Sheriff's Office compiles registry of businesses

Earlier this winter, the owner of a coffee shop was surprised to read in the newspaper that someone had apparently interrupted an overnight burglary at her business. No one from the Flathead County Sheriff's Office had contacted her. No one from the office knew who owned the business.

How to prepare for hurricane season before supplies sell out

Learn what to buy, what to store, and what steps matter most before hurricane season. Read now to build a smart emergency checklist before the rush starts.

Europe, U.S. watch case totals grow, debate new restrictions

CHICAGO (AP) — Confirmed coronavirus infections continued to soar Saturday in many parts of the U.S. and Europe. In some cases, so did anger over the restrictions governments put in place to try to stem the tide.

Europe, U.S. watch case totals grow, debate new restrictions

CHICAGO (AP) — Confirmed coronavirus infections continued to soar Saturday in many parts of the U.S. and Europe. In some cases, so did anger over the restrictions governments put in place to try to stem the tide.

Chemical spill at Dickey Lake under investigation

An investigation into a chemical spill that occurred at a Dickey Lake campground last week is currently underway, according to Kootenai National Forest officials.

This Week In Bonners Ferry History

100 Years Ago

Watching Bigfork Fire inspires confidence

Letter from the editor

Law enforcement and court records

Lake County District Court, Judge McNeil presiding

There are options for selling unwanted stuff

Spring for many homeowners means confronting all the things that have filled up the closets, basement and garage over the past year. As the late comedian George Carlin used to say: "Your house is a pile of stuff with a cover on it."

The real culprits

We have written several times recently about some “fads” in the wine industry, as wine consumers try to consume the most natural wine possible. Some of these trends as we have said are solutions without a problem. The quest for vegan wine or dry farmed wines are simply that, a solution looking for a problem. There is much manipulation of wine though. Things done in the winemaking process that not only adulterate the wine, but also make them worse for you, especially if you have allergies to the additives or processes.

Big Lots! holds soft opening Thursday

MOSES LAKE - The nation's largest broadline closeout retailer Big Lots! holds its soft opening Thursday.

Pope makes surprise early morning prayer visit in rainy Rome

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Tuesday made a surprise early morning visit to the Spanish Steps in Rome to pray for people worldwide struggling in the pandemic.

National Park passes increase $70 next Monday

OK, so I hammered this into the ground last week, but this is too good to let it go without hammering it into the ground again this week.

Spring has sprung on North Fork

In the valley it is definitely spring. Seventy degree weather, green grass, lilacs leafing out and no snow anywhere. On the North Fork it is spring too. Not quite as summer like as in town, but still spring.

Ronan recycling plant fire brought under control

Firefighting teams were released Saturday morning from a large fire at a tire recycling plant that spewed smoke into Ronan on Friday.

Color reigns at yarn and fiberworks

Store owner weaves place for self at yarn store

Moses Lake Aaron's sees 'above average start'

Grand opening Jan. 31

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership Store “is off to an above average start” for a new location, said Rohnn Lampi, the store’s franchise owner.

Nursing homes screening visitors

Most nursing homes in the region are screening or limiting visitors to make sure vulnerable residents are not exposed to the coronavirus.

Sue's Gifts marks 20 years

MOSES LAKE - Sue Torrence says having consistent store hours, being full of changing merchandise with things people want, are why her downtown shop, Sue's Shadow Box, has lasted 20 years.

Medusa’s Stones is no ordinary rock shop

Christina Moser wasn’t really planning on opening a rock shop when she visited the empty 729 Nucleus Avenue storefront.