Buddy Walk to be held Sunday, Oct. 6 in Kalispell

The third annual Flathead Valley Buddy Walk, part of a nation-wide effort to promote awareness about Down Syndrome, will be held Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Kidsport Soccer Complex in Kalispell.

Tourism marketing strategy a success

The Whitefish Convention and Visitor Bureau’s 2012 marketing program proved to be a huge success, thanks in large part to the filming of an episode of “The Bachelor” in Whitefish and a strategic plan to target geo-travelers.

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Weed rodeo

Large shop fire controlled by Hall Mountain Fire Department

BONNERS FERRY — On Nov. 7, at 3:23 p.m., Hall Mountain Fire Departments responded to a call of a 60-foot-by-100-foot shop that was on fire, on Farm To Market Road.

Fire levels Bench Road shop

BONNERS FERRY — A large shop fire at a residence erupted around noon on Monday, Feb. 18, on Bench Road.

Soap Lake 'Shop with a Cop' event set for Tuesday

SOAP LAKE — Seven children from Soap Lake will have the opportunity to shop with a Soap Lake Police Department officer next week, but to make the event a special occasion, donations are still needed.

Man admits embezzling from Whitefish bike shop

A Whitefish man has admitted to stealing more than $11,000 from a local bicycle shop over a two-year period.

Libby voters say no to bond

The Latest: Texas sending more virus help to El Paso region

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is sending more medical reinforcements to the El Paso area in response to a surge of coronavirus infections and cases of COVID-19, the illness the virus can cause.

The Latest: WHO official says malaria drug won't stop deaths

LONDON — The World Health Organization’s top scientist says it’s now been definitively proven that the cheap malaria drug hydroxychloroquine — the drug favoured by President Donald Trump — doesn’t work in stopping deaths among people hospitalized with the new coronavirus.

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:

Legals December 22nd, 2016

City of Athol Quarterly Financial Statement YTD 4th Quarter Ended September 30, 2016 Oct - Sept 2016 Budget % of Budget REVENUES: General Fund Property Tax $41,517.20 $40,400.00 102.77% State Liquor Fund $25,861.00 $26,000.00 99.47% State Rev Sharing $25,893.70 $25,700.00 100.75% State Sales Tax $10,618.64 $10,000.00 106.19% Other Revenues $39,540.01 $13,925.00 283.95% $143,430.55 $116,025.00 123.62% Street/Highway Fund Highway User Fund $32,969.52 $29,000.00 113.69% County Hwy to Cities $5,450.70 $35,000.00 15.57% Property Tax $63,074.22 $60,600.00 104.08% Other Revenues $535.80 $200.00 267.90% $102,030.24 $124,800.00 81.76% Water Fund Metered/Hauled $70,944.45 $66,000.00 107.49% Franchise Fees $23,432.00 $21,500.00 108.99% Other Revenues $12,498.71 $8,600.00 145.33% $106,875.16 $96,100.00 111.21% Total Revenue $352,335.95 $336,925.00 104.57% EXPENSES: General Fund Payroll & Benefits $44,483.53 $50,242.00 88.54% Operating Expenses $36,892.84 $41,590.00 88.71% Professional Fees $13,668.63 $10,200.00 134.01% Other Expenses $6,634.73 $13,993.00 47.41% $101,679.73 $116,025.00 87.64% Street/Highway Fund Payroll & Benefits $44,496.30 $48,809.00 91.16% Operating Expenses $25,560.84 $34,580.00 73.92% Professional Fees $13,668.71 $9,900.00 138.07% Other Expenses $625.43 $6,511.00 9.61% $84,351.28 $99,800.00 84.52% Water Fund Payroll & Benefits $43,263.07 $48,809.00 88.64% Operating Expenses $26,296.09 $31,930.00 82.36% Professional Fees $13,668.69 $9,900.00 138.07% Other Expenses $31,984.70 $5,461.00 585.69% $115,212.55 $96,100.00 119.89% Total Expenditures $301,243.56 $311,925.00 96.58% Citizens are invited to inspect the detailed supporting records of the above financial statement. Clerk/Treasurer- Lori Yarbrough Mayor-Bob Wachter LEGAL 6760 DEC 22, 2016

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Patrick Henry Nave Sr., 89

Patrick Henry Nave Sr., 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Yemen rebels claim attack on Saudi oil facility in Jiddah

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels said they struck a Saudi oil facility in the port city of Jiddah on Monday with a new cruise missile, just hours after the kingdom finished hosting its virtual Group of 20 leaders summit.

Frontline workers can get free coronavirus tests

The Flathead Community Health Center has started free coronavirus testing for folks who work in high-risk jobs but are asymptomatic.

The Fishing Magician

Gloria D. Swenson

Gloria D. Swenson, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away peacefully Monday, February 8, 2010 at Columbia Crest Care & Rehab Center. Private family inurnment will be at Guarding Angels Cemetery. In remembrance of Gloria her many friends are invited to a luncheon with the family at the Moses Lake Golf Club (Pillar Rock), starting at noon on Thursday, February 11, 2010. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at