One family is heart of Kehoe's Agate Shop for nearly 90 years

Two-and-a-half miles from downtown Bigfork, well off the beaten path, a bright teal-colored shop stands out starkly from the drab winter foliage.

Expert talks cherries, future

YELLOW BAY - In anticipation of this year's cherry-growing season the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers held its 75th annual grower's meeting Saturday at the Yellow Bay Clubhouse.

Making the mall magic again

Knolls aim to create shopping experience unlike any other at Silver Lake shopping center

Silver Lake Mall

Spokane leaders urge residents to stay home, don't panic as number of cases continues to grow

Local leaders made their wishes clear to Spokane County residents Tuesday morning: stay home, support local businesses responsibly and don’t panic.

Hearing set for project along river Builder plans 870 apartment units

COEUR d’ALENE — A public hearing Tuesday will address a zone change allowing for an 870-unit development at the River’s Edge site west of the city’s newly acquired former Atlas Mill property.

The best shopping is found at home

At times, lines at Sears snaked more than 25 people deep and owner Dan Lister was literally on the run from the time the store opened at 6 a.m. to the time it closed.

Bigfork asks county to hold off on dump closure plans

Bigfork residents spilled out the Flathead County Landfill Office conference room doors Monday night to ask the county solid waste board to consider other alternatives before making the final decision to close the Bigfork green box site on Montana 83.

What's Happening: Spain goes on lockdown to combat virus

Governments are responding to the coronavirus pandemic by imposing tight restrictions on businesses and ordering people to stay home. Spain became the latest country to follow Italy's example by imposing nationwide restrictions. President Donald Trump, days after mingling with people who later tested positive for the virus at his private club in Florida, is now screening anyone who is coming into close contact with him and Vice President Mike Pence for fevers.

Everyone can afford this gift

A true gift … the gift of time

Warehouse Sports to close

Business Bits

Anything for hunting, fishing and camping can be found at the giant Warehouse Sports store in Coeur d'Alene.

Wal-Mart sales perk up ahead of holiday

NEW YORK - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. eked out a rare gain in an important sales measurement during the third quarter as it reported profits that beat Wall Street expectations Thursday.

Have a safe holiday

Independence Day is almost here. The holiday's celebrations come with important responsibilities, especially for those who will be spending time in Idaho's national forests.

Visiting public lands during Memorial Day weekend

COEUR d'ALENE - If you plan to visit local public lands during the Memorial Day weekend, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and Bureau of Land Management suggest you "Know before You Go."

The Gift of Singletrack Mountain Biking

I’ve always loved bikes and biking. I still remember my first road bike, a black and red Bianchi that I bought in 1989 - what a classic! My first two years of medical school I refused to buy a car so I biked everywhere in New Hampshire, even in winter.

Flathead Forest moves to campground reservation system

Lebanon president says he knew of chemicals at port in July

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese President Michel Aoun knew about the huge stockpile of explosive material stored at Beirut's port nearly three weeks before it blew up, he said Friday, adding he had ordered action be taken about it at the time, although the top leader also said he had no authority over the facility.

AL East teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad:

Law roundup: Woman tires of ding-dong ditch prank

A woman requested extra patrol from Kalispell Police Department because she was reportedly tired of youths playing ding-dong ditch and banging on her door.

Italy's restrictions grow more specific in bid to slow virus

SOAVE, Italy (AP) — In its most far-reaching measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, Italy is slowing industrial production nationwide, while the hardest-hit region of Lombardy banned any outdoor exercise not on personal property and set distance limits on dog-walking.

More than 100 arrests, 13 officers hurt amid Chicago looting

CHICAGO (AP) — More than 100 people were arrested Monday following a night of looting and unrest that left 13 officers injured and caused damage in the city's upscale Magnificent Mile shopping district and other parts of the city, authorities said.