Department of Wildlife tests birds for avian flu

100 birds sampled near Moses Lake since mid-July

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Fall is ideal time for tree care

Fall is the time that trees are most famous for going 'dormant' by losing their leaves. Many people give no further thought to trees until spring brings them "back to life," but fall and winter are actually ideal times to do some essential tree care.

Hello Hiawatha

Route opens Saturday

Last year, the "Route of the Hiawatha" saw 37,502 visitors, a new record for the fifth straight year.

Tutvedt gravel pit reopens

A West Valley gravel pit can reopen after a favorable ruling Tuesday by District Judge Kitty Curtis.

Flathead announces contract work

Federal stimulus dollars should mean work for contractors as the Flathead National Forest has about $13.3 million in projects on tap. The work is expected to begin this fall on some projects and into 2010 and 2011.

Testing under way on Mount Aeneas antenna

An antenna was ferried by helicopter to a building on Mount Aeneas last week so tests of the county’s emergency services signals finally could begin.

Bald eagles take up residence here

About three weeks ago I saw a pair of bald eagles begin to build their nest. Situated in a fork of a tree about 70 feet above the water, the building of the nest was an incredible sight.

Culinary students learn the delicate art of wedding cakes

Flathead Valley Community College was the site of a colorful, tasty event on Friday, when baker and confectioner Penelope Jane Orsini showed off the wedding cakes of her culinary arts students.

County seeks city help applying for $30,000 grant

The Kalispell City Council tonight will consider sponsoring a $30,000 grant request for Flathead County to evaluate the condition of its senior centers and develop a plan to address their deficiencies.

Trump endorses Bennett in western N.C. primary runoff

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed Lynda Bennett in the Republican primary runoff for a western North Carolina congressional seat held until recently by his new chief of staff, Mark Meadows.

Health department grapples with increasing stream of waste

Lincoln County Health Department officials want to bolster local dumpsites, citing a jump in population size, demolition projects and waste.

Columbia Falls ‘Herd of Turtles’ have blast at grueling race

Several members of the Columbia Falls High School cross country team recently competed in the Diamond City Relay, a three-day mountain relay race.

Polson Bay Golf Course to host 2021 class A state tournament

The class A state golf tournament will tee off on the shores of Flathead Lake next fall.

Flathead announces contract work

Federal stimulus dollars should mean work for contractors as the Flathead National Forest has about $13.3 million in projects on tap. The work is expected to begin this fall on some projects and into 2010 and 2011.

‘Leaning Tower of Dallas’ endures blows from wrecking ball

DALLAS (AP) — The “Leaning Tower of Dallas,” a social media sensation born when a part of a building survived implosion, endured hundreds of blows from a wrecking ball Monday.

Bahrain threatens untested from Iran with arrest amid virus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain on Saturday threatened legal prosecution against travelers who came from Iran and hadn't been tested for the new coronavirus, and also barred public gatherings for two weeks as confirmed cases across the wider Mideast grew to over 520.

Bahrain threatens untested from Iran with arrest amid virus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain on Saturday threatened legal prosecution against travelers who came from Iran and hadn't been tested for the new coronavirus, and also barred public gatherings for two weeks as confirmed cases across the wider Mideast grew to over 520.

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