E. Norine Reeves, 88

E. Norine Reeves passed away at Kootenai Medical Center on May 11, 2012, at 11:22 p.m. Norine was born in Colfax, Wash., on Aug. 31, 1923.

Too expensive is too much of an excuse

Life is already expensive enough, why should you have to pay to stay healthy? The answer is you shouldn't, and you don't have to. There are numerous ways to stay fit and active without spending any money at all.

John F. Williamson, 87

John F. “Jack” Williamson was born Feb. 3, 1929, in Troy, Idaho, to Mirth MacArthur Williamson and Frank Williamson. The family moved to Palouse, Wash., where they operated the local department store for a number of years. Jack attended school in Palouse, and graduated from Palouse High School in 1947.

Robbery suspect arrested

Pena a person of interest in local incidents, suspect in Ellensburg case

COEUR d'ALENE — A Post Falls man arrested last week for a robbery in Ellensburg, Wash., is now a person of interest in four local robberies in October, according to police.

Alone at Christmas

A new, warm blanket or some meat from a grocery store.

Misery loves company for freed man

A man who had been jailed called the Columbia Falls Police Department to report a theft from his vehicle while he was behind bars. He said he knew some of the items were at someone’s trailer. He didn’t want to press charges but he wanted to get his stuff back.

Food diaries can help pinpoint possible allergies

Just go into any grocery store and the long lines will remind you that Thanksgiving is definitely less than 24 hours away. For many, tomorrow will be a day to skip the usual dieting and indulge a bit more than usual. But for those living with food allergies, it’s a day to be keenly aware of what’s on the Thanksgiving dinner table.

Allergic reactions are nothing to sneeze at

Just go into any grocery store today and the long checkout lines will remind you that Thanksgiving is definitely less than 24 hours away! 

Hunters scope out changes in '06

If you have ever wondered whether hunters care about the way Montana's wildlife is managed, then pop into this Saturday's hearing on regulations for the next hunting season.

Lady Lions held bake sale in 1950

E-mail from Cheryl

Walmart Wellness Day supports healthy communities

Taking control of your health can be an empowering journey, and taking a preventative stance is essential – and last weekend several local residents did just that at Walmart Wellness Day.

Work to begin on Heritage Museum roof following celebration

Last week’s successful Vintage Sale has allowed The Heritage Museum to focus and begin preparing on the grandeur scale for their ”Opening Day" celebration on May 21.

Facts, not fear, will get us through these tough times

Information and opinions change more frequently than a baby’s diaper on the topic of coronavirus (COVID-19), depending on where you are getting your information. We are fortunate to live in an area that is highly self-reliant and supportive of helping others, but yet we see the results of people who panic. Who would have thought that you can’t find a roll of toilet paper in many stores with their inventory being “wiped” out on a regular basis.

Sandra Joan Lasater-Rosetti, 85

Sandra Joan Lasater Rosetti, 85, of Kalispell died peacefully on Feb. 19, 2023, at Wel- Life Assisted Living.

Danny N. Tate, 77

Danny N. Tate, 77, passed away at his lake home on Sept. 29, 2022.

Misery loves company for freed man

A man who had been jailed called the Columbia Falls Police Department to report a theft from his vehicle while he was behind bars. He said he knew some of the items were at someone’s trailer. He didn’t want to press charges but he wanted to get his stuff back.

Jennifer McBride - Leader Staff

The third annual Polson Art Walk drew small crowds last Friday afternoon, despite cold temperatures and flurries of snow. Over 20 local businesses in downtown Polson opened their doors late to draw in both holiday shoppers and art aficionados. Most local owners said business was slower than last year because of the sudden storm, but there was still a fair amount of foot traffic.

Shirley L. Carpenter Thompson

POLSON — Shirley L. Carpenter Thompson, 81, of Polson died on Friday, April 7, 2006, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan.

Hot Water Shouldn't Require a Tank or Schedule

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China’s Huawei debuts latest version of folding phone

LONDON (AP) — China’s Huawei unveiled its latest folding smartphone Monday and its first such device to be available internationally, competing in a niche category with new models from Samsung and Motorola.