Crossing the coronavirus Rubicon

I had no idea the world had so many amateur epidemiologists. Admittedly, after reading a significant amount of information, I’ve become one of them. What’s frustrating is that you’ll find nearly as much disagreement among professionals, as among us amateurs; an uncharted trek — such as a global pandemic — has no fully qualified Sherpa. There are too many unknowns to know just how bad this is going to get.

Flathead County sheriff

A husband wanted to leave his Lakeside residence, but his wife wouldn't let him - so he called 911 to make an anonymous complaint. Flathead County sheriff's deputies ended up contacting both parties and their problems were worked out.

Dogs accidentally stuck in pup wash

Kalispell police

Fire burns Terrace Hill home

Virginia King was at home with her 3-year-old daughter Friday morning when she heard an explosion in the basement apartment of her rental house on Terrace Hill Road in Bigfork.

Man makes aggressive advances

A woman contacted the

Thieves get off to busy start for week

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Oregon bans guns from Capitol, demands safe storage in homes

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Legislators have brought guns into the Oregon State Capitol for personal protection. Protesters have carried semi-automatic rifles onto the grounds and into the building.

Community helps make 'Tots' dreams come true

Sandpoint Lions Club wants everyone to have the merriest Christmas possible. It is thanks to the community's help that they are able to make it happen through their annual Toys for Tots Christmas drive.

Oregon bans guns from Capitol, demands safe storage in homes

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Legislators have brought guns into the Oregon State Capitol for personal protection. Protesters have carried semi-automatic rifles onto the grounds and into the building.

Oregon bans guns from Capitol, demands safe storage in homes

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Legislators have brought guns into the Oregon State Capitol for personal protection. Protesters have carried semi-automatic rifles onto the grounds and into the building.

Changing winds provide hope in California wildfire battle

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California forest fire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but commanders warned firefighters to keep their guard up against continuing dangers.

Organic veggies and flowers in full bloom on Alberton farm

Michael Davidson, owner-farmer of Crescent Ridge Farm in Alberton, is one with the soil, and his 23 acres is his testament. Over 30 different vegetables and 40 types of flowers, and then there is his hay.

COVID-19 testing: What happens after a sample is taken?

MOSES LAKE — A person with symptoms that resemble COVID-19 is tested for the virus. What happens to the test? How long does it take to get results back? How does the patient get notified?

Virus infections surpass 1,000 in New Mexico, deaths climb

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Confirmed COVID-19 infections surpassed 1,000 on Friday across New Mexico as the pandemic claimed two more lives and tightened its grip over the Navajo Nation in the northwest part of the state.

Virus infections surpass 1,000 in New Mexico, deaths climb

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Confirmed COVID-19 infections surpassed 1,000 on Friday across New Mexico as the pandemic claimed two more lives and tightened its grip over the Navajo Nation in the northwest part of the state.

Fire burns Terrace Hill home

Virginia King was at home with her 3-year-old daughter Friday morning when she heard an explosion in the basement apartment of her rental house on Terrace Hill Road in Bigfork.

Fire burns Terrace Hill home

Virginia King was at home with her 3-year-old daughter Friday morning when she heard an explosion in the basement apartment of her rental house on Terrace Hill Road in Bigfork.

Residents barricade intoxicated cyclist

Stepping up to the plate — Priest Lake Food Bank seeks funds to upgrade facility, meet community’s needs

Home to hundreds of vacation homes and several resorts, Priest Lake receives an influx of visitors each summer. Supporting the seasonal boom are a collection of local food service, recreation and hospitality workers that can find their wages stretched thin by high regional housing costs.

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