Briefs April 24, 2010

'My Dose' program offered in area

Arbor Day: Seeing our forests for the trees

Around this time each year we celebrate our outdoor world and natural environment. From Arbor Day to Earth Day, I am reminded why Idaho’s natural resources are a keystone to our history and our future.

Henry Buchanan, 84

Dear Friends and Family of Henry J. Buchanan: My dad, perhaps part of your family, too, or among your circle of friends, is gone. Following a brief illness, and with loving friends and family nearby, my dad died on Jan. 14, 2015. He was 84.

Workplace watercooler

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will hold its 114th annual banquet and auction Friday, Nov. 16, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell.

Wife reportedly takes cash and runs

According to the Kalispell Police Department, a man said he and his wife are getting a divorce and his wife took almost $10,000 cash from their safe.

Montana extends school, restaurant closures 2 more weeks

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said Tuesday he is extending by two weeks the statewide closures of schools, restaurants and other gathering places as the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow.

Crystal clear tips keep dishes sparkling

Last week several calls came in requesting I re-run the article I wrote on holiday crystal.  So for Nan, Terry, Sharia and Tonie; I hope this helps.

City rejects petition to disband BID

SANDPOINT — The latest attempt to do away with downtown Sandpoint’s Business Improvement District has ended in failure.

Idaho reports its 1st coronavirus deaths: 3 men over age 60

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Three Idaho residents have become the first reported deaths in the state because of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, state health officials announced Thursday.

Teens arrested for multiple car break-ins

Samaritan Turkey Drive Friday, Saturday

MOSES LAKE — It may look a little different this year, but the goal is the same – Samaritan Healthcare volunteers are collecting donations for Thanksgiving Friday and Saturday in the hospital’s annual Turkey Drive. Volunteers are set up at Safeway, 601 South Pioneer Way, and will be collecting donations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Tea helps in fight against aging

A spot of tea goes a long way in the war against aging.

Sheriff's blotter

Sheriff's blotter

Romney pitches $1,000 checks as Utah restaurants, bars close

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitt Romney wants the federal government to send $1,000 checks to every American to help the country cope with the coronavirus outbreak causing widespread closures at restaurants, bars and other businesses around the country, including the capital of his adopted home state of Utah.

Opal’s homestead hacks: Feed the birds

This one really is for the birds.

Hayden mayor preps residents on rebound

HAYDEN — Mayor Steve Griffitts addressed residents via Facebook live Thursday, preparing them for the first phase of Gov. Brad Little’s rebound order.

Kootenai County Sheriff's Office blotter

Notable Kootenai County Sheriff's Office calls for the day - April 2 and 3

Workplace watercooler

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will hold its 114th annual banquet and auction Friday, Nov. 16, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell.

Wife reportedly takes cash and runs

According to the Kalispell Police Department, a man said he and his wife are getting a divorce and his wife took almost $10,000 cash from their safe.

Fiddlestix Candy Co. cooks up customized lollipops

A sucker is born every minute when Stephanie Murray has her candy kitchen cranking.