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Summer program to help Montana children with food cut from state budget

Some legislators feared it was duplicative, but others said it’s sorely needed.

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As a chiropractor, one of my favorite moments is when a patient reveals some amazing change that has happened to their health after starting chiropractic care. It is a common occurrence, but I will never tire of the stories or the elated faces of those experiencing positive outcomes.

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American Legion Auxiliary national president visits Ephrata

EPHRATA – The American Legion Auxiliary National President Vickie Koutz visited American Legion Post and Unit 28 in Ephrata last week for a celebration of veterans contributions to the community and country. “This is our way of thanking them for all that they do for us,” said Koutz. “I try to thank all the veterans for their service to our country because if it wasn’t for them we wouldn’t have the opportunity to even be here today.” ...

$1 million donation will expand Montana Pediatrics’ after-hours telemedicine program

The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation and Montana Pediatrics recently announced a two-year partnership to increase access to pediatric care for children, fueled by a $1 million investment.

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Bonner County News of Record - Aug. 13, 2021

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

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WEDNESDAY, July 27

US death toll eclipses China's as reinforcements head to NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus climbed past 3,800 Tuesday, eclipsing China's official count, as hard-hit New York City rushed to bring in more medical professionals and ambulances and parked refrigerated morgue trucks on the streets to collect the dead.

OPINION: No adverse impact from water bottling plant - seriously?

Let’s see here ... we’ll suck a chunk of Flathead Valley water out of the ground annually amounting to 721 acre feet, 235.1 million gallons, or for another visualization — rope off a piece of Flathead Lake about 1.1 miles square and drain it down 1 foot. Hello! That’s a pretty big bucket of water right there — I don’t care who you are!

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Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Mauna Loa volcano on Hawaii's Big Island; no tsunami expected

Some shaking could be felt in Honolulu on the island of Oahu which is about 200 miles to the north.

Locals prepare for spring greening

According to locals, the most popular garden tip in Plains is, “Don’t plant anything in your garden until you see the heart shape snow melted near the top of Mount Baldy.”

Grant Co. Fairgrounds preparing for busy season

90 days until the Grant County Fair opens with food, competitions and carnival attractions

MOSES LAKE — The days are getting warmer and with the Grant County Fair just around the corner, the fairgrounds team is ramping up its preparations. Fairgrounds Director Jim McKiernan announced upgrades to the facility aimed at enhancing safety and overall visitor experience, while simultaneously addressing a crucial staffing shortage for seasonal positions. The legislature decided to table some bills that could have had impacts on the fairgrounds.

Oman names culture minister as successor to Sultan Qaboos

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman announced Saturday culture minister Haitham bin Tariq Al Said as the new ruler of the Gulf Arab country, ending speculation over the mystery of who would succeed longtime ruler Sultan Qaboos bin Said.

Lake County House District No. 11, 12 and sheriff candidates: In their own words

With the election this Tuesday, Nov. 2, time is fast approaching to make your decisions and vote for the candidate you believe will do the best job for you, their constituents. Forums have been held, signs have been hung and articles, TV appearances and radio ads have been run.

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Annual reunions help recall good, old Somers times

Fay Eklund loved living in Somers so much that she started a reunion to keep close to the little town she first met in 1938.