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LETTER: Here's how letter writer was 'duped'

Bob Fraser’s letter of Jan. 17, 2016, poses the question, “has the U.S. been duped?” The answer is, “Yes, it most certainly has, but not by President Obama.”

Whitefish tackles vendor issue again on Thursday

Should the city of Whitefish revise its regulations for mobile food vendors or simply repeal the vendor ordinance altogether?

Campus camaraderie: FVCC's intramural program brings students together

From Wii boxing to night skiing on Big Mountain, Flathead Valley Community College students are tapping into the college’s intramural sports program offerings in record numbers.

Meeting gives hunters input on regulations

Strong turnout expected Saturday

It’s regarded as “the big meeting” among hunters in Northwest Montana, held every other January and often attracting hundreds who want a say in setting season regulations for the next two years.

Training prepares judges for primary elections

SANDERS COUNTY - The county is running through the final preparations for the June 3 primaries following two days of election judge training in Thompson Falls and Plains.

Use of Lakeside for Dragon boat festival to be considered by County

The Kalispell Convention and Visitor Bureau’s request for a conditional-use permit to allow the temporary use of four properties in Lakeside for the Montana Dragon Board Festival will be considered Tuesday by the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.

In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases

ROME (AP) — When Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest with an over-the-top glam-rock performance, the victory signaled more than just a psychological boost for one of the countries hardest hit by COVID-19: Held before a live, indoor audience of 3,500, the annual kitsch fest confirmed that Europe was returning to a semblance of normalcy that was unthinkable even a few weeks ago.

In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases

ROME (AP) — When Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest with an over-the-top glam-rock performance, the victory signaled more than just a psychological boost for one of the countries hardest hit by COVID-19: Held before a live, indoor audience of 3,500, the annual kitsch fest confirmed that Europe was returning to a semblance of normalcy that was unthinkable even a few weeks ago.

In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases

ROME (AP) — When Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest with an over-the-top glam-rock performance, the victory signaled more than just a psychological boost for one of the countries hardest hit by COVID-19: Held before a live, indoor audience of 3,500, the annual kitsch fest confirmed that Europe was returning to a semblance of normalcy that was unthinkable even a few weeks ago.

In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases

ROME (AP) — When Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest with an over-the-top glam-rock performance, the victory signaled more than just a psychological boost for one of the countries hardest hit by COVID-19: Held before a live, indoor audience of 3,500, the annual kitsch fest confirmed that Europe was returning to a semblance of normalcy that was unthinkable even a few weeks ago.

It's tough to talk about

It's not easy to talk to your kids about school shootings.

Ronan author makes case for long-ignored human side of economics

“Shamanomics" argues that mathematics-base economics fails to be helpful in making policy.

Kramer to ski in Junior Olympics

Kramer to ski in Junior Olympics

Kramer to ski in Junior Olympics

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Iran and the US harden their positions as Tehran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz

For Iran’s leadership, by contrast, merely outlasting the onslaught could be seen as victory. It may be hoping to get the U.S. to back down by roiling the world economy with its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz — raising prices at the pump for drivers, prices in the grocery store for families and costs for businesses the world over.

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What you need to know today about the virus outbreak

The governors of California and New York are moving to rapidly expand their health care work forces, as the death toll from COVID-19 in New York surged past 1,200 while hospitalizations in California doubled in the last four days.