New York City bars, restaurants pursue adaptation to survive

NEW YORK (AP) — Olivier Conan didn't see how it was going to work, keeping Barbès, his Brooklyn bar/performance space, open through the pandemic when live performances and crowded spaces have been at the top of the DON'T list.

Tree to be on TLC

TV crews film 'North Pole' cruise attraction

COEUR d'ALENE - The giant Christmas tree at Casco Bay on Lake Coeur d'Alene that's shown on the "Journey to the North Pole" cruise boat trips will make an appearance on the TV network TLC.

US jobless claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and more evidence that the job market is strengthening as the virus wanes and economy further reopens.

A woodworker’s passion is rekindled

The first thing my husband Tim made for me from wood 40 years ago was a name plate for my desk.

Country songwriter Pfrimmer dies a 78

Prominent country music songwriter Don Pfrimmer, who grew up in Whitefish, died of leukemia Dec. 7 at his home in Nashville. He was 78.

Sweet Peaks takes over City Beach concessions

The folks at Sweet Peaks who brought scoops of homemade ice cream to downtown Whitefish are expanding their reach all the way to Whitefish Lake.

Alumnus takes over high school band program

Premier Vendor Mall opens in Post Falls

Business Bits for Nov. 1

Mangia Pizza to open in Cd'A

Business Bits for Sept. 27

California protesters march, shout but with little violence

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After days of jarring images of violence, thousands of protesters sang, danced and shouted in boisterous but peaceful California protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

California protesters march, shout but with little violence

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After days of jarring images of violence, thousands of protesters sang, danced and shouted in boisterous but peaceful California protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

OPINION: Republican brand

If you want the truth about what’s happening in the Republican Party you won’t get it from the Democrats or their allies in the media. They want you to believe a myth that the party is trying to disenfranchise voters and prevent candidates from running for office. Of course this is exactly what you would expect to hear from the opposition and those that have lost power due to a surge in grassroots engagement.

Serial hoarding affects food banks, shelters

Flathead County residents have now joined the masses by partaking in “serial hoarding” amid the coronavirus outbreak. And according to the leaders of organizations that offer resources to some of the community’s most vulnerable, it’s the homeless, older adults, at-risk youth and other fragile populations that will bear the brunt of panic buying.

Impressive finds continue for Whitefish-based fossil hunters

A smoky haze obscured the mountains while the morning sun already was baking the landscape as Aamon Jaeger began unloading tools from his truck.

Terry Lee: Wildlife artist living the good life

HAYDEN — There is a grizzly bear in Terry Lee’s house that looks more than willing to lumber across the room and rip your arm off.

Today

3 Forest Road No. 38, east side of Hungry Horse Reservoir, will be closed today at mile marker 10.5, 2.5 miles east of Emery Bay, to replace a culvert. Call Hungry Horse-Glacier View Ranger District, 387-3800.

Noem's pitch to aid Trump seems to benefit own campaign fund

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has enthusiastically taken up President Donald Trump's efforts to contest the results of the presidential election, asking for online donations to “help us bring it home for the president,” but it appears the donations are set to flow into her own reelection account.

Shopping trip: Law enforcement agencies accepting donations for kids’ Christmas giveaway

MOSES LAKE — Donations are being accepted until Monday for this year’s Shop With A Cop programs, sponsored by many law enforcement agencies and associations around the Columbia Basin. However, donations are also taken year-round for the programs.

Portland mayor spars with US on deputized police officers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The top U.S. prosecutor in Oregon on Wednesday rejected a request from Portland's mayor to end the federal deputation of dozens of police officers as part of the response to ongoing protests, saying it was the only way to end “lawlessness.”

Portland mayor spars with US on deputized police officers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The top U.S. prosecutor in Oregon on Wednesday rejected a request from Portland's mayor to end the federal deputation of dozens of police officers as part of the response to ongoing protests, saying it was the only way to end “lawlessness.”