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Benefits of a Digital Detox During Summer Travel

(Family Features) Despite your best intentions to take time off for a relaxing getaway, chances are high that you’ll find it difficult to fully unplug from your digital devices. While you probably realize that staying connected prevents you from recharging, you may not be aware that it can also expose you to potential security risks.

Five tips to build a better salad

(ARA) - Salads are a staple for people trying to eat well or save on fat and calories, but not all salads are created equal. While all greens are low in calories, many people sabotage what could be a nutritious dish by adding heavy toppings like fried chicken, croutons or a higher fat cheese. Tasty toppers don't have to be loaded with calories and fat. With a few new ideas and simple switches, a salad can be revitalized and turned into an even better meal.

Most Montanans will see property tax hike

More than half the state's homeowners will see higher property taxes, according to figures posted by the Montana Department of Revenue. Here in the Flathead, more than three-quarters of homeowners will see a property tax hike.

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Ninth- through 12th-graders will have another option to pursue their education when Trinity Lutheran’s high school pilot program comes online in the fall.

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Ninth- through 12th-graders will have another option to pursue their education when Trinity Lutheran’s high school pilot program comes online in the fall.

Local officials: New CDC guidelines don't mean the pandemic is over

Vaccinated Americans can now go maskless indoors and outdoors — with some exceptions — but health officials in North Idaho say COVID-19 is still on the rise.

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Ninth- through 12th-graders will have another option to pursue their education when Trinity Lutheran’s high school pilot program comes online in the fall.

Shoshone wildfires create smoky conditions

As of July 12 at 4:30 p.m., there are approximately 22 active wildfires burning within Shoshone County, with the largest being the Deceitful fire at 1100 acres burned southwest of Prichard and the Tumbledown fire at 715 acres burned 30 miles east of Avery.

New Main Street store offers touch of grace

Every home needs a little grace. And a new furniture and antique store in Polson aims to help homeowners add that special touch.

Enrollment up at Lewis-Clark State College

Cd'A, Lewiston campuses see 2% increase since last year

Official spring semester census day numbers are in and confirm that Lewis-Clark State College’s enrollment is on the rise, including at the Coeur d'Alene center.

Trump minimizes severity of head injuries in Iran attacks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday minimized the severity of head injuries sustained by U.S. troops during an

Wife: China's ex-Interpol boss jailed for reformist views

PARIS (AP) — In her first comments about her imprisoned husband's sentence in China, the wife of former Interpol president Meng Hongwei dismissed

Minnesota Senate GOP lays out priorities for 2020 session

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Eliminating the state's partial tax on Social Security benefits, reducing violent crime and reforming the state Department of Human Services are some of the top priorities for the 2020 legislative session that the Minnesota Senate GOP majority announced Monday.

Minnesota Senate GOP lays out priorities for 2020 session

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Eliminating the state's partial tax on Social Security benefits, reducing violent crime and reforming the state Department of Human Services are some of the top priorities for the 2020 legislative session that the Minnesota Senate GOP majority announced Monday.

Busy Elves supply materials for Christmas fun

The Busy Elves loaded the Sherri McDonald Hospitality Room at Salish Kootenai College on Dec. 7 with paints, crayons, pompoms, candy canes, ornaments to decorate, prizes, a photo booth, stickers, and even Santa Claus.

Conservancy tops $23.5 million in giving back to Glacier National Park

The Glacier National Park Conservancy has dedicated about $3.5 million toward supporting a host of projects, research and educational programs in Glacier National Park this season. The giving puts the nonprofit over $20 million in giving to the park since its inception in 2013, when the Glacier National Park Fund merged with the Glacier Natural History Association to form the Glacier National Park Conservancy. The Conservancy reached the $20 million mark in 2023, pushed to nearly $23.5 million at the start of 2024 and hopes to raise about $4 million this year, making it $27.5 million by the end of the year.

Local group working to provide produce, meals to community throughout the year

A local group of at-home gardeners is working to make sure all their neighbors have enough to eat.

France’s virus pass now required in restaurants, trains

PARIS (AP) — France took a big step Monday into a post-pandemic future by requiring people to show a QR code proving they have a special virus pass before they can enjoy restaurants and cafes or travel by plane, train or bus across the country.

France’s virus pass now required in restaurants, trains

PARIS (AP) — France took a big step Monday into a post-pandemic future by requiring people to show a QR code proving they have a special virus pass before they can enjoy restaurants and cafes or travel by plane, train or bus across the country.