WEATHER Aug.21-27, 2026

WEATHER Aug.21-27, 2026

The Latest: Japan sharply tightens ban on foreign visitors

TOKYO — Japan’s government will temporarily ban entry of all nonresident foreign nationals as a precaution against a new and potentially more contagious coronavirus variant that has spread across Britain.

The Latest: Japan sharply tightens ban on foreign visitors

TOKYO — Japan’s government will temporarily ban entry of all nonresident foreign nationals as a precaution against a new and potentially more contagious coronavirus variant that has spread across Britain.

The Latest: Japan sharply tightens ban on foreign visitors

TOKYO — Japan’s government will temporarily ban entry of all nonresident foreign nationals as a precaution against a new and potentially more contagious coronavirus variant that has spread across Britain.

The Latest: Japan sharply tightens ban on foreign visitors

TOKYO — Japan’s government will temporarily ban entry of all nonresident foreign nationals as a precaution against a new and potentially more contagious coronavirus variant that has spread across Britain.

UK's Johnson warns coronavirus curbs to last through winter

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson appealed Tuesday for a “spirit of togetherness” as he unveiled a series of new restrictions on everyday life to suppress a dramatic spike in new coronavirus cases.

EU wants borders free of virus restrictions by end of June

BRUSSELS (AP) — Europe could have its free travel zone up and running again by the end of this month, but travelers from further afield will not be allowed in before July, a European Union commissioner said Friday after talks among the bloc’s interior ministers.

'Paw patrol' program kicks off

“The geese here produce over 300 pounds of waste a day,” said Jason Welker, Sandpoint’s community planning and development director and the coordinator of the new program. “It’s disgusting.”

Brennan, Nikunen, Cephers land postseason Legion honors

The awards for the Montana/Alberta AA American Legion 2025 season have been announced, and a trio of Kalispell Lakers received recognition.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Viks, Colvin drive past Boise in opener

Results from Thursday's prep girls basketball matchups.

Flathead High speech and debate victorious in Butte after intense competition

It was a fight to the finish in Butte this weekend with Flathead High School speech and debate team having the last word. Flathead prevailed by a difference of 6.5 points.

Silver Valley Sports: Mar. 10 -16

Baseball and softball open in Kellogg; Youth sports and all-league basketball teams announced.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: March 10-16

Baseball and softball open in Kellogg; Youth sports and all-league basketball teams announced.

Bigfork downs Havre in East-West showdown

DILLON — Austin Savik scored 16 points and Alex Ochs added 11 as Bigfork defeated Havre 47-39 in an East-West boys basketball matchup Saturday.

Tigers in motion

Big innings power Flathead baseball past Whitefish

WHITEFISH — Dillon Wink had two hits and four RBIs as Flathead rebounded from a Crosstown loss to defeat Whitefish 16-5 in high school baseball Friday at Smith Fields.

Rotary awards $10,000 in scholarships

Salvador 'George' Sanchez Garibay

Salvador “George” Sanchez Garibay, 61, of Royal City was called home to heaven on April 5, 2018 surrounded by family. A hard-working, generous man of integrity, he helped any person who needed it and never expected anything in return.

General obligation bond process advances

Could go to voters next year to fund millions for fire department

Greif said the department is looking at numerous needs that include a new fire engine, ladder truck, command vehicles, updating and expansion of several stations, self-contained breathing apparatus and upgrading station alert systems.

PREP ROUNDUP: Yearout shines as Lumberjacks roll past Salmon

Results from Saturday's prep football, volleyball and soccer matchups.