on Thursday.

OPINION: Presidential Primary

With 10 declared candidates, the 2024 Republican Presidential Primary represents a true choice during the upcoming election. Unlike the Democrats who’re settling for Biden, Republicans will have an opportunity to make their voice heard in future primaries. But not in Idaho.

Samson looks back on Braves' Vandal visit

The old mantra goes, “Champions are made in the offseason.” Every coach preaches about hard work during the summer paying off in the fall. Over the years, with the science showing us new things in exercise regiments, those results have created bigger and faster athletes. Conditioning and getting the body ready in the summer, readies it for the long grind when the season comes around. I spoke to Flathead football coach Kyle Samson about how the offseason program is going.

Karen Anderson Longhart

Karen Anderson Longhart, 49, died at home Tuesday, June 1, 2010 in Kalispell from cancer. She was born in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 19, 1960 when her parents, Malcolm and Helen Anderson, welcomed her as their sixth child.

Sheriff's Office selects K-9 handlers

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Department has chosen the two deputies who will serve as the new K-9 unit’s first canine handlers.

Community news

Clean The Falls

Polson gets grant to prevent school violence

Monday, the Department of Justice announced it has awarded more than $85.3 million to bolster school security — including funding to educate and train students and faculty — and support first responders who arrive on the scene of a school shooting or other violent incident.

Outdoor news

Instructors honored