Blaze destroys Riverside Auto building

BONNERS FERRY — Bill Hiatt Sr. watched helplessly as the heat from a 12:23 p.m. Monday fire blew out his office windows, and smoke and flames surged, destroying Riverside Auto Center.

Effective tips for business success

For some time, a storekeeper had displayed in his window a card inscribed “Fishing Tickle.”

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Local wage survey results to highlight economic forum

Historic jail slated for renovation

A $1.5 million renovation of the historic Flathead County Jail building adjacent to the courthouse is planned over the next two years as a remedy for expansion needs at the nearby Justice Center.

Gunman told police he acted alone in LAX shooting

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The gunman charged in the deadly shooting at Los Angeles International Airport lay bloodied and handcuffed on the floor of Terminal 3 after being gunned down by police, but he replied to critical questions that helped authorities lock down the scene.

For Chief McLeod, fully staffed means better service

For three months, the Troy Police Department has been understaffed; soon that will change

The job duties of a small- town cop are not clear-cut. There’s the standard fare — pulling over traffic violators, diffusing domestic disputes, investigating crimes. Then there are unwritten requirements — smiling and waving at residents, installing Life Alert systems for old ladies, starting cranky lawn mowers.

The pawn of a new era for teacher

Bruce Twitchell has tapped out for now.

Ronald Albiston, 82

Ronald William Albiston, "Elk" or "Griz" as he was commonly known by his friends, began life on a cold January day in 1941 in Idaho, and left it on Nov. 11, 2023, in Kalispell.

The Latest: Vegas casinos and resorts to close amid pandemic

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Iraq, Lebanon extend government restrictions to combat virus

BEIRUT (AP) — Iraq and Lebanon extended on Thursday government-imposed restrictions on movement for two more weeks, the latest measures announced to stem the spread of the new coronavirus. In Iran, the death toll jumped by 157, prompting new steps to limit public gatherings and domestic travel.

Iran, like wider Mideast, relies on deliveries amid pandemic

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For some $15 a day, deliverymen don masks and gloves in Iran's capital to zip across its pandemic-subdued streets to drop off groceries and food for those sheltering at home from the virus.

Halloween roundup

Community events celebrating fall harvest season until Halloween

Celebrate Halloween with something besides pumpkin spice.

Costume crew uses talents to help tell classic 'Miracle on 34th Street'

Santa Claus' jacket is a rich red velour with delicate snowflakes that shimmer in the light, set off by an embroidered trim and capped with snow white fur.

What's happening: Virus fears hit Africa, markets, schools

PARIS (AP) — Amusement parks, sporting events, religious gatherings, reality TV shows, even schools. More and more of daily life in a growing swath of the world is being affected by the new coronavirus. And that's messing with global financial markets as basic business, trade and tourism suffers from the disruptions.

Kalispell Council OKs fee hikes for parks and rec programs

Public youth programs, pool fees and park reservations in Kalispell will undergo price hikes in the near future.

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Queen Elizabeth addresses UN

NEW YORK (AP) - Queen Elizabeth II challenged the United Nations to fight global dangers by "waging" peace, then entered ground zero on Tuesday for the first time to honor the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks.

Opinion: My experience with discrimination

I recently placed a front page “sticky note” advertisement with a regional newspaper. The ad made a clear reference to a controversial, politically-charged issue, and it contained my website address. It also plainly stated that I was the sole party responsible for the content.