Senior Center thrift store could be rec program site

POST FALLS — The Post Falls Senior Center has found a familiar agency willing to purchase its thrift store to help it climb out of debt.

Santosha opens in Plaza Shops

Business Bits

Women’s clothes of silks, cottons and linens are the specialty of Santosha, a new store in Suite 150 in the middle of The Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza Shops downtown.

Lockdowns ease worldwide, but political heat rises in US

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Tattoo parlors and hair salons in Denmark. Beaches in Australia. Bookstores in Germany. Countries around the world that have seen coronavirus infections flatten out began easing their lockdowns Monday. In the U.S., meanwhile, the debate took on an increasingly political edge.

Kalispell braces for another round of snow

A snowstorm is expected to bring significant accumulation to Northwest Montana beginning on Sunday, according to forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Missoula.

It's not over yet: Tips for getting through the rest of hurricane season

(ARA) - Hurricane season is well under way, and experts agree that the 35 million-plus Americans living in areas at risk of hurricane damage should keep their guard up - at least until the season ends at the end of November.

Beirut silos at heart of debate about remembering port blast

BEIRUT (AP) — Ghassan Hasrouty spent most of his life working at the silos in Beirut’s port, unloading grain shipments to feed the country even as fighting raged around him during the 1975-90 civil war.

Beirut silos at heart of debate about remembering port blast

BEIRUT (AP) — Ghassan Hasrouty spent most of his life working at the silos in Beirut’s port, unloading grain shipments to feed the country even as fighting raged around him during the 1975-90 civil war.

Post Falls park and rec funding idea blasted

No tax hike in General Fund budget

POST FALLS - Funding for the Post Falls Parks and Recreation Department is staying put.

Sacrificing our health

At certain times of the year, our mental and emotional stability stand out more glaringly than other times. We are now entering one of those times. As the stress of the holidays bears down on us - fervent shopping, working longer hours, kids' events and expectations that commonly arise with various activities - how strong we are emotionally can impact the joy we can feel.

Pilot's top issues survey continues

There’s no doubt that Whitefish is a great place to live, but as in any community there is always room for improvement. Many of the issues or challenges facing the town have come up in public meetings or have been discussed at the coffee shop, while still others may not yet have risen to forefront.

Klothes Kloset donations top $21,000 for the year

Dedicated volunteers at the Klothes Kloset were able to contribute $11,000 to organizations during World Community Day, plus another $10,141 during the past year.

Klothes Kloset donations top $21,000 for the year

Dedicated volunteers at the Klothes Kloset were able to contribute $11,000 to organizations during World Community Day, plus another $10,141 during the past year.

Spring, fall targeted for increased marketing

With Whitefish’s national appeal as a summer tourist destination firmly in place, the group in charge of marketing the city continues to focus on promoting the shoulder seasons.

Mother and daughter pursue a new life after breast cancer

SANDPOINT — Mary Faux is wearing pink today. Yes, it looks absolutely lovely on her, but that’s not the reason she leans toward this side of the color palette.

Despite storms, most national forest campgrounds ready for summer

Specifically, the Howard Lake Campground and the Libby Creek Gold Panning area on the Libby Ranger District need to be accessed utilizing NFS Roads 385 and 4724 (Miller Creek).

Cosley collection bound for Columbia Falls

The Joe Cosley Collection has found a perfect home at Glacier Discovery Square in Columbia Falls. As part of a partnership between the First Best Place Task Force, a non-profit community organization here, the Northwest Montana Historical Society and Glacier Park Books and Videos, it was announced Friday that the story of the legend of Joe Cosley — mountain man, trapper, one of the first Glacier Park rangers, and larger-than-life hero of Columbia Falls — will finally be on display at a new space in Discovery Square, the local community center.

Cosley collection bound for Columbia Falls

The Joe Cosley Collection has found a perfect home at Glacier Discovery Square in Columbia Falls. As part of a partnership between the First Best Place Task Force, a non-profit community organization here, the Northwest Montana Historical Society and Glacier Park Books and Videos, it was announced Friday that the story of the legend of Joe Cosley — mountain man, trapper, one of the first Glacier Park rangers, and larger-than-life hero of Columbia Falls — will finally be on display at a new space in Discovery Square, the local community center.

Lowe's hiring, McMenu shrinks, top Ford execs to defer pay

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed as it continues to spread across the world. Here is a look at some of the latest developments Thursday related to the global economy, particular economic sectors, and the workplace:

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Mattawa is surrounded by its own hopes and limitations as it sails through hard times

Four Mavs sign for women's college soccer

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Mavericks Liliana Savala, Samantha Escamilla, Maite Betes and Beth Ribellia signed their letters of intent to play college soccer Tuesday evening on Lions Field. Liliana and Samantha Escamilla will be signing with Green River Community College while Maite and Beth will sign with Columbia Basin College. “I went to go see the campus and I loved the campus,” said Savala on Green River CC. “I absolutely love the environment; it felt basically like a second home to my actual home.”