Blacktail almost ready to open

Groomers were packing snow at the Blacktail Mountain Ski Area with about 22 inches of snow at the top as of Dec. 3, but no official opening date for the resort’s 15th season has been announced. The lower elevation regions are still lacking snow needed for a complete opening.

Briefs Feb. 10, 2010

Chocolate Walk is scheduled Friday

Ground broken on new Ulta Beauty outlet

MOSES LAKE — The dirt flew on Thursday as ground was formally broken for the Ulta Beauty store coming to Moses Lake.

'Tis the season to be giving to charities, others

The holidays are almost upon us. It's that time of year when we gather our friends and loved ones close to us and celebrate with the warmth of feasting and fellowship.

Valley thrift stores deluged by donations, challenged by logistics

Throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, grocery stores have emerged as an oasis of much-needed goods. But many local shoppers also depend on thrift stores for everything from clothes to cookware, and the path through the pandemic has been uncertain at many of these shops.

Strip zoning

Last Monday, I spoke to the Whitefish City Council in opposition to the changes proposed for the WB-2 Zone which would "increase the number of allowed permitted uses to include convenience stores, sporting goods stores, personal services, etc., and the allowed conditional uses to include department and discount retail stores, as well as shopping malls and shopping centers, including general retail within."

Strip zoning

Last Monday, I spoke to the Whitefish City Council in opposition to the changes proposed for the WB-2 Zone which would "increase the number of allowed permitted uses to include convenience stores, sporting goods stores, personal services, etc., and the allowed conditional uses to include department and discount retail stores, as well as shopping malls and shopping centers, including general retail within."

Columbia Falls police took a report of fish guts dumped on the porch

of a Nucleus Avenue home. This is the second visit by the chum fairy in town in a week.

Johnson's Gems moves locations

Johnson’s Gems and Collectibles will continue to be the one-stop shop for beautiful gems, minerals, historical items, and collectibles in Wallace; however, they will be moving locations.

Movers & Shakers Feb. 25, 2010

Downtown shops Daisy J's, Sweet Pea consolidate

U.S. Rep. Gianforte stops at Tricon Timber

Last week marked Greg Gianforte’s third visit to Tricon Timber in St. Regis, but it was his first visit as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Montana. His visit took place on Monday, July 3, just one week after he had been sworn in.

Friendly folks will still be here

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Thrift stores thrive in downturn

Brenda Maki, right, hunts for buys with her mother, Donna, at the Friends of the Shelter Thrift Shop in Ponderay (Photo by DAVID GUNTER)

Look for the helpers: Ephrata fabric shop co-owner, quilters working to ease mask shortage

Ephrata fabric shop co-owner, quilters working to ease mask shortage

EPHRATA — A former nurse practitioner in the area for 20 years, Cindi Rang watched the news last week as hospitals and emergency responders around the country worked to deal with the shortage of N95 respirator masks and other facial protection.

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Store associate Christina Linderman manages the checkout line at Target during pre-Black Friday shopping on Thanksgiving evening. The checkout line zig zagged through isles throughout the front of the store. (Brianna Loper/The Daily Inter Lake)

Green Iron

Hospitality biggest beneficiary during Ironman event

COEUR d'ALENE - Not everybody loves Ironman, but the cash influx into the community makes it hard to hate.

The perfect temperature

The frequently stated consensus in the wine world is that here in the states we drink our white wine too cold and our red wine too warm. So what is the perfect temperature for consuming your favorite varietal? Like so much of your wine experience the answer is personal and comes down to what you like best, but there are some guidelines and techniques you can employ as a wine consumer to get close to temperature nirvana.

Italian - with a story

Business Bits

Uva Trattoria: The name of this new Italian eatery tells its story. "Uva" means grapes, and "trattoria" designates a dining establishment that is less formal than a "ristorante."

P&Z recommends amendment to Hayden City Council

HAYDEN — At their meeting Monday night, Hayden planning and zoning commissioners Shawn Taylor, Corey Anderson, Brian Petersen, Ben Prickett, and Michael Cramer unanimously recommended a zone map amendment on 2.45 acres located to the west of north Atlas Road and to the south of west Hayden Avenue.

Europeans face more curfews, restrictions, as virus surges

ROME (AP) — Italy's three largest cities face new curfews as regional authorities try to slow the spread of COVID-19 where it first struck hard in Europe, most of whose countries are now imposing, or mulling, new restrictions to cope with rapidly rising caseloads.