Snags: dead trees provide great habitat for wildlife

As you travel around Boundary County you will notice dead standing trees in wooded areas and by the river, creeks and ponds. It is hard to believe, but trees can actually provide more habitats for wildlife dead than when they are alive. Standing dead and dying trees, called “snags” or “wildlife trees,” are important for wildlife in both natural and landscaped settings, occurring as a result of disease, lightning, fire, animal damage, too much shade, drought, root competition, as well as old age. Over time, the tree becomes a shelter and a source of food.

CFalls native to be honored in D.C.

A Columbia Falls graduate and Bureau of Land Management ranger has been named one of the top law enforcement officers in the nation and could spend some time with President Barack Obama.

Ephrata’s Malone takes top honor in chess tourney

EPHRATA – For the third consecutive year, Hayden Malone, an Ephrata High School senior took home the top prize in the Waypoint Foundation Scholastic Chess Tournament, according to a statement from the Waypoint Foundation. The competition was held Saturday at Parkway Intermediate School in Ephrata.

Runners race in annual Whitefish Marathon event

The Whitefish Marathon is one of the largest marathons in Montana and on Saturday around 1,000 racers participated in the event.

Spring Mack Days Top 10 race heating up

Kolton Turner leads Jason Mahlen by just six entries.

CFalls native to be honored in D.C.

A Columbia Falls graduate and Bureau of Land Management ranger has been named one of the top law enforcement officers in the nation and could spend some time with President Barack Obama.

CFalls native to be honored in D.C.

A Columbia Falls graduate and Bureau of Land Management ranger has been named one of the top law enforcement officers in the nation and could spend some time with President Barack Obama.

Salvation Army: 20 who went to Minnesota event test positive

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Salvation Army says 20 of its staff members from Minnesota and North Dakota tested positive for the coronavirus after 62 people attended a recent conference in northern Minnesota.

Ginsburg's body will lie in repose at Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — The body of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will lie in repose at the Supreme Court this week, with arrangements to allow for public viewing despite the coronavirus pandemic, the court said Monday.

White Sox acquire OF Jarrod Dyson in trade with Pirates

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox acquired speedy outfielder Jarrod Dyson in a trade with Pittsburgh on Friday and reinstated Nick Madrigal from the 10-day injured list.

Sew Pro finds new home in Ponderay

PONDERAY — After 18 years in Sandpoint, Sew Pro decided it was time for a new home.

State to install fence at site of fatal fall

Bonners Ferry City Council is working toward installing a fence in the area where a 21-year-old former Bonners Ferry woman took a fatal fall on Nov. 29.

No charges planned in car-horse collision

BOISE (AP) - No charges will be filed against the owner of a horse that escaped and caused a fatal crash or the property owners where the horse was kept.

Northern Rodeo Association Majestic Valley Arena lands 2019 NRA Finals

The Northern Rodeo Association Finals will conduct its year-end championships for 2019 at Majestic Valley Arena on Oct. 24-26.

Kalispell agenda: Site for inmates tops list

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Flu vaccine now made available to everyone

As of Monday, the Flathead City-County Health Department will open H1N1 (swine) flu vaccinations to anyone age six months and older.

Whitefish history teacher named best in state teacher honored

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Business as usual in Whitefish

As a seasonal resident of Whitefish, I found several items in the May 1 edition of the Pilot worthy of comment and indicative of “business as usual” by Whitefish leadership.

Skydiver's death mars record-breaking try

Workforce development feeds employment landscape

Darlene Carnopis, bureau chief of communications and research at Idaho Department of Labor noted workforce development has experienced fluctuations recently, but believes it to be largely stable compared to other states and job markets.