Haunted by the silence

In years past, as an active duty member of our armed forces, and in recent years as a military retiree, I have had the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C. and the many monuments dedicated there to the service of our men and women who have sacrificed all in the defense of our nation.

Democrats ignoring GOP's calls for reform

If David Keyes’ reporting (January 30) of Walt Minnick’s points is accurate, Minnick can be held accountable by replacing him in November.  My point relates to the extremely misleading presentation of several points, at least in the reporting.

Duke plans Sandpoint visit

SANDPOINT - David Duke is coming to town to drum up support for another possible presidential campaign, the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force has learned.

COLUMN: Foundation goes distance to promote our skiing heritage

The not-so-lazy days of winter at Whitefish Mountain Resort have seen their final ski and snowboard action for 2016, capped off, as always, with the wacky Pond Skim on April 9.

Helen M. Kaeding, 88

Helen M. Kaeding, 88, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at her home with her family with her.

Helen M. Kaeding, 88

Helen M. Kaeding, 88, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at her home with her family with her.

Logan Pass open to motor vehicles

Glacier National Park opened the entire 50 miles of the Going-to-the-Sun Road to vehicle traffic today, Wednesday, July 13.

Logan Pass will open to motor vehicles July 13

Glacier National Park officials announced July 7 that the entire 50 miles of the Going-to-the-Sun Road is anticipated to be available for vehicle traffic on Wednesday, July 13.

Fire season in the North Fork early

I am writing this column on June 21st, the first day of summer and Lee Downes' anniversary of his 21st birthday. June is supposed to be one of the wettest months of the year, if not the wettest. It will really have to pour it on between now and the 30th for that to be true this year.

Downy woodpecker: The daintiest of the woodpeckers!

The smallest of the woodpeckers, downies are a familiar friend in backyards throughout North Idaho. They seem delicate even as they chisel out cavities in tree trunks, one chunk at a time. Downy woodpeckers eat a variety of foods including seeds, fruits and insects, and they visit suet feeders throughout the year.

Film about C-Falls Algae Aquaculture on tap

The award-winning documentary “The Need To Grow” will be shown in Whitefish. The film takes a look at activists and innovators in the food movement including the Flathead Valley’s Algae AquaCulture Technologies.

The Health Perks of Our National Parks

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GRAND MARSHAL NOMINEE

Reader nominates Paul Parker

Over fifty years ago, Paul Parker pulled into Mattawa with his wife in order to pay a brief visit to her family.

More Idahoans planning Memorial Day travel

Gas prices dip slightly before big travel weekend

Today, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.85.

Polson Seniors: Irish were so practical

St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday this year, and I researched some old Irish laws concerning monks. “A layman may have six pints of beer with his dinner. A monk shall only have three so that he will not become inebriated before evening prayers.” So practical, those Irish. Corned beef at the Senior Center – see menu below.

More Idahoans planning Memorial Day travel

Gas prices dip slightly before big travel weekend

Today, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.85.

Rwandans mark genocide anniversary under nationwide lockdown

KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — For Augustine Ngabonziza, a survivor of Rwanda’s genocide, it’s difficult not to wonder whether God has become more distant these days. How else can one explain why a country that always comes together for the anniversary of the killings is now confined at home?

Fire season in the North Fork early

I am writing this column on June 21st, the first day of summer and Lee Downes' anniversary of his 21st birthday. June is supposed to be one of the wettest months of the year, if not the wettest. It will really have to pour it on between now and the 30th for that to be true this year.

Haunted by the silence

In years past, as an active duty member of our armed forces, and in recent years as a military retiree, I have had the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C. and the many monuments dedicated there to the service of our men and women who have sacrificed all in the defense of our nation.

GEAR UP program hosts activities to increase interest in science

Next week, middle school students from some of Montana GEAR UP’s 18 partnering school districts will take part in activities designed to increase their knowledge of, and interest in, science through the avenues of nature, poetry, and art when they attend spectrUM Discovery Area’s Science Camp. Arlee School District will host the faculty and staff who will travel from the Missoula campus to show camp participants how to engineer puppets with moving parts, create robots using a variety of technologies, and explore chemistry through cooking.