ICA raising awareness on loneliness, impacts

The Idaho Commission on Aging would like people to know that February is Loneliness Awareness Month and that loneliness isn’t only an emotional response, there are serious conditions that could occur as well.

Legals for February, 23 2021

THE DIRT: Restoration work at historic Pine Creek mine sites

THE DIRT: Restoration work at historic Pine Creek mine sites

IDFG release pheasants, aims to provide enjoyable hunting

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commission expanded the pheasant stocking program to include the Boundary-Smith Creek Wildlife Management and will release over 600 pheasants for hunting.

Northwest Autobody earns automaker certification

PONDERAY — Northwest Autobody & Towing, Inc has been officially certified by Assured Performance, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization, for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training, and facility necessary to repair participating automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Don't shop at stores that won't use 'Merry Christmas'

Last night on a television news show, I saw that several large retail stores would not be using the words "Merry Christmas" in their advertising or signs.

Sugar Land

Mrs. Honeypeeps Sweet Shop opens at The Resort Plaza Shops today

COEUR d'ALENE - The giant gumball machine in the center of Mrs. Honeypeeps Sweet Shop has 22,000 gumballs.

Belarus opposition leader threatens nationwide strike

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — The top opposition challenger in the Belarusian presidential election threatened Tuesday to call a nationwide strike unless the country's authoritarian president announces his resignation, releases political prisoners and stops his government's violent crackdown on protesters.

Belarus opposition leader threatens nationwide strike

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — The top opposition challenger in the Belarusian presidential election threatened Tuesday to call a nationwide strike unless the country's authoritarian president announces his resignation, releases political prisoners and stops his government's violent crackdown on protesters.

Hurricane hit oil storage site, but no shortages expected

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hurricane Laura caused significant damage at a site holding about 30% of the nation’s store of emergency crude oil, but three other sites still have plenty of petroleum, U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette said Wednesday.

Hurricane hit oil storage site, but no shortages expected

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hurricane Laura caused significant damage at a site holding about 30% of the nation’s store of emergency crude oil, but three other sites still have plenty of petroleum, U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette said Wednesday.

Legals for August, 20 2024

Bigfork community briefs

Bigfork community briefs

Fundraising underway for new veterans home bus

Longtime Montana Veterans Home volunteer Dianna Bennett is leading an effort to raise $130,000 for a new wheelchair-accessible bus to serve residents of the Columbia Falls veterans facility.

Coulter visit to kick off U.S. book tour

Camp Bennett hosting 'unplugged' day of play

Author S.S. Coulter is kicking off her “Fassa Tails” national book tour in Sandpoint with an unplugged afternoon of reading, nature exploration and hands-on crafts at Camp Bennett.

Anybody buying this trend?

Retailers report strong January sales

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — New for fall

I know, I know the title sounds more like a column on apparel than wine, but as is true for most wine consumers our preferences change for both apparel and wine once the leaves start to turn. The sweaters come out and the flip flops get put away. The wines we select tend to be fuller bodied and richer, they not only taste better in the cold temperatures but they do better with heartier foods. So, here are some new additions to the shelf that we trust you will enjoy on the cooler evenings.

Fire permits now required in state

Idaho resident must obtain a fire safety burn permit from the Idaho Department of Lands before starting certain controlled burn activities.

There's no valid justification for bucket biology

Warren Illi wrote a