Biomass bids for Glacier High due Friday

District seeks salvaged wood to heat new school

Montana governor imposes travel self-quarantine

Gov. Steve Bullock on Monday directed that travelers arriving from another state or country to Montana for non-work-related purposes undergo a 14-day self-quarantine.

A better you?

Business Bits

Several places to help people look and feel better are opening. So that's where we'll lead this week.

Super Wal-Mart would benefit area

Editor,

Cooperating for mutual success

Northwest Artists to have ArtWalk tonight at new store

COEUR d'ALENE - Tonight is the night nearly four dozen artists have been waiting for since last summer.

Store adds appliances in major remodel

A month-long remodel of the Kalispell Best Buy store has introduced a completely redesigned layout and household appliances that offer cutting-edge technology.

Mt. Rainier National Park changes access due to staffing

ASHFORD – Mount Rainier National Park announced updates Tuesday to winter 2022-23 recreational access due to staffing. “Mount Rainier National Park offers terrific winter recreational opportunities and making this access change will help visitors make plans knowing that weather permitting, the road to Paradise will be open on weekends when the most visitation typically occurs,” said Greg Dudgeon, park superintendent in the release. “The park did not make this decision lightly, but safety is at the forefront of everything we do. We believe these winter access changes are the safest choice for our staff and visitors during the winter season.” ...

CFAC releases feasibility study for cleanup

Marking the end of a five-year long process, the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. and its parent company Glencore last week released its feasibility study report — a 538-page document that details the best way the company feels to clean up the former aluminum plant site.

Pandemic pushes start of holiday shopping earlier than ever

NEW YORK (AP) — Add last-minute holiday shopping to the list of time-honored traditions being upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Retailers are kicking off the holiday season earlier than ever this year in hopes of avoiding big in-store crowds and shipping bottlenecks in November and December.

Pandemic pushes start of holiday shopping earlier than ever

NEW YORK (AP) — Add last-minute holiday shopping to the list of time-honored traditions being upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Retailers are kicking off the holiday season earlier than ever this year in hopes of avoiding big in-store crowds and shipping bottlenecks in November and December.

Final reading tonight

The Daily Inter Lake

Dick Banks

Dick Banks, 27-year Montrose Shopping Park business owner of Pams Stores, lost his battle with cancer Aug. 13, 2005, at the age of 68. He passed away at home in California with his family at his side.

Dick Banks

Dick Banks, 27-year Montrose Shopping Park business owner of Pams Stores, lost his battle with cancer Aug. 13, 2005, at the age of 68. He passed away at home in California with his family at his side.

Dick Banks

Dick Banks, 27-year Montrose Shopping Park business owner of Pams Stores, lost his battle with cancer Aug. 13, 2005, at the age of 68. He passed away at home in California with his family at his side.

Face coverings now required in businesses

Face coverings now required in businesses

Businesses across Washington have been preparing for the implementation on Tuesday of a statewide order for businesses to require customers to wear masks while inside their stores.

Former track standout coaching college students

Former Bonners Ferry High School state discus champion Dirk Bortz is serving as assistant coach for Eastern Oregon University in La Grande.

One family is heart of Kehoe’s Agate Shop for nearly 90 years

Two-and-a-half miles from downtown Bigfork, well off the beaten path, a bright teal-colored shop stands out starkly from the drab winter foliage.

Skete planned near Rathdrum

RATHDRUM — For years, Elene Schumacher has wanted to donate land for a quiet place of worship for the Eastern Orthodox Church.

What were once just homes...

Back when I was first getting started in the wine business, I had the fortunate experience of spending some time with a good friend. Bill Phelps, son of Joseph Phelps and current president and CEO of Napa powerhouse Joseph Phelps Vineyards, kindly invited me over to the winery and provided me with some needed and much-appreciated guidance.

STORES: No place to play

This is an open letter to parents who allow their kids to run free in stores. Amazing how many parents turn their kids loose in stores to run around playing tag, hide and seek or whatever they want to do, having no concern about them getting hurt or stumbling into other people shopping there.