DEQ, CFAC enter partial cleanup plan

From the state side of things, the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality have agreed to at least part of a cleanup plan for the idled plant.

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Washington state's stay-at-home order at a glance

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — In order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered the state’s more than 7 million residents to stay home unless necessary and for non-essential businesses to close for at least two weeks, expanding previous orders that had already banned large gatherings and closed bars and dine-in restaurants.

White supremacist flyers turning up in Whitefish shops

At the Whitefish City Council meeting last week, Bookworks manager Marti Brandt said flyers touting white supremacy had been dropped off at the popular store, put into books and placed in the window.

The Fishin' Magician: Hooked on Toys' new hire

I wanted people to know that Hooked on Toys in Wenatchee has added a new person to their staff of fishing experts that you can consult with at the store. Joining Don Talbot and Pete Flohr is my brother Rick Graybill to answer questions and demonstrate how to be more successful when fishing here in Central Washington.

Police calls: Neighbors suspected of dumping herbs

Parents: YouTube kid videos include shocking content

In February, USA Today reported that a Florida-based pediatrician, Dr. Free Hess, who is also a mom, questioned YouTube on videos with hidden suicide plans for kids. One such video offered kids instructions on how to commit suicide.

Restrictions set re. bird flu

One stop for social services

Agencies plan center at Gateway West Mall

Heart behind Toys for Tots provides Christmas for many in Flathead Valley

Many memories stem from tearing into presents on Christmas morning and finding soft stuffed animals, a cool game, or that first bike.

Bartenders Ball set for March 3 in Cd'A

The Bartenders Ball will take place Saturday, March 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Resort Plaza Shops, 210 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

Renowned trumpeter joins symphony for pops evening

Glacier Symphony will be "Misbehavin' Tonight" on April 9 when the orchestra presents virtuoso jazz trumpeter and singer Byron Stripling in a spring pops concert at 7:30 p.m. at Flathead High School.

Spill reinforces need for storm water program

SANDPOINT — A  June spill that dumped an oily film from a city storm water pipe into the Pend Oreille River did not prompt officials to address runoff.

Mystery snails turn up in Flathead Lake

Dumping aquarium pets into local waters can negatively affect the ecosystem — and the consequences don’t always come at a snail’s pace.

Mystery snails turn up in Flathead Lake

Dumping aquarium pets into local waters can negatively affect the ecosystem — and the consequences don’t always come at a snail’s pace.

Tyke's 2 Kids moves to former Hallmark storefront in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Children's resale store Tyke's 2 Kids has a new location.

Commerce locks up and retail sales plunge unprecedented 8.7%

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales plummeted 8.7% in March, an unprecedented decline, as the viral outbreak forced an almost complete lockdown of commerce nationwide.

Commerce locks up and retail sales plunge unprecedented 8.7%

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales plummeted 8.7% in March, an unprecedented decline, as the viral outbreak forced an almost complete lockdown of commerce nationwide.

Hunting, fishing licenses now can be stored on phone

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently announced a new mobile app that will allow Montanans to access their hunting and fishing licenses with their phone, reducing the need to secure and carry around paperwork while they fish and hunt.

Monthly Gallery Night held Thursday

The Whitefish art community hosts an evening of featured artist exhibitions the first Thursday of the month.