Protests planned for Cheney's visit

Vice President Dick Cheney was scheduled to visit Whitefish on Wednesday in a fund-raising effort for embattled Montana Sen. Conrad Burns, who is running neck-and-neck with Democratic challenger Jon Tester in recent election polls and fund-raising efforts.

BFHS students, teachers visit Washington, D.C.

On March 4-9, eight Bonners Ferry High School students and two of their teachers went to Washington DC on an in-depth tour of our national capitol.

Cabinet secretary touts early education during visit to Pablo college

Sylvia Burwell, secretary of Health and Human Services in the Obama administration, visited Pablo on Tuesday to promote the importance of early education.

Czech Senate speaker plans to visit Taiwan, angering China

PRAGUE (AP) — The speaker of the Czech Republic's Senate announced Tuesday he will visit Taiwan despite warnings from China and a recommendation from his own government that he not take the trip.

Czech Senate speaker plans to visit Taiwan, angering China

PRAGUE (AP) — The speaker of the Czech Republic's Senate announced Tuesday he will visit Taiwan despite warnings from China and a recommendation from his own government that he not take the trip.

Early visitation numbers indicate another busy year for Glacier

Overall, the park has seen 60,175 visitors so far in 2022, second only to last year’s 71,752 through March

Glacier National Park sees large visitation drop in April

Cold temperatures and high gas prices may have kept visitors away from Glacier National Park in April.

Visitation restrictions in place at KRH and VA facilities

Kalispell Regional Healthcare is limiting visitation at its hospitals due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

State visitation up, but spending down

Montana saw 12.6 million nonresident visitors in 2019 who spent $3.64 billion directly and contributed around $5 billion to the state’s overall economy, according to preliminary estimates by the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research.

BTAA waives adoption fees

Help needed to find homes for cats and dogs

If you are looking to bring home a new furry friend, now is a perfect time. From March 10-24, Better Together Animal Alliance is waiving adoption fees on all adult pets to help them find homes faster. "While not everyone is in a position to adopt a pet right now, there are other ways to help and support these animals and find them homes during this time," Mandy Evans, BTAA executive director, said in a press release Thursday.

Santa plans visit to Ponderay, Kootenai

Santa, Mrs. Claus and a few of his elves will be visiting Ponderay and Kootenai on Saturday to spread Christmas cheer to youngsters in the two communities. As part of his annual visit, Santa will be delivering "Santa Sacks" to boys, girls and senior citizens in Ponderay and Kootenai. Each year, about 575 sacks are filled with essentials and goodies thanks to donations from the community and local businesses.

Another strong year for tourism

The University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research reports that 2014 was another strong year for tourism in Montana, with nearly 11 million nonresident visitors spending more than $3.9 billion, according to preliminary numbers.

Protests planned for Cheney's visit

Vice President Dick Cheney was scheduled to visit Whitefish on Wednesday in a fund-raising effort for embattled Montana Sen. Conrad Burns, who is running neck-and-neck with Democratic challenger Jon Tester in recent election polls and fund-raising efforts.

In Guyana, Pompeo again calls for Venezuela's Maduro to go

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Guyana on Friday, saying the government in neighboring Venezuela is illegitimate and must leave power.

Protesters demonstrate against el-Sissi's visit to France

PARIS (AP) — French protesters and human rights activists demonstrated outside the National Assembly in Paris on Tuesday in opposition to the state visit of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi even though he wasn't inside.

Protesters demonstrate against el-Sissi's visit to France

PARIS (AP) — French protesters and human rights activists demonstrated outside the National Assembly in Paris on Tuesday in opposition to the state visit of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi even though he wasn't inside.

Trump plans visit to shipyard in Marinette next week

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to tour the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard on Thursday, marking his first visit to Wisconsin since January on a trip that comes two days after Vice President Mike Pence will be in the state.

Trump plans visit to shipyard in Marinette next week

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to tour the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard on Thursday, marking his first visit to Wisconsin since January on a trip that comes two days after Vice President Mike Pence will be in the state.

Newhouse stops in Moses Lake before election

Newhouse stops in Moses Lake before election

MOSES LAKE — Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, stopped in Moses Lake on Monday to visit the newly opened headquarters of the Grant County Republican Party, located in the heart of downtown.

Garnet digging may be cut short

COEUR d'ALENE - Gem enthusiasts planning to visit the Emerald Creek Garnet Area to dig for Idaho's state gem, the rare star garnet, should plan to visit the site before Aug. 25 to be guaranteed availability of garnet-bearing material.