Vote no on the recall

The folks supporting Keith Rutledge’s and Susan Brown’s recall believe that replacing Mr. Rutledge and Ms. Brown will enhance the performance of an institution that has consistently delivered mediocre results. Their argument is that the Christian worldview of these individuals is no longer valid and that it is inevitable to introduce LGBTQ-plus, transgender, and queer ideology in schools.

School bomb threat turns out to be hoax

After conducting an extensive search Wednesday night, the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office determined that a bomb threat at Bigfork High School had no validity.

Recycling questions

The Moses Lake city council is working to develop a recycling program.

Midwest receives white blanket

Storm hits Nebraska after dumping on Colorado

Food Network won't renew Deen's contract

SAVANNAH, Ga. - The Food Network said Friday it's dumping Paula Deen, barely an hour after the celebrity cook posted the first of two videotaped apologies online begging forgiveness from fans and critics troubled by her admission to having used racial slurs in the past.

Slow-cooker chicken that delivers ease and flavor

Slow cooker meyer lemon chicken

The trouble with slow-cookers is that while they certainly deliver on ease, they sometimes disappoint on flavor. It's the risk you run when you dump a bunch of ingredients in a pot and walk away for much of the day.

It's Leaf Fest time in Coeur d'Alene

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

Legislature should pass bus safety bills

It’s encouraging to see bipartisan support for two bills aimed at improving school bus safety. Sponsored by Eureka Rep. Neil Duram, both bills won unanimous approval in the Montana House and are now awaiting committee hearings in the Senate.

State of disaster declared

A state of disaster was declared Friday for the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and in Glacier and Lincoln counties in response to a series of winter storms that dumped record amounts of snow over portions of northwest Montana this month.

Stolen pit-bull pup valued at $24,000

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Rivers rising again

Besides putting a damper on Memorial Day weekend festivities, rain this weekend is expected to give area river levels a small bump upwards.

Max Louis Greenough, 67

On Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, after a valiant two and a half year challenge with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Max Louis Greenough, 67, of Condon, left his earthly body to pass peacefully into eternal life, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born in Enterprise, Ore., on Feb. 2, 1943, Max was a logger most of his adult life but made adjustments later on that allowed him to contract any kind of work that could be done with a TD-8 Cat, chainsaw, skidder, front-end loader, link belt and dump truck. His handshake and his word were his contracts. He was a true steward of the land. A gifted sportsman, he loved to hunt, fish and target shoot " hobbies that often led to many I ll bet yous with his closests friends. Max would never hesitate to lend a helping hand. His large stature was matched only by the size and kindness of his heart. He was also an avid reader and historian, often engaging in lengthy discussions concerning wars, past and present, politics, sports or current events. He seldom touted his national heritage; he was simply an American. Max served his country in the 82nd Army Airborne as a rigger, from 1960 to 1963. He was a life member of American Legion Post 63 and the NRA. He would zealously defend what he believed was right and was never afraid to bend his elbow to toast his comrades. Max was preceded in death by his parents, Darryl and Gertrude (Buchanan) Greenough; sister, LaVerne Gilliam Gil ; and several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife, Elda, Ellie, of 30 years, at the family home in Condon; brother, Jerry, in Seeley Lake; daughters, Valerie of Portland, Jonna of Coeur d Alene, Idaho, and Jenny Hanson and Travis, of Kimberly, Idaho; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his three faithful German shepherds. There will be a memorial at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Condon Community Church, and a celebration of life at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Hungry Bear Steak House. Cremation has taken place. Family members will scatter ashes at a later date. Cremation & Burial Society of the Rockies assisted the family with arrangements.

Work targets aquatic invaders

While funding sources for a bill revising aquatic invasive species management are sorted out in the Montana Legislature, other efforts are underway to control the spread of zebra mussels and other nonnative species in Montana waters.

Yesterdays

60 Years Ago

Illegal embalming operation found outside Mexico City

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Officials said Wednesday they found a clandestine, unregistered embalming center operating out of a house on the outskirts of Mexico City with two corpses — one apparently a COVID-19 victim — laid out on stretchers.

Helping sands: ORV group maintains Moses Lake Mud Flats and Sand Dunes roads

The Sand Scorpions ORV Group board and a handful of volunteers met at North Trail Road toward the mud flats area of the Moses Lake Mud Flats and Sand Dunes Saturday for maintenance.

Elmo Fire threatening 50 structures

More evacuation orders were issued overnight Monday as winds pushed the Elmo 2 Fire precariously close to U.S. 93 near Chief Cliff, prompting a temporary closure of the major thoroughfare.

White's Laclede mill destroyed by fire

The people, history and places of western Bonner County, from Oldtown and Priest River to Priest Lake and Laclede.

ITD addresses concerns

In the wake of a fatal accident on Interstate 90 last week, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is ramping up their efforts in order to keep the roads as safe as possible.

Jennings Haul Road fires were human-caused

Jeresek said northwest Montana is not under current fire restrictions, but he added, "It's dry out there and on more south facing aspects, the grass is curing quickly. It's only a matter of time before we have a large fire."