No current evidence of the virus spreading through mail

Neither snow, nor rain, nor a pandemic stops the U.S. Postal Service from delivering mail.

Mail service largely uninterrupted

through mail

Neither snow, nor rain, nor a pandemic stops the U.S. Postal Service from delivering mail.

Othello approves reopening plan

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council on Monday unanimously approved an ambitious reopening plan that aims to reopen the city far more quickly than Gov. Jay Inslee outlined last week and would still require his approval.

Fall fishing is here

September has arrived with a feeling more like October, at least when it comes to the cool mornings and the falling water temperatures on many local lakes.

Home on the Grange

ROUND BUTTE — If you’ve been somewhere in Lake County, whether it be an extended care center, elementary school or the Museum of the Rockies, there’s a good chance that the Round Butte Grange has been there as well and made it a better place. This weekend, they continued that trend.

Five hunters to receive trophies at banquet

Youth Outdoors Unlimited will hold fundraiser banquet March 7

Enjoy all things cherry at Flathead Cherry Festival

It’s July and the cherries are ripe, providing inspiration for the annual Flathead Cherry Festival weekend on July 29 and 30. Cherries infuse ice cream, pie, lemonade, popsicles and tarts, and adorn a profusion of art and craft items.

Bruce Edward Gibson, 61

Bruce Edward Gibson 61, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Aug. 12, 2025.

Bruce Edward Gibson, 61

Bruce Edward Gibson, 61, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Aug. 12, 2025.

Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald's sales

McDonald’s U.S. sales roared back in the third quarter with new menu items and attention-grabbing celebrity collaborations.

Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald's sales

McDonald’s U.S. sales roared back in the third quarter with new menu items and attention-grabbing celebrity collaborations.

Room to grow: Special Ed Co-op grateful for larger building

After relocating to 305 Third Ave. E. in Kalispell more than a year ago, Flathead Special Education Cooperative staff and students have settled into the more spacious building, which has been a silver lining to operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Remodeling complete at Comfort Inn & Suites

What was built as a Shilo Inn about 30 years ago at 702 W. Appleway has been completely renovated, upgraded and expanded into a combination Comfort Inn & Suites and Mainstay Suites.

Mother testifies in murder trial

COEUR d’ALENE — When Dacia Cheyney returned home from the Best Avenue vape store to find her 17-month-old son lying motionless and rigid on the floor, she felt a large bump on the back of his head. Then she tore away a blanket that covered him, revealing his stiff arms and legs.

Remedy for success

Swiss partners plan global market for Flathead herbal remedies

Officer kills armed 18-year-old near Ferguson

 BERKELEY, Mo. (AP) — Violent protests broke out again in suburban St. Louis after another black 18-year-old was fatally shot by a white police officer.

Road work paves way for Walmart

Work on upgrading Hutton Ranch Road — which by the first of June will be the main road into the new Walmart Supercenter — started at the crack of 8 o’clock Wednesday night.

US economy grew at 2.1% rate in Q4 but virus threat looms

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.1% in the final quarter of last year, but damage from the spreading coronavirus is likely depressing growth in the current quarter and for the rest of the year.

US economy grew at 2.1% rate in Q4 but virus threat looms

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.1% in the final quarter of last year, but damage from the spreading coronavirus is likely depressing growth in the current quarter and for the rest of the year.

Open enrollment: The most popular public education choice option

Imagine being assigned to a grocery store based on your zip code. Would you be able to find all the products you need at the right price?