Ironing out a political cheap shot

John Stone got his own billboard, too.

Sheriff's Log

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received 120 calls for service between 6 a.m. Thursday, June 8, and 5:59 a.m. Friday, June 9.

Diaper caper fails miserably

Ex-wrestler pins would-be thieves

Kids explore tons of trucks, emergency vehicles

Fire trucks, police cars, dump trucks, cement trucks, tow trucks and more. Despite the rain, there were groups of kids and color runners who came out to view and learn about the machines and emergency vehicles during Meet the Machines at Kootenai County Fairgrounds on Saturday.

Police Blotter

Lincoln County

The lure

Write to defend Flathead Lake before April 30 to Montana DEQ and County Commissioners about the installation and location of our new sewage facility designed for the whole county's waste dump, apparently.

Iran parliament speaker, Israeli health minister have virus

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s parliament speaker has contracted the new coronavirus, the country's highest-ranking government figure yet to catch the disease, while in Israel, several top officials entered quarantine when the health minister tested positive on Thursday.

Jazz Stampede set

The 12th annual Glacier Jazz Stampede Oct. 4-7 features 17 top-flight musical groups playing in Kalispell.

Timber Tour set for June 17

Participants will see contemporary practices, visit plantations, mill

The Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce's Natural Resources Committee will host a Timber Tour on Friday, June 17 to showcase Idaho's timber industry.

Visitors flock to Glacier

Numbers better than last year, still below 2008 levels

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK - A good year for Glacier National Park got better Thursday as the National Park Service reported another spike in the number of visitors.

Hearing set in sex abuse case

Preliminary hearing set in sex abuse case

Hearing set in sex abuse case

Preliminary hearing set in sex abuse case

Book state-park campsites for next year

The public can now book campsite reservations at Montana state parks for 2012 online at stateparks.mt.gov or by phone at 1-855-922-6768 for the summer season that runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Lebanese PM visits UN peacekeepers amid dispute over mandate

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's prime minister visited United Nations peacekeepers in the country's south near the border with Israel on Wednesday, describing the presence of the force in the volatile area as a necessity.

Why is Libby Cemetery unkempt?

I will just say how disappointed I am with the City of Libby, particularly those that are in charge of the Libby Cemetery. When my dad passed a few years ago, we purchased his and mom’s plots at the same time, specifically in the shade of a large pine tree. You could see the mountains still capped with snow, and it was close to Flower Creek. You could hear the water rushing by. No plots were to be placed past dad’s grave towards the water or shed standing near. It was very peaceful, tranquil, and helped quell the sorrow, each time we visited his grave.

Conservancy doubles Glacier Park funding

The Glacier Park Conservancy will give 100 percent more to Glacier National Park projects than it did last year, it announced last week.

March Fourth - (the only day that gives a command)

My Garden Path

Now that March has arrived, it's time to get back to work. The years seem to be flying by. It's hard for me to believe that today starts the fifth year of writing this column. As they say, "Time flies when you're having fun."

Head Start celebrates new home

The Daily Inter Lake

Now this: Tornado clobbers African American North Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — On a frigid Friday morning in North Nashville, Ishvicka Howell stood in her driveway and peered down the street at several utility trucks.

Event to benefit Crown of the Continent Guitar scholarships

The Crown Affaire

A grand party is planned for Thursday, June 23, at the Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation’s Crown Affaire, a casually elegant event raising money to support guitar education and scholarships for the local Flathead Valley community.