Kalispell police

Kalispell police are investigating a burglary at Big John's saw shop late Sunday. A window was broken in the front of the business and someone grabbed a number chain saws and other items as an alarm sounded and then fled. Also under investigation is a theft of a computer and radios at the fairgrounds, where someone broke a window Friday night.

Layaway: It's back and easier than ever to use

(ARA) - In decades gone by, layaway was a staple for budget-conscious customers in retail stores across the country, but its popularity waned as credit cards became more available and consumers sought alternate finance methods to buy clothing and necessities. With household budgets tighter than ever due to the recent recession, layaway is once again emerging as a viable shopping tool.

Brown orders Oregonians to stay home to stem COVID-19 spread

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown ordered Oregonians to stay home Monday and banned all non-essential gatherings and travel to try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus after crowds of people descended on the state's beach towns and hiking trails over the weekend despite pleas to stay home.

Brown orders Oregonians to stay home to stem COVID-19 spread

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown ordered Oregonians to stay home Monday and banned all non-essential gatherings and travel to try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus after crowds of people descended on the state's beach towns and hiking trails over the weekend despite pleas to stay home.

Pandemic leads to Idaho potato market woes

IDAHO FALLS (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has caused a once strong potato market to make an abrupt about-face, leading some Idaho growers to dump surplus spuds from storage cellars or to feed them to cattle.

Costco is a store that cares about customers

So what is the matter with Walmart not enforcing the no face covering rule like Costco does?

Pascua Yaqui Tribe seeks early voting site on reservation

PHOENIX (AP) — A judge will hear arguments Monday over whether to order an election official in southern Arizona to open an early voting and ballot collection operation for the Nov. 3 election on a Native American reservation on the edge of Tucson that hasn’t had an early voting site since 2016.

Sweet Lou's offers free steaks to vets

Sweet Lou’s Restaurants are saluting the troops by offering all current and former members of the US armed forces a free, hand-cut, six-ounce, USDA choice top sirloin with one side on Veterans Day.

On the Money: Confronting fresh health insurance deductibles

The new year often starts harshly for people with high-deductible health insurance.

Breaking ground for new high school: 60 years ago

On Friday, July 26, 1957, the Hungry Horse News ran a story titled “Start Excavation for New High School,” referring to the current site of Columbia Falls High School. Here’s the original story by Mel Ruder:

Vivian Elaine Allen Croson, 86

Vivian Elaine Allen Croson

Washington governor orders statewide Guard activation

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee late Sunday ordered a statewide activation of the National Guard following vandalism and theft in stores and shopping malls in multiple cities after protests over the killing of George Floyd

THE DIRT: Canyon Creek's path to cleanup

Trail fans can help hiking, biking, horse trails

BOISE — Residents who want to chip in to support the state’s hiking and bike trails can pick up a trail sticker for a $10 donation.

Trail fans can help hiking, biking, horse trails

BOISE — Residents who want to chip in to support the state’s hiking and bike trails can pick up a trail sticker for a $10 donation.

FAITHFUL OBSERVATIONS

By BOB SHILLINGSTAD

Legals for November, 9 2022

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US retail sales grow for 5th month in a row

NEW YORK (AP) — Retail sales rose strongly in September, the fifth straight month of growth, as Americans spent more on clothing, cars and sporting goods.

US retail sales grow for 5th month in a row

NEW YORK (AP) — Retail sales rose strongly in September, the fifth straight month of growth, as Americans spent more on clothing, cars and sporting goods.