The state of tasting fees

Visiting wine country is one of the most enjoyable times for wine consumers of all experience levels. Whether it is the many appellations of California or those more close to home in Idaho, Oregon and Washington, it is a chance to get up close to the winemaking and grape-growing processes. It is also a chance to interact on a first-hand basis with the growers and winemakers who create the fine wines we all enjoy.

Queen Virginia visits Larson AFB

BASIN SPORTS RECAP: District playoffs begin

COLUMBIA BASIN – District playoffs began this week around the Basin, with local football, girls soccer and volleyball teams all vying for a bid to their respective state tournaments. Check out this week’s Basin sports recap to look at how teams look toward the end of their regular seasons.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Tuinstra earns medalist honors at MCC Invitational

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Tuinstra earns medalist honors at MCC Invitational

What's Happening: Europe's cafes and bars shut amid outbreak

Life across Europe is coming to a standstill as governments order border closures, worship services are canceled and bars and cafes are shuttered. Chaos erupted at some airports in the U.S. as citizens raced to come home as travel restrictions from Europe are imposed. The new coronavirus has infected more than 156,000 people and killed more than 5,800. The disease for most people causes only mild or moderate symptoms but for some, especially the elderly or people with underlying health conditions, it can cause more severe illness.

What's Happening: Europe's cafes and bars shut amid outbreak

Life across Europe is coming to a standstill as governments order border closures, worship services are canceled and bars and cafes are shuttered. Chaos erupted at some airports in the U.S. as citizens raced to come home as travel restrictions from Europe are imposed. The new coronavirus has infected more than 156,000 people and killed more than 5,800. The disease for most people causes only mild or moderate symptoms but for some, especially the elderly or people with underlying health conditions, it can cause more severe illness.

Energy secretary: Nuclear is key to meeting US energy goals

The lab is leading multiple efforts to advance various nuclear energy technologies

Subway opens on Sherman

Owner expects boost in business at new location

Alcohol compliance improves

The Daily Inter Lake

Granary District nominated for historic register

SANDPOINT — The old Co-Op Gas and Supply Company, known as the Granary District, was constructed in 1934. With a rich farming history in Bonner County, the old grain elevator, which still stands tall today, was used to grind grain for the local farmers.

Legals for May, 19 2026

Christmas tree permits available at Army-Navy in Whitefish

Christmas tree permits from the Flathead National Forest are now available for $5 at the Forest Service offices in Kalispell, Hungry Horse and Bigfork.

Bigfork pleads to keep green box site

County planning consolidation with Lakeside

A very determined group of Bigfork residents told the Flathead County Solid Waste Board on Monday they will do whatever it takes to keep a green-box refuse site in their community.

Santa to visit Hungry Horse

GLADYS SHAY / For the Hungry Horse News

Bringing Ireland to Coeur d'Alene

Craig, Ilene Moss have been sharing the Irish spirit with CDA for nearly 25 years

All Things Irish going on 25 years

Ephrata Chamber events scheduled

EPHRATA – The Ephrata Chamber of Commerce has dates set for its annual events for 2024. More information regarding these events may be found at EphrataChamber.org.

Legals for January, 21 2022

LETTER: Love Lives Here only loves those who agree with the organization

Retailers take on Silicon Valley

Target, Kohl's among those opening technology test labs

Henning selling NAPA, pursuing second career

Construction has started on an empty lot on U.S. Highway 2 between the Cimarron Cafe and Re/Max Mountain View in Columbia Falls. It is the future site of NAPA Auto Parts.