Consider the injustice of forced union dues

As you shop for back-to-school supplies for your kids or food for the Labor Day cookout, consider this: the clerks, shelf stockers, truck drivers and factory workers who make that possible can all be legally forced to pay money to a union or else be fired.

Bigfork author Leslie Budewitz cooks up new mystery novel

Add a little spice, a feisty female protagonist and a dash of murder, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for one of award-winning local author Leslie Budewitz’s best-selling cozy mysteries.

Mattawa reviews chicken ordinance

In the past 10 years, only one person has applied for a chicken license.

Asia Today: South Korea's cases surpass 50 for 2nd day

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea on Sunday reported 57 additional cases of the coronavirus, marking a second day in a row that its daily jump is above 50 as authorities struggle to suppress a spike in infections in the densely populated Seoul area.

USDA approves disaster designation for Washington’s cherry growers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the state’s request for a natural disaster designation in light of losses incurred during the 2023 cherry crop. The extreme heat in eastern Washington, which began in the spring, led to a condensed harvest window coinciding with California’s delayed cherry harvest. “Last year, Washington’s cherry growers lost around half their crop to extreme weather. Now, as they prepare to kick off their new season, this disaster designation from the Secretary of Agriculture will help growers access federal assistance to keep this $1 billion industry going and ensure Washington’s famously delicious sweet cherries make it into shopping carts,” said Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington. All 12 members of Washington’s congressional delegation sent a request on Feb 1. to Agriculture Tom Vilsack to approve the natural disaster designation.

Spring Creek development proposal is too dense

The Kalispell Planning Board just recommended approval of a massive housing development called Spring Creek Park, located between Two Mile Drive and Three Mile Drive next to West Spring Creek Road.

Too close for comfort: Belgium agrees to shut hair salons

BRUSSELS (AP) — When the Belgian government announced last week that hairdressers would still be able to operate during the coronavirus epidemics, many in the profession were dumbfounded and furious.

Too close for comfort: Belgium agrees to shut hair salons

BRUSSELS (AP) — When the Belgian government announced last week that hairdressers would still be able to operate during the coronavirus epidemics, many in the profession were dumbfounded and furious.

Consider the injustice of forced union dues

As you shop for back-to-school supplies for your kids or food for the Labor Day cookout, consider this: the clerks, shelf stockers, truck drivers and factory workers who make that possible can all be legally forced to pay money to a union or else be fired.

Asia Today: South Korea's cases surpass 50 for 2nd day

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea on Sunday reported 57 additional cases of the coronavirus, marking a second day in a row that its daily jump is above 50 as authorities struggle to suppress a spike in infections in the densely populated Seoul area.

Positive steps in business call for optimisim in 2006

Business leaders ring in with hopes for new year

Legals for May, 11 2025

Legals for July, 23 2024

You can buy love, after all

Businesses prepare early for Valentine's Day barrage of customers

While the retail section of Hansen's Florist and Gifts was subdued on Monday, the work room in back revealed a different scene.

Family business grows with Valley

NCAA to play women's NCAA Tournament at 1 site, eyes Texas

The NCAA plans to stage the entire women's basketball tournament in one geographic area and San Antonio is the likely host site.

Beckwiths are Soap Lake citizens of the year

Award named after city business owner

SOAP LAKE — Burr and Eileen Beckwith received the Mid Kreider Citizen of the Year award Saturday.

Summer meals for kids kick off

Summer vacation means the Summer Food Program is back in gear. The USDA wants to ensure children have easy access to Summer Food Service Program sites across the state. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Summer Food Service Program supports free breakfast, lunch and supper meals, as well as snacks, for hungry children in communities throughout Idaho.

Blankenship camp could become day-use only

The Blankenship Bridge area on the Flathead River is proposed to be a day use only area under the new Comprehensive River Management Plan.

Work continues in Ninemile Basin

Seasonal clean-up efforts have continued in the Ninemile Basin as crews from the Coeur d’Alene Trust, under the direction of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continue to remove metals-contaminated materials from generations of mining and milling operations.