Groups threaten to sue over new forest plan

Two regionally based conservation groups allege the Flathead National Forest has abandoned key protections for grizzly bears and bull trout and the organizations say they’re prepared, as a result, to sue two federal agencies.

Another experience of a lifetime

Last January, well before traveling to San Bernardino for the Little League Northwest Regional baseball tournament, Cooper Erickson had a vision.

Council OKs money for sewer cleaner

Columbia Falls City Council members on Monday agreed to spend $324,865 to buy a truck to clean out city sewer lines.

Bonner County News of Record - Aug. 31, 2021

Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay and Priest River police departments and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

State moves to increase access to drug overdose medication

More people than ever are dying from opioid drug overdoses in the United States, according to the

Groups threaten to sue over new forest plan

Two regionally based conservation groups allege the Flathead National Forest has abandoned key protections for grizzly bears and bull trout and the organizations say they’re prepared, as a result, to sue two federal agencies.

The Latest: US virus toll projected to drop by end of July

NEW YORK — Health experts are projecting the coronavirus toll in the U.S. will wane dramatically by the end of July.

Surging virus, plummeting temperatures challenge shelters

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — After three years on the streets, Tiecha Vannoy and her boyfriend Chris Foss plan to weather the pandemic this winter in a small white “pod” with electricity, heat and enough room for two.

Surging virus, plummeting temperatures challenge shelters

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — After three years on the streets, Tiecha Vannoy and her boyfriend Chris Foss plan to weather the pandemic this winter in a small white “pod” with electricity, heat and enough room for two.

Surging virus, plummeting temperatures challenge shelters

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — After three years on the streets, Tiecha Vannoy and her boyfriend Chris Foss plan to weather the pandemic this winter in a small white “pod” with electricity, heat and enough room for two.

Facing disaster, Russian businesses find Kremlin aid lacking

MOSCOW (AP) — Desperate business owners in Russia have been pleading with the Kremlin for help in the pandemic shutdown. The response, however, has been slow and largely focused on big industries, leaving most smaller companies to fend for themselves and raising the prospect of massive unemployment and social unrest.

Facing disaster, Russian businesses find Kremlin aid lacking

MOSCOW (AP) — Desperate business owners in Russia have been pleading with the Kremlin for help in the pandemic shutdown. The response, however, has been slow and largely focused on big industries, leaving most smaller companies to fend for themselves and raising the prospect of massive unemployment and social unrest.

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How crucial is New Hampshire win? It depends on whom you ask

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How crucial is New Hampshire win? It depends on whom you ask

Legals for November, 9 2023

Neighborhood of the week: Architerra at Foxtail

If you aren't familiar with Architerra Homes yet, you're in for a treat when you visit its model home at Foxtail, in Post Falls. When you walk into an Architerra home, you'll immediately notice the Architerra Difference.

Trucks with first COVID-19 vaccine in US get ready to roll

The first trucks carrying a COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use in the United States were set to pull out of a Michigan manufacturing plant Sunday, with the shots that are critical to stopping the nation's coronavirus outbreak destined to reach states a day later.

Whitefish police were called to Central Avenue on Monday evening when horses were found tied up outside the Remington bar.

They were found to be OK outside the corral but made a mess in the street. The owner was given a shovel and was told to clean up and then take the animals home.

Magruder and Beachey

South of Coeur d’Alene is an off-road Idaho treasure, the “Magruder Corridor” (U.S. Forest Service: 1980). It is 109 miles long. There are 117 miles between the two nearest gas stations. Almost 60 miles is rated as “four-wheel drive required.” At mile 60 is a sign directing to the site where the grisly murders of Lloyd Magruder, Charles Allen, and Horace and Robert Chalmers occurred in 1863.