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Annual Adopt-A-Family program helps those in need

THOMPSON FALLS – The season for giving is near and in an effort to give back to those in need, the Sanders County Coalition for Families is extending a helping hand to families less fortunate.

Upcoming events and meetings

Upcoming events and meetings

Museum at crossroads over future of historic building

The Northwest Montana History Museum has reached an impasse over the future of its location in downtown Kalispell.

Montana candy, soft drink SNAP waiver gets federal approval

The state of Montana received federal approval from the United States Department of Agriculture to ban soft drinks, junk food, and candy from the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Number of out of work Grant Co. residents increases

MOSES LAKE - Grant County unemployment jumped to 11.2 percent in December, an increase of 2.7 percent from November, according to a recent state report.

Big Sky postpones football conference competition until spring

FARMINGTON, Utah — Due to continuing concerns related to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Big Sky Conference is postponing its fall 2020 football season to spring 2021. The conference’s Presidents’ Council convened Thursday and voted to move forward on Friday.

Dick named top chamber volunteer

SANDPOINT — If there’s a chamber event happening, chances are Justin Dick is helping behind the scenes to sponsor it.

Skaters medal big on road

Members of the Whitefish Figure Skating Club competed in three different events over the past three weekends, more than holding their own against skaters from all around the region. Sanctioned events in Cranbrook, BC, Billings and Spokane offered the club's skaters solid competition and recognition.

Ski heritage recognized during Hellroaring Days

Royal girls off to district softball

ROYAL CITY - The Royal High Knights finished the regular softball season last week with two SCAC wins against Kiona-Benton and two non-league losses to Naches, and Thursday they'll be off to districts.

Biden to reinstate COVID travel rules, add South Africa

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday will formally reinstate COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and 26 other European countries that allow travel across open borders, according to two White House officials.

Biden to reinstate COVID-19 travel rules, add South Africa

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will sign executive action reinstating COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and 26 other European countries that allow travel across open borders, the White House announced Monday.

Pirates walk off Pack on Maley HR

POLSON — Those Polson Pirates are still potent, as Carli Maley proved Tuesday with a walk-off, three-run home run that sent them to an 8-5 non-league softball win over the Glacier Wolfpack.

Eureka girls build lead, top Stillwater Christian

Ixone Coteron scored 18 points, 13 in the first half, and Eureka took command early in a 59-41 non-conference girls basketball win over Stillwater Christian Saturday.

Lady Dogs drop two at home

The Whitefish girls basketball team dropped a pair of close non-conference contests last week despite solid scoring efforts.

Amber Steed named FWP Region 1 supervisor

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has a new Region 1 supervisor in Amber Steed, a longtime biologist with the agency.

Amber Steed named FWP Region 1 supervisor

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has a new Region 1 supervisor in Amber Steed, a longtime biologist with the agency.

Steed named FWP Region 1 supervisor

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has a new Region 1 supervisor in Amber Steed, a longtime biologist with the agency.

Hill, Allen sentenced at Law Day

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