Jeweler retiring after five decades in industry

After 50 years of working in jewelry, Murphy McMahon, the owner of L’Or Custom Jewelers, is leaving behind a legacy. Before opening his current store in Kalispell, McMahon owned a store in Whitefish. McMahon bought the storefront in Kalispell in 1997 and after a few years of remodeling, he opened full-time in 2004.

Bio station tracks river health in real time

Rivers and streams are akin to arteries and blood vessels in a human body, so monitoring the metabolic respiration and production rates of Earth’s freshwaters can help us understand the overall health of our planet.

Bio station tracks river health in real time

Rivers and streams are akin to arteries and blood vessels in a human body, so monitoring the metabolic respiration and production rates of Earth’s freshwaters can help us understand the overall health of our planet.

Community events

The Columbia Falls community will be serving delicious free meals on March 30 and 31 at 5 p.m. in the basement of St. Richard’s Catholic Church.  We are nondenominational and everyone is welcome.

A ‘yew’ problem

Yew plants toxic to wildlife

Yew plants toxic to wildlife

Our Gem: Ho Ho How to dispose of hazardous waste

When making room for new holiday purchases, be sure to dispose of your waste properly

Bunker Hill continues its story

The Historic Bunker Hill Mine has a storied past, including the legend of being discovered by a jackass, incidences of labor unrest in the late 1800s, and a cave-in in 1894; the story of the mine continues for another chapter.

Kalispell Council set to vote on garbage rate increase

The last time city solid waste rates, which are collected through property tax assessments, were increased was in 2011 and that was by $3 per year.

MASTER GARDENER: Harvesting greens and root vegetables

Time to get those early-season greens and root vegetables harvested

As summer begins to heat up, it’s time to get those early-season greens and root vegetables harvested.

EU warns Taliban it has not recognized their regime

MADRID (AP) — The European Union’s top officials warned the Taliban on Saturday that the current conversations being held to secure the exit of as many Afghan evacuees as possible do not mean the bloc is prepared to recognize the new regime.

Nonprofits pitch idea of food resource center for Whitefish

To address issues related to food insecurity, North Valley Food Bank and Farms Hands — Nourish the Flathead have come forward with a concept to create a Food Resource and Education Center in Whitefish.

Analysis: Coronavirus may upend Louisiana lawmaking session

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana lawmakers entered a three-month legislative session that seemed like it might be a pretty routine affair without the budget problems of years past and with fewer bills than are often introduced.

NCAA plans to extend eligibility of spring sports athletes

NEW YORK (AP) — The NCAA is planning to extend the eligibility of athletes on spring sports teams by one year to make up for the season lost to the new coronavirus.

New NY virus deaths under 550 for first time since April 1

NEW YORK (AP) — New York's daily toll of coronavirus deaths hit its lowest point in more than two weeks, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned Saturday that the state isn't ready to ease up on shutdowns of schools, businesses and gatherings. As the closings take a growing toll on residents' lives and livelihoods, New York City ramped up a massive food-delivery program.

Former Denver star Wolfe finally gets to play for Ravens

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Derek Wolfe figured he missed yet another chance to join the Baltimore Ravens when the team reached agreement last month on a three-year contract with free agent defensive lineman Michael Brockers.

UK government under pressure to toughen virus restrictions

LONDON (AP) — The British government warned Monday that it may introduce more draconian measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus if people persist in ignoring social distancing recommendations and crowding public places.

Minnesota hunkers down at home while COVID-19 deaths hit 4

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A stay-at-home order takes effect at midnight Friday as Minnesota tries to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic, which is expected to peak in the coming weeks, from overloading the state's health care system.

Minnesota hunkers down at home while COVID-19 deaths hit 4

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A stay-at-home order takes effect at midnight Friday as Minnesota tries to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic, which is expected to peak in the coming weeks, from overloading the state's health care system.

Former Denver star Wolfe finally gets to play for Ravens

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Derek Wolfe figured he missed yet another chance to join the Baltimore Ravens when the team reached agreement last month on a three-year contract with free agent defensive lineman Michael Brockers.

Former Denver star Wolfe finally gets to play for Ravens

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Derek Wolfe figured he missed yet another chance to join the Baltimore Ravens when the team reached agreement last month on a three-year contract with free agent defensive lineman Michael Brockers.