UN: 178 killed in Beirut explosion, 30 still missing

BEIRUT (AP) — The death toll from last week's massive explosion in Lebanon's capital has risen to nearly 180, with an estimated 6,000 people injured and at least 30 missing, the United Nations said Friday.

Drone hunting season is not open

Tale of the Tails

'Twilight' goal is to raise $100K

Another round for Jared

Disc golf community rallies for family

POST FALLS - The memory of a beloved disc golfer, husband, father and friend will soar high Saturday during the Jared Massie Memorial Fundraiser Disc Golf Tournament in Corbin Park in Post Falls.

Empty? They'll fill it for you

Full service resumes Monday at Chevron

Black bear fails unexpected mascot tryout

A black bear was seen near a high school during a soccer match, according to Kalispell Police. The bear ran toward town before climbing a tree. Fish and Game employees responded to handle the bear.

Three little bears up to no good

A man told authorities he moved three bears toward Depot Park. When he spoke to a Fish, Wildlife and Parks employee, the worker said he may bring a family trap out if it was needed.

Law roundup: Man looking to reconnect with ex meets police instead

Employing his car horn rather than a boombox blasting Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes,” an ex-boyfriend showed up at his former flame’s home looking to speak with her.

Holiday wreaths in need of new home

Libby’s annual tradition of adorning city lamps with holiday wreaths has run into yet another logistical challenge.

Black bear fails unexpected mascot tryout

A black bear was seen near a high school during a soccer match, according to Kalispell Police. The bear ran toward town before climbing a tree. Fish and Game employees responded to handle the bear.

Three little bears up to no good

A man told authorities he moved three bears toward Depot Park. When he spoke to a Fish, Wildlife and Parks employee, the worker said he may bring a family trap out if it was needed.

4-H'ers showcase their quilting and sewing skills

PLAINS – Eager 4H participants filled the Mountain West Clothing store downtown on Sunday for the annual Sanders County 4H Fashion Revue and Patchwork Parade.

Season's greetings: Cards solicited for COVID-19 patients

SOMERS POINT, N.J. (AP) — Joseph Johnson was going about his life, getting ready for the holidays at the Jersey Shore, when he started to feel ill and wound up in a hospital. It turned out he had diabetes, and it was threatening his life.

Season's greetings: Cards solicited for COVID-19 patients

SOMERS POINT, N.J. (AP) — Joseph Johnson was going about his life, getting ready for the holidays at the Jersey Shore, when he started to feel ill and wound up in a hospital. It turned out he had diabetes, and it was threatening his life.

Season's greetings: Cards solicited for COVID-19 patients

SOMERS POINT, N.J. (AP) — Joseph Johnson was going about his life, getting ready for the holidays at the Jersey Shore, when he started to feel ill and wound up in a hospital. It turned out he had diabetes, and it was threatening his life.

Season's greetings: Cards solicited for COVID-19 patients

SOMERS POINT, N.J. (AP) — Joseph Johnson was going about his life, getting ready for the holidays at the Jersey Shore, when he started to feel ill and wound up in a hospital. It turned out he had diabetes, and it was threatening his life.

Celebrity pit stop

POST FALLS — When a star of History Channel's "Ice Road Truckers" made a pit stop in Post Falls on Tuesday, Thomas Torvik made a break to meet her.

Mousefight at the not-so-OK corral

Ken's Korner

Hot or cold, alpaca socks are a treat for your feet

Whether I'm flying on an airplane or out at the barn with the horses or at the gym I have my trusty alpaca socks on my feet. I truly love them! I still have other brands in my drawer but I always reach for my alpaca socks. Now let me tell you why. Maybe it's because I could (If I chose to) wear them for several days in a row and not have stinky feet. It could also be that my feet always feel dry with my alpaca socks due to their exceptional ability to wick moisture unlike cotton or wool socks. I used to complain of cold feet on a regular basis but with alpaca socks my feet are much warmer than ever before. This alone has been truly life changing! I can now focus on living life outside and not on how uncomfortable I am when it is cold. I can leave the ski slopes when I'm tired not because my feet are cold and burning. This is awesome!

Why a dirty window is beautiful

In your Dec. 9, 2016, edition, there was a picture where “A bird leaves its mark Thursday on the window of 360 Fitness.” I was very sad to see the photograph. I am a member of the Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society, and it was a reminder of the billion birds that die every year due to window strikes. According to the Washington Post, “As many as 988 million birds die annually in window collisions. Between 365 and 988 million birds die from crashing into windows in the United States each year, according to a new report. That may be as much as 10 percent of the estimated total bird population of the country.”